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 Killing Fields
A commemorative act was celebrated last Saturday in Porreres in honour of victims of the Spanish Civil War. The scene of the homage was the so-called Racó de la Memòria, […]
The Spanish Second Republic
Eighty years ago this week, in April 1931, the Spanish Segunda República (Second Republic) was proclaimed. Earlier that year, King Alfonso XIII had abdicated as a consequence of massive civil […]
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 […]
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 Banys Sant Joan de la Font Santa
Every year, I look forward to April. With a bit of luck, the weather finally changes for the better, I can at last have my coffee in the sun, trees […]
Vincit Regnat Imperat
Not often do we see church bells from close proximitry. We might hear them occasionally if we have an ear for their sound but, seldom do we get up to […]
The Sala de les Cariàtides
The Parlament de les Illes Balears will hold its last session of the current legislature tomorrow, March 28th. After that, the Balearic parliament with be adjourned due to the upcoming […]
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 […]
The Casa Consistorial in Palma
A town hall in Mallorca is usually known as Casa Consistorial, the seat of the municipal Ajuntament. In Palma, the Casa Consistorial is known as Cort due to the fact […]
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 […]
The Tsunami Risk
What are the chances that Mallorca will ever suffer from the effects of a Tsunami, you may have asked yourself since you saw the dramatic images of last week’s tragic […]
The Balaguer Family Crest
Allow me to share a little gem with you which I chanced upon the other day in the village of Muro. I found this small plaque on an exterior wall […]
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