The Complete Santa Maria del Camí Travel Guide
I was excited to write this guide to Santa Maria del Camí. It’s the place I’ve called home for going on a decade now. Quaint and picturesque yet easily accessible, this authentic Mallorcan village bordered by vineyards and backdropped by mountains is the perfect place to take a step back and appreciate the best of […]
Sant Joan: La Nit de Foc
Celebrated on the night of June 23rd, La Nit de Foc in Mallorca rings in la Festa de Sant Joan (San Juan in Spanish) or Saint John the Baptist on June 24th. Of course, it also coincides with the summer solstice and the longest night of the year, making it the perfect time for dressing […]
DO Binissalem Wine Days 2023
Every year, May brings one of the most important events of Mallorcan wine: Wine Days, hosted by DO Binissalem, one of Mallorca’s two Denominations of Origin (the Spanish equivalent of Appelations of Origin), responsible for some of the best wine on the island—and in the world. The festival features a week of events lasting from […]
Sa Fira de Taronja: The Orange Fair in Sóller
On the weekend of April 29th and 30th, Sa Fira de Taronja (The Sóller Orange Fair) celebrates and promotes the abundant oranges that flourish in Sóller Valley. The two-day Orange Fair happens within the three-week Jornades de la Taronja (Orange Days) – a gastronomic festivity – which lasts from April 21st – May 7th. The Orange […]
The Complete Guide to Mallorcan Wine
Drinking wine in Mallorca, like drinking wine around the world, is highly enjoyable because it is an intoxicating experience that connects the people to the environment that surrounds them. Since the environment of Mallorca is exceptional, what follows is an exceptional wine drinking experience. For thousands of years, writers have referred readers to Balearic and […]
The Complete Port De Sóller Travel Guide
Port de Sóller is a stunning bayside town easily accessed from Palma. Due to its breezy accessibility, the port hums with life in the warmest months of the year. Its crescent shaped beach is bordered by a promenade and lined with restaurants, bars and ice cream shops. The bay sits low below the steep Serra […]
What Is Sant Antoni and Why Is It Such a Big Deal in Mallorca?
Sant Antoni is arguably the biggest and most important holiday unique to Mallorca. Despite having just finished Christmas not two weeks before, Mallorcans hit the streets and squares again. The trains run late into the night. Demons run wild in the street. With the Feast of Sant Antoni taking place on January 17 and most […]
Mallorca Weekly Local Markets Schedule
Here are the reguarly scheduled and recurring markets in Mallorca by locality. If you know of a regularly scheduled market you would like to be included in the list, please contact editor@mallorqueta.com. Monday Town Time Location Calvià 8 am – 1 pm Carrer Major Manacor 9 am – 1 pm Plaça de Ramon Llull Montuïri […]