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La Residencia Hotel & the Majorca Daily Bulletin host a Jubilee party
The Diamond Jubilee celebrations may be over in the UK, but here on Mallorca, we enjoyed a quintessential English garden party at La Residencia Hotel in Deia to mark the British monarch’s 60th year on the throne.
Deia hotel has new permanent attraction
A trip to Deià on the north coast of Majorca is a must for anyone wishing to experience the diversity that this beautiful island has to offer.
Port Calanova celebrates 40 years with free watersports
Port Calanova celebrated its 40th anniversary this weekend by treating the public to a wide range of water sports and a giant paella.
The small town of Capdepera transported its visitors back to the spectacular world of the middle ages over the weekend!
The illustrious annual Medieval fair in Capdepera is set in the streets leading up to the breath-taking castle of Capdepera and is a popular event for adults and children alike.
Jazz,Tapas, Hed Kandi, Jake Bugg and Nikki Beach all this week in Mallorca
June is upon us now and here in Mallorca that means we have some BIG opening parties ahead of us and the beginning of some of the major events of the Summer.
Celebrating San Juan in Palma de Mallorca
The festivities of San Juan kicked off on the evening of 23rd June with a wonderful family-friendly atmosphere in front of Palma's majestic Cathedral. A band playing traditional Mallorcan music spurred on the crowds who needed little encouragement to get involved in the folk dance known as Ball de Bot.
A look ahead to Santa Ponça's favourite annual festival
Santa Ponça is getting reading to commemorate the successful landing and conquering of the Moors by King Jaume I in 1229 with eleven days of festivities.
Nine WorldTour teams are represented at the Challenge Mallorca
Tomorrow will see the first stage of four in the gruelling Challenge Mallorca cycle race. This year the race will be even more special as it is the 25th anniversary of the event.
Celebrate the spookiest night of the year on the island
Traditionally, Mallorcans would celebrate All Hallows' Day ('Tots Els Sants') instead of All Hallows' Eve. People would visit the local cemeteries and bring fresh flowers to their dead.
An art installation made especially for the Festival of Pollenca
The 54th Festival of Pollenca is under way and a part of it is an exhibition by Mallorcan born artist Astrid Colomar.
Moors V’s Christians in an epic battle re-enactment in Pollenca
La Patrona Festival – it’s Moors V’s Christians in an epic battle re-enactment in Pollenca
A step back in time for weekend of Medieval festive treats
The far easterly village of Capdepera was bursting with activity last weekend as it celebrated its 17th Medieval fair. Over 70,000 visitors flocked to its picturesque streets, most heading straight up to the walled fortress of Capdepera Castle, which provides a very authentic backdrop to the festivities.
Traditional festivals, art extravaganzas and parties to bid a fond farewell to the summer
As most kids head back to school, it might feel like summer is over for some but it definitely isn’t over in Mallorca. In fact, September is a popular month for people visiting the island thanks to cheaper flights, glorious weather and the wonderfully warm sea.
Es Firo Festival, Soller
The second week in May brings the Es Firo festival to Soller. This is also known as the battle between the Moors and Christians.
Mallorcans enjoy beer by the litre at Palma's Oktoberfest
Pitched in a large tent on the outskirts of Mallorca’s capital city of Palma, Grup Trui hosted this years Mallorcan take on the German beer festival, the Oktoberfest. Frothy litres of beer and currywurst were served by waiters and waitresses in traditional German dress and a band played classic tunes to entertain the crowds.
Sunday 2nd October, Tramuntana, Mallorca
The Esporles Sweet Fair began in 2005 and is held on the first Sunday of October to guarantee fine weather. The event is becoming increasingly popular and diverse with every passing year and offers a unique opportunity to meet the people who make a fine range of traditional, homemade and, often, organic foods including wines, cakes, pastries, jams and sweets. And, of course, to sample their wares! Here are some of my favourite stands from Sunday's fair, with an insight into the characters and traditions behind the produce.
Chill out with some fresh food and fresh beats in Mallorca
After a fairly hedonistic weekend of parties, late nights and frivolities it's good to finish a Sunday with something calming, relaxing and healthy. In the Palma area one of the best ways to end the week is at the Zhero Hotel Barbeque.
A guide for the uninitiated...
On the third Thursday in September, a selection of Palma’s art galleries open their doors to the public free of charge, for the cultural extravaganza that is known as the Nit de l’Art. Organised by Art Palma and the Association of Independent Art Galleries of the Balearics, it is one of the top social gatherings in Palma’s events calendar, and you can pick up flyers for the event in tourist offices and art galleries.