The Palma Marathon
Each year in October, Palma de Mallorca hosts a world-famous marathon that takes runners across cobblestone streets through the picturesque old town and along the paseo marítimo and its stunning views of Palma Bay. If you’re an athlete, this marathon is not for the faint of heart—I ran it in 2022—but it is a rewarding […]
Fira de Tardor i Fira del Vi: Consell’s Autumn Festival
Each year in October, Consell hosts a Fira de Tardor, or autumn festival, that includes several days of events including a Fira del Vi, or wine fair. 2023 marks the town’s 26th iteration of the fair and takes place on Sunday, October 22nd, in Consell’s main square. Fira del Vi i Gastronomia Local While the […]
Festa des Vermar: Binissalem’s Wine Fair
The Festa des Vermar is back for its annual season of fun-filled grape activity. The festival, which celebrates the grape harvest, or vermada, is held in Binissalem, a town in the centre of the island, which is known for its production of wine. The lively events of the village last for two weeks, with the […]
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 […]
Fira i Firó in Sóller: The Battle of Moors and Christians
Leave all notions of tranquility behind and take part in one of the largest festivals in Mallorca set to the backdrop of historical warfare. Every year Fira i Firó in Sóller reenacts the epic battle of 1561 between the Moors of Algeria and the Christians of Mallorca on one Monday in the middle of May. […]
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 […]
Raïm Fest Deià 2023
The second annual Raïm Fest is gearing up for this Saturday, April 22, in Deia to celebrate Mallorcan wine. In addition to eight bodegas providing glasses of wine for €2, there will be food trucks and live music. The festival starts at 1 pm but goes all evening. Since it’s a Saturday, I recommend heading […]
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 […]