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...
Autumn´s Golden Bounty
The timeless magic of the annual olive harvest begins in Mallorca in earnest in September. Alongside fig and citrus trees, the ancient twisted trunks of the olive tree form the landscape of Mallorca. From hillside terraces on mountain slopes in Valldemossa...
DINS Santi Taura
Chef Santi Taura had a passion for food and cooking from an early age. After completing his training he worked across the island in hotels and restaurants before opening his own hugely popular restaurant in Lloseta in 2003. But the...
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...
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 five days of fiesta begin to celebrate it’s patron, Saint Bartholomew, to whom the iconic church which dominates the...
Restaurant Xalest – Concepció by Nobis
This handsome new 5 Star hotel Concepció by Nobis, takes its name from the street on which it is located, Carrer de la Concepció, slap bang in the centre of Palma. Occupying a building dating back some 500 years this...
Walking in the Sóller Valley
Walking in the Sóller Valley is a must for walkers of all ages and abilities. Dozens of clearly-signposted walking routes criss-cross the valley taking hikers to the very heart of the Tramuntana scenery. Allow a leisurely 3 hours and this walk will reward...
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...
The Mallorca Files
Are you hooked on The Mallorca Files? Transporting us to the sunnier climes of Mallorca the series is a real tonic for those dreaming of Mallorca allowing a chance to sit back and enjoy a slice of this magical island....
Lunch in Palma
Lunch in Palma offers a myriad of choice. The Spanish stomach runs on a slightly later schedule than most of us are used to. Whilst we hear the rumble about 12.30pm, the Spanish still push on for another hour or...