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...
The Majorca Pla i Llevant Designation of Origin
Pla i Llevant (The Plain and Eastern Mallorca): The area covered by the Pla i Llevant Designation...
Monkfish and cabbage bake
Ingredients:• 100 g. of diced Mallorcan sobrasada • 8 pieces of boneless monkfish, each weighing...
Save the Pancuit
Pancuit is our garlic soup, it is a dish that gradually disappeared from our home’s tables and now...
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: Route Manacor
Manacor Route: Manacor – Son Carrió – Son Servera – Artà – Ermita Betlem...
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...
Mallorca ceramics, tradition and modernity
Ceràmiques Mallorca, begins new era of tradition and modernity. Ceramic art has a long tradition...
Cap roig on a caper sauce, served with scallops and prawns
Ingredients for 2 people: • 1 Scorpian fish • 2 middle potatoes • 1 teaspoon coffee • 5 big...
The Son Marroig House Museum
A private institution, the Son Marroig House Museum in the municipality of Deià, in Mallorca, was...
Son Servera’s Esglesia Nova, an unfinished beauty
The neogothic Esglesia Nova of Son Servera is the work of architect Joan Rubió, disciple and...
Polypodium vulgare L.
It’s relatively easy to find his fern colonizing the rock fissures or between the stones of a...
Torrent de Pareis-Sa Calobra route
For the non-experts or novices in the noble sport of hiking over mountains or torrents, it’s...
A walk among Palma’s sculptures
The streets of Palma are adorned with many sculptures. We would like to propose a tour visiting...
Route to: Palma – Capdellà – Esporles
Route to: Palma – Capdellà – Esporles. Palma – Coll de Sa Creu – Calvià – Capdellà –...
Crime, the other effect of climatic change
Ecological and environmental damage, caused by global warming, increase the temperature of the...
Can Prunera. A modernist Museum
Back in 1911 Joan Magraner and Margalida Vicens opened their modernist mansion in Calle Lluna,...
Herb liquor of Mallorca
There are three kinds of herb liquor: sweet, semidry and dry, depending on their content of...
Llengües fabric: Mediterranean ikats
Mallorca’s looms produce what are probably the last ikats in Europe. Ikat is a dyeing and fabric...
Crispy suckling pig with a vegetable garnish and head
The prestigious majorcan chef Benet Vicens welcomes us in his restaurant “Bens...
The Hamlet of Jornets recaptures the vivid history of Mallorca
The Hamlet of Jornets is situated in Sencelles, Mallorca. The farmstead dates back to the...
The Goldfinch
The goldfinch, a bird 12 cm in height, has a brown plumage with yellow bits on his wings and tail...
Wild saffron
Wild saffron (Crocus cambessedesii.) is easily identifiable just by its leaves because they are...
Mondragó map, Natural Park and photos of Sa Barca Trencada, Calo des Borgit, Pond and beach of sa Font de n’Alis, Calo d’en Garrot and s’Amarador
Mondragó map, Natural Park and photos of Sa Barca Trencada, Calo des Borgit, Pond and beach of sa Font de n’Alis, Calo d’en Garrot and s’Amarador
The Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs
The Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs sit in the valley of Almallutx, in the Serra de Tramuntana, and...
5 Best dive sites in Mallorca
There are not many diving locations in Europe that are blessed with warm crystal clear water and a...
The Myotragus Balearicus in Mallorca
The Myotragus Balearicus was a mammal, endemic to Mallorca. Was discovered in 1909 by the...
Ca’n Carasses, Italian architecture in Palma
Ca’n Carasses or Ca’n Pavese is a building in the middle of Palma. Despite its medieval...
Glass Blowing
The process used in Majorca to make handcrafted glass objects, or at least the most common...
“Coca de Trampó”
Ingredients for 4 persons: • 3 or 4 tomatoes • 2 green peppers • 1 white onion • Salt and oil For...
Ca los Camps, a prehistoric port
This coastal corner is the result of the mouth of the Torrent dels Cocons (which comes from the...
S’Arracó, not always a peaceful valley (Andratx)
The calm that is now enjoyed in S’Arracó is in contrast with its violent and adventurous past,...
The illegal use of poison in nature
One of the problems suffered by certain species of fauna is the use of poison to control the...
Son cos route
Description: The hill Son Cos is located in the municipal area of Marratxi and stands out for the...
The most romantic sunset in Mallorca
We leave the Port de Sóller three hours before the sunset, first walking up calle Bélgica and then...
Cycling in Mallorca: 4 Hermitages
Llucmajor – Randa – Monasteri de Cura – Randa – Montuiri – Sant Joan...
August and September Agenda
Markets, fairs and festivals in Mallorca in August and September. AUGUST (Sin determinar) ...
The bastions of Sant Pere and of the Prince recover the fortified Palma
The ancient city walls of Palma were knocked down decades ago, but some valuable traces remain:...
Defla houses, a possession with history
A few kilometres away, leaving the town of Sineu, is the Delfa or Adelfa estate, surrounded by...
Vins Can Coleto is spreading its best wines across Mallorca
Mallorca is established as the land of wines and Vins Can Coleto, a winery located in Petra, is an...
Tumbet
Ingredients for 4 people: • 3 aubergines • 4 green peppers • 4 red peppers • 4 medium-sized...
Port de Sóller and Tram
On October 4, 1913, the Majorca’s first electric tram line was opened between Sóller and Port de...
Es Trenc, Europe’s most beautiful beach
Es Trenc is probably the most beautiful beach in all Europe. It is made up of a 3km long sand...
Umbilicus rupestris (Salisb.) Dandy
Plant that lives in rocky crevices and walls, it can be identified by its rounded contom and a...
Es Carbó beach
Isolated unspoiled beach, not very crowded, white sand, thin, calm water, 1400 m long x 50 m wide....
Excursion: Sa Foradada
Excursion to Sa Foradada among centenary olive trees and stunning views of the Serra de...
Route Llucmajor, Santanyí
On this Route Llucmajor, Santanyí, we will visit several of the beaches and coves of Mallorca...
The Gothic cloisters of Sant Francesc, a haven of peace dating back to the 13th century
The Sant Francesc Royal convent in Palma de Mallorca, set in the square bearing the same name, has...
The Mallorcan dances of the “Cavallets”
The Mallorcan dances of the “Cavallets” (little horses) are related to the Corpus Christi...
Pep Lemon, oranges and lemons with Majorcan personality
Pep Lemon was born from an enthusiastic initiative to create natural fizzy orange and lemonades...
Chive consommé by Marcel Ress
Clam, chive consommé and pickled mushrooms. By Marcel Ress INGREDIENTS 1 sea bass, 8 clams, 4...
Son Sureda Ric, a châteaux in the Manacor region
The Son Siureda Ric estate markets red wine produced with ecological grapes. Under the names “Vi...
The wild Mallorcan goat
The wild Mallorcan goat is only found in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and Artà...
The Posidonia Oceanica
The Posidonia Oceanica meadows offer food and shelter to a variety of plant and animal species....
Mallorca Balloons, Hot air balloon trips from Manacor to the most beautiful parts of the island
Mallorca Balloons offers the unique experience of touring the island in a hot air balloon...
Cultural excursion through Deià
Deià excursion Itinerary: Deià – Refugi de Can Boi – Cala Deià bridge – Cala Deià – Torrent...
Ports and marinas in Palma
Real Club Náutico de Palma 39º 34´ N / 2º 38´ E Tel. (+34) 971 726 848 – Fax (+34) 971 718...
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,...
