Spa Days with Lunch
Everyone deserves a spa day with lunch. A day where you pack a swimsuit, book or magazine, switch off your phone and enjoy a day of truly indulgent bliss. At MallorcanTonic we have carefully selected several exclusive venues for you...
Cabrera Island Day Out
Head east from Palma to the picturesque seaside town of Colonia Sant Jordi, which is the boarding point for boats to the island of Cabrera. Belonging to an archipelago of 19 islets just ten kilometres from the southern coast of...
Winter in Mallorca – Yes Please !
Many would argue this is Mallorca at its best. Fewer tourists, warm enough for short sleeves, empty roads, the island life returns to its gentle rhythm. And so much to do in Winter in Mallorca ! Visit one of...
Vermuterias in Palma
Vermuterias in Palma are back! When I think of vermouth (or “vermut” if you’re Catalan), I think of Italy´s Cinzano Rosso or Martini with a splash of lemonade and not much more. But not any more. Long regarded as a...
Weather in Mallorca
The weather in Mallorca is the most asked about topic on Google and a question I am asked about often ! In general the Mallorca climate is usually 10 degrees warmer year round than most Northern European countries and often much...
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,...
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...