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...
6 Perfect Palma Rooftops
6 Perfect Palma Rooftops for you to choose from on your next stay in the capital. Just a short hop, Palma couldn’t be more accessible for a break from most European cities and is also increasingly popular with American visitors...
Go Potty in Pòrtol
Ceramics in Mallorca have a long history . Each year a fiesta, Fira del Fang ( Fiesta of Ceramics ), is held in the municipality of Marratxi which is the centre of the pottery industry on the island. The date of the fiesta...
Clickety clack, Palma to Sóller train
No visit to Mallorca is complete without a jaunt on the Palma to Soller train. The journey takes around an hour to cover the 27 km and begins in the ticket hall of either the Palma or Soller train stations which...
Sineu Market – Mallorca´s oldest and most traditional
Sineu Market is vast, taking over the squares, streets and alleys of the town but it’s heart is the main square beside the church. Sitting slap bang in the middle of the island, the hilltop town of Sineu dates back...
Santa Catalina Market and Neighbourhood
When in Palma, make sure you take the time to visit the old fishermen’s quarter, Santa Catalina, named after Mallorca’s patron Saint, Santa Catalina Tomás. This delightful artistic and boho neighbourhood has retained its character and still has a close-knit...
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...