Read reviews of the best Mallorca events
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.
Read more about Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee Mallorcan Style
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.
Read more about New sculpture garden opens at Belmond La Residencia
Every year at this time Soller becomes the centre of the universe for the Sa Mostra International Folklore dance festival. This year is the thirtieth anniversary of Sa Mostra and the week has got off to a very exciting start. On Monday 19th July 2010, it all kicked off in the square in Soller with a parade and dance performances from participating groups.
Read more about Dancing in the Hidden Valley of Soller and beyond
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.
Read more about Soller prepares for the battle of the Moors and Christians
Traditional fairs, delicious food and art
As visitor numbers to the island calm right down, the streets, beaches and trendy restaurants of Mallorca are noticeably quieter than previous months. The weather is also cooler but the sun still shines (most of the time), making the island an attractive autumn destination.
Palma de Mallorca's galleries open their doors for three nights
The Nit de l'Art is the biggest art event on the island, kicking off the artistic season in the island’s capital. Each year, people flood the streets of Palma eager to sample the artistic delights on show.
See out the summer with the last parties of Mallorca 2012
The craziness of peak season is over here in Mallorca and as the summer begins to draw to a close there's just enough time for one last big party, or if you want several. The closing parties for Mallorca Rocks, BCM and Nikki Beach Mallorca are just around the corner and if you want to say goodbye to the summer in style then there a few dates to add to your diary.
Read more about Mallorca Rocks, Nikki Beach and BCM closing parties
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.
Second Cursa de Muntanya trail race on Sunday 11th March
The 2012 running season is well under way in Mallorca, with the popular Cursa de Muntanya trail race series moving on to its second race, the daunting Mancor Extrem on Sunday 11th March (see the EliteChip website for details).
16 Hours of music & art in Palma at the Mallorca Live Festival
The Mallorca Live Festival, to be held on 29th and 30th April this year, offers up sixteen eclectic and colourful hours of music, art, food and design.
How to book for the Mallorca 312 race in April
Mallorca should be on every cyclist's bucket list. Not only does the island have some of the best uphill, winding roads in Europe but the views from the saddle are almost always breathtaking. One of the best ways to discover its appeal and explore its terrain is by signing up for the famous Mallorca 312 Cycling Race which takes place on April 27th 2019 and crosses the iconic Tramuntana mountains.
Schools out for summer and the children and their teachers celebrated in Soller style with trips to the local museums and the beach taking the place of lessons. The Port of Soller only has one school and it is an integral part of the community. Their end of term concert had the children singing heartily in the playground, ensuring there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.
A visit to Rialto Living's first art exhibition of the year
This week Rialto Living kicked off its first art exhibition of 2017 with a showing of Adrian Elgie’s ‘Mis Nuevas Vistas - A Bright New Vista’ and I was kindly invited to visit the opening night. Adrian is an English contemporary landscape artist and, having seen some examples of his paintings and read his background of moving to Mallorca from Cambridgeshire (my home county) to rekindle a romance with his former art college sweetheart on the island, I was keen to find out more.
Read more about A Bright New Vista Art Exhibition at Rialto Living 2017 Review
The sun is shining and Soller is getting ready for a major fiesta - the Firo that celebrates the battle between the Moors and the Christians that happened on our beach and in our town. The 450th anniversary of the event is taking place from 5th to 9th May 2011. Flags are already festooning houses and shops all over the valley and the nature of the people means that they usually have both flags dangling from their balconies - as if they can't quite decide who to support. The Balearic flag is often alongside so all aspects of life and country are represented.
Read more about The Valiant Women of Soller - Soller's Fira & Firo
The drive or bus ride to the small mountain village of Estellenchs, in the southwest corner of Mallorca, is quite breathtaking in its beauty. If sand, sangria and discos are your thing then read no further. However, for the discerning lover of pure and unspoiled Mediterranean countryside read on. How to get there? If you have a car at your disposal, so much the better. If not, head to the Plaza España underground bus terminal in central Palma and take the red and yellow IB 11 or 217 (beware, the numbers are frequently changed just to keep you on your toes! Obviously, the key is to look for the names of the villages (Palma) – Esporles – Banyalbufar – Estellenchs). If you are fortunate enough to miss the last bus back (18.05, when I enquired) you could do a lot worse than to check into the small, family run hotel called Sa Plana, but more of that later.
Read more about A visit to Estellenchs, a Bodega and the Sa Plana 'Agroturismo' Hotel
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 perfect setting for a wonderful yoga master-class
More than 400 people took part in Port Adriano’s Sunset Yoga hosted by renowned yogi Xuan Lan and swimmer Gemma Mengual at the weekend!
Live music, beach club parties and local festivals
As we head into August, the summer season is at its peak and Mallorca's calendar of events continues to impress. Beach parties, live music concerts, traditional festivals and sports competitions are all on the agenda.