Mallorcan patios
The patios of the noble houses in Palma are one of the urban elements most characteristic of the...
Bendinat Castle
History Bendinat Castle Bendinat is an old Moorish farm estate, documented in the 13th century...
Jornets extra virgin olive oil, all the flavour of the Mallorcan olive
Jornets extra virgin olive oil presents an unbeatable quality which makes it a vital ingredient...
“Esclata-sangs” (Red Pine mushrooms) in a white wine sauce
In autumn you can not miss in Balearic gastronomy the “esclata-sang” (Lactarius...
Caimari
Experience Caimari and dive into the calmness of this former island. Enjoy the silence that is so...
Santa Clara convent
Tucked away in the maze of Palma’s streets, we find, hiding in a small corner, the Santa Clara...
The Mallorcan black pig
It’s one of the most primitive domestic animals of our islands that are still being farmed today....
Encounter with nature
When reaching Binibona, leave your car in the car park in the square. The second stage of the...
Es Capdellà and Graner del Delme lane
Es Capdellà is a charming village in Calvià. The traditional houses are all well cared for, with...
Cycling in Mallorca: Sineu to Can Picafort
Sineu – Inca – Selva – Moscari – Campanet – Búger – Sa Pobla – Alcúdia – Can Picafort...
Silent March / Marratxí – Santa Maria del Camí
Recently cycle-tourists in Mallorca held a silent march in honour of Vicenç Suau, a 23 year old...
Guardians of time Mallorca’s sundials
Mallorca has the most sundials per square kilometer in all of Spain. Mallorca boasts an abundance...
Palo Liquor
Palo is an exquisite liqueur which originated in the 16th and 17th Centuries, when there was a lot...
The grape harvest in Mallorca
Mallorca’s grape harvest tends to begin in September, even though some years, if the temperatures...
Apricot Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 vaso de leche 1/2 vaso de aceite de oliva 1 vaso de azúcar 4 huevos 250gr de...
The Sierra de Tramuntana, UNESCO’s list of “Cultural Landscapes”
The Sierra de Tramuntana. The first traces of human presence on the landscape of the Tramuntana...
The Mallorcan Ca de Bou
The origins of the Ca de Bou breed, as in the majority of the antic canine breeds are a somewhat...
Arum pictum L.
Arum pictum has large leaves like Arum italicum, but they have clearly visible white veins and a...
Mallorca, Malgrats Islands
The Las Malgrats Islands are made up of two islets and are located within the municipality of...
Excursion: Castell del Rei “King´s Castle”
The Castell del Rei (in Engl., “King´s Castle”) alongside the castle of Alaró and Santueri, is one...
Scuba diving in Mallorca
Con sus numerosas bahías y grutas submarinas, la isla ofrece magníficos parajes submarinos, así...
The Byzantine and Islamic domination
Between 455 and 534 the island confronted part of the Vandal Kingdom. Already in 425 they had...
Mallorca, cultural destination
Mallorca is so much more than just sun, sand and sea. Mallorca has a very wide and varied cultural...
Aubocassa Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the taste of Mallorcan countryside
Aubocassa oil, under the Protected Denomination of Origin, “Oli de Mallorca”, is cultivated on the...
Fried Mackerels with Esclata-sang mushrooms, Grapes and Pomgranates
Ingredients for 4 persons: • 4 cleaned and filleted mackerels • 3 Garlic cloves, finely...
Stuffed, and baked fish. by santi taura
Stuffed, and baked fish “a lo Fra Roger”. By Santi Taura For the stuffing: • Breadcrumbs • Toasted...
The Town of Sóller, Mallorca
The town of Sóller, located in the Valley of Orange Trees, has always been one of the most...
Mediterranean Monk Seal
The Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus Monachus) is one of the ten most endangered species of our...
Wild flowers in Mallorca’s fields and woodlands
Wild flowers. Mallorca’s fields and woodlands come to life in the spring and summer. The...
Day trip in the Serra de Tramuntana: Es Pa de Figa
This is one of the most spectacular excursions on the island, offering incredible views of...
Cycling in Mallorca: Alcúdia – La Victoria
Inca – Llubí – Sa Pobla – Camí de S’Albufera – Can Picafort –...
Ses Salines Horse Festival, the Mallorcan “Jaleo”
HORSE FESTIVAL, THE MALLORCAN “JALEO”. The Horse Riding Association revives Menorcan tradition The...
Antonia Tomás’s Nativity Scene, a tradition in Mallorca
Antonia Tomás has a special way of celebrating Christmas. Each year she creates a nativity scene...
Can Balaguer, permanent proof of Palma’s stately past
Can Balaguer is right in the centre of Palma, right next to the commercial area of Jaime III and...
Bodegas Suau presents ‘Suau Gin’, Mallorca’s first premium gin
Bodegas Suau launched its new ‘Suau Gin’, the island’s first premium gin. It is produced in four...
Dolphinfish with peppers
With the first storms that announce the end of summer, the “Llampugues” (dolphinfish) arrives at...
Randa
Ramon Llull was the first Mallorcan who withdrew to Randa in 1273 to carry out contemplation. In...
Felanitx’s History, Tradition and Crafts
Felanitx’s History dates back to the bronze age, when the first settlers came to the Castell de...
Ca Mè Mallorquí dog (Majorcan Pointer)
Origin One of the breeds most beloved by the hunters of our isles, it would seem that the Ca Mè...
Camí Vell de Lluc
Description This trip leads us to the first or the last stretch of the G221 or the path Ruta de la...
S’Estaca a miniature paradise
S’Estaca is a tiny but beautiful fisherman’s village set on the Tramuntana coast, between...
V Women’s cyclotourism: Route of Alaró, Orient
Alaró – Binissalem – Inca – Sencelles – Biniali – Binissalem – Alaró – Orient...
The sea, the rubbish dump we hide from the tourists
Thousands of plastic bags, tires and cans settle along the Balearic coastline every year. The way...
Painting in Mallorca
A tour: from the end of the 19th century till the beginning of the 20th. Many different cultures,...
The “Rondaies Mallorquines” are traditional stories of the island of Mallorca
The “Rondaies Mallorquines” are traditional stories of the island of Mallorca, which were passed...
Especias Crespí boosts the quality of their “tap de cortí” sweet pepper
The key of the tap de cortí sweet pepper, used for preserving Majorcan sobrasada and giving it its...
Sea bass with ground almond, spinach, sultanas and pine nuts
Ingredients for 4 people: 600g of sea bass – 2 leeks – 100g ground almond – 1...
Mancor de la Vall, Majorca
The district of Mancor de la Vall is spread across 19.82 km². It is located less than 5 km from...
The Mallorcan cow
OriginsExperts in the ethnology of animal breeding claim that this kind of bovine stems from the...
Erica multiflora
Perennial bush of the heather family – ericaceae- till 2 m. tall. Erect stems. Leaves in...
Peguera Excursion: Cala Fornells, Cap Andritxol, Caló d’es Monjo
Peguera Excursion: We invite you to come and enjoy easy round trip walks near Peguera. Points of...
Excursion: Ses Bruixes cave
Before undertaking any activity on the mountain, we must inform ourselves of the weather forecast,...
Climbing in Mallorca
This fact may be surprising, but there are still a number of amateur climbers that visit the...
The Santueri castle
The Santueri castle is located strategically on top of a hill, at 408 metres above sea level in...
A stroll around Santanyí and its coves
In 1571 a wall was built to protect Santanyí from looting by the Saracens, we still access the...
Lime Ovens and the “Limers”
A lime oven is a traditional Mallorcan construction, into which calcareous stones are heaped in...
Prawns with Mahón cheese
Ingredients: • 32 large prawns • 1 tablespoon chopped spring onion • ½ golden apple • 2 grapes ...
Stuffed Aubergines
This vegetable is irreplaceable in Mallorca’s traditional recipe book and is the main ingredient...
Bellver Castle
A gothic castle built between 1300 and 1310. Inside we find Palma’s History Museum, with artefacts...
The Mallorcan horse
OriginOriginating in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula, the Mallorcan horse is fairly...
Springtime in Mallorca
Fields full of blossoming almond trees (prunus dulcis) are a typical sight in Mallorca from...
Five towers that protected Llucalcari from pirate attacks
One of the most impressive and characteristic views of Mallorca is the town of Llucalcari, nestled...
Cycling in Mallorca: Formentor Route
Formentor Route: Sineu – María de la Salut – Santa Margalida – Son Real –...
Music Festivals: the classics of the Mallorcan summer
In the summertime, Mallorca plays host to an array of music festivals which take place within the...
Nativity Scenes in Palma
Nativity Scenes in Palma AGUSTINES GERMANES DE L’EMPAR Iglesia del Monasterio de la...
Arab Baths in Palma
One of the few remaining examples of Moslem architecture still preserved on the island, the Arab...
Flor d’Ametler, the fragrance of Mallorca
There are many perfumes on the market, but only one evokes the true Mallorca. Flor d’Ametler...
“Trampó”
“Trampó” is a harmonious, well-balanced and refined dish consisting of tomato, green Mallorcan...
Raixa
Raixa is one of the most beautiful manor houses in all Mallorca. It is a treasure trove of echoes...
Deià, the fifth smallest of Mallorca
The municipality of Deià, located in the northwestern side of the Serra of Tramuntana and at...
Senecio rodriguezii Willk. ex Rod. Fem.
This small plant lives near the littoral zone, and it’s easy to identify when in flower by its...
The Barranc de Biniaraix ravine
Located in the municipal district of Sóller, the Barranc de Biniaraix is a ravine created by the...
The town and cove of Estellencs
Estellencs looks out to see from the Serra de Tramuntana. With just 348 inhabitants it is easy to...
Cycle-tourism, Montisión Monastery Route, Porreres Mallorca
Llucmajor – Porreres – Camí de Son Cota – Pou de Son Cota – Camí de Son...
Posidonia: destruction for anchoring and its conception as a green crime
“Posidonia Oceanica: destruction for anchoring and its conception as a green crime in the...
Palma de Mallorca’s “La Lonja” and it’s guardian angel
There is a magnificent monument on the Paseo Sagrera in Palma de Mallorca that cannot be missed...
The winery José Luís Ferrer
Since 1931, the winery José Luís Ferrer has produced some of the islands’ best wines within the...
Verderol oil, a fine example of agriculture and preservation
Verderol oil is the juice from olives that grow just a few kilometres from Palma. The Olive trees...
Mallorca Fruits restores the mallorcan almond’s splendor
The Fruits Secs group launched the Mallorca Fruits trademark in 2010 in an effort to defend the...
Cala Pi, a paradise to discover
Cala Pi is considered one of the most beautiful beaches of Mallorca, adapting its ...
The Mallorcan Donkey
Years ago, the Mallorcan donkey lost the productive definition that had been attributed to him. In...
Cistus albidus L.
The white rock rose has pink flowers, but the leaves are light green. It can only be mistaken for...
Mondragó, Natural Park
The Mondragó Natural Park is located in the south of Mallorca, in the municipal area of Santanyí,...
Natural area of La Victòria
The protected area of Puig de la Victòria is 1.198 ha. large. It is a very nice peninsula that...
Bicycle touring in Mallorca
A visit to Mallorca doesn’t only offer us the possibility to enjoy its delicious climate, warm...
Bulls of Costitx
The “Bulls of Costitx” or “Caps de Bous” (Bull Heads) are three bronze heads from the Talayot...
Diocesan Museum, 100 years in Mallorca
A visit to the Diocesan Museum in Mallorca includes a full tour of the island’s Christian art. The...
Floreres, exclusive handicraft in Mallorca
Floreres are a typical and exclusive handicraft in Mallorca. Purely decorative they consist of a...
Cocktail: “Oro de Mallorca”
Ingredients: • 6 ice cubes • 2 parts Mallorcan olive oil • 2 parts pear...
Es Variat, part of our identity
An Es Variat is one of our gastronomical and cultural symbols. Eating a variat is a well rooted...
Santa Catalina: from fishing to glamour
Located right by the Paseo Marítimo, Santa Catalina is one of Palma’s most dynamic districts....
Green Toad
Distribution Within Spain, they are found exclusively on the Balearic Islands, having been...
Centaurium bianoris (Sennen) “Herba de Santa Margalida”
Herba de Santa Margalida – Centaurium bianoris (Sennen) Family: Gentianaceae.Genus:...
Torrent de na Móra excursion. Balitx, Mallorca
The Torrent de na Móra is surrounded by spectacular limestone formations and arid peaks, passing...
Cycling in Mallorca: Serra de Calicant
Sant Llorenç des Cardessar – Petra – Ariany – Santa Margalida – Son Serra...
Mallorca Weekly Markets
Weekly markets in Mallorca: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday....
The Archaeological museum of Son Fornés
The Archaeological museum of Son Fornés is located 2.5 km northwest of the town centre of...
Lessons in art at the Museu de Mallorca
The Museu de Mallorca exhibits works of the fine and decorative arts, that cover the period from...
Es Verger, ecologic oil and wine from Mallorca
Es Verger is a family-owned company which has been producing high-quality wine and oil since 2001....
Loin with Cabbage
Ingredients for 6 people: • 1 kilo of loin of pork • 1 Savoy or other cabbage • Olive oil • 2...
