The Procesión Del Silencio
The first of the Easter processions in Felanitx was held last night, the Processó del Silenci (Procesión del Silencio, Silent Procession). In Spain, tradition has it that one of the […]
Mountain Rescue Services
The island of Mallorca is a peaceful place, a fun location and, for many, a holiday paradise. One can easily forget that there can be some dark sides to this […]
Vía Crucis For Peace
I went to participate in the Vía Crucis pilgrimage in Felanitx yesterday, up to the Puig d’es Calvari. Vía Crucis is the Latin name for the Way of the Cross […]
The Easter Week
In Mallorca, the last Sunday before Easter is called El Dia del Ram (Palm Sunday). Olive branches are blessed and given to the churchgoers, or anyone coming along for the […]
The Artillery Battery Of Cap Blanc
Throughout history, the island of Mallorca has been concerned with the defense of its coast lines. Naturally, if ever an enemy was approaching, the attack would have come from the […]
The Gabella de la Sal
Next to the Porta de l’Almudí, also known as Porta de la Gabella de la Sal, at the bottom end of the Passeig des Born in Palma de Mallorca you’ll […]
Magistrates’ Court
Local and national TV stations have been congregating for the last few days, in front of the law courts in Avinguda Alemanya in Palma de Mallorca, together with reporters from […]
Happy Birthday, Guillem Timoner
Guillem Timoner, six times Campeón del Mundo de medio fondo tras moto (Track Cycling World Champion, 1955, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1964 and 1965) celebrates his 84th birthday today. Feliz Cumpleaños, […]
The Cabra Mallorquina
The Cabra Mallorquina is the oldest of all domestic animals in Mallorca. Its origins on the island seem to go back to some time between 2300 and 2050 B. C. […]
The Art Of Noodle Making
Pasta from Porreres in Mallorca may not have acquired the same fame as pasta from Palermo or anywhere else in Italy, but both of them may actually go back to […]
The Neighbourhood of Santa Catalina
The neighbourhood of Santa Catalina in Palma de Mallorca is defined by a number of landmark buildings. The Molins de Es Jonquet, the Teatre Mar i Terra, the Hostal Cuba […]
Come Fly With Me
Forty-six years ago this month, Francis Albert Sinatra performed at the Teatro Lírico in Palma de Mallorca in 1964. During the same year, or thereabouts, Ol’ Blue Eyes acquired a […]
III Setmana Internacional d’Orgue
The III Setmana Internacional d’Orgue (3rd International Organ Week) took place all week this week at the Reial Basilica de Sant Francesc in Palma. Tonight, British organist Matthew Martin from […]
The Oratorio Del Puig Des Call
One of the nicest places you will find on the island of Mallorca has to be the Puig d’es Calvari in Felanitx. The Oratorio del Puig des Call was built […]
Nectarine Trees In Blossom
Whilst there are still a number of almond trees flowering around in Mallorca, a second wave of fruit trees are out in blossom now as well: peach trees, nectarines, ciruelas […]
The MOT Saga
In Spain, MOT revisions are called Inspección Técnica de Vehículos (ITV). There are four ITV centres in Mallorca, all run by the Servicio de ITV del Consell de Mallorca, two […]
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