Liquid gold at Aubocassa but no need to rush!
Aubocassa´s mission is a formidable one: to produce the best of virgin and extra virgin olive oil to showcase to the world what Mallorca has to offer! The estate is overseen by Tiffany Black and her team who will talk...
The Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard in Palma is quite a spectacle with the added bonus that it is free! Taking place on the last Saturday of each month at noon (7.30pm during the hotter months ) it dates back to...
Five 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. Are you travelling to Mallorca over the next few months ? Unsure what to pack ? As the seasons change, you...
Consell Flea Market – Curios and Collectibles
The words ‘flea market’ may be something of a turn-off but a visit to the Sunday morning Consell Flea Market is a truly authentic Mallorcan experience not to be missed. Open early from 8am until 2pm each Sunday, the town...
Go Potty in Pórtol
Fira del Fang ( Fiesta of Ceramics ) : 03 March – 11 March 2018 The word `ceramic´ is derived from the Greek word `keramos´ meaning clay and, stretching back many hundreds of years, Mallorca and more specifically Portol was...
Almond Blossom
`Wow´ is the usual reaction of visitors to the island during the almond blossom season. 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...
Travelling to Mallorca with an infant
When our son was first born, we were determined life would continue as normal. Who on earth were we kidding ! But, determined to experience the pleasure of travel once more we decided we needed a break. Travelling to Mallorca with and...
Clickety clack, Palma to Sóller train
No visit to Mallorca is complete without a jaunt on the Palma to Soller train. Your journey, taking an hour to cover the 27 km, will begin in the ticket hall of Palma or Soller train stations which themselves are...
Winter Solstice…shortest day celebrations!
Winter solstice, usually 21 December, is the shortest day of the year when the sun is at it´s furthest point south. It then turns around and starts heading our way again. For thousands of years the solstice has been celebrated...
Five reasons to enjoy Christmas in Palma
1.The Weather Don´t go `dashing through the snow with a one horse open sleigh ´, come and visit Palma! Mallorca is on average ten degrees warmer than any northern European city and you can enjoy at least 6 or 7...
