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...
TaPalma 2026
TaPalma is the time for all you foodies to lick your lips and let your tastebuds tingle for Palma’s annual tapas festival. Taking place in November (precise dates to be confirmed) and now in its 21st year, TaPalma will be...
Palma Cathedral Light Show
Palma Cathedral Light Show takes place at the magnificent Cathedral de Santa Maria, more commonly known as ‘La Seu’ and is Palma’s star turn. Begun by King James I of Aragon in 1230 in thanksgiving for the conquest of Mallorca...
Raixa Estate
Raixa country estate and gardens in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains are just a short 20 minute drive from Palma. Originally a Moorish farmstead, the Montenegro family, who took ownership in 1660, have had the most significant impact on...
Essential Autumn Packing List – Mallorca
Autumn in Mallorca doesn’t need much planning. Not ready yet for shorter days ? Mallorca is the ideal destination with the locals referring to the season as ‘primavera d’hivern’ (the spring of the winter !). Here are some quick packing...
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 (really fit!), by bike or on...
Your Essential Holiday Guide to Mallorca
This is your Essential Holiday Guide to Mallorca, the ‘Jewel of the Mediterranean’. The praises of this beautiful island have been sung by many writers and travellers over the years but where to stay to best enjoy this little piece...
Palma Shops
Pocket-sized Palma is rich in history, culture and gastronomy. Big enough to offer choice and variety but small enough to buzz around in a day and Palma’s shops, of which many are unique, play an important role in the city we...
Ensaïmada Recipe
Tapas Revolution chef Omar Allibhoy shares his recipe for Mallorca’s legendary Ensaïmada – a coil-shaped flaky pastry that can be enjoyed at breakfast, snack time and dessert. This is one of the most iconic pastries in Spain, earning such a renowned...
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 2021. Her writing is observational, gives a...