European Capital of Culture: Does Palma have any chance?
At a Tuesday meeting, Palma's culture councillor had to contend with a host of criticisms.
Trials and traditions in Mallorca
Traditions form the backbone of many societies, especially small island communities which thankfully still thrive on our wonderful island of Mallorca.
Mallorca's giants engaged in an "open war"
The Council of Mallorca agreed funding for the giants but it hasn't materialised.
Soller fair this weekend – Pirates, legends & forgotten shores
Soller celebrates its legendary fair this weekend, reviving Mallorca’s pirate past, coastal myths, and centuries-old cultural traditions.
The Mallorcan way
Learn to adapt to the laid-back lifestyle, timekeeping differences, and the charm of the Mallorcan way of life.
How modernity saves tradition in Mallorcan food
The new episode of the video series by German TV journalist Sibylle Tiessen features Deborah Piña, who introduces tourists to Mallorcan cuisine and agricultural culture.
People say the funniest things in Mallorca
Yet probably one of the funniest things anyone has ever said to me was right here in Mallorca.
Spain's 'Oscars' could be held in Palma in 2026
Until 2019, the Goyas were traditionally always held in Madrid.
Once upon a trip - Alcudia and Pollensa went to Madrid
The half marathon was Pollensa's big promotional thing; culture was Alcudia's.

Ashton in one of her TikTok videos in Mallorca
Ashton in one of her TikTok videos in Mallorca.
An American in Mallorca shares her biggest culture shock: "Drying laundry outside?"
In one of her videos, she explained the six biggest culture shocks she experienced after moving to the island.
The great fog and the festival of hope in Capdepera
In 1562 (probably), Capdepera was facing assault from Moorish pirates.

On the London Eye for the LWTM
Left to right: Susanna Sciacovelli, José Marcial Rodríguez, Llorenç Galmes and Miquel Martorell.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
Embrace a week full of Mallorca’s cultural and festive spirit including fairs in Inca and Marratxi.
Mallorcan folklore is not a fossil, folklore is alive
A new episode of the video series by German TV journalist Sibylle Tiessen is about Gabriel Frontera Mestre, who is keeping the traditional Mallorcan folk dance Ball de Bot alive.

The Mallorcans! Chapter 17 Gabriel Frontera
Gabriel Frontera Mestre, who keeps the traditional Mallorcan folk dance "bal de bot" alive. Presented by TUI. Video by Nova Producciones (Video lasts 6 minutes 51 seconds)

Shouty voices sometimes hurt my ears
Shouty voices sometimes hurt my ears.
Cool Days Festival returns in May
The alternative artistic festival organised by the Arta Theatre since 2005 will be held this year between May 9 and 12 and will feature as headliners the artist Isidoro Valcárcel Medina, the singer and songwriter Julieta, and the theater company Circus Ronaldo.
- Spain wants Britons back in the European Union: could resolve 90-day issue
- Reputation of tourism in the Balearics reaches all-time low: Mallorca protests not helping
- Top Mallorca resort suffering from uncollected rubbish
- Why Spaniards are staying away from their own beaches
- Minibus fire at Palma Airport causes alarm but no injuries reported
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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