History

The Castell de Bellver

The Castell de Bellver (Bellver Castle) just outside of Palma is unique among Spanish castles in being entirely circular. It was built between 1309 and 1311 for Rey Jaume II, […]

History

Memories of a Dark Past

Yesterday was the 75th anniversary of the assassination of Emili Darder Cànaves (Mayor of Palma), Antoni Mateu Ferrer (former Mayor of Inca, below right), Antoni Maria Qués Ventanyol (founder of […]

History

The Aeròdrom Militar de Pollença

Mallorca has three airports; did you know? There is Son Sant Joan, there is Son Bonet, and there is an airbase in Port de Pollença. The Aeròdrom Militar de Pollença […]

Customs & Traditions

The Sardine’s Mock Funeral

The Sardine was buried in Felanitx last night, the night before Ash Wednesday (today). The mock funeral sermon was thoroughly enjoyable for its wit, burlesque mockery and joyous satire. I […]

History

Prisoners of War Camps in Mallorca

In a blog entry a couple of years ago, I reported about a number of Concentration Camps in Mallorca. Perhaps that term was a bit harsh. Perhaps one should call […]

Architecture

The Ermita de Sant Miquel

I don’t know if you have noticed that churches, temples and mosques often share the same location, with centuries between them, often with one being built over the previous edifice. […]

Architecture

The Aljub in Santanyí and the Ancient Art of Water Storage

The aljub is Santanyí is a particularly fine example of an […]

Automobiles

The Vandal Period

After the Roman period in Mallorca (123 B. C. until approx. 430 A. C.) the Vandals came (425 until 534). The Vandals were an East Germanic tribe that entered the late […]

Books & Authors

Book Geeks

Books have a funny effect on us. Ask your children or grandchildren about the effect the Harry Potter saga had on them, or The Chronicles of Narnia. Or remind yourself […]

Felanitx

Ruthless in Felanitx

The largest and most imposing tomb in Palma’s Municipal cemetery houses the remains of Juan March Ordinas and his clan. The Palma cemetery is well worth a visit and once […]

Books & Authors

Stephen Hawking in Mallorca

Three weeks ago, the popular scientist and theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking celebrated his 70th birthday. The author of A Brief History of Time was diagnosed with severe symptoms of a type […]

Felanitx

The Coloms a la Sala

I don’t know whether this is relevant to you but let me tell you that I am interested in this kind of Mallorcan snippet. Shortly after we arrived in Mallorca […]

Customs & Traditions

The Digital Deception

We are being cheated. Not many of us seem to care. First it was music. The vinyl records and audio music tapes were replaced by the Compact Disc and, more […]

Customs & Traditions

Sant Honorat and the Cossiers of Algaïda

The patron saint of the village of Algaïda, Sant Honorat (Saint Honorat), is celebrated every year on January 16th. Yesterday, the saint was honoured with a special church service during […]

Architecture

Palma’s Fortress of Sant Carles celebrates a 400 year anniversary this year. Around the year 1600, the Mallorca’s Col·legi de la Mercaderia (Merchants’ Guild) proposed the construction of a stronghold […]

Customs & Traditions

Campos and the Re-Animated Cossiers

The village (or is it a town?) of Campos celebrated their Patron Saint yesterday, Sant Julià. Festivities started last Friday, January 6th, and will continue until next Saturday, January 14th. Last […]

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The Mallorca Photo Blog

History

The Castell de Bellver

Memories of a Dark Past

The Aeròdrom Militar de Pollença

The Sardine’s Mock Funeral

Prisoners of War Camps in Mallorca

The Ermita de Sant Miquel

The Aljub in Santanyí and the Ancient Art of Water Storage

The Vandal Period

Book Geeks

Ruthless in Felanitx

Stephen Hawking in Mallorca

The Coloms a la Sala

The Digital Deception

Sant Honorat and the Cossiers of Algaïda

The Fortress of Sant Carles

Campos and the Re-Animated Cossiers