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Every year on 17th January the Balearic Islands celebrate one of its most traditional celebrations, the Fiesta de Sant Antoni. Its origin dates back to the old agricultural way of life of the Island inhabitants, when they looked to the saint, patron saint of domesticated animals, to protect the animals that were so essential to [...]
Just a few days ago I gave some tips for people visiting Madrid and Barcelona in Christmas. Those cities are a cool destination for somebody who wants to travel this time of the year, but what would you say about an island? what about enjoying the holidays in the Balearic Islands’ mild climate? That’s really [...]
  Picasso lovers will be interested to hear that The Es Baluard Museum of Contemporary Art in Palma de Mallorca is currently hosting an exhibition on the graphic work of Picasso, in collaboration with Bancaja, Valencia. The exhibition brings together 108 engravings and 25 books by different authors, illustrated by the legendary artist, with [...]
The last of the summer may have gone but there’s still chance to catch some late sun on the beautiful island of Majorca (also known as Mallorca). The island, which only measures 80 kilometres from one end to the other, is outstanding for its diversity of landscapes. It has 550 kilometres of coast, where you [...]
One of the most beautiful parts of Ibiza can be found in the little known Pitiüsas Islands. These are known as the Ses Salines or “Salt Flats” of Ibiza and Formentera and were designated a Natural Reserve in 1995. Many years ago, Ibiza was known as the island of salt and today the extraction of [...]
Menorca returns to the 14th century on 19 June when horse riders and equestrian masters converge on the Plaza del Born in the town of Ciutadella for the Fiesta de Sant Juan. The celebrations include medieval jousting and the “jaleo” where horses rear-up on their hind legs amongst the crowds. The festival is preceded by [...]
The Balearic islands offer some of the most pictoresque scenery in Spain during the summer months and there’s no better way to see them than by bike. To help, the Balearic Tourist Board have launched two new websites to encourage more cyclists to the islands of Ibiza and Formentera. With information of over 800 kilometres [...]
If you are looking for a clubbing experience with a difference, try going to Menorca and the Xoroi cave which legend has it was once home to a sea monster called the Xeroi. Today its open to visitors tourists during the day but turns into a club at night playing ambient music during the long [...]
One of Ibizas hidden gems, the KM5 club opens its doors in April, welcoming trendy crowds into its Bedouin style garden paradise around 5km from Ibiza town. KM5 is somewhere between a club, bar, restaurant and chillout lounge. Sunken sofas and coloured lanterns proliferate whilst inside there is a small dance floor with ambient tunes [...]
If you are in Menorca on Saturday, don’t miss a rare chance to see the Spanish rugby team in action as they warm-up for the Rugby World Cup against a series of French university teams. Believe it or not, they’ve got a pretty good side too having already beaten Portugal in a friendly and in [...]
