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Architecture

The Cuartel de Son Busquets

Finding your way around Palma de Mallorca, you will probably have come across a number of vast walled-in areas which look perhaps a bit ominous. These are possibly some of […]

Architecture

The Ca n’Oleza Patio

The courtyard of Ca n’Oleza, dating from the end of the 17th century, is one of the best preserved patios (courtyards) in Palma and one of its best known. The […]

Architecture

A Village Prison

During the Middle Ages, the pueblo of Santanyí was continuously attacked by pirates and corsairs (privateers) mostly coming from North Africa. The reckless marauders were taking citizens hostage to release them […]

Felanitx

A Redder Shade of Pale

I am not the most fortunate guy ever when it comes to observations in the sky. I have never seen a shooting star in my entire life, hard as I […]

Felanitx

Three Months To Go

The Fogoneu grape (photo) is a Vitis vinifera variety native to Mallorca. This grape is particularly widespread in the Felanitx region. In about three months time, the grapes will be […]

Daily Life

Waiting For Godot

If you want to get about in Palma and the bicycle is not your choice of transport, you may well be directed to the services of the Empresa Municipal de […]

Architecture

Palma’s White Elephant

Last Saturday, Mateo Isern, Palma’s new Conservative batle (mayor) was handed over the reigns to Palma’s Ajuntament (city council) by outgoing Aina Calvo. The first calamity the new alcalde will […]

Boats

Safe Landings

I do not often go to Puerto Portals but, I was in the area a few days ago and decided to see if I could take a photo. After all, […]

Felanitx

The Sa Firella Coal Mine

First of all, let me say thank you very much for all of yesterday’s well-wishing comments. I really appreciate your recognition and your loyalty. Thank you. I’ll try to keep […]

Daily Life

Four Years of Blogging

I am happy, and somewhat proud, to let you know that today is the fourth anniversary of this Mallorca Daily Photo Blog. Since Sunday, June 10th, 2007, I have posted […]

Architecture

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 […]

Farming

Access Denied

In a number of previous blog entries I was praising some of the activities of the proprietors of Es Fangar, a beautiful finca not far from Felanitx but, actually on […]