Bellver Castle
Bellver Castle situated just 3km outside the city, has towered over the city of Palma for over 700 years. Claiming the status as the only circular castle in Spain complete with round towers and a moat, the panoramic views from this...
Your Essential Holiday Guide to Mallorca
This is your Essential Holiday Guide to Mallorca, the ‘Jewel of the Mediterranean’. The praises of this beautiful island have been sung by many writers and travellers but where to stay to best enjoy this little piece of paradise ? ...
Fiesta of Saint Bartholomew – Sóller
The Fiesta of Saint Bartholomew in Sóller is about Fire and Art. Its August and it’s hot! On the third Friday in August eight days of fiesta begin to celebrate its patron, Saint Bartholomew, to whom the iconic church which dominates...
Calvari Steps in Pollensa
A twist of alleyways off the main square, leads you to the Calvari Steps in Pollensa, all 365 of them! The charming old town of Pollensa sits a few kilometres from its port, at the the furthest point north of the...
Anna Nicholas
Anna Nicholas is the most prolific British author writing about Mallorca today. Author of a popular series of six Mallorcan travel titles with 70,000+ copies sold, the seventh Peacocks in Paradise, was published in June 2021. Her writing is observational, gives...
Paradise Gardens in a Paradise Island
Gardens of Mallorca Gardening is all about patience. Nurturing a seed into a mature plant takes time and persistence – qualities in short supply in modern lives. But for those that do not have either, the pleasure can be all...
TaPalma 2024
TaPalma is the time for all you foodies to lick your lips and let your tastebuds tingle for Palma´s annual tapas festival. Running from 13 to 17 November 2024 and now in its 20th year, Ta Palma will be welcoming...
Palma Cathedral Light Show
Palma Cathedral Light Show takes place at the magnificent Cathedral de Santa Maria, or more commonly known as La Seu, and is Palma’s star turn. Begun by King James I of Aragon in 1230 in thanksgiving for the conquest of Mallorca...
Sa Calobra and Torrent de Pareis
Getting to Sa Calobra and Torrent de Pareis is definitely more than half the fun! Few places offer such a myriad of ways to arrive as Sa Calobra. Car, boat and for those more intrepid (read fit!) , by bike or...
Ensaïmada Recipe
Tapas Revolution chef Omar Allibhoy shares his recipe for Mallorca´s legendary Ensaïmada – a coil-shaped flaky pastry that can be enjoyed at breakfast, snack time and dessert. This is one of the most iconic pastries in Spain, earning such a renowned...