Cocarroi, the traditional Mallorcan pastry
Cocarroi is one of Mallorca’s best-known traditional recipes. This type of savoury pastry, which is very popular in bakeries and ovens across the island, has been part of Mallorcan cuisine…
The Mallorcan pioneer of the helicopter: the story of Pere de Son Gall
We are all moved by stories of those who have a vision, a crystal-clear idea in their minds, and who pursue it against all odds: an impossible journey, a far-fetched…
Autumn buñuelos
This is a typical sweet from Mallorca, they are autumn buñuelos. It is the food representative of the festival of the Virgins, known locally as the festivitat de les Verges…
Hierbas de Mallorca and aniseed liqueur: why they change colour when water is added
Anyone who has tried Hierbas de Mallorca or a glass of aniseed liqueur with water will have noticed how the drink changes appearance and becomes cloudy or milky. This phenomenon,…
Almonds in Mallorca: landscape and gastronomy
As winter draws to a close, many rural areas of Mallorca are blanketed in white and pink blossoms. These are the almond trees in bloom, one of the island’s most…
The black vulture in Mallorca: a jewel of the Tramuntana’s wildlife
Mallorca is known primarily as a tourist destination, but our island boasts a wealth of natural beauty and is home to unique species such as the black vulture, one of…
Joan Miró and Mallorca
“Island of calm”… with that name is also known to Mallorca, and surely that is what our island transmitted to Joan Miró, tranquility and much peace. This famous painter was…
