SUMMER OUTINGS ON MALLORCA: DISCOVER THE BEST BEACHES If you’re planning to spend your summer holiday on the beautiful island of Mallorca, you’ll be welcomed by paradisiacal settings that are definitely not to be missed. ‘Sa Roqueta’ is known around the world for its stunning coastal landscapes, crystalline waters and welcoming coves, making it the…
HOLY WEEK TRADITIONS AND GASTRONOMY Holy Week in Spain is a time of deep religious sentiment when Christians express their sense of devotion. However, traditions vary depending on the autonomous community, ranging from processions that recreate the Passion in Andalusia to the tamborrada or beating of the drums in Hellín (Castilla La Mancha). Read on…
CABRERA: SPAIN’S LARGEST NATURE PARK AND SANCTUARY February saw approval for the extension of the Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park. In addition to the land areas, an extra 80,779 hectares of adjacent marine areas have made this Spain’s largest National Park. Now boasting a total of 90,000 hectares, the Cabrera Archipelago National Park is set…
THE BLUE FLAGS FLYING IN MAJORCA AND IBIZA IN 2018 No fewer than 67 Blue Flags will be flying in the marinas and on the beaches of the Balearic Islands, certifying the quality of the water, the environmental management systems, safety and services, as well as the standard of the information and education provided. Majorca…
MADE IN MALLORCA Plain, with cream, chocolate, fruit… when we talk about Mallorca we think of Ensaimadas, the most well-known product, sweet and in demand by all visitors to the Island. However the largest of the Balearics has much more to offer that just this. In this article we will take you on a tour…
After consulting various Mallorquíns, of birth right, who have been adopted or who have lived in Mallorca all their lives, we have come up with 95 characteristics and shared experiences they all have. Only a true Mallorquín can relate to more than 85 of the findings on this list. Take the test: 1. You have had…
Majorca is one of the Mediterranean territories with the richest gastronomic culture. Its recipe book is mainly based on the products grown in its orchards, like its vegetables, and in its farming tradition. The sea is also present, although to a lesser extent, with exquisite dishes like Majorcan-style fish or grilled large-scaled scorpion fish. Tasting…