Town-hall releases dates for this summer’s night-markets in Port Pollenca The night-markets are very popular with visitors to the North of Mallorca, as they offer an excellent opportunity to buy artisan crafts, jewellery, art, and souvenirs from the makers themselves. This year the markets will run every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7pm until midnight […]
In addition to the sound ecological reasons (less fertilizer, lower carbon footprint), eating local seasonally means more flavourful and nutritious food than those consumed out of season. Crops matured naturally and picked at peak ripeness are sweeter, fuller-flavoured and contain more nutrients than their forced counterparts. Seasonal Eating this October As the Summer starts to
You may have seen an increase in purple in the streets, from dressed up Palm Trees to events posters everywhere – local groups and councils appear to be taking the movement seriously. So what is International Women’s Day all about? What is International Women’s Day (IWD)? From their website: “IWD is a specific day dedicated
Lucy Hawkins, our Food & Drinks Columnist, is back with her Menu del Dia series of interviews of different people who have settled here. Join her and get to know how other people enjoy life in the North of Mallorca. This week, Lucy talks to Luca of the very popular wine bar, Anima e Farina
The 36th edition of the Alcudia Fair is upon us, which means three days full of activities for all ages and all tastes. During this weekend, the old town of Alcudia will be filled with stalls, attractions, exhibitions and concerts. This includes the 27th Homemade Cooking Show, a showcase in local culinary tradition and the
Readers of TOTN may remember news of the posidonia fields that were being replanted in the Bay of Pollensa in 2018. It turns out that they were a success and last week and new projects have been announced. Organisers Redeia and Ecomar held a seminar at the Military Aerodrome in Puerto Pollensa. Local councillor of
Son Bosc, May 2022 © Neville Davies How My Love for the Hoopoe Began I can sum up in two words why I first visited Mallorca back in 1990 – the Hoopoe. I had grown up seeing this iconic bird in books and always wished to see one in real life. I thought it was
The La Beata fiesta in Santa Margalida, Mallorca, is a unique and culturally rich celebration held annually in honour of Santa Catalina Thomà s, the only saint from the Balearic Islands. The festival is a significant event in the town of Santa Margalida, where the local community pays tribute to this beloved figure through a series
Here is a quick guide to fiestas in Mallorca, more specifically to the parties, fairs, annual cultural activities and other major events in the North of Mallorca. It’s worth noting the following points: Actual dates may vary each year (like, of course, Easter). The main dates given here are the final day, e.g. the relevant
