Archive for the 'Nightime' Category
Thursday, January 11th, 2007
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 […]
Posted in Kids, Nightime, Daytime, Balearics | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 10th, 2006
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 […]
Posted in Nightime, Daytime, Balearics | No Comments »
Thursday, April 13th, 2006
The Festival Isladencanta hits Mallorca from the 4th-5th July and this yeat features some of Europes top DJs and bands. The festival name, meaning “The island that sings”, moved from the tourist resort of Calvià in to Palma de Mallorca in 2003. This year will feature two stages, a huge chill-out area, tent with audio […]
Posted in Nightime, Balearics | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 11th, 2006
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 […]
Posted in Kids, Nightime, Daytime, Balearics, Elsewhere | No Comments »
Friday, March 31st, 2006
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 […]
Posted in Nightime, Daytime, Balearics | No Comments »
Tuesday, March 28th, 2006
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 […]
Posted in Nightime, Daytime, Balearics | No Comments »
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006
Mallorca’s biggest club, BCM dance gets ready to welcome revellers from all over Europe in as it opens its doors on 1st May. Touted as the ultimate night out in Magaluf, BCM features 10,000 watts of sound and 400,000 watts of lights. Five screens display one Europe’s most amazing laser shows and 16 “party cannons” […]
Posted in Nightime, Balearics | No Comments »
Monday, March 20th, 2006
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 […]
Posted in Nightime, Daytime, Balearics | No Comments »
Tuesday, February 21st, 2006
A rare chance to see one of the most expensive teams in the world arrives in Mallorca on Sunday when Real Madrid take on Real Mallorca at the Estadio Son Moix. With Real striker Ronaldo claiming the fans don’t “love” him anymore, it will be interesting to see how he fares against a Mallorca team […]
Posted in Nightime, Balearics, Real Madrid, Madrid | No Comments »
Tuesday, February 14th, 2006
The town of Marratx neighbouring Palma kicks of the festival season in the Balearic Islands with the Sa Rua fancy dress parades (Sa Rua) on Sunday 19th. There are prizes for the three best fancy dresses (€600 for the best, €450 for second place and €300 for third) and the parade will end opposite the […]
Posted in Kids, Nightime, Balearics | No Comments »