Citizens Advice Bureau
El moli d’En Polit is an old corn mill in Manacor that was lovingly restored to its former glory, in 2001. Today the old mill functions as a citizens advice […]
Hail, Raimundus Lullus
Raimundus Lullus, better known as Ramon Llull, was a writer, a mystic and a philosopher from the 13th Century. He was born in Palma de Mallorca in 1232. His personæ […]
The Monastery of La Real
One of the nicest but probably least known monasteries in Mallorca is the Monestir de Santa Maria de la Real in Son Espases, just outside of Palma de Mallorca, the […]
3,000 Years Old and More
Long before the Romans came to the Balearic Islands, there were settlers in Mallorca building tall towers and large settlements during the Megalithic period, possibly as long ago as 1400 […]
Burglarproof
Better lock your house carefully when you go out for a stroll. Someone was very careful in the case shown here not to let anybody in whilst they were out. […]
The Santueri Castle
The Castell de Santueri, near Felanitx, is one of Mallorca’s oldest castles. This one is reputed to have originated in Moorish times. The castle was taken, and badly damaged, when […]
Torre dels Enagistes
Just outside of Manacor, in the eastern part of Mallorca, the Torre dels Enagistes, with origins dating back to the 13th century, has been beautifully restored to its former glory. […]
The Islamic Almudaina Palace
The island of Mallorca was ruled by the Moors from 902 to 1229. The site of the cathedral in Palma de Mallorca was host to the Islamic mosque, reputedly of […]
Crossroads
Traditionally, villages and towns in Mallorca have creus, which are cross-shaped road monuments, like the one shown here. These crosses are placed out of town, where roads enter into the […]
The King’s Garden
The island of Mallorca, Spain, has a wonderful array of gardens at our disposal. The island capital, Palma de Mallorca, is no exception. The Jardins de s’Horts del Rei, pictured […]
A Not so Dry Riverbed
A torrente in Mallorca signifies a riverbed with no water, i. e. a dry river that only holds water when there are heavy rains. Sa Riera is one such torrente, […]
Fancy a Gamble?
The most unassuming village that I have come across in Mallorca must be Son Macià, between Manacor and Felanitx. But don’t let appearances betray your eye, or your mind. Son […]
Patrimonio Historico
Palma is full of historic remnants like this old arched passageway, called La Portella, not far from Palma’s cathedral. It connects the old town with the Parc de la Mar, […]
A Wine Making Laboratory
Felanitx now has a brand new Health Centre. It was inaugurated a few weeks ago. The new Centro de Salud was built at a cost of 3.800.000 Euros. The photo […]
Teatro Principal, Now Beautifully Restored
Mallorca has celebrated its Diada de Mallorca two days ago, September 12th. The Diada commemorates the oath taken by Mallorcan King Jaume II in 1276. This year, the official act […]
A Garden of Eden of Sorts
Mallorca is not only a paradise for nature lovers, but is also renowned for its plentitude of marvellous gardens. It is widely acknowledged that the art of irrigation was brought […]
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