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...
Five reasons to enjoy Christmas in Palma
With our collection of boutique and luxury hotels in Palma, with low season rates and exclusive offers using our promo codes, now is the perfect time to visit. 1. The Weather Mallorca enjoys temperatures around ten degrees more than any...
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...
Majorcan Almond Cake
So – hands up – who doesn’t like a bit of cake ? Add a nice café latte or cup of tea to a slice of Majorcan almond cake and it’s a match made in heaven! Across the island of...
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...
Ca’n Pintxo
Question : How do you go from flying a Boeing 737 to running restaurant Ca’n Pintxo in Sóller in the heart of the Tramuntana mountains ? Answer : Ask the owner of the delightful Ca’n Pintxo in Sóller, Alvaro Vicens...
Anna Nicholas
Anna Nicholas is the most prolific British author writing about Mallorca today. Author of a popular series of six Mallorcan travel titles with 70,000+ copies sold, the seventh Peacocks in Paradise was published in June 2021. Her writing is observational, gives...
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...