Patience is a Virtue
Whenever I think of Mallorcans queuing or waiting patiently, I immediately think of the ‘farmacia’ (chemist).
Jamon Jamon in Mallorca
“Mallorcans aren’t afraid to splash out on something which they consider to be really special.”
Carnival Capers in Mancor de la Vall
Peaceful and quiet it may be, but the inhabitants of Mancor de la Vall are far from retiring or boring.
Coughs and sneezes still spread diseases
One of the easiest places on earth to catch germs, be it the flu, a common cold, or any other airborne virus, is in a doctor’s or hospital waiting room.
Sant Antoni and the Fires of Abstinence
Yet who was this sainted man? And what made him so intriguing to the people of Mallorca, that his existence is still been celebrated 1,660 years after his death?
Joy of the Twelve Grapes
According to the ritual, each individual grape, swallowed on a bell strike, guarantees the joy of prosperity through one coming month of the New Year.
Mallorca crafts, customs and culture
Esclata-Sangs are a mushroom with a romantic legend attached to their very expensive stalks.
Olive Odyssey: Cultivating Mediterranean magic in your garden and kitchen
Nearly every ex-pat who settles on the island, scribbles the same two items at the top of their wish list.
Too soon for Christmas?
Ever since I can remember I have been a devout member of ‘Team Tinsel’, and strive to get my tree up as early as physically possible.
Not my cup of caracoles!
Snails are definitely one of Mallorca’s favourite specialities and well deserve a celebration all of their own.
A Fair to Remember in Inca
The Medieval Market is my personal favourite and will be held this weekend.
A passion for people watching in Mallorca
It’s a Mallorcan thing, and as much a part of living here as breathing.
Bag that sunbed in Mallorca!
“For years, the sad ritual of ‘claiming’ sun beds within the hotel industry has long been a problem, worldwide...”
The heat is on across Europe
It seemed like a really good idea at the time, two years ago, when we booked a luxurious Mediterranean cruise in the middle of July...
Hair today gone tomorrow
“Men everywhere in 2023 are shaving their arms, chests and anything they can reach in between...”
Swing time in Mallorca
last Sunday, July 2nd saw an incredible, mind-blowing al fresco performance in Plaça de l’Església, featuring a Night of Swing.
Fiesta fiesta!
The amazing, generous community of Mancor de la Vall should be saluted for their continual generosity and compassion.
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Cyclotourism in Mallorca
It’s a multi-million euro business which will undoubtedly continue to grow as Mallorca establishes itself as the Biker’s Balearic Dream!
Peter Clover 27/03/2024 16:52