Street parties and colourful costumes flood the streets of Mallorca
2023 welcomed back the Sa Rua carnival for the first time without restrictions since the pandemic.
This year’s festivities were set to be extremely popular and they did not disappoint. Carnivals took place across the island with various municipalities dishing out a range of...
Mallorca listed as one of the top destinations for nature lovers in Traveler’s Choice...
Trip Advisor's annual Traveller’s Choice Awards has ranked Mallorca as number seven for those looking for a nature getaway. The site highlights its pristine beaches and coves, spectacular mountain ranges and “rustic countryside” as some of the “dreamy island’s” offerings.
Mallorca is one of Spain’s...
Ocean Drive Port Portals: the perfect hotel for your holidays in Mallorca
GIVEN OD Hotels’ commitment to being present in fabulous spots, there was only one suitable place for Ocean Drive Port Portals: the most exclusive yacht harbour on the island.
Located in Portal Nous, Ocean Drive Port Portals opens onto the marina with breathtaking views, a...
Why these pueblos in Spain should be on your travel bucket list this summer
EVERY cloud has a silver lining and for some villages you may never have heard of in Spain, the COVID-19 crisis has been an opportunity to shine and show off their uncrowded, idyllic spaces.
Traditional tourist hotspots like Marbs and Palma de Mallorca have been...
Fed up hoteliers in Spain’s Mallorca get police training for staff in a bid...
HOTELIERS in Mallorca have decided to take the law into their own hands as they struggle to deal with unruly alcohol-fuelled holidaymakers.
They are pleading for action against drunkenness, saying recent measures designed to tackle the issue have failed.
They claim that chronic underfunding of police...
Mallorca tops list of best travel destinations for 2022 and here’s why
MALLORCA has been named as the world’s top destination of 2022 by travel review website TripAdvisor.
The biggest of the Balearic Islands tops the ranking of ‘trending destinations’ in the 2022 Travellers’ Choice Awards beating other island hotspots such as Tulum in Mexico and the...
IN PICS: First look at Richard Branson’s luxury new hotel planned for converted 15th...
BRITISH entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson flew into Mallorca this week to look around Virgin Limited Edition’s latest tourism project: the restoration of a 15th century finca into a luxury hotel resort.
Here we can share the first photos from the Son Bunyola Estate which is...
Simply the Best: Top 20 exciting and luxurious places in Spain
LOOKING for somewhere out of this world for the perfect escape in Spain?
Want a place to really luxuriate and properly treat a loved one?
Already know the Costas and the capital city? Well here is the Olive Press’ hand-picked guide of 20 places to check...
Monasteries and museums: Why Mallorca is one of the best winter destinations in Spain
IN THE depths of winter Mallorca may not seem like the ideal holiday destination. Many businesses and restaurants are closed for the season and the water is far too cold for a dip for all but the hardiest of bathers.
The island out of season...
Mallorca restaurant awarded two-Michelin stars as Spain’s Balearic Islands gain ground as foodie destination
MALLORCA once again has a two-Michelin starred restaurant, putting the island firmly on the haute-cuisine map.
Voro, the restaurant run by chef Alvaro Salazar at the Cap Vermell Gran Hotel, near Canyamel on the island’s eastern coast, was awarded the coveted two-stars in a ceremony...
The Best Culinary Experiences on Mallorca
Imagine setting off on an unforgettable gastronomic adventure from one of the most luxurious villas in Mallorca to explore sensational cuisine on every corner. With everything from sophisticated Michelin star restaurants to unassuming tapas bars, the magnificent island of Mallorca is simply brimming with...
Festa des Vermar: the Mallorca harvest festival where the whole village throws grapes at...
MOST sensible people prefer to drink a glass of wine rather than wear it, but one Mallorca village celebrates its annual grape harvest with a messy free for all, and it’s a lot more fun than you’d think!
Not a lot of fiestas have taken...
A luxury hotel in Mallorca has been named one of the best new hotels...
THE hotel Can Ferrereta de Santanyí, located in the historic centre of Santanyí, has been listed as the best boutique hotel for its "exquisite style and excellent service" by National Geographic Magazine.
Also listed on Small Luxury Hotels of the World it describes Can Ferrereta...
NICE ONE SON: Valldemossa’s Son Viscos is the perfect B&B for a weekend escape
IT is the perfect place to hole up for a weekend escape.
And at just 20 minutes from Palma, it couldn’t be easier to get to.
Yet, despite its proximity to Mallorca’s capital, Son Viscos, in Valldemossa, is surrounded by some of the island’s most stunning...
Deia dreaming in Mallorca
Jason Heppenstall spends an idyllic few days on the island of Mallorca – and comes home without his hubcaps