Architecture
At the top end of the Rambla dels Ducs de Palma you may have noticed a nice ornamental fountain. Over the last few month, this fuente presented itself in a […]
Architecture
One of the many attractions of our island capital Palma has to be the prevalence of splendid patios (courtyards). A pity though, that most courtyards are closed to the public, […]
Customs & Traditions
Every year on the third Saturday in October, Palma celebrates the Festes de la Beata. Festivities started yesterday at the Convent de Santa Magdalena, a closed convent that specially opened […]
Boats
Spain celebrates a holiday today. It’s another saint’s day, that of Mare de Déu del Pilar. As the holiday this year falls on a Monday, a puente can be bagged, […]
Animals
The Ibicencan Hound (Podenco Ibicenco) is also sometimes called the Pharaoh Hound in reference to its assumed Egyptian origins. Some sources claim that any Egyptian roots have been disproved and […]
Architecture
One of the oldest buildings on the island has to be the Palau de l’Almudaina in Palma. Obviously, there are ruins of buildings even older than the Almudaina here in […]
Architecture
I actually like the Pueblo Español in Palma de Mallorca, I have always liked it. This Spanish Village was the brainchild of Fernando Chueca Goitia, an architect specialising in the […]
History
One of the nicest places of devotional worship in Palma de Mallorca to my mind is the Oratori de Sant Feliu, not far from the Passeig des Born. The Gothic […]
Customs & Traditions
The tradition of the Mallorcan giants started in Sóller during the 17th century when handmade gegants were first paraded there during the Corpus Cristi festivities. A short while later, during […]
Architecture
Most people know Mallorca as a holiday destination for tourists. Most expats view Mallorca as their paradise. The Mallorcans themselves see this island as simply the best home possible. Nevertheless, […]
Daily Life
Back to school, and back to normal. In the autumn, Mallorca is at its best. Whether you have been away for holiday or other reasons, or whether you have stayed […]
Art & Artists
The Fira Internacional del Disc a Mallorca celebrates its tenth edition this weekend. This year’s record fair started yesterday and will continue until tomorrow, September 13th, at the Palma Arena. […]
Books & Authors
The Consell de Mallorca is busy preparing Saturday’s Diada de Mallorca celebrations (September 12th). On that occasion, a number of honours will be bestowed upon personalities, ordinary people and institutions […]
Fiestas & Festivals
The Diada de Mallorca is celebrated every year on September 12th, commemorating the historic date in 1276, when King Jaume II signed the Carta de franqueses i privilegis del Regne […]
Customs & Traditions
The 10th European Day of Jewish Culture will be celebrated this coming weekend in Palma de Mallorca, as well as in other Spanish cities, plus in many European cities as […]
Architecture
The Galeria Pelaires in Palma de Mallorca is celebrating its fortieth anniversary. The gallery was founded by Pep Pinya in 1969 and has since developed into a formidable outlet for […]