The Mallorcan town of Vilafranca de Bonany is the home of the annual melon fair, and the melon, in different varieties, is an important crop in the surrounding countryside. Vilafranca […]

As much as I enjoy summer eating out by the sea in Mallorca, I’m also a fan of dining in rural restaurants for a more relaxing ambience. And, yes, easier […]

After a morning appointment in Palma on a day that was unbearably hot and humid, we needed somewhere cool to eat lunch – preferably away from that day’s cruise-ship crowds […]

Bellver Castle – the 14th-century circular Gothic fortress seated high above Palma – is a unique venue for an outdoor summer concert. There’s music for all tastes during the annual […]

Summer in Mallorca brings a generous sprinkling of fiestas and night fairs, and these are just a few to enjoy.

Whether you’re a keen photographer or an admirer of other people’s images, there’s a new festival in Mallorca you won’t want to miss.