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 […]
Each and every village or town in Mallorca has their own Saint, and consequently, their own fiesta when that particular Saint is celebrated. Campos, in the southeast of the island, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
If the sweltering heat of August gives you an urge to jump into the water, you can’t have a swim right here. No fishing and no swimming is allowed in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]