Zea Mays, the Columbus Grain
Historians tell us that Christopher Columbus brought maize (Zea mays) grains back to the Spanish court, originating from the Greater Antilles in the Caribean, and thus maize was grown in […]
The Almond Tree Pest
Mallorcan farmers are very concerned about their almond trees. Apparently, quite a number of almond trees are dying as a result of a tree pest which might be caused by […]
The Myotragus Balearicus
The Myotragus balearicus is a small sized wild goat that is as extinct and dead as a dodo. The only chance to see one is in its skeletonised form and […]
The Fiestas de la Patrona de Pollença
Pollença may be in a bit of a dilemma today. The Fiestas de la Patrona de Pollença 2009 started last Saturday, July 25th, with activities scheduled to come to their […]
Mallorca In Mourning
Mallorca is in mourning after Thursday’s car bomb attack in Palmanova resulting in the death of two young Guardia Civil agents. Three days of mourning were declared last Thursday for […]
Not A Pretty Sight
A car bomb exploded yesterday at 13h40 in Palmanova (Calvià), Mallorca, claiming two fatalities and shattering the tourists’ holiday dreams. Two Guardia Civil officers on duty were killed in the […]
Out Of Business
This week, Mallorca is enjoying one of the busiest weeks of this year’s temporada alta (high season). The tourist season 2009 does not seem all that bad for Mallorca considering […]
A Book Lover’s Treasure Trove
El Bazar del Libro in Palma de Mallorca is a book lover’s treasure trove. It is one of Palma’s institutions and a bit of a legend really. No matter what […]
The Fray Junípero Serra Museum
Petra is the birthplace of Miquel Josep Serra i Ferrer, later known as Fray Junípero Serra. He joined the Franciscan order at age 16 and later became the monk who […]
Deregulation Of Mallorcan Electricity
In case you live on this island, you will have received a letter from your Mallorcan electricity supplier, either GESA or Endesa, a month or so ago. You were told […]
Ca’n Marcel
Ca’n Marcel is a lavish townhouse in Palma’s old town with Gothic origins. During the 18th century, a French corsair from Marseille acquired the property and added first floor balconies […]
Fish Markets In Palma
Here in Mallorca we are particularly privileged with an abundant supply of fish and seafood, and with it, the related markets and outlets for the freshest fish and of the […]
The Ricinus Communis Plant
When I saw my first castor oil plant (Ricinus communis), I immediately liked the looks of it. I had never come across it before we moved to Mallorca; here the […]
Sniffer Dogs
You might once have come to Mallorca on a ferry boat. If so you might have noticed a search done by sniffer dogs, or even been subjected to one. There […]
Parque Nacional del Archipiélago de Cabrera
There are 14 National Parks in Spain, but only one of them is here in the Balearic Isles: Cabrera. The official name of it is Parque Nacional del Archipiélago de […]
Down And Out
Some people are harder hit by La Crisis than others. Take Maria and José, for instance (not their real names). For the last 100 days or so, the married Spanish […]
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