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The residents of Fornalutx, argue that their village is the prettiest in Mallorca. Situated deep in the heart of the Tramuntana, its winding streets and narrow stoned steps display a delightful array of colourful flowers and greenery. |
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Whether it be Folk on a balmy evening at a quaint village square, Classical in a fully fledged concert hall complete with air-conditioning, or Rock at Palmas Bullring, the range of live music on offer in Mallorca during the summer months is certainly spectacular in terms of its diversity and location. |
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More often than not, the best restaurants tend to be those a little off that beaten tourist trail. Hidden in a backstreet, without a particularly glamorous exterior, one could almost think that the locals wanted to keep these unpretentious eateries to themselves – and who can blame them. |
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They are a reflection in miniature of a life gone by; inviting us to a land that only our imaginations could create. Once cherished by a little boy or girl, now by a grown up, ... |
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The “Hanging Gardens of Banyalbufar” have long since attracted visitors to this picturesque municipality situated in the Southwest of the Tramuntana Mountain range ... |
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From the window of the plane we can see them by the dozen. We have no doubt
about where we are. They welcome us, as we cross Es Pla, the flat central plain. They are by our sides at touchdown. But will we always be greeted by the
Windmills of Mallorca? |
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Although George Sand may have had to haul Chopin’s piano across the wilds during her ‘Winter in Mallorca’, finding musical respite here during the milder months is now somewhat less energetic. |
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Several hundred guests attended the First Mallorca Autumn/Winter brochure launch and the official opening of a new First Mallorca venture “ApartmentBörse”, in Puerto Andratx on the 28th of September ... |
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At the tender age of four, knowing the difference between red and white is something we all learn at school. When speaking of the fermented kind, ... |
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When talking of what best to accompany a morning coffee, nothing surpasses the ensaïmada. This traditional spiral shaped breakfast pastry ... |
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A Winter in Mallorca – an overview
 Although George Sand may have had to haul Chopin’s piano across the wilds during her ‘Winter in Mallorca’, finding musical respite here during the milder months is now somewhat less energetic. Island life in the winter season is enriched with a variety of cultural activities, local musical events and superb concerts for residents and visitors to attend.
This autumn, the Palma Auditorium hosts its 22nd Operatic Season which runs from 14th – 17th November with a schedule including Verdi’s ‘La Traviatta’, Mozart’s ‘Don Giovani’, Puccini’s, La Boheme’ and Rossini’s ‘The Barber of Seville’. You may also catch the rest of Mallorca’s Ballet Season featuring the Grupo Corpo, Brazil’s most respected Dance Company on 29th September and the Ballet Opera of Düsseldorf on 2nd February 2008. All tickets can be booked via the Auditorium Box Office.
Coinciding with the beginning of the winter season, a cultural programme entitled "A Winter in Mallorca" begins in November and runs through until April. Organised by the Balearic Institute of Tourism, it features a wide range of concerts and activities offered free of charge throughout the island’s resorts, from classical music concerts, to cycle races, to folklore demonstrations. Featuring internationally known performers as well as local musicians, this year’s itinerary will be available at the tourism office in Palma from October.
 If you would like to combine historical and musical interest, the 8th International Organ Festival held in Palma’s Cathedral hosts concerts every Sunday in October at 19.30h. This will also coincide with ‘The Historical Organs of Mallorca Week’ running from 6th – 13th October, with performances from international organists at various parish churches in Palma and across the island, including Sa Pobla, Binissalem, Porreres and Santanyi. The exact schedules will be shown in the local press the week prior to this event.
Most villages in Mallorca hold their annual music festivals in the summer months. Bunyola like to do things differently, coming to life in the autumn. This year their “XXIII Music Festival of Bunyola” will include ten weeks of concerts and recitals featuring local and international musicians. The festival commences on Friday 28th September with the Balearic Symphony Orchestra performing at the local church in the village. Each subsequent Saturday evening offers everything from piano recitals from Ramon Coll and Miquel Farré, to a performance by Bunyola’s own soprano, Maria Jose Perelló. These are due to take place at 20.45h at the ‘casa de cultura’ near to the main square. The full programme is available on their website www.festivalbunyola.org
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