Spies in Mallorca
A well-known spy lived in Mallorca. This article recounts his adventures, with the espionage plot he weaved together with Garbo.
Ways to enjoy sobrasada
Those who enjoy cooking say that the more you know, the less you need to stick strictly to a particular recipe. Because you develop a kind of ‘sixth sense’ with…
Nazis in Mallorca
It is said that nowadays Mallorca is a very cosmopolitan island, as there are people of every imaginable origin. And among them, of course, many come from Europe, be they…
Mallorca connection
This story, which I call “Mallorca connection”, is about the sailing transport, which made Mallorca in ancient times and for many years a commercial nexus in the centre of the…
Countesses and Duchesses of Mallorca
The Countesses and Duchesses of Mallorca were small cars built in the 80s of the last century on the basis of the Citroën 2CV.
Seaplanes in Mallorca
Seaplanes have had a special interest in Mallorca, thanks to the orography of its coastline.
Christopher Columbus was Mallorcan.
Some arguments that defend the Mallorcan origin of Christopher Columbus
trotting races
If you like classic cinema, it is more than likely that you have seen the film “Ben-Hur”. And what you probably remember most from this great work is the thrilling…
Bellver Castle
When you arrive in Palma de Mallorca, there are 2 important constructions that will surely catch your attention: The Cathedral, which is somehow the centre of the promenade, and the…
Mallorca in 1960
More than 60 years have passed, and much has changed. Mallorca was a haven of peace and only 362,000 people lived on the whole island. Tourism was just beginning. Today…
Roman Mallorca
More than 2000 years have passed since then. But that was the moment when Mallorca made the most important development breakthrough in its history. We are talking about the year…
UFO phenomenon in Mallorca
Some people believe in UFOs as if it was a religion. Others think they are just the dreams of a few crackpots. And this is helped by the fact that…
Archduke Luis Salvador
Palma de Mallorca is a medium-sized city with about 450,000 inhabitants. Obviously it has many streets, some named after regions of Spain, or rivers, or different personalities. And among these…
The kings of Mallorca
Anyone who has travelled a bit will remember Mallorca. Yes, yes, that island in the Mediterranean with beautiful beaches and where you can spend a good holiday. But history has…
Muslim conquest of Mallorca
Do the words Sulyar, Muruh or Manaqur mean anything to you? You may find these names a bit strange but they vaguely sound like something. And you are not wrong,…
The talayots
Do you remember the adventures of Asterix, and his sidekick Obelix, the chubby, strong man with a Menhir (megalith) on his back? Well, these two comic book characters were not…
Roman conquest of Mallorca
All of us who live in Palma are familiar with the name Cecilio Metelo, although it may not give us the best of sensations. Because that is the name of…
Sóller train
It is the middle of summer, the best time to enjoy life. Holidays, trips, the beach, dinners, meetings with friends, love… And in Mallorca, if possible, you can enjoy it…
Sharks in Mallorca
Surely for the inhabitants of Australia or South Africa, talking about sharks is more or less normal, because on their coasts they are very common. But here in Europe this…
Riding around Mallorca by camel
It is said that the 1960s were the best decade of the 20th century. Europe was gradually recovering from the disasters of war, the economy was improving and society was…
The Mallorcan celler
It has always been said that throughout the Mediterranean basin people eat very well because we have everything, good fish, good meat, good fruit and vegetables. But above all, because…
Snails with “all i oli”
Those who have not heard of snails with “all i oli“… although they may have read it in many ways, such as: aioli, ali oli, allioli. The name has been…
Dry wall in Mallorca
To us Mallorcans it seems the most normal thing in the world, because we have seen it all our lives. But there is one thing that surprises many of those…
The Mallorcan Possessió
Today life offers us many comforts that make everything easier: Without leaving your living room, you access the Internet and can buy the bag or shoes you like, no matter…
Cathedral of Palma
If you arrive in Palma from the airport you will surely be amazed by our fantastic Paseo Marítimo, with its palm trees, its pleasure boats and a magnificent view of…
Bandits in Mallorca
Bandit! This word sounds like a movie from the American West, but surely at one time it was pronounced many times on our island. Today we will talk to you…
Old Crafts in Búger
Today we are going to talk about two old crafts in Búger, already extinct in Mallorca, because almost everything is now produced in large factories and not by hand. Many…
A Mallorcan in California
Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Hollywood… all these names are evocative, because they place us in California. And thanks to the cinema we imagine it as a place with a very…
The French of Cabrera
More or less we all locate Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza or even Formentera. But perhaps not so much Cabrera, because although it is another island in the Balearics, it is so…
Apricot cake
Apricot cake with sobrassada is a traditional Mallorcan dessert. A very fluffy, sweet cake. The combination of flavours when adding sobrassada may surprise some, but it must be tasted to…
How to make cocarrois
Ever since I started describing Mallorcan recipes this post has been on the to-do list and every now and then someone has been reminding me that I had to do…
First flight in Mallorca
This morning you thought you’d like to go north to Santiago de Compostela for a few days. It’s simple, you sit down in front of your computer, go to an…
La Lonja de Palma
One of the most spectacular historical buildings in Mallorca is the Lonja de Palma, which together with Bellver Castle and the Cathedral, constitute the architectural jewels of the capital. La…
The Balearic slinger
When I was a teenager and lived in Palma, I really liked going to Honderos Street. It wasn’t such a nice street, but it was the area of town where…
Stuffed aubergines Mallorcan style
Mallorcan-style stuffed aubergines are a traditional dish that allows a multitude of filling variations, from mushrooms to meat, fish, etc. This dish in Mallorca is conceived as a festive meal,…
The llaut
One of my favourite places in Mallorca is Porto Colom, and above all, because of its still very Mallorcan atmosphere and the tranquillity that you can breathe. And the truth…
Alaró the pioneer
In recent years the term electrification has been widely used, especially when talking about cars and reducing their polluting emissions. But the real electrification happened much earlier. Alaró was, in…
Broken eggs with sobrasada
Broken eggs with sobrasada are a dish that is as easy to prepare as it is tasty. Personally I prefer to fry everything with olive oil, and if possible extra…
Valldemossa
Most people who come to Mallorca for the first time, only have in mind an image of what is typical of an island: coast, sea, sun and beaches … but…
Origin of Porc Negre
Anyone who comes to Mallorca and enters the inland villages will surely be struck by the rural landscape. And especially those black pigs that are raised and cared for on…
Making frito de cordero
Making frito de cordero known in Mallorca as frit de Pasqua or frit de freixura is a tradition in Mallorcan families. The dish traditionally eaten on Easter Day. This dish…
How to make Mallorcan empanadas
This blog is devoted to making known peculiar aspects of our culture. On this occasion I will explain how to make Mallorcan empanadas, or as they are called here “panades”….
How to make robiols
When I was a child, Holy Week was highly anticipated, because it meant a few days of not having to go to school and being able to enjoy being at…
Smuggling in Mallorca
The Spanish Civil War (1936-39) was very hard and left our country in ruins. The post-war period was almost worse, because it coincided with the Second World War which was…
How to make crespells
Crespells and robiols are the delight of children (and not so children) at Easter on Mallorca. Every year for a long time now, I have been helping to prepare, within…
Sobrasada Pied-noir
Sobrasada Pied-noir is a word association that you may find curious. We will now tell you this interesting story. The cover image is the flag of the Pied-noir community. …
Building with marés
Building with marés The extraction of material (for building with marés) has shaped the coast of Mallorca for centuries. If you have ever visited the southern coast of Mallorca, in…
Siurell
The siurell is a baked clay object, very representative of Mallorcan tradition. Given its supposedly great antiquity, much has been theorized about its origin and possible uses. Manufacturing process…
Callet
In a previous article we talked about the Mantonegro grape, a variety native to Mallorca and the main one in the Binissalem DO. Today we will talk about another variety…
Mestres d’aixa – ship’s carpenters
Imagine transport when we didn’t even have airplanes or steamboats. Even so, our islands, the Balearic Islands, being a key place in the Mediterranean, needed communications and transport. That’s why…
Porc Negre and healthy diet
Porc Negre and healthy diet “go hand in hand”, according to the news published in various media during 2019 which refers to the results of a study financed by the…
First car registered in Spain
First car registered The first car registered in Spain, on 31st October 1900, was registered in Mallorca, obtaining the PM-1 plate. The vehicle was a quad of the French brand…
Feeding of the seamen
Have you ever wondered what the feeding of the seamen was like in ancient times? This year 2019 marks the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the first complete navigation…
Fonoll marí
In another post we talked about Pa amb Oli, one of the most typical dishes in Mallorca: easy, economical and tasty. In the explanatory video we show you that a…
Mallorcan winter soups
The sopas mallorquinas de invierno or Mallorcan winter soups are one of the best-known and most popular dishes in traditional Mallorcan gastronomy. It is made with the available vegetables during…
Mantonegro
The terms Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah are familiar to all of us who like to enjoy wine. They are grape varieties, the same as Mantonegro. However, it is very…
Errol Flynn in Mallorca
The cover photo shows Errol Flynn in Mallorca, aboard his yacht Zaca in the bay of Palma. He is accompanied by his wife, Patricia Wymore, and in the background you…
Ibizan Hound
A legacy from Egypt If I tell you that the Balearic Islands (Ibiza) and Egypt have a very special connection, I’m sure you’ll find it hard to believe, because they…
Origin of ensaimada de Mallorca
The origin of the ensaimada of Mallorca has been for some historians an interesting reason for study. A comparative study of historically neighboring gastronomies. The origin of the ensaimada of…
Frit de matances
El frit de matances, or frito de matanzas, is a traditional Mallorcan dish that is usually eaten on the day of the pig slaughter. It is offered to the participants…
Recovering old varieties
Old varieties and local gastronomy Various local entities and groups are recovering old varieties of vegetables. We consider that these varieties have a key importance in the local gastronomy. These…
A Royal town
Mallorca has been a well-known tourist destination for many years, especially for its coastline, the sea, the sun and the beaches… but this island hides many secrets, including a Royal…
The Vikings in Mallorca
When we talk about Vikings we always relate it to the north of Europe, but it is hardly thought that there have been Vikings in Mallorca. I remember that when I…
The other ensaimadas
Never confuse the other ensaimadas with those of Mallorca. If we mention Toledo, Santander, San Sebastián, Ronda, Alcoy… we would all be clear that we are talking about Spain. Indeed,…
Recipe of the Mallorcan vegetable pie
My mother’s recipe of the Mallorcan vegetable pie is laborious because it involves a variety of vegetables, but it’s simple to make. A main ingredient of this vegetable cake is…
Monastery nougat
When I think of Christmas, my first association is sweets, and especially monastery nougat. Maybe it’s very simple, but that’s what being greedy is all about. The Christmas lighting is…
The origin of sobrasada
Nowadays sobrasada is something very close to us, especially to the Mallorcans who in many cases have made it at home. But few know what is the origin of sobrasada,…
Dijous Bo, the Inca Fair
If I mention the word Inca, to you, possibly the relationship in some way with Peru. But in this case it is not like that, because we are going to…
Pirate movies
The pirates I remember that when I was a kid my favorite were pirate movies, and one of the things that fascinated me the most was the captain’s glass cabin,…
Fast food Mallorcan style
You may be surprised by the title Fast food Mallorcan style, but on the island we have our own solution for modern living. It is clear that in every age…
The precursor of the helicopter
A peasant from Mallorca, the precursor of the helicopter We are all moved by the stories of those who have a vision, a very clear idea in their head, and…
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…
The dove of anise
A strange phrase, the one about the dove of anise. Some of you will remember the name “Anís la paloma”. Popular wisdom is sometimes mixed with fantastic theories that explain…
Almond from Mallorca
The almond from Mallorca has had and has fame of being an almond of great quality. The best confectioners in Europe use it to make their specialties, thanks to its…
You are a vulture
The expression “eres un buitre” or “you are a vulture” I’m sure if someone tells you eres un buitre or you are a vulture, you’re not going to like it…
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…
Jaume Munar, a master of sobrasada
Artisan, master of sobrasada Jaume Munar a master of sobrasada, current manager of the company Embutidos Munar, obtained the certificate of MAESTRO ARTESANO, certified with nº 1067 by the Consell…
The mystery of the ensaimada
The mystery of the ensaimada made in Mallorca How many times have I heard confectioners and cooks speak of the mystery of the ensaimada! That the ensaimada when you make…
Pa amb oli
Pa amb oli, the most versatile meal on the Mallorcan table My grandmother was an excellent cook, and surely most of the women of her time were. Especially because they…
Pig slaughter in Mallorca
I remember that as a child, when winter arrived, we would go to my uncles’ house in Petra, to participate in the festa de matances which is the celebration of…
Recipe of llampuga with peppers
The recipe for the llampuga with peppers is really easy to make. You just need to have the llampuga, which is a season catch. September is the month of the…
Binissalem – Grape harvest festival
July and August are over, holidays too. It’s time to go back to everyday reality, to work the older ones, to class the younger ones. But September is not as…
Ways to enjoy Ron Amazona
When I travel to other cities, other regions, other countries… apart from the typical monuments and “mandatory points to be seen”, I always enjoy if I can discover something else….
The tumbet – summer meal
The tumbet – summer meal par excellence in Mallorca, is made with vegetables such as eggplant, potato, pepper and tomato. The Mallorcans combine it with any food: meat, fish, eggs,…
How to store sobrasada
Here we will explain you how to store sobrasada so that it maintains its best properties. Curing As sobrasada is a raw sausage, it needs to be “cured” in…
Binissalem is a land for wines.
If you are not very familiar with Mallorca, you may not know that among other things, the town of Binissalem is a land of wines. Backgrounds Throughout history, Mallorca has…
Summer Mallorcan “sopas”
Mallorcan summer “sopas” are eaten hot… despite what you may be thinking. Yes, yes, in the middle of August… it’s hard to believe, but once you try it… it’s exquisite….
Festival for the conquest of Mallorca
Almost an 8 centuries celebration They say that time passes quickly… and soon it will be 790 years, in September 2019, since Jaime I, head of the kingdom of Aragon,…
Mallorcan “coca” with trampó
The Mallorcan “coca de trampó” is one of the easiest recipes to make. Recipe of the Mallorcan “coca” with trampó Ingredients It is very important that all the ingredients are…
Mallorcan peppers coca
The Mallorcan coca with roasted red peppers is very tasty, but, it gives so much work that I used to wait for some relative to make it. However, since I…
La “coca” mallorquina
The coca mallorquina, like other foods, acquires its raison d’être when it is surrounded by diners. People who, for many reasons, get together to taste, share and enjoy. Mediterranean environment…
Summer music in Mallorca
It’s the middle of summer, and there’ s summer music being played in Mallorca. It doesn’t matter if you’re on the beach of Es Trenc, if you’re taking a walk…
The Mallorcans of Valencia
The Mallorcans of Valencia are descendants of the population that was moved there in the seventeenth century, depopulated after the expulsion of the Moriscos. Expulsion of the Moriscos The year…
Festival of Moors and Christians
Pollensa nowadays The bay of Pollensa and its port are currently magnificent places to spend holidays: magnificent villas and hotels, quality restaurants and a quiet and select public. This tranquility…
Dying of success in Mallorca
The phrase “Dying of success in Mallorca” may seem strange. Sometimes the promotion of a product is so successful that it is counterproductive. Dying of success in Mallorca, the…
“Dignitat i Feina” – that’s how it all started
“Dignitat i Feina” – that’s how it all started for this local association founded by Father Tomeu A challenge for Fr. Tomeu Father Tomeu celebrates the service in the Church…
Summer calls for ice cream
My grandmother used to say when the heat came, summer calls for… ice cream. Put yourselves in situation… July in Mallorca, 36 ºC degrees of heat, difficult to stay without…
I’m not a Martian
Even if it seems otherwise, I’m not a Martian. I’m Mallorcan, very Mallorcan I am so Mallorcan that you will only find me in Mallorca, because I am a native…
The olive oil of our grandparents
The olive oil of our grandparents – memories of my childhood I remember when I was a kid, how I liked a “pa amb oli” with the strong-flavored olive oil…
Mallorca on two wheels
The great variety of roads and the good climate of the island, have always invited to travel Mallorca on two wheels, on a motorcycle. But did you know that motorcycles…
How Jaime I conquered Mallorca
Backgrounds In the 13th century, Mallorca was an ideal enclave for trade in the Mediterranean, but it was in the hands of the Muslims. It was also a refuge for…
From North Korea to Mallorca
If the origin was any European country it would not be of interest this writing, but being from North Korea to Mallorca, it is not something common. However, in the…
Origin of the mills of Mallorca
The origin of the mills of Mallorca. The first mills you will see when you arrive by plane to Mallorca are those of the Plà de Sant Jordi. They make…
Loryc a car manufactured in Mallorca
Does the Loryc brand ring a bell? In the 1960s and 1970s, women’s footwear was manufactured under the Loryc brand. Later, in the same place, he opened a supermarket with…
Ron Amazona a traditional Mallorcan drink
Ron Amazona a traditional Mallorcan drink obtained through artisan processes The cane alcohol will be macerated in selected fruits from Mallorca for 12 months and cane alcohol and caramelized sugar…
The tradition of the pates in Mallorca
The tradition of pates in Mallorca has a curious connection with France, being there the origin of the local tradition. The French connection Between Mallorca and France, commercial ties were…
