Fira de sa Perdiu 2023 in Montuïri: this weekend’s programme
An extensive programme of activities, including local gastronomy, music, popular dances and round tables make up the programme of the Fira de sa Perdiu 2023. Montuïri celebrates the traditional fair until the 6th of December. [...]
The access of scooters and electric bikes to the train and metro of Mallorca is suspended for safety reasons
The ban on scooters and electric bicycles on Mallorca's trains and metro comes into force today. The measure, adopted for safety reasons, is temporary for an initial period of six months. The Directorate General for [...]
Fira de Nadal i Reis 2023: Christmas arrives in Majorca
The Fira de Nadal i Reis 2023 will take place between today, 23rd November, and 6th January with opening hours from 10 am to 9 pm and will be held in three locations: the Ramblas, [...]
Sa Clastra joins the list of Michelin-starred restaurants in Mallorca
There are now 11 Michelin-starred restaurants in Mallorca, after the Sa Clastra restaurant in es Capdellà, run by chef Jordi Cantó, was awarded the distinction. He did so at the annual gala of the Michelin [...]
Balearics studies measures to prevent a flood of VTC licences
It also plans to abolish the minimum 30-minute advance notice requirement. This has been advanced by the Government, which is preparing a new regulation of vehicles for hire with driver (VTC) that adapts to the [...]
420 police officers will be on duty to prevent shoplifting in Palma at Christmas time
The Christmas security measures in Palma will begin on the 1st of December and end on the 8th of January. The 'Safe Commerce Plan' aims to prevent theft during the Christmas campaign and will have [...]
Slow living: live through attention and intention
COVID had to arrive for us to seriously rethink how we want to live our lives. Certainly not like so far. In opposition to the urgent and the instantaneous, we now claim calm and simplicity; [...]
The Royal Family visits the Tramuntana and the Lluc Sanctuary during their stay in Mallorca
Their Majesties the Kings and Their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Asturias and the Infanta Sofía visited the Ca s'Amitger Interpretation Center to learn about the peculiarities of the Serra de Tramuntana and the Lluc [...]
Javier Sanz: “Balears leads national sailing with 20 Olympic athletes”
He has captained Spanish sailing since March 2021 from Mallorca, his residence for more than thirty years. Javier Sanz, president of the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation (RFEV), has started his new position "with great enthusiasm [...]
Balearic Islands are the main Spanish destination for international tourists
The Balearic Islands were the main destination in all of Spain for international tourists last June. A leadership that the area maintains for the third consecutive month with a total of 656,082 arrivals, 29.6% of [...]
Mallorca Caprice 2021 is now on the street
For the ninth consecutive year, Mallorca Caprice Mediterranean Happiness Guide, an annual publication that collects the best of the island, returns on time to its appointment with readers. With a fresh and renewed design, in [...]
Pollença hosts the Architecture and Design Club Pollença week
The courtyard of the Pollença City Council becomes one more year the epicenter of architecture in the Balearic Islands with the celebration of the Setmana d’Arquitectura i Disseny Club Pollença. Its eighth edition will take [...]
The Cartuja gardens host the Valldemossa Mercat d’Art 2021
The Cartuja gardens will host Valldemossa Mercat d'Art 2021 on Saturday 21 August. This is the first edition of this artistic 'pop up', which will take place from 10 am to 10 pm. For its [...]
A Calvià villa, among the 10 most visited luxury houses in Idealista this summer
The property, located in Cala Vinyes, is for sale for about 11 million euros A villa in Calvià is in third position on Idealista's list of the ten most attractive homes for more than one [...]
The Mallorcan black pig, goat and sheep obtain the ‘100% autochthonous breed’ seal.
Mallorcan pork, Mallorcan goat, Mallorcan and Menorcan sheep products can now use the ‘100% autochthonous breed’ seal, a distinctive that guarantees the racial purity of meat, milk, sausages and dairy products. With this seal, “consumers [...]
The 11th edition of Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest begins in Raixa
Photo: Victòria M. The Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest 2021 began last night in a special place: the Raixa estate, where the 10th anniversary of the declaration of the Serra de Tramunanta as a [...]
‘Cinema a la fresca’ is back from August 3
This year's 'Cinema a la fresca' program includes the screening of a total of 18 films in Ses Voltes between August 3 and September 11 For the second year in a row, Ses Voltes will [...]
The Summer Nights program offers poetry, music and cinema at CaixaForum Palma
The ”la Caixa” Foundation hosts the Summer Nights program at CaixaForum Palma. During the months of July and August, summer poetry and music proposals will land in the center, with surprising and unique small and [...]
The Government declares the Gordiola glassblowing technique Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Council of Ministers has declared the technique of glassblowing in Spain as a Representative Manifestation of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, especially highlighting the production centers of more than three centuries of activity, such as [...]
Songs of the Mediterranean offers seven free concerts this July
Songs of the Mediterranean returns this summer with seven concerts by local and international artists. The festival, which reaches its 35th edition in 2021, will pay tribute to Música Nostra on the occasion of the [...]
The Sunset Market invites you to enjoy the Mediterranean in Puerto Portals
Puerto Portals proposes to enjoy one more year the summer season, the sun, the beach, the unique sunsets and the walks along the sea. To do this, it returns with a new edition of The [...]
Green light for the British to travel to the Balearic Islands
The British authorities have announced that the Balearic Islands will enter the green list of risk trips due to COVID-19 soon. While the rest of the autonomous communities remain on the amber list, the archipelago [...]
Luis Nigorra: “Mallorca is a paradise for the golf industry”
Luis Nigorra Cobián has been president of the Spanish Association of Golf Courses (AECG) since March. A non-profit business organization created to defend the interests of the Spanish Golf industry. Nigorra, who makes this new [...]
The Balearic Islands say goodbye to masks
Armengol approves the decision taken by the Central Government and describes as "very good" the health situation in the archipelago As of Saturday, June 26, the obligation to wear a mask in open spaces throughout [...]
Suculenta, a young promise
It opened its doors on April 16 and is already a recognized corner. Suculenta brings together residents and visitors on a daily basis at the Marina Tramontana dock in Port de Sóller. Javier Bermudo lights [...]
Chronicle of an anticipated downfall
Psychologists warn of the lack of professionals to face a mental health pandemic, one which they anticipated over a year ago. Text: Raúl Beltrán. “Every day, I have less desire to go out and contact [...]
Miranza IBO proposes a visual tune-up to continue enjoying life through our eyes
With the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen exceptional things, and we have also stopped seeing other very important ones that we want to continue to enjoy. Its fundamental to maintain our eyes and vision in [...]
Capdepera: treasure of the Mallorcan Llevant
From the top of its castle, Capdepera shows the heritage and natural wealth of a municipality that, in fewer words, has it all. Culture, heritage, hiking trails and beaches are the bastions of a village [...]
Andratx: a unique place with a natural harbor
Known as “la vila” among the local population and a must for those who wish to explore the Serra de Tramuntana, Andratx has inspired writers and artists due to its great natural wealth and historical [...]
Carme Riera: “Mallorca must experiment with options beyond tourism”
Text: Virginia Servera A full member of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), Carme Riera combines her work at this cultural institution with her activity as a professor of Spanish Literature at the Autonomous University of [...]