The Mystic Chants of Sufis
Most visitors to Mallorca would think of Palma de Mallorca, the island capital, when looking for a theatre. Most of us are surprised to find that Mallorca actually has an […]
Quaint Garden in Ariany
Not many people make their way to Ariany, a small agricultural town between Santa Margalida and Petra. A shame really. The pueblo sits nicely elevated on a hilltop and from […]
The Truth About Dogs
The truth about dogs in Mallorca is no different from anywhere else. Dogs like nothing better than their owners. Well, food perhaps. Or a bitch on heat, if the dog […]
Dimonis and Other Wondrous Delights
Folklore in Mallorca is characterized by mellifluous music and ceremonial dances. Dimonis, diables and dracs play their roles in traditional rural fiestas in the Mallorcan country villages. Selva celebrated its traditional Fira de […]
Four Wins at Roland Garros
Rafa Nadal yesterday won the French Open Championship at Roland Garros in Paris for the fourth consecutive year. Only Björn Borg ever achieved that feat before the 22 year old […]
Tea Time
One of Palma de Mallorca’s landmarks has to be the Forn des Teatre pasteleria, diagonally across from Bodyshop, and just down from the Teatre Principal. This pastry shop cum bakery cum […]
Life in the Bicycle Lane
Mallorca is a bit of a dream for cyclists. The island’s geography offers everything for the bicycle lovers, from the easy country lanes of the Pla de Mallorca to the […]
The Battle of Bailén
This year, Spain celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Spanish War of Independence (also known as the Peninsular War). That was the war between the intruding army of Napoleon I from France […]
Decoys
Mallorca country folks love their hunting. Rabbits are hunted by either shotgun or dogs, whilst game (mostly of the bird variety) are either hunted by shotgun, caught in a trap […]
One Exceptional Tree
I love trees. This one here is a real beaute. It is a giant Ficus macrophylla, known as the Ficus de la Misericòrdia. You can find it in the Jardins de […]
25th Anniversary
Last Saturday was a big day for Mallorca. The Parlament de les Illes Balears celebrated its 25th anniversary. Mallorca’s self-styled Queen María Antònia Munar Riutort threw a party on Saturday night […]
Mediterranean Poetry Festival
A few days after Hay-on-Wye celebrated the Hay Festival, Mallorca looks forward to another, the 10th edition of the Festival de Poesia Mediterrània, which will be celebrated at the Teatre […]
The Dragon Island
Sa Dragonera island is the sixth biggest island in the Balearic Archipelago. It is slightly more than 3 km long and just under 1 km wide at its widest point. […]
World Champion From Felanitx
Guillem Timoner Obrador is a friendly man of 82 years. He lives in Felanitx. He was born in Felanitx and he has always lived in Felanitx. Señor Timoner is a […]
Books for Thought
One of the most beautiful libraries in the whole of Mallorca, in my mind, is the one inside the Parliament building, in Carrer Conquistador, in Palma de Mallorca. The Parlament […]
Daniel Libeskind, Architect
Polish-American architect, Daniel Libeskind, is the man behind a unique piece of architecture that can be found in Port d’Andratx, on the way to Sa Mola. Mr. Libeskind is one […]
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