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Mallorca Gardens: 5 Places of Paradise

April 8, 2025April 18, 2025

The landscape of the island surrounded by the Mediterranean comes close to the idea of a Garden of Eden, already. Yet there are five paradise places that put an even stronger spell on both locals and visitors. The Mallorca gardens are a testament to the island’s rich history and cultural heritage. From botanical sanctuaries to royal retreats or sculpture gardens, each park offers a distinctive experience that captivates you with its unique character and beauty. 1. Raixa With the cypress trees…

Outdoors

Sóller Garden Route: Pleasure Hike

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

Popular with hikers on Mallorca, Sóller is both gateway to the Tramuntana and starting point for coastal tours. The picturesque town is famous for the oranges and lemons grown in the valley. Lesser known yet of stunning beauty is the Sóller garden route. A circular hike through unique cultural landscape. Along terraced olive orchards and citrus groves. Past blooming gardens and secluded villas. And there is a different view of the mountain range or the sea behind every bend. This pleasure hike…

Outdoors

Jardí Botànic de Sóller: The Mallorca Garden

February 10, 2025February 11, 2025

The path leads once across the entire island. Winds its way from the mountains to the coast. Through the fertile plains, dry and wetlands. Over stone steps, along landscaped beds and ponds, connected by an ingenious irrigation system. If…

Art, Outdoors

Marivent Palace Gardens: A Mediterranean Oasis

June 7, 2024

When the King of Spain comes to Mallorca the official receptions are held at La Almudaina next to the Cathedral in Palma. The residence of the royal family on the island, though, is the Marivent Palace. Even if you haven’t been on the list of…

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Best Things to Do on Mallorca: The Top 10 Attractions

September 3, 2023June 14, 2024

Beach lovers, cyclists, hikers or golfers, everybody seems to be excited about Mallorca. Many visit regularly, some even move to the island. Whatever your thing, it is definitely worth discovering other sides of the island too. Because we are…

Art

Banys Àrabs: Medieval Spa

February 26, 2023March 2, 2023

Rays of sunlight filter through the holes in the brick dome supported by 1000-year-old columns. Squint your eyes and imagine the steam escaping through these very same holes. At a time when the inhabitants enjoyed a hot bath. Let your eyes…

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Raixa: La Gran Belleza

January 23, 2023February 10, 2025

White clouds against a deep blue sky are reflected in the clear green water of the pond. What almost looks like a swimming pool is part of a sophisticated irrigation system. Turning the dry mountain in fertile ground. With the cypress trees and…

Art

Islands of Calm: Urban Oases in Palma

August 21, 2022September 4, 2022

It’s still the dog days of summer. Strolling through the old town I often seek shelter from both the crowds and the heat in one of the urban oases in Palma. Green islands of calm that invite you to linger under a shady tree. A small park or…