Essential Autumn Packing List – Mallorca
Autumn in Mallorca doesn’t need much planning. Not ready yet for shorter days ? Mallorca is the ideal destination with the locals referring to the season as ‘primavera d’hivern’ (the spring of the winter !). Here are some quick packing...
Ensaïmada Recipe
Tapas Revolution chef Omar Allibhoy shares his recipe for Mallorca’s legendary Ensaïmada – a coil-shaped flaky pastry that can be enjoyed at breakfast, snack time and dessert. This is one of the most iconic pastries in Spain, earning such a renowned...
Calvari Steps in Pollensa
A twist of alleyways off the main square leads you to the Calvari Steps in Pollensa, all 365 of them! The charming old town of Pollensa sits a few kilometres from its port, at the the furthest point north of the...
Palma Shops
Pocket-sized Palma is rich in history, culture and gastronomy. Big enough to offer choice and variety but small enough to buzz around in a day and Palma’s shops, of which many are unique, play an important role in the city we...
Consell Market – Curios and Collectibles
The words ‘flea market’ might put you off but a visit to the Sunday morning Consell Market is an authentic Mallorcan experience not to be missed. Open early from 8am until 2pm every Sunday in Consell, it plays host to the...
Palma Cathedral
Palma Cathedral , more commonly known as La Seu, is breathtaking. Begun by King James I of Aragon in 1230 in thanksgiving for the conquest of Mallorca and built on the site of a former mosque, King James inadvertently created...
Almond Blossom in Mallorca
Almond Blossom in Mallorca is the season that really gives every visitor the ‘wow’ factor. Beginning as early as January each year and lasting well into February, this really is a special time. We are all nuts about almonds for...
Run in the Sun – Palma Marathon 2025
Widely considered one of the most scenic marathons in Europe, Palma celebrates its 21th Marathon on Sunday October 19th 2025. Over the marathon weekend, thousands of runners will descend on Palma to take part in the 26.2 mile Tui Palma...
5 Things to Pack for Spring in Mallorca
Spring has sprung in Mallorca ! The almond trees have blossomed and the days are getting longer and warmer. Its time to pack ! As the season changes from Winter to Spring, you can expect a little variable weather and...
Glass making on Mallorca
The art of moulding red-hot liquid glass to create a work of art requires speed, dexterous handiwork and a trained eye, and it’s hypnotising to watch ! Practised for thousands of years on Mallorca, it is thought that the Phoenicians...