Salvem Portocolom
Many regions of Mallorca have been changed beyond recognition by the unholy alliance of avarice, concrete, development and growth. Only a handful of areas were saved in time, mainly thanks to […]
Highway Robbery
Somehow, a few years ago, car rental in Mallorca went down the wrong year. La Crisis, again. Car hire firms, there are about 40 of them on the island, not […]
Oh, Jerusalem
In the past, I had been recommending a visit to the gardens of Botanicactus, a large theme park around the subject of cacti, palm trees and other tropical and Mediterranean […]
Cala d’Or, All Inclusive
I do not go to Cala d’Or very often; why should I? There was a time, years ago, when I went there to get some foreign newspapers. Now I read […]
Lost In Translation
October. Autumn is here. The weather is cooler now by quite a bit. This might be a good time for a nice walk or a hike to somewhere you haven’t […]
Palma’s New Youth Hostel
Palma is slowly developing into a mature metropolis. I am happy to report that a new Youth Hostel is now available, a service that so far has eluded the young […]
A Record Figure of 3,403,098 Passenger Movements
PMI Palma International airport is going through a good year […]
Good Vibrations
Last weekend, the Hotel Cala d’Or in Cala d’Or celebrated its 75 anniversary. The building was constructed in 1932 by Mijnheer Veerburgh, a Belgian architect who had fallen in love […]
Local Heroes
Some people leave their mark on the island of Mallorca more visibly than others. Some even turn into some kind of a local hero. Antonio Parietti Coll was one of […]
On Cyclophobia
It shames me considerably to have to admit that I am somewhat cyclophobic. I do agree that Mallorca offers an ideal location for cycling excursions. Its varied landscape from the […]
The Canaleta del Verger
An excursion from Sóller through Biniaraix into the Barranc de Biniaraix will offer you a plentitude of pleasures. The scenery is probably one of the most impressive on the island. […]
Air Traffic Volume
Palma’s airport Son Sant Joan, also known by its airport code as PMI, recorded a total of 21,117,270 air traffic passengers during 2010. That’s 0.4 % less than the year […]
A Lack Of Harmony
The verdict is out. Frédéric Chopin never did touch the piano (above) on display in Valldemossa’s cell no. 2, nor did he ever put his head to rest there either, […]
The Peninsular War
In 1807, the French emperor Napoleon moved his troops through Spain to invade Portugal. After feeding more than 100,000 troops into Spain under the pretext of supporting the invasion, Napoleon […]
The Ballet Of The February Sun
May I remind you that twice a year, on November 11th and on February 2nd, we have the unique opportunity to see a truly awesome spectacle of light inside Palma’s […]
The Caves of Drac
Mallorca’s famed caves are amongst the number of tourist sites that attract millions of visitors every year, together with the Cathedral and the Cartoixa de Valldemossa. Caves which are geared […]
