Art In Public Spaces
One of the many nice things in Palma de Mallorca is the all-pervasive presence of art and sculptures in public spaces. At the top end of the Rambla dels Ducs […]
The Felanitx Townhall Graffitis
For the last year or so, the Casa Consistorial in Felanitx (Ajuntament, town hall), also known as La Sala, has been subjected to some exhaustive renovation and partial reconstruction. In […]
The Palacio Real de La Almudaina
I spotted this beautifully painted ceiling at the Palacio Real de La Almudaina in Palma de Mallorca. I am not in a position to offer you any more specific information, […]
The Castell Del Rei
The Castell del Rei is one of Mallorca’s so-called rock castles. This fortress may well be the oldest of the lot, dating from approximately 975 A. D. Some sources describe […]
The Talaiot of Es Pou Celat
Not very much is left of the Talaiot of Es Pou Celat, near Porreres. The stone wall made of massive boulders is very impressive. I’ve known this wall for over […]
The International Day of the Book
Today, Mallorca celebrates the Dia de Sant Jordi, elsewhere known as International Book Day. Schools all over the island will have bookshops coming in and setting up their displays. In […]
Almost Back To Normal
Palma International Airport (PMI) was almost back to normal yesterday, thank you very much, as was most of the airspace in Spain and, really, most of air traffic in Europe. […]
The Sage-Leafed Rock Rose
The Sage-Leafed Rock Rose (Cistus salviifolius) is also known as Sage-leafed Cistus, White Rock Rose or Salvia Cistus. This plant is an extremely variable species. It is not unlike the […]
A Delicious Kumquat Dessert
Lest we forget, Kumquats are in season right now. Kumquats are these miniature oranges that one eats whole, skin and all. Not many people know that the Kumquat fruit grows […]
The Volcanic Fallout
I never thought that I would ever do a blog entry on the fallout of some volcanic eruption as far away as Iceland, but here we go. Mallorca, as well […]
Going, Going, Gone
Exciting news for all who are interested in Mallorca and the Baleares. Salas de Subastas Soler y Llach, a Spanish auction house in Barcelona, is doing an elaborate antique book […]
Boats, Goats, Ecology Or Wine
The weather looks good. We are promised temperatures of around 19° C for most of the island over the next few days, with the possibility of some rain today and […]
The Plaça Porta de Santa Catalina
For the last year or so, the rather central Plaça Porta de Santa Catalina in Palma de Mallorca has been in bad shape, but now all is seemingly sorted. Before […]
Bon Profit
Imagine for a moment, if you could, that you were a cow. If you were one of the cows pictured here, somewhere near Ses Salines, your main purpose in life […]
Plumbing Problems
Quite by chance, I met an out-of-work plumber the other day, in Manacor, who let me in on his grim plight. There’s no need to go into details. La Crisis, […]
Hail The Quail
On the outskirts of Montuïri you can find one of the most offbeat restaurants in all of Mallorca. The place is called Son Bascós; it is really an annex to […]
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