El Cóndor Pasa
We’ve been living in the town of Felanitx for just about ten years now, having moved here from the countryside near Ca’s Concos des Cavaller. We love it here. The […]
The Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
Now is the season of the Pomegranate (Latin: Punica granatum, Catalan: Magraner, Castellano: Granada), a fruit which has been naturalised in the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. The fruit […]
The Human Factor
Spain’s two largest Unions, the Confederación Sindical de Comisiones Obreras (CC. OO.) and Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT) have called for a Huelga General (General Strike) for tomorrow, September 29th. […]
The Route of the Patios of Palma
From now until October 30th, you might want to consider booking one of the guided tours in Palma that I spoke of a while ago, visiting the wonderful patio courtyards. […]
The Font de la Princesa
The Font de les Tortugues in the Plaça Joan Carles I in Palma de Mallorca used to be known as the Font de la Princesa. The fountain was built in […]
The Amerigo Vespucci Tall Ship in Palma
Last Tuesday night, the Italian tall ship Amerigo Vespucci sailed into Palma de Mallorca, on its way from Cadiz to Italy. The vessel is a school ship of the Italian […]
The Península de la Victòria
At this time of year the island of Mallorca shows its natural beauty from its best side. The sun is still out most of the time but the heat of […]
The Pebre Bord Tradition
In the past, let’s say a hundred years ago, or even only fifty, Mallorca’s food consumption was almost completely satisfied from home grown produce. In fact, when we came to […]
Goosie Goosie Gander
Last week, I had a stroll along the waterfront in Portocolom’s natural harbour when I stumbled upon a small flock of geese presumably of the Anser fabalis category. I assumed […]
The Mallorcan Mirador
A Mirador in Spanish architecture is an enclosed balcony. Balconies, enclosed or otherwise, were not really a traditional feature of architecture in Mallorca until about 1885 when, with the new […]
The ICAN Triathlon
Last Saturday, 290 madmen (including 18 females) participated in the first ICAN Triathlon event ever to be held in Mallorca, enduring a swimming competition of 1,9 kilometres in the Badia […]
The Gran Batalla de Raïm
Binissalem is celebrating its Festa des Vermar, the annual wine harvesting festival. Yesterday, the village youth of Binissalem got into a bit of a fight over some sour grapes by […]
Too Hot To Handle
I do not remember a fire in the town of Felanitx over the last ten years but, this year we had two. A few months ago, one mid-morning a friendly […]
The Night of the Wolves
Last night, the Nit de l’Art was celebrated in Palma de Mallorca. 33 galleries and museums participated, showing the work of a total of some 85 artists. Why, you might […]
The Església de Santa Caterina de Sena
The Església de Santa Caterina de Sena in Palma de Mallorca is a church dating from the 17th century, built in the style of Italian Baroque. The church is worthy […]
Sun Dried Tomatoes
There is no better tomato than the sun dried variety. Sun dried tomatoes add great flavor and intensity to many dishes and salads. If only they were more affordable. Actually, […]
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