Palma Shops
Pocket sized Palma is rich in history, culture and gastronomy. Big enough to offer choice and variety but small enough to buzz around in a day and Palma’s shops of which many are unique, play an important role in the city we see today. ...
The Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard in Palma, Mallorca is a spectacle. Taking place on the last Saturday of each month at noon (19.30pm during summer months ) it dates back to 1808 when guards at the Almudaina Palace opposite Palma Cathedral,...
Santa Catalina Market and Neighbourhood
When in Palma, make sure you take the time to visit the neighbourhood of the old fishermen’s quarter, Santa Catalina, named after Mallorca’s patron Saint, Santa Catalina Tomas. This delightful artistic and boho neighbourhood has retained its character and still...
A Day out in Deià
The beautiful mountain village of Deià hidden in the folds of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains a UNESCO world heritage site, offers breathtaking views from its hillside position out to the Mediterranean sea. Green-shuttered honey-hued stone houses typical of Mallorca...
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...
Palma Cathedral
Palma Cathedral , more commonly known as La Seu, is breathtaking. Begun by King James I of Aragon in 1230 in thanksgiving for the conquest of Mallorca and built on the site of a former mosque, King James inadvertently created...
Walk along the Bay of Palma
A walk along the Bay of Palma will definitely be up there on memorable highlights of your stay in Palma. Hop on the No 15 Bus at Placa Espanya (opposite the train station, next to the large international newspaper kiosk). Your destination is...
Rails to Trails
The Manacor to Artà ‘Via Verde’ otherwise known as the Mallorca Greenway, is one of a network of over 100 ‘Greenways’ across Spain – walking and cycling routes along disused railway lines which are accessible, largely flat, and suitable for...
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...
Lluc Monastery
On a warm August night each year, some 10,000 people set off from Plaza Güell in Palma to walk the 50 km to Lluc Monastery, also known as Santuari de Lluc , on a moonlight pilgrimage known as Des Güell a...