Palma considering a bid to be a European Capital of Culture
An aspect of the mayor's tourism promotion plans.
A Fair to Remember in Inca
The Medieval Market is my personal favourite and will be held this weekend.
Inca's second fair
The second fair concentrates on cars, motorbikes, sport activities, and science technology, with a leather-fest thrown in for good measure.
A passion for people watching in Mallorca
It’s a Mallorcan thing, and as much a part of living here as breathing.
Sarah at the last evening event/talk on Oscar Wilde with Simon Whitehouse, their speaker from London.
Sarah at the last evening event/talk on Oscar Wilde with Simon Whitehouse, their speaker from London.
A new dawn for The Arts Society Mallorca
“ Now we have the new venue, I think we can reinvigorate the society which suffered a bit as a result of the pandemic and Brexit. We want to put all that behind us and look to a new bright future and appeal to a wider audience.”
Casa Planas: Palma’s cultural centre with history
Around three million photos and negatives as well as around 18,000 postcards are stored in the archive of the Casa Planas cultural centre in the Es Fortí district of Palma.
“Long live Pollensa, beautiful land”
The Moors and Christians of Pollensa, a combination of fact and questionable fact from the sixteenth century.
The traditional Mallorcan "tumbet"
The traditional Mallorcan "tumbet".
Traditions industry: Mallorcan food is cultural heritage
“Gastronomy is much more than food. It reflects the culture, heritage, traditions and sense of community of different peoples ... Gastronomy tourism is emerging as an important protector of cultural heritage.”
Crossing a zebra stripe
Certain ‘gung ho’ pedestrians seem to deliberately speed onto the stripes like heat seeking missiles.
Project to redevelop Pollensa's old cinema given the green light
The Cine Capitol hasn't been used for over 20 years.
Pollensa Half Marathon again affected by police dispute
At time of writing, the 2023 half marathon on April 2 is not happening.
Buying a perscription at the chemist
Buying a perscription at the chemist.
New lease of life for Mallorca’s great white elephant
GESA building will finally be restored and renovated and become a Museum of Contemporary and Modern Art.
King Felipe opens international museums conference in Palma
The Spanish government is doubling its budget for culture in the Balearics.
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Mallorca crafts, customs and culture
Esclata-Sangs are a mushroom with a romantic legend attached to their very expensive stalks.
Peter Clover12/12/2023 16:48