After the Race
The 23rd Almirante Conde de Barcelona Trophy was raced in Palma de Mallorca last weekend. The beauty about this particular, annual boat regatta is that it is being raced between […]
Library of Mallorcan Artists
One can find a lot of art in Palma de Mallorca. Plenty of the artworks are sculptures, lots of which are placed in public spaces. This one here is a […]
A Taxi Ride, the Old Way
If you want to explore some of Palma’s historic sights, you could take a taxi. Alternatively, why not take one of these horse drawn carriages? They will take you on […]
Tourist Season
There are some 13,000,000 visitors coming to Mallorca every year. Most of them come in July and August, at the height of summer. There should be some 1,500,000 tourists on […]
In Praise of Libraries
I really like public libraries, especially those that have an air of tradition to them. Spain is well placed for history and tradition, and so is Mallorca, this jewel in […]
Bats, Anybody?
Palma de Mallorca, believe it or not, has a bat in its coat of arms. Yes. Not many people know that. Have a closer look when next in Palma. You […]
Todo Por La Patria
The Guardia Civil in Spain is a police force with both, military and civilian duties. During the times of the Civil War and under Franco, they acquired a reputation as […]
Under Monastic Vows
Spain is a deeply religious society, even though that slowly seems to be changing. Religious here means Catholic. On the island of Mallorca there are some 45 monasteries, of which […]
Las Sombras del Sonido
The late Korean composer and conductor Ahn Eak-tai (1906-1965) played a prominent role in Mallorca’s cultural life. Ahn was the founder of the Palma de Mallorca Symphony Orchestra, in 1946. […]
Birmingham Delayed
I had to go to Palma de Mallorca’s airport last night. Some flights were delayed. During the summer months, PMI is Spain’s second busiest airport, after Madrid. Last weekend, PMI […]
A Place Steeped in History
Mallorca is a place steeped in history. And so is the island capital, Palma de Mallorca. Here you see a detail from the patio of Castell de Bellver, built between […]
Spirit and Genius
Most art museums offer you the artists’ work without any reference to the artists themselves. At the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró a Mallorca, in Palma de Mallorca, you are […]
Heavily Discounted
Rebajas have been going on for a few weeks now. Who knows, you might find a bargain this year. Summer Sales in Mallorca will last until the beginning of September. […]
Las Méninas
The ‘Ladies in Waiting’ that I showed you on 21st July, have now disrobed. The ladies are some very impressive bronze sculptures by Spanish artist, Manolo Valdés, called Las Méninas […]
The Human Condition
It is said that even kings and queens have to go where we all go. Does that make them more approachable? Or do I touch on a taboo here? The […]
When Push Comes to Shove …
Have you ever travelled without luggage? Freedom. For one, your luggage could not get lost. And also, you would not need these trolleys. The photo was taken at Palma International […]
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