In a nutshell
The shakers, beaters and bearers of huge nets are out in the fields for the annual autumn almond harvest. Emblematic of Mallorca, four million almond trees blanket the island with white and pink blooms in late January into February signalling the...
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 Cathedral...
Bellver Castle
Bellver Castle, located just 3km outside the city, has towered over the city of Palma for over 700 years. Claiming the status as the only circular castle in Spain complete with round towers and a moat, the panoramic views from...
Fiesta of Saint Bartholomew – Sóller
It’s August and it’s hot! On the third Friday of August in Sóller , several days of fiesta begin to celebrate its patron, Saint Bartholomew, to whom the iconic church which dominates the plaza is dedicated. Featuring art exhibitions, theatre, artisan...
DINS Santi Taura
Chef Santi Taura had a passion for food and cooking from an early age. After completing his training, he worked across the island in hotels and restaurants before opening his own hugely popular restaurant in Lloseta in 2003. But the...
Bike hire in Palma
Bike hire in Palma is easy. Mallorca is widely regarded as a cyclist’s paradise and with good reason. Many of the world’s top professional cycling teams hold training camps here through the cooler months and the roads have been described...
Bodega Ribas
Ribas wines have been produced at the Bodega Ribas family wine estate since 1711. Tucked behind the main road that runs through Consell in the centre of the island, Bodega Ribas is the oldest bodega on Mallorca. Sister and brother...
Walking in the Sóller Valley
Walking in the Sóller Valley is a must for walkers of all ages and abilities. Dozens of clearly-signposted walking routes criss-cross the valley taking hikers to the very heart of the Tramuntana scenery. Allow a leisurely 3 hours and this walk will reward...
Sant Joan – Nit de Foc
All hell breaks loose on Mallorca on the 23rd of June to celebrate the island’s devotion to Saint John the Baptist, locally known as Sant Joan whose saint’s day is 24th June. No fiesta in Mallorca quite compares with the pyrotechnics...
Adrian Quetglas Restaurant
Book ahead for a spot at Adrian Quetglas restaurant in the heart of the old town. Adrian Quetglas hails from Buenos Aires but his Mallorcan father and grandparents raised him on traditional ‘island’ cuisine. He honed his skills first in Paris...