Posts in ‘Things to do in Mallorca’

Spain has always offered a variety of attractions from discovering hidden courtyards and junk shops in the Barri Gotic in Barcelona to sun-bathing on the golden sands of Mallorca. Choosing which of their hottest destinations to visit is a hard decision. Do you want to visit a water park in Mallorca, go to the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, or buy knick-knacks in Ibiza? If you do decide on Ibiza over Mallorca you’re immediately left with the sad feeling you’re really missing out on the soft sands of El Arenal beach. Luckily, now there are new tours to help you make the most of your time no matter where you choose. continue reading

A stunning collection of art is currently the subject of an exhibition in the CCA Andratx in Mallorca.

The Art Foundation Mallorca Collection has kicked off the season in the CCA and will run until March 1st.

Curators involved in the project include Barry Schwabsky and Friederike Nymphius, as well as Patricia Asbaek, who is also the director of the Kunsthalle.

The three have attempted to make the Art Foundation Mallorca one of the top collections in the world, pooling their knowledge and skills to bring in a host of contemporary art from across the world.

This collection now has a real eclectic flavour, with both established and upcoming artists represented in abundance.

Some of the artists involved include Jim Drain, Gerold Miller, Markus Oehlen and Carsten Fock, and with more than 50 works there may well be the need for a return visit.

In terms of disciplines, photography, ceramics and sculpture will all be featured.

Why not book the La Granja on your own tour in advance?

Everyone from seasoned boat collectors to people who have never sailed will be in attendance at the 26th Palma International Boat Show in Mallorca this year.

Organised by the Fires i Congressos de Balears, this nine-day event offers the chance for visitors to peruse the latest in marine design, all in the stunning surroundings of the Moll Vell of the Palma Port.

From April 25th to May 3rd all types of nautical niceties will be on display, with rubber dinghies right up to sailing boats by way of jet skis, canoes and motor boats.

However, for the gadget-minded, there will also be plenty of accessories and other equipment on display too.

Some 30,000 square metres of sea will be covered by the Palma International Boat Show, along with 15,000 square metres of land.

With locals and tourists alike attending in large numbers, it is also an excellent chance to make friends with people from other countries, and perhaps find a place to berth while on a sailing trip.

The event is open from 10:00 local time until 20:00 with tickets costing €5 (£4.60).

Why not book the Aquacity on your own tour in advance?

Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is one of the most important and widely-practiced holy festivals in the country of Spain, including on the island of Mallorca.

During this week in March, the events surrounding the passion of the Christ are recalled.

Palm Sunday marks the start of the week, when people flock to the island’s churches to be blessed with palms and olive branches.

However, in the evening, this solemn and centuries-old practice gives way to colourful parades marching through the streets, as people celebrate Holy Week.

Then, on Maundy Thursday, a more sombre procession occurs, named La Sang.

During this time, the crucified Jesus Christ is represented and is carried through the streets, in an effort to symbolise what the time of Easter and the religion of Christianity mean.

Visitors to Mallorca during this time will have an excellent chance to see a traditional festival, as well as what Mallorca is really like away from the tourist areas.

Why not book the Caves of Drach (South) tour in advance?

There are many weird and wonderful festivals in Spain, but the prize for the strangest could perhaps go to the "releasing of the ducks" in Can Picafort, Mallorca.

This annual event takes place in August from 12:00, is free to attend and is rather bizarre, or to put it another way - quackers.

A boat sits in the harbour and releases 250 ducks into the sea, which the local people must try and capture.

While these used to be live ducks, enough people have protested about potential animal cruelty to mean that yellow rubber ducks are now used instead.

Some people may have complained about the breaking of a tradition, but as no one is exactly sure where the tradition came from anyway, it is hard to argue.

Even people who don’t fancy getting wet or seeing how many ducks they can capture still enjoy the show, with more than 3,000 spectators usually in attendance.

Why not book the Formentor (North) tour in advance?

Magluf in Mallorca is home to some world-famous clubs, but the biggest of the lot is BCM Planet Dance.

This dance music institution can have 7,000 sweaty punters dancing the night away at any one time, with two separate floors to provide a varied experience.

In the main arena dancers will not only be blown away by the powerful music - the hall features a 3D Tarm laser show which is the biggest of its kind in Europe.

However, the sounds come from a 65,000W - or very, very loud in old money - Funktion One Sound system, meaning that whatever DJ is spinning the tracks the music should be impressive.

Downstairs sees revellers take in BCM Millennium, which puts on foam parties and a host of other ways to make sure dancers don’t go home dry.

The club is open from 22:00 until 06:00 for over-18s only, and costs between €20 and €40 depending on the night.

Why not book the Island Tour before you travel?