Can Marquès, Locked, Stocked And Barrelled
For the last ten years or even longer, Can Marquès in Palma’s Dalt Vila (upper old town) was open to the public as a Casa/Museu. Now, its doors are closed […]
The Sun Of Sant Martí
Every year on the day of Sant Martí (November 11th), one can see an awe-inspiring natural light show inside Palma’s Cathedral. Shortly after 08h00, the morning sun enters through the […]
The Llogaret of s’Esgleieta
Halfway between Palma and Valldemossa, not far from the Universitat des Illes Balears, you’ll find a small clutter of houses, a bar/restaurant and a small church with an imposing campanario […]
Rubén Darío
Rubén Darío (1867-1916) was born as Félix Rubén García Sarmiento in Ciudad Darío, Matagalpa, Nicaragua. The prolific poet Darío has had some significant influence on 20th-century Spanish literature and journalism. […]
The Annual Palma Marathon
If you had thought of going to Palma tomorrow, October 16th, think again. Tomorrow, virtually all Palma will be closed and traffic will be diverted as a massive marathon road […]
A Gathering Of Human Castles
Tomorrow, October 15th, three Castellers organisations will gather in Palma to demonstrate their skills. Castellers are people who form Castells (human towers), a spectacular demonstration of strength, balance and courage. If […]
The Fiesta Nacional de España
Yesterday, October 12th, was a National holiday in Spain, the day of the Fiesta Nacional de España, formerly also known as Día de la Hispanidad. As is usual in Spain, […]
Sleeping Rough
More people than ever, certainly more than over the last 35 years since Franco died, are sleeping it rough on the streets of Palma. Some have even made the Palma […]
The XII Festival Internacional d’Orgue a la Seu
We are privileged on this island with regard to organ […]
Son Espases
Someone should be looking into the flourishing business of hospital construction, here in Mallorca. Something smells to high heaven. I have witnessed the building of new hospitals in Manacor, Inca […]
The Global Ocean Race
Last Sunday, six Class 40 sailing boats departed from the Real Club Náutico de Palma to embark on a Global Ocean Race around the world. The six double-handed teams (BSL, Campagne […]
Ultima Hora
For one reason or other, Mallorca is said to be the place with the second highest density of sundials anywhere in Europe, only exceeded by Cuneo in Italy. Perhaps it […]
The Lonja de Palma
Sa Llotja de Palma (Lonja; Lotge) was built between 1421 and 1447 as a maritime trade exchange centre. Construction was started by architect Guillem Sagrera from Felanitx. The construction period of […]
The Convent de Santa Clara
One of the many convents and monasteries in Palma de Mallorca was founded by the Franciscan order in 1256 and dedicated to Santa Clara. The Convent de Santa Clara has always […]
Gentrification
Mallorca’s capital city is ever so slowly undergoing a process of gentrification. The Plaça Drassanes in Palma (Plaza Atarazanas) is a typical example for this development. A few years ago […]
Festa de Mallorca
Ever since 1997, September 12th has been celebrated as Diada de Mallorca (Mallorca Day). This day – today – is considered the date when Jaume I and his troops landed […]
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