The Solemn Sound Of Silence
Last night, the first of this year’s Easter processions was held in Felanitx, the Processó del Silenci (Procesión del Silencio, Silent Procession). The procession started with a congregation at the parish […]
The 39 Steps
The 39 steps of Artà are in fact 180 steps, leading up to the Santuari de Sant Salvador. Whilst not quite as magnificent as the 364 steps leading up to […]
The Rainbow Toro Show
The advertising hoardings of black toros (bulls) have added to the Spanish landscape since the Nineteen-fifties, when bulls first appeared in large, cut-out silhouettes promoting the famous Spanish Brandy, Veterano. […]
Moorish Waterwheels
Water was considered as scarce by Mallorca’s Moorish population (902-1229) and, at the same time, as a divine gift. Evidence of their reverence and of their hydrological skills are the […]
Post Mortem
When someone dies in Mallorca, in a community traditionally well steeped in the Catholic faith, a stringent set of ceremonial rites is set in place. First, a wake is being […]
Mallorca And the Maltese Falcons
Once upon a time, the islands of Malta used to be part of the Spanish Mediterranean empire. Spanish is not quite correct, as it was really the house of Catalunya-Aragón, […]
The Canaleta del Verger
An excursion from Sóller through Biniaraix into the Barranc de Biniaraix will offer you a plentitude of pleasures. The scenery is probably one of the most impressive on the island. […]
The Museum Of Smells
The other day, I was conversing with a local person about how much things have changed in Mallorca over the last twenty or thirty years since I first came to […]
Ad Horologia Solaria
Time is a funny concept, isn’t it? The days of the year are counted by the hour, and there are 24 hours to the day, give or take a few […]
Weekly Village Markets
Most island pueblos hold weekly markets where products related to agriculture and animal husbandry are sold. Usually, these markets offer an excellent choice for quality fruit and vegetable as well […]
Sóller, La Plaza
The Plaça de la Constitució in Sóller is a fine place to be in, especially on a sunny day, almost hot, such as was yesterday. In fact, we had been […]
Close Encounter
According to seasky.org, today’s 2011 March full moon will be closer to our planet than it has been in 18 years. Allow me to quote: The Moon will be directly […]
Ash Wednesday
The countdown to Easter has started, here in Spain. Last night, Ash Wednesday was celebrated in Catholic churches up and down the island of Mallorca. At the end of the […]
Oh, The Fun Of Dressing Up
Our friend of ours from the local Banda de Música had been nervous all week long about the prospect of yesterday’s weather. It was to be Sa Rua time in […]
Tapas
It’s hard to say what single item would come to one’s mind when one would try to associate things typical of Spain. Flamenco would perhaps rank in the forefront, or […]
The Peninsular War
In 1807, the French emperor Napoleon moved his troops through Spain to invade Portugal. After feeding more than 100,000 troops into Spain under the pretext of supporting the invasion, Napoleon […]
The Mallorca Photo Blog 