Painting in Mallorca
A tour: from the end of the 19th century till the beginning of the 20th. Many different cultures,...
Palo Liquor
Palo is an exquisite liqueur which originated in the 16th and 17th Centuries, when there was a lot...
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...
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...
Cabrit i Bassa – Alaró Castle
During the talayót era and before the conquest by the crown of Aragon, this castle used to be the...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Mallorcan patios
The patios of the noble houses in Palma are one of the urban elements most characteristic of the...
Arab Baths in Palma
One of the few remaining examples of Moslem architecture still preserved on the island, the Arab...
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...
“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...
A walk among Palma’s sculptures
The streets of Palma are adorned with many sculptures. We would like to propose a tour visiting...
Cycle-tourism around the Calas de Santanyí
Approximate distance: 40 km. Duration: 4 hours. departure and arrival Santanyi. We leave Santanyí...
Traffic regulation at the Formentor lighthouse
Conserving one of the most iconic spaces on the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,...
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 “Rondaies Mallorquines” are traditional stories of the island of Mallorca
The “Rondaies Mallorquines” are traditional stories of the island of Mallorca, which were passed...
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,...
The Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs
The Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs sit in the valley of Almallutx, in the Serra de Tramuntana, and...
Climbing in Cala Magraner (Manacor), a sunny spot by the sea
Cala Magraner is one of the few virgin beaches in Manacor where we can enjoy the beach and also do...
The Byzantine and Islamic domination
Between 455 and 534 the island confronted part of the Vandal Kingdom. Already in 425 they had...
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...
Lime Ovens and the “Limers”
A lime oven is a traditional Mallorcan construction, into which calcareous stones are heaped in...
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:...
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: Route Manacor
Manacor Route: Manacor – Son Carrió – Son Servera – Artà – Ermita Betlem...
Santanyí Market
Santanyí, the most southern municipality of Mallorca, has 35km of coastline and at 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...
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...
Flor d’Ametler, the fragrance of Mallorca
There are many perfumes on the market, but only one evokes the true Mallorca. Flor d’Ametler...
Loin with Cabbage
Ingredients for 6 people: • 1 kilo of loin of pork • 1 Savoy or other cabbage • Olive oil • 2...
Banyalbufar
Banyalbufar, a municipality located in the south-western part of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain...
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...
Excursion: Sa Foradada
Excursion to Sa Foradada among centenary olive trees and stunning views of the Serra de...
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,...
The winery José Luís Ferrer
Since 1931, the winery José Luís Ferrer has produced some of the islands’ best wines within the...
Son Mut Nou
In the heart of the Marina de Llucmajor, Mallorca, stands the Son Mut Nou Finca, here the earth is...
Cod salad with olives, apples and a honey and “Predio Son Quint olive oil vinagrette”
Ingredients: 200g of Cod – 2 Golden delicious Apples – 2 tbsp of chopped black olives...
The town of Orient, Mallorca
The town of Orient, Mallorca. Its stone houses, historic centre and sloping streets will not leave...
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
Mondragó map, Natural Park and photos of Sa Barca Trencada, Calo des Borgit, Pond and beach of sa...
Cultural excursion through Deià
Deià excursion Itinerary: Deià – Refugi de Can Boi – Cala Deià bridge – Cala Deià – Torrent...
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 Santueri castle
The Santueri castle is located strategically on top of a hill, at 408 metres above sea level in...
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...
Floreres, exclusive handicraft in Mallorca
Floreres are a typical and exclusive handicraft in Mallorca. Purely decorative they consist of a...
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...
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...
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: 4 Hermitages
Llucmajor – Randa – Monasteri de Cura – Randa – Montuiri – Sant Joan...
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...
The Archaeological museum of Son Fornés
The Archaeological museum of Son Fornés is located 2.5 km northwest of the town centre of...
Defla houses, a possession with history
A few kilometres away, leaving the town of Sineu, is the Delfa or Adelfa estate, surrounded by...
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....
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...
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....
Mallorca’s olive oil route
Mallorca’s Olive Oil route is a perfect gastronomic tour. When it comes to olive trees, the press,...
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...
Mayonnaise
The history of mayonnaise begins in 1756, although some historians point out that it was already...
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...
