By: Jan Kanty | 2010-09-30 | Vacations Mallorca is the capital of Palma, an island situated in the Balearic Islands. The island has had inhabitants ever since antiquity. There are still traces - burial chambers from the Paleolithic period that can be visited today. The island was even inhabited by the Romans around 120 BC; it is in this period that Mallorca blossomed. Salt mining, olive cultivation and even viticulture, have all led to what Mallorca is today. read more
By: Susanne Pacher | 2010-10-05 | Travel & Leisure Our location in Palma Nova on the western bay of Palma was very convenient with one exception: several of the hotel guests came home between 3 and 6 am in various states of inebriation and were hollering loudly to each other. Their incomprehensible utterings reverberated in the concrete hallways and inevitably woke me up. Just as I was ready to fall asleep again, another group of "��lager louts"�� was coming in and making their presence known to everyone. read more
By: Susanne Pacher | 2010-10-05 | Travel & Leisure My stomach problems of yesterday had disappeared and I felt as good as new on this gorgeous late May morning. An early highlight of the day was the breakfast on our large balcony in the Torrenova Aparthotel complex. Although the hotel itself is somewhat outdated and not particularly fancy, our view over the Mediterranean was simply precious. read more
By: Susanne Pacher | 2010-10-05 | Travel & Leisure We had thoroughly enjoyed our drive through the Tramuntana mountain region yesterday and our discoveries in the town of Sóller. After a restful night of sleep I got up at 8 am and walked to the main house of our rural hotel, Finca Ca"��s Sant, to use their Internet connection. Then it was time for an outdoor breakfast on the terrace of our hotel, surrounded by palm trees. Fresh croissants, yoghurt, home-made orange marmalade and an egg were waiting for me. read more
By: Susanne Pacher | 2010-10-06 | Travel & Leisure Travel & Tourism We had thoroughly enjoyed our drive through the Tramuntana mountain region yesterday and our discoveries in the town of Sóller. After a restful night of sleep I got up at 8 am and walked to the main house of our rural hotel, Finca Ca’s Sant, to use their Internet connection. Then it was time for an outdoor breakfast on the terrace of our hotel, surrounded by palm trees. Fresh croissants, yoghurt, home-made orange marmalade and an egg were waiting for me. My breakfast also included a traditional Mallorcan specialty: pamboli (literally translated: bread and oil), which are slices of fres... read more
By: Lek Boonlert | 2011-09-05 | Destinations Mallorca has to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. Well… it is not actually in Spain proper! The island is found off the eastern coastline of Spain, within the Mediterranean Sea, just a few hours away. read more
By: tony hoare | 2012-03-19 | Travel Tips Mallorca is a small island belonging to the country of Spain, which is situated in the Mediterranean Sea. There is actually a lot of demand of rented cars in Mallorca, as this is the safest as well as the most convenient option of traveling and touring around the city. read more
By: Susanne Pacher | 2010-10-05 | Travel & Leisure After a tasty home-made breakfast on the balcony of my studio apartment in Port d"��Alcudia I was ready to head out for a full day of explorations. Somehow, the northern mountainous part of Mallorca has an almost magical spell on me. I had already spent the major part of my entire first week on this island in the northern Tramuntana Mountains, and I just had to go back there today. read more
By: Derek Rogers | 2010-03-29 | Destinations Have you ever wondered what to do on your Holiday in Mallorca. Read on to find out what Mallorca has to offer. read more
By: Susanne Pacher | 2010-10-05 | Travel & Leisure After five great days in my temporary home in the Western Bay of Palma it was now time to relocate and have a closer look at the eastern side of island. I needed to check out today and move into my next apartment in Port d"��Alcudia. I packed my suitcase and left the Terranova Aparthotel complex which had been a great location to explore the western and northern side of the island. read more
By: Porsche Klinger | 2011-11-20 | Destinations Are you looking for VILLAS IN MALLORCA? It is an excellent holiday destination, the biggest of the Balearic Islands which are members of Spain; also it’s probably the most visited islands in Europe. That doesn’t imply that it’s likely to be too busy either, as you will find a wide variety of locations in Mallorca to visit. read more
By: Susanne Pacher | 2010-10-05 | Travel & Leisure I woke up to another day of gorgeous sunshine and took a seat on our spacious balcony at the Torrenova Aparthotel complex. The surrounding view of the Mediterranean was astounding and I still could not believe that we had lucked out with this beautifully located water-front hotel after booking it extremely inexpensively over the Internet. read more
By: Dipika Patel | 2010-08-28 | Destinations It is an ideal idea for you to visit Santanyi Market to enjoy the real taste of Spain on your holiday to Mallorca. Here, you can mingle with the natives and experience the hustle and bustle. Actually, you might love to visit its beautiful beaches. However, if you prefer steerong clear of other for a moment, visiting the market would bring you a perfect image of the Spanish way of life.
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