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Guides, routes and kayak rental in Port de Pollensa and Cala San Vicente
Have you been kayaking on the north coast of Mallorca... where giant cliffs jutt straight out of the sea and the waters are transparent and [...]
Port de Pollensa's best cafes: smart, trendy, family and cycling-friendly coffee shops on the bay
Coffee Bars and Cafes on the Marina in Port de Pollensa
To sit here on the marina is one of my fav [...]
Where to stay in Puerto Pollensa - In a small, boutique hotel, of course!
A bit like slow cooking and soft selling, small is more friendly and personal and in business tends to offer a better product. When it comes to [...]
EXCITING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO DO ON HOLIDAY IN POLLENSA, IN THE NORTH OF THE ISLAND
Cala Boquer - 45 minutes walk from Puerto Pollensa
A few days in a boutique hotel in Port de Pollensa may [...]
What are you going to give your loved ones this Christmas?
Surprise someone special with the promise of sunshine
Puerto Pollensa is sunny even now, at Christmas, so imagine what its like in Spring or Summer. Hot doesn't even c [...]
Embrace the Mediterranean lifestyle by staying in a small independent hotel in Port de Pollensa
From Caravanserai along the Silk Routes from Turkey all the way to China, Spas throughout the Roman Empire and monasteries in the Mi [...]
When is the best time of year, where should I stay and what do I need to know about cycling in Mallorca
35,000 cyclists visit Mallorca every year. A small fraction of the total number of island visi [...]
Arts, Crafts and Artisan products from Mallorca - A Journey Through Time
Loyal to tradition and undaunted by the encroachment of the modern, urban world and ever growing arrival of new visitors, Mallorca's artisans have lived on regar [...]
GREAT RESTAURANTS & CHEFS, SPECIAL DISHES AND FINE WINES OF MALLORCA
Indulge yourself in a gastro weekend break on Mallorca's north coast
Mallorca may not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of culinary excel [...]
Hiking and Trail Running across UNESCO Protected Serra de Tramuntana Mountains
Every time another friend falls under the ultra fever, we're incredulous. Not you too, we gasp! But perhaps we shouldn't. While some may be filling a hole, [...]
Winter sun in Mallorca
22/Oct
Style and elegance in the winter sun in Mallorca
Are you looking for somewhere to go this autumn, a warm place in the sun, a winter holiday?
Weekend breaks for winter sun in Mallorca
Mallorca, at this time of year, transforms into someth [...]
Getting married in the Balearics and all you need to know about organizing a wedding on the island
Do you want to get married in Mallorca and celebrate your wedding with friends and family on a beautiful island in the Med?
But, c [...]
The Other Mallorca
10/Sep
Discovering the Other Mallorca, Exploring the Island's Northern Coast
Alternative holidays in the Balearics
Few places have been quite as misconstrued as Mallorca, but the craggy northern coast of the island, around Pollensa a [...]
Mar Calma Hotel, 17 Formentor Road, Puerto Pollensa
A walking hotel review
The Mar Calma Hotel is a comfortable, stylish and extremely friendly boutique hotel in the centre of Puerto Pollensa town - Mallorca walkers couldn't ask f [...]