Vermuterias in Palma
Vermuterias are back! When I think of vermouth (or “vermut” if you’re Catalan), I think of Italy’s Cinzano Rosso or Martini with a splash of lemonade and not much more. But not any more. Long regarded as a somewhat staid...
A Day out in Deià
The beautiful mountain village of Deià hidden in the folds of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, a UNESCO world heritage site, offers breathtaking views from its hillside position out to the Mediterranean sea. Green-shuttered honey-hued stone houses typical of Mallorca...
Zafiro Palace Andratx – 2026 Offer
The chic and sophisticated 5 star all suite Zafiro Palace Andratx in the picturesque south west of Mallorca sets the standard for all-inclusive luxury family and friends holidays in Mallorca. The Zafiro group of hotels has two other five star...
Caves of Drach
The town of Porto Cristo on the east coast of Mallorca boasts an underground treasure, the Caves of Drach, Cuevas del Drach, one of the largest cave systems in Europe. The existence of the caves had been know since the...
Lluc Monastery
On a warm August night each year, some 10,000 people set off from Plaza Güell in Palma to walk the 50 km to Lluc Monastery, also known as Santuari de Lluc , on a moonlight pilgrimage known as ‘Des Güell...
Formentor Peninsula, the end of the line…
The Formentor Peninsula plays host to numerous film locations and television adverts and, when you visit, you will see why. Its unique coastal road, flanked by cliffs rising to 300 metres, leading to a lighthouse that crowns the summit of...
El Vicenç de la Mar – 2026 Offer
Located in the peaceful coastal town of Cala Sant Vicenç at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains, 5* El Vicenç de la Mar Hotel has been designed to offer breathtaking views of the Mediterranean at every possible opportunity. Within just...
Zafiro Palace Alcudia – 2026 Offer
The chic and sophisticated 5 star all suite Zafiro Palace Alcudia in the North of Mallorca sets the standard for all-inclusive luxury family and friends holidays in Mallorca. The Zafiro group of hotels has two other five star Palace hotels,...
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...
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...