Balearic Slingers and the sling
The slingshot has played a significant role in the history of the Balearic Islands. It would be...
Palma City Hall and Consell Insular: captivating samples of baroque and neo-gothic structures in Mallorca
City Hall presides over Plaza de Cort, and all the pretty streets that lead to it; next to City...
Solivellas and Oli s’Illa olive oils, the intensity and taste of Mallorca
The Solivellas and Oli s’Illa extra virgin olive oils, both registered under the Oil of Mallorca...
The Mallorcan “Xeremies”
The Mallorcan “Xeremies” or “Xeremia” is an instrument pertaining to the bagpipe family and is the...
Lloseta’s cardinals, a dream for all those with a sweet tooth
The bakers in LLoseta produce amazing cakes called cardinals, worthy of the most sophisticated...
The Arco de la Drassana: Palma de Mallorca
For some years now, swans have been living in the large pond under the Arco de la Drassana, right...
Thighed Tortoise
The subfossil remains found on the spur Thighed Tortoise (Testudo Graeca), dating between 35,000...
Sea Daffodil (Pancratium maritimum L.)
The Sea Daffodil is a bulbous plant which, over the autumn and winter periods, presents only with...
Next stop: The vine Yards
Mallorca Wine Express offers a guided tour though the most well known vine yards on the island....
Cycling in Mallorca: Bunyola – Orient
Pont d’Inca – Bunyola – Coll d’Honor – Orient – Alaró – Tofla...
The Sóller Moors and Christians Festival, one of the most authentic in Mallorca
The Moors and Christians Festival in Sóller, to the north east of the island, commemorates the...
‘La Seu’, is a Catholic cathedral located in Palma, Mallorca
A Catholic Cathedral located in Palma de Mallorca. Popularly known as La Seu, construction began...
Santa María de La Real Monastery
Access to the La Real monastery is through a door on the side of the church, there is a two-story...
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 María del Camí, a place to taste. Dare to taste its wines
Santa María del Camí located in the centre of Mallorca is well known for its wine production. When...
Mallorcan Hedgehog (Atelerix algirus vagans)
The Mallorcan hedgehog (the unofficial descendant of the North African hedgehog) is a mammal whose...
La ruta verda de l’olivera (II) Scenery tours
This route will transport you along a road of miracles and legends, nearly always bearing relation...
Route: 4 fascinating contemporaneous art galleries in Palma
Mallorca has become one of the most important centres for art in all of Europe. Here is a...
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...
Palma’s beautiful Urban Parks
In the last twenty years, Palma de Mallorca has worked on new city parks and beautified or...
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 white Mallorcan sheep
This is the most spread ovine race on the Balearic Islands. Historically it can be considered a...
Viola jaubertiana
Characteristics: A perennial stoloniferous herbaceous plant, with leaves cordate and with long...
La Trapa
The whole essence of the Mediterranean is concentrated in this itinerary. Dragonera Island will...
Capdepera, Cala Mesquida and Cala Agulla
Capdepera, Cala Mesquida and Cala Agulla. Natural Area of Special Interest (ANEI). Area:...
Scuba diving in Mallorca
Con sus numerosas bahías y grutas submarinas, la isla ofrece magníficos parajes submarinos, así...
Cabrit i Bassa – Alaró Castle
During the talayót era and before the conquest by the crown of Aragon, this castle used to be the...
The Temple that’s still of use in Palma de Mallorca
Calle Temple number 9 is built over an archway that looks like a fortified door. And it is, it...
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 Plaza de Sant Jeroni blends Mallorca’s cultural past
The Calatrava quarter is an area made up of very narrow streets where the old Jewish Quarter Calle...
Long-Eared Owl (Asio otus)
Habitat Generally found in woods situated next to open terrain, in Mallorca its shows a...
Rosemary
The rosemary is one of the more well known Mediterranean plants, thanks to its culinary and...
Embutidos Matas: a must see stop
It’s 11am and in half an hour the buses will arrive, here at Embutidos Matas the final details are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Guardians of time Mallorca’s sundials
Mallorca has the most sundials per square kilometer in all of Spain. Mallorca boasts an abundance...
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 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...
Climbing in Mallorca
This fact may be surprising, but there are still a number of amateur climbers that visit the...
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...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Painting in Mallorca
A tour: from the end of the 19th century till the beginning of the 20th. Many different cultures,...
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 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,...
Bicycle touring in Mallorca
A visit to Mallorca doesn’t only offer us the possibility to enjoy its delicious climate, warm...
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...
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...
