Theme of the Week
Mallorca’s restaurants - the need for a rethink
The balance of power in the hospitality industry is hugely biased towards the hotels and can be seen to be prejudicial to the restaurants.
Enjoying Mallorca
The great shipping disaster of 1910 in the Balearics
Investigations into the General Chanzy sinking were overseen in Mallorca, where - and like Minorca - the disaster will never be forgotten.
The enduring significance of the municipality
Consell, Lloret de Vistalegre, Mancor de la Vall and Ses Salines will be celebrating one hundred years of independence in 2025.
Mallorca attractions: Bellver Castle
Bellver Castle, situated on a hill overlooking Palma, is a unique fortress with a circular design, making it one of the few of its kind in Europe. Built in the 14th century for King James II of Mallorca, the castle served various purposes, including as a royal residence and military stronghold. Its strategic position affords panoramic views of the city and the bay. Today, Bellver Castle stands as a historical gem, hosting cultural events and housing the City History Museum.
We are about to find out if Christopher Columbus was Mallorcan
There have been attempts at analysing DNA for years. Results are finally about to be presented.
Mallorca's snow business - the snow houses in the mountains
For there to have been snow houses, there had to have been a lot of snow.
Castell de Santueri open to the public again
One of Mallorca's most important historical landmarks.
The terraces of Palma Cathedral are now open
Climb the 215 steps to the top of the Cathedral
Alcudia, the best walled town in Spain?
National Geographic has nominated five places in Spain for best conservation of a walled historic centre.
- New European Entry And Exit System for Britons will be in place in Mallorca this year
- Spain wants Britons back in the European Union: could resolve 90-day issue
- Why Spaniards are staying away from their own beaches
- The end of solo driving in Spain....minimum of two people per car
- Scottish man, 26, dies in tragic fall at Balearics hotel