Dimonis of Mallorca
The dimonis of Mallorca are a great tourist attraction. As they are a cause for celebration and fun, a multitude of ‘collas’ have been formed to represent their activities in…
Sailing around Mallorca
Let’s imagine 9 friends, now of an age and financial stability that allows them to enjoy more of life’s pleasures. Eating well is one of them, and travelling and seeking…
Seaplanes in Mallorca
Seaplanes have had a special interest in Mallorca, thanks to the orography of its coastline.
The extraordinary story of travelling around Mallorca on a camel
In January 1964, two young Mallorcans decided to do something completely out of the ordinary: travel around Mallorca on a camel. What began as an extravagant adventure ended up becoming…
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…
The Mallorcan ensaimada: historical origins and the present day
The Mallorcan ensaimada is undoubtedly the island’s most famous sweet and one of the great symbols of Mallorcan cuisine. Its origins have long been a subject of interest to historians…
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…
When the Vikings arrived in Mallorca
Although today we associate the Vikings with Scandinavia, the fjords and northern Europe, their expeditions also reached the Mediterranean. Mallorca suffered Norman raids during the Middle Ages and, for centuries,…
The Mallorcan ensaimada and its distant cousin, the Filipino ensaymada
The Mallorcan ensaimada is one of the most iconic products of Mallorcan cuisine. What many people do not realise is that, more than 11,000 kilometres away, in the Philippines, there…
Pirate attacks in Mallorca and the defence towers
The pirates I remember that when I was a lad, I was fascinated by pirate films. Long before that, in 16th- or 17th-century Mallorca, there was no television or cinema,…
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…
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,…
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…
The mystery of the Mallorcan ensaimada: why does it never taste quite the same outside the island?
The Mallorcan ensaimada is one of Spain’s most famous pastries. However, there is a curious phenomenon that many bakers and baking enthusiasts have been repeating for generations: when they try…
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…
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 preserve sobrasada so that it maintains its best properties. Curing As sobrasada is a raw sausage, it needs to be “cured” in…
Binissalem, Mallorca’s wine-growing Region
Between 902 and 1229, Mallorca was ruled by the Arabs, and it was they who gave Binissalem its name. However, this quiet village is now best known as a wine-growing…
Mallorcan summer soups
Mallorcan summer soups or “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……
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,…
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…
Cicadas in Mallorca: nature, summer and the sounds of the Mediterranean
If you’ve spent a summer in Mallorca, you’ll no doubt remember a constant, almost hypnotic sound that accompanies the heat and tranquillity of the landscape. It isn’t music… but it…
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…
Moors and Christians festivals
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…
The porc negre: a victim of its own success in Mallorca
There was a time when the Mallorcan Porc Negre was on the verge of extinction. Today, the opposite is true: demand for sobrasada and meat from this traditional breed is…
How ice cream was made in Mallorca 200 years ago
Eating ice cream is commonplace today, but in Mallorca 200 years ago it was not. Obtaining ice and making ice cream was quite a challenge, as there were no fridges…
The History of Olive Oil in the Mediterranean and in Mallorca
Olive oil is one of the most iconic products of Mediterranean culture. Its history began thousands of years ago in the eastern Mediterranean and, over time, the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans…
When Mallorca made motorbikes
When we think of Mallorca’s manufacturing industry, we tend to associate it with costume jewellery, footwear or leather goods. However, in the 1950s and 1960s, there were also small motorcycle…
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…
Eaktai Ahn: the Korean musician who founded the Balearic Symphony Orchestra in Mallorca
Mallorca has historically been a meeting place for cultures and people from all corners of the world. But few would have imagined that the founder of the Balearic Symphony Orchestra…
The curious connection between windmills and Palo de Mallorca
Mallorca’s windmills are a staple of the island’s landscape. When arriving in Palma by plane, many visitors catch a glimpse of these windmills from their window, particularly in the Plà…
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…
