Son Real (beach and archaeological ruins)
With some of the fees collected with the eco-tax (which the tourists were paying from May 2002...
Mallorca’s Crystal Church, Porciúncula
The Crystal church is a structure of dazzling beauty, built upon concrete and iron ribs that...
The DO Binissalem Majorca
THE DO BINISSALEM MAJORCA. In Mallorca, and in the Mediterranean, there can be no festival without...
Mallorcan Fish and Seafood Grills
Ingredients for 4 persons: • 200 g. cuttlefish • 200 g. squid • 100 g. octopus • 200 g....
Sa Bassa Blanca, art and nature
In 1993 the Majorcan property known as Sa Bassa Blanca became the Fundacion Yannick y Ben Jakober...
Ciutat Jardí, a pleasant stroll from Puerto de Palma to Arenal
The Ciutat Jardí-Es Carnatge neighbourhood, in the centre of the bay of Palma, is home to the...
Majorcan hen
The Majorcan hen is a bold type of bird, elegant, rustic and slow growing. With a simple, unfolded...
Puig de Garrafa route
We begin the excursion at Coll Andritxol, right next to the water tanks. From here, we plot an...
Santuari de la Consolació (Consolation Sanctuary)
The Mare de Déu de la Consolació sanctuary, near S’Alquería Blanca, is an interesting place from...
Cycling in Mallorca: Platja de Palma
Palma – Platja de Palma – Cap Blanc – S’Estanyol – Sa Rapita – Camí...
Santanyí Market
Santanyí, the most southern municipality of Mallorca, has 35km of coastline and at the...
In 2013 Mallorca will be celebrating Father Juníper Serra year
In 2013 Mallorca will be celebrating an important anniversary: 300 years since the birth of Father...
El Águila and Can Forteza Rey, two examples of modernism in Palma
The building that housed the El Águila stores and the Can Forteza Rey building, located in Plaza...
Son Quint Farmhouse Oil, the liquid gold of the Serra de Tramuntana
The extra virgin olive oil with Guarantee of Origin, Son Quint Farmhouse is an exclusive product...
Puff pastry with sobrasada-escalibada filling
Ingredients for 4 people: • 4 puff pastry rings • 100 g Sobrasada • 300 g Escalivada • 100 g...
Fornalutx
Fornalutx is a much-visited colourful village, in the centre of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains....
The Jardins del Bisbe (Bishop’s Gardens)
The Jardins del Bisbe (Bishop’s Gardens, in Palma old town) sit right behind Palma cathedral....
Digitalis minor L.
This is one of the most beautiful endemic plant species in the Balearics. The foxglove is...
Ses Fonts Ufanes, are a singular natural phenomenon
“Ses Fonts Ufanes” are a singular natural phenomenon, unique to Majorca. They are the first...
Mallorca’s olive oil route
Mallorca’s Olive Oil route is a perfect gastronomic tour. When it comes to olive trees, the press,...
Cycle tourism Route: Palma – Lloret de Vistalegre
Route: Palma – Sta. María – Alaró – Tofla – Lloseta – Binissalem – Biniagual – Sencelles Ca’s...
Dry Stone walls, a popularly developed and perfected art
Dry Stone walls go right back to prehistoric times, we can see examples such as the “navetas” or...
The “Boleros i Copeos Mallorquins”, traditional folk dance in Mallorca
The “ball de bot”, also known as traditional or folk dance in Mallorca, is made up of a series of...
Obra de llatra
“Obra de llatra” is an artisanal product made from the leaves of the dwarf fan palm...
Harmony between food and wine
Javier Gila, five-time Spanish Sommelier champion explains what wine harmonise best with different...
A trip into the heart of the Pla de Mallorca
The municipality of Santa Eugenia, in the Pla de Mallorca (Mallorca’s Plain), is well known for...
Balearic Shearwater
The Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus) is a species under serious threat of extinction...
Gatova Vera
This broom is endemic to Mallorca, densely spined and in the form of small, round bushes...
Day trip to s’Hort de Biniatzent, Lloseta
Toni Ramón and Toni Abrines, guides from the Grupo Excursionista del Fomento de Turismo de...
Cycling in Mallorca: Andratx
Palma – Coll dels Tords – Calvià – Es Capdellà – Graó de Capdellà –...
Ports and marinas in Calvià, Andratx and Sóller
Port Adriano 39º 29’N – 02º 29’E Urbanización El Toro, s/n – 07180 Calvià...
‘Dress of the countryman’, typical dress of Mallorca
Traditional dress plays an important role in Mallorca’s history and culture. Known as the “dress...
Mallorcan Patios of Palma: Son Vivot in the street Can Savellà
When walking around the heart of Palma, we come across many Majorcan patios that bear witness to...
Majorcan sobrasada
Embedded with protected geographical indication. Raw cured meat product, made with selected pork...
“Frit Mallorquí” of lamb
Serves 8 people: • 700gr lamb innards, diced • 1/2 bundle of spring onions • 1 garlic head,...
Galilea Mallorca
Within the protected natural resort of Serra de Tramuntana, a little village called Galilea can be...
Biniaraix: a gem in the Serra de Tramuntana
The architecture and nature surrounding Biniaraix make it an idyllic spot. From this small hamlet,...
The mallorcan rating dog
CharacteristicsIt is a small, square-shaped dog. The length of its body is equal to its height,...
Four routes Planícia
Planícia is a former estate located to the south of the Tramuntana Sierra which spreads over a...
Muro’s beaches, among the most beautiful in the world
Muro’s spectacular beaches are located along the large stretch of sand that covers the Bay of...
Cycling in Mallorca: Cala Pi – Cap Enderrocat
Son Verí Nou (Llucmajor) – Cap Enderrocat – Camí de Sa Torre – Llucmajor –...
Sineu market, the only market in Mallorca trading in live animals since 1306
Sineu market, one of Mallorca’s oldest markets, sparks the interest of considerable number of...
Territorial model study of roman in Mallorca
The importance and efficiency of using a planning and comprehensive planning and conscious...
A monastic life of meditation in Palma
Behind the walls of the Santa Maria Magdalena convent, we find the regular Lateran canonesses...
Massive increase in production of Mallorcan paprika thanks to Especias Crespí
The “tap de corti” pimenton is one of Especias Crespí’s star products; they are a well known, well...
Mallorcan soup
Ingredients for 4 people: • 200 ml olive oil • 4 cloves of garlic • 5 small fresh onions • 4 vine...
Es racó de s’Arena (Beach)
Es Racó de s’Arena is situated at 13 kilometres from Campos. It is a quiet little sandy area of...
Porto Cristo, located in a privileged spot along the eastern coast
Porto Cristo, located in a privileged spot along the eastern coast in Manacor, is one of the most...
Arenaria Grandiflora
A small plant, trunk is woody at the base but branches are herbaceous. These branches are pilose,...
Artists Walk
The route begins in Sóller, near the crossroads on the main Deià road, where we will find the...
Raixa, beautiful gardens and a spectacular mansion await us
Raixa, beautiful gardens and a spectacular mansion await us. The Possessió de Raixa, or Raixa...
Canyoning in Mallorca
Few people visiting Mallorca looking for sun and beaches, imagine up to what extent this island...
Mallorca medieval II – Resettlement churches
Castellitx, Santa Lucía, Sant Pere d’Escorca, Santa Ana, Sant Miquel de Campanet, La Sangre in...
Landscape Worship
Interpretation of landscapes can be varied, and depends on each person’s technique. If we...
Mallorcan embroidery
The mallorcan-embroidery stitch is part of the history of Majorca’s traditional embroidery. The...
Mallorca’s Ensaimada
Mallorca’s Ensaimada is a baked, fermented dough, made with flour, water, sugar, eggs, sough dough...
Wine days: Majorcan drinks, tapas and architecture
A lovely evening in a Cosmopolitan environment; the fifth edition of Wine Days Mallorca. Wine...
Palma de Mallorca’s small jewels: La Plaza de la Reina
You will find La Plaza de la Reina (Queen’s square) at the end of the Borne, right by Conquistador...
Balearic lizard
The Balearic lizard (Podarcis lilfordi), which does not exist on the island of Mallorca, is the...
Orquídea de Prat
An orquid that inhabits wet areas close to the sea, can be found in flooded areas or alongside the...
Es Salt des Freu; Orient’s natural waterfall
Es Salt des Frau is a natural waterfall just a few kilometres from Orient, belonging to the...
Cycling in Mallorca: Valldemossa
Palma – Coll dels Tords – Calvià – Es Capdellà – Galilea –...
Ports and marinas in Llucmajor, Campos, Ses Salines, Santanyí and Felanitx
Club Náutico El Arenal 39º 30’N – 02º 45’E C/ Roses, s/n. – 07600...
El Palau March, a must-see on Palma’s cultural circuit
Commissioned by Mallorcan financier Joan March Ordinas, the March Palace, located in the old town...
Can Prunera Modernist Museum, calendar
There is a varied selection of exhibitions programmed for the Can Prunera Modernist Museum for...
The Ramallet tomato
Mallorca has its own native variety of tomato known as the ramallet tomato, which is traditionally...
Mallorcan Olive Oil
Mallorcan Oil is an extra virgin olive oil made with the fruit of the olive tree (Olea Europea)...
Porreres
Porreres is a municipal area in the interior Southern part of Mallorca’s most central region. The...
Chic shopping and tapas along El Born, Palma
The Passeig del Born, and its neighbouring streets in Palma de Mallorca, offer a large selection...
The ‘Ferreret’ (Alytes muletensis)
In spite of its minute size, the ferreret (Alytes muletensis) caused one of the greatest...
Puig de Galatzó nature reserve
La Reserva Puig de Galatzó is a nature reserve with an area of 2.5 million m² situated in the...
Talaia d’Alcúdia, Mallorca (Excursions)
This itinerary takes you to the highest point of Alcúdia’s peninsula. On reaching the top of the...
Cycling in Mallorca: Port de Valldemossa
Palma – Puigpunyent – Es Grau – Coll d’en Claret – Port Valldemossa...
Markets from the past that still have a future
Food markets today are still one of the main places for people to meet; in Palma de Mallorca you...
Art, market and Mallorca?
Market and art; until now two almost contradicting words that when placed together in a sentence...
The spectacle of mallorcan almond trees
Between January and February, the blossom on the almond trees covers the Mallorcan countryside...
Galmés i Ribot, working the land with love and respect.
Finca Rotes dels Cavallers belongs to the Galmés Ribot family, but way back in the 17th century it...
Mallorcan pasties
These Mallorcan pasties (“Panades mallorquines”) are typical of Easter, here in...
Palma bay, Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca’s Bay, 24 hour timelapse ...
The Mallorcan pigeon
Although it is hard to determine the ancestors of the “Gavatxut Balear”, it is very...
Brassica balearica
Brassica balearica is an endemism exclusive to Mallorca. It lives in the Serra de Tramuntana...
Pas de Vallgornera Cave
This value of this cavity, the Pas de Vallgornera cave (Llucmajor), as a site of natural interest...
The Cabrera National Park, a Mediterranean treasure
The Cabrera National Park constitutes the best example of untouched island ecosystems in the...
Equestrianism, an exclusive sport within everybody’s reach
We offer you the perfect sport for an enjoyable family holiday. Sport and nature are a combination...
Palma or the modernist route
Modernism arose in Europe during the final decade of the nineteenth century as a reaction to the...
Palma de Mallorca’s first four churches
Let’s take a walk through the city’s main streets, visiting the first churches to be founded...
Pottery Craftsmanship
Pottery craftsmanship is one of Mallorca’s most dynamic artisan activities. The most common...
The Llonguet, a bread roll with identity
From a bread roll baked just for the wealthy to a symbol of the city of Palma The llonguet is a...
Fava Parada – Broad bean soup with noodles
Fava Parada (Broad bean soup with noodles) Fava Parada Ingredients • 200g dried, peeled broad...
The picturesque village of Valldemossa
Valldemossa is part of the Tramuntana Valley, rich in springs and surrounded by abundant and...
The Mediterranean turtle
(Testudo hermanni) generally inhabits mountains and areas with Mediterranean vegetation. In Spain,...
Filago petro-ianii
Characteristics:An endemic plant of Mallorca, it can be found in garrigue clearings in the driest...
Cala Figuera and Cala Santanyí, two great places to lose yourself
Cala Figuera and Cala Santanyí are on the south east coast of Mallorca and offer visitors...
Cycling in Mallorca: Puig Major
Palma – Coll de Sóller – Sóller – Puig Major (Túnel Monnaber) – Cima Puig...
Ports and marinas in Pollença, Alcúdia, Santa Margalida, Artà and Manacor
Reial Club Nàutic Port de Pollença 39° 54’N – 03° 05’E Muelle Viejo, s/n –...
The ancient Roman city of Pollentia
The ancient Roman city of Pollentia is located within the medieval walls of the old historical...
The Garden of the Hespérides, Alcúdia
Did you know that the garden of the Hesperides is found in Punta Alcanada (Mallorca) Pinar’s hill?...
Miquel Gelabert wines, experts in wine
The Vins Miquel Gelabert winery, located in Manacor, has been producing wines for the past 25...
Grouper typical of Mallorca
Serves 4 people: – 1 grouper 2.5 to 3 kg. – 4 or 5 large potatoes – 100 g. of...
Port de Valldemossa, a fisherman’s paradise
A winding, hairpin road between the Tramuntana Sierra and the Mediterranean Sea leads to the small...
