Weather in Mallorca
The weather in Mallorca is the most asked about topic on Google and a question I am asked about often ! In general the Mallorca climate is usually 10 degrees warmer year round than most Northern European countries and often much...
Sa Calobra and Torrent de Pareis
Getting to Sa Calobra and Torrent de Pareis is definitely more than half the fun! Few places offer such a myriad of ways to arrive as Sa Calobra. Car, boat and, for those more intrepid (read fit!), by bike or on...
Cúber Lake Walk
When the beach lovers leave, the walkers arrive to the island in huge numbers. There are numerous walks across the island but perhaps the best known walk is the GR221 – Mallorca Dry Stone Way. Spanning some 90km, much...
Es Firo Sóller
Everyone likes a party and Es Firo in Sóller is the noisiest of them all ! Three days of history and pageantry played out in the colourful re-enactment of the invasion by Turkish and Algerian pirates of Sóller and their successful...
Fiesta of Saint Bartholomew – Sóller
The Fiesta of Saint Bartholomew in Sóller is about Fire and Art. It’s August and it’s hot! On the third Friday in August, eight days of fiesta begin to celebrate its patron, Saint Bartholomew, to whom the iconic church which dominates...
Cuit Restaurant
One of the stars of the Palma dining scene, Cuit Restaurant offers both excellent Mallorcuisine as well as spectacular views across the city’s skyline and should be on everyone’s dining list when visiting Mallorca. Located in the Nakar Hotel on Avenida...
Mallorca – aiming to be a global leader in sustainable tourism
Mallorca has been attracting visitors from Europe and further afield for decades not just for its warm climate and stunning beaches but also for its history and culture and, in more recent years, to savour its award winning cuisine, walking...
Why Mallorca is the perfect midwinter getaway
Visiting the Balearic island off-season reveals the island’s quieter side, perfect for a balanced break of fitness and indulgence By Will Hide. ‘There are fewer tourists. It’s warm enough for short sleeves, the roads are empty and island life returns...
The Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard in Palma, Mallorca is a spectacle. Taking place on the last Saturday of each month at noon (19.30pm during summer months ), it dates back to 1808 when guards at the Almudaina Palace opposite Palma...
Restaurant Xalest – Concepció by Nobis
The handsome new 5 Star hotel Concepció by Nobis takes its name from the street on which it is located, Carrer de la Concepció, slap bang in the centre of Palma. Occupying a building dating back some 500 years, this fabulous...