The Dolmen of s’Aigua Dolça
Going back in time a long way, there was a Talaiotic period here in Mallorca, dating from the Bronze Age (late second millennium and early first millennium B. C.). I […]
The Oratori de Santa Maria de Bellpuig
If it wasn’t for the Talayotic settlement of Ses Païsses circa 1300 B. C., one might argue that the Moors were the first to inhabit what today is known as […]
Mysteries of Talayotic Mallorca
Not very much is known with certainty about Mallorca in prehistoric times. Many mysteries surround the Talayotic period. According to the book Tuhfat al-Arib fi al-Radd written in 1420 by […]
The Capilla de Son Real
In the old days, Mallorcan Manor houses used to have their own chapel either within their residence or else, within their grounds. Some of these capillas are on public view, […]
The Talaiot of Son Corró
The pueblo of Costitx, bang in the middle of the island in the region known as the Pla, is outstanding in more than just one sense. For some historical reason, […]
The Morning Fog
I was up bright and early last Sunday to catch a horse and cart to Son Negre from where I set off on foot to the Talayot de Es Rossells. […]
The Talayot Of Es Rossells
Let me tell you about some of the struggles that a Daily Photo Blog editor suffers, now and then. This Mallorca Daily Photo Blog is based on a photo every […]
Free-Fall At Es Pontàs
Es Pontàs is an impressive bridge-shaped rock anchored in the Mediterranean Sea near Cala Santanyí. In times gone past, the natural monument has attracted a large number of artists, all […]
The Poblat Talaiòtic de s’Illot
The Poblat Talaiòtic de s’Illot represents one of the best known prehistoric excavations on the island. The settlement is more than 3,000 years old and dates from the late Bronze […]
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 s’Illot des Porros
The s’Illot des Porros lies close to the Necrópolis de Son Real, some 100 m off the beach of Son Bauló to the east of Can Picafort, in the north […]
Son Danús Vell
Mallorca has a plethora of stately country houses. These estates are called possessions. Some of the great houses go back to the 14th or 15th century. A small number of […]
The Archaeological Trail
The Consell de Mallorca is organizing a series of guided visits to archaeological sites, complete with activities for adults and children. The archaeological site of Los Closos de Can Gaià […]
The Capella de Son Real
Son Real is a Mallorcan country estate of quite some historical magnitude. The finca was first documented during the 14th century. One hundred years later, the posesió was owned by […]
The Necrópolis of Son Real
The Necrópolis de Son Real is situated on the outskirts of Can Picafort. This prehistoric graveyard dates back to the Iron Age and was used until the Roman period. More than […]
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