TUI Marathon in Majorca

Recently the TUI Marathon was held in palma for the fifth time. As usual the weather was great, sunny and hot!
Congratulations to this years winner who was the Spanish guy, Miguel Capó Soller.
More information about the Marathon you can find on Tui Marathon webpage.

As I’m not a marathon-running-type-of-guy I didn’t run but I got these photos of the Cathedral instead.

Photos from Majorca, summer 2008

Here are some photos from Majorca taken this summer.

Fotos of Palma de Mallorca, on Augusti 23 2008

Cala Figuera on August 6th 2008

Cala Santanyi on Augusti 6th 2008

Cala Mondrago on Augusti 6th 2008

Drinks to go - Sun Beach Coctails

I recently found a new product made in Mallorca in el Corte Inglés in Palma. A business here on the Island (Fussion Drinks S.L.) has started to make the most classic drinks available in bottles so that you can enjoy them at home or wherever you want. A good alternative to Bacardi Breezer and Smirnoff Ice when you want a sweet drink..

Sun Beach Cocktails includes a line of classics such as Mojito, Cosmopolitan and Daiquiri. A bit more expensive than for example breezer, a bottle of 25 cl at € 2,50 but it is still cheaper than in a bar.

On their webpage www.sunbeachcocktails.com you can see al drinks and whats in them.

Brownies I haven't tried - yet

I was surfing the other day to find a new restaurant in Palma to try but found the place to go for dessert instead. Tarpas, which is situated near el Corte Ingles offers Tapas but seem to be experts on delicious desserts as well. With Brownies, Carrot cakes, Lemon Cakes and much more on the menu they crossed the spanish names tapas and tartas(cakes) and got the name Tarpas. I will try it out for sure, just look at the brownie below!

more information of the restaurant and their menu you'll find on their webpage http://www.tarpas.es/Address: C/ Costa I Llobera 20 Palma.

Pet's Place - a new pet store

Recently a new pet store opened in Palma - Pet’s Place.
Apparently they have a new concept where you shop like in a normal supermarket. Pick a basket when you enter and then choose food, toys and other animal-related products without having to ask the clerk. So if you have a pet of some kind visit C/ Blanquerna 27, Palma and see if this new modern pet-product-shopping style fits you.

Phone: 660 296 889.
Webpage: www.petsplace.es

Simply Red Gives Concert in Palma

World known artist Simply Red is coming to Mallorca in the end of this summer. Tickets can be bought at El Corte Inglés, and the prices will be from 48 € from what I heard. The Concert will be held at Plaza de Toros in Palma.

More Information about Simply Red can be found on www.simplyred.com and www.myspace.com/simplyred

New Champagne Bar in Palma

A new Champagne bar has brought more Champagne to the island where people otherwise mostly drinks the Spanish alternative, Cava. If you don't want to drink the Champagne as it is the bar offers a long list of champagne coctails, refular coctails, wine, beer and some tapas. A small but nice bar with nice staff and great drinks is our judgement after last weekends testing.

Well worth a visit, find the bar near Paseo Maritimo at C/ Monsenyor Palmer in Palma, near Cappuchino.

Mostra de Cuina Mallorquina - Food Fair in Palma Arena

Tomorrow starts Mostra de Cuina Mallorquina, a Majorcan Food Fair, in Palma Arena.
During the 10 days the fair is held several restaurants, wine cellars and cooking schoold will serve you some of the best dishes Mallorca has to offer.

Visiting hours are from 12:30 to 16:00 and 19:00 to 23:00
There is an entrance fee of appr. 4€ which also includes some small tings to chew on. if you want to taste more you can buy extra tickets at the price of 2,80 € which you just simply trade in for the dish you'd like to taste.

More information on their webpage: http://www.mostradecuinamallorquina.com/
To check some images from last years Fair click on this link: http://www.mallorcaweb.com/reports/fairs-and-markets/mallorcan-food-fair/

Tapas and food fiesta at Palma Arena

Golf Courses in Mallorca

Below you can see a map of Mallorca with some of Mallorcas Golf Courses. It will be complete soon so come back and check if your favourite is still not added.


Click here to see a larger map

Mallorca Maps with Golf Courses, Restaurants and more

Below you can find a map of Mallorca so you can explore the island before your Visit. Soon I will also add new maps with All the Golf Courses, selected restaurants, tourist attractions and other interesting information so you can plan you visit and find out where you want to go!

Click to see a Larger Map

Semana Santa / Easter in Palma de Mallorca

This is how easter is celebrated in Palma de Mallorca. NO - it is not kkk! But I must say it looks a bit scary, I'm not sure yet if I will enter the streets of Palma during this fiesta...
By the look in spanish supermarkets it seems that apart from this event on the streets of Palma the spanish people also spend their easter fiesta eating a lot of candy, expecially chocolate!

James blunt and Alicia Keys to Majorca?

According to the Majorca Daily Bulletin there is a great chance that you can see a concert with James Blunt in Palma Arena in Majorca this summer. Contracts are nearly finished so if you're a Blunt-fan you should keep your eyes open for ticket sales soon I guess... Visit James Blunts Webpage

Alicia Keyes is another artist that the Balearic Goverment is interested to invite as part of a series of concerts to be held in Palma throughout the summer. If you're interested in this visit this link and send your request for her to visit Palma de Mallorca.Visit Alicia Keys Webpage

Let's hope for more interesting names to come!

Read the article in Majorca Daily Bulletin here

The Spanish contribution to Eurovision Song Contest 2008

The Spanish winner who will represent Spain in the grand finale of Eurovision Song Contest 2008. Crazy but fun, Chiki-Chiki!!!

Patti Smith in Majorca

Did you miss the concerts with Patti Smith last weekend? Digame was there and has written a review which you can find on their blog ( click here)

More information about Patti Smith you can find on her webpage where you also can listen to some music of hers. http://www.pattismith.net/

FESTIVAL ALTERNATILLA 2008 - Concerts and more!

FESTIVAL ALTERNATILLA 2008 is a multi-arts festival with a program aimed at everyone. One of the goals of the festival is to try to strengthen the gathering of the arts with social and educational activities. To create an environment that combines entertainment and fun with respect and tolerance through culture.

The Festival Alternatilla 2008 has already has started and here are some events that will happen in the near future, some are free of charge and for some you have to buy tickets. Check official site www.alternatilla.com/2008 for more information and prices.

Click on the links to find more information about the artists.

Concert
Emma Pollock - www.emmapollock.com
Teatre Lloseta, Lloseta
March 16 - 21 h

Concert
Satellites ( myspace.com/satelliteslondon )
+ Marcel Cranc ( www.marcelcranc.com )
Teatre Lloseta, Lloseta
March 28 - 21.30 h

Exhibition
Aïllats / Aislados (fotografía)
Plaza de España, Palma
until April 1st

Concert
Beasts of Bourbon ( myspace.com/beastsofbourbon )
+ Dr. Martín Clavo ( myspace.com/doctormartinclavo )
Teatre Lloseta, Lloseta
April 2 - 20.30 h

Exhibition
Núria Mora ( www.nuriamora.com )
La caja blanca, Palma
until April 11

Concert
Wendy James & Racine ( www.theracineworld.com )
Teatre Lloseta, Lloseta
April 11 - 21 h

Concert
Prin’la lá ( myspace.com/prinlala )
Teatre Lloseta, Lloseta
April 12 - 21 h

Concert
LCDD ( myspace.com/lcdd )
Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró, Palma
April 17 - 21 h

Concert
Single ( myspace.com/singleartist )
+ Anti ( myspace.com/antiaventura )
Teatre Lloseta, Lloseta
April 18 - 21 h

Concert
Grande Marlaska ( myspace.com/superjuez )
+ Jonston ( myspace.com/telefonoh )
Teatre Lloseta, Lloseta
April 19 - 21 h

Concert
Quique González ( www.quiquegonzalez.com )
Teatre Xesc Forteza, Palma
April 25 - 21 h

Concert

Esperanza Fernández
Teatre Xesc Forteza, Palma
April 26 - 21 h

Concert
Eef Barzelay ( myspace.com/eefbarzelay )
+ Petit ( myspace.com/welovepetit )
Teatre Lloseta, Lloseta
April 26 - 21 h

Concert
Raimon ( myspace.com/soleretyou )
Auditori d’Alcúdia, Alcudia
May 1st - 21 h

Metro in Palma has no evacuation plans

For those of you who are waiting for the Metro to re-open, expect to wait a bit longer. Apparently as they are working to fix the problems from the severe flooding problem last autumn they find more problems by the way. The other day they discovered that the Metro had no valid evacuation plan, an inadequate fire detection system and the emergency exits weren’t sign posted in a good way.

So, last year they said that in April the Metro should reopen but now it seems we have to wait a bit longer.

Also read article in Majorca Daily Bulletin

Snowing in Mallorca, and it will stay cold

Today it has actually been snowing here in Palma de Mallorca. Not much but almost enough to make me feel as if I were back in Sweden. But mostly it’s raining and very windy and when I looked at a few different forecasts it doesn’t look like it’s going to be much warmer for the next couple of weeks. I guess that’s the price we have to pay for the terrific weather we’ve had here during February and I guess we need some rain now so the summer heat will be more bearable.

To check the weather yourself, check out this page where I’ve added several different online weather forecasts for Mallorca.

Photos from Majorca

Found a Photographer who had shot some nice photos from Majorca. Some images to watch and day dream about if you're not currently in Majorca!

The Photographers name is Christian Frölich - Click here to see his Photos.

Happy Valentines Day!

Looking for a cheap Flight to Majorca?

If your about to book your summer holiday or just need a cheap flight to or from Majorca you can surely save some money by checking what options there are. Either you check travel agencys online that can serve you with different flight companies or you check them one by one on your own.

Here is a list with most of the flight companies which are served by Son Sant Joan, Palma Airport. So take a few minutes and find the best alternative for you, regardless if you're on Majorca and going somewhere else or if you can't wait to get here!

• Aer Lingus
• Air Berlin
• Air Europa
• Austrian Airlines
• bmi
• bmibaby
• British Airways
• GB Airways
• Brussels Airlines
• Bulgaria Air
• Centralwings
• Clickair
• Condor Airlines
• easyJet
• Estonian Air
• First Choice Airways
• Flybe
• Flyglobespan
• Germanwings
• Hamburg International
• Iberia
• Jet2.com
• Jetairfly
• LagunAir
• Lauda Air
• Lufthansa
• Luxair
• Martinair
• Monarch Airlines
• MyTravel Airways
• Niki
• Norwegian Air Shuttle
• Ryanair
• Scandinavian Airlines System
• Spanair
• Sterling Airlines
• Swiss International Air Lines
• Thomas Cook Airlines
• Thomsonfly
• TUIfly
• TUI Fly Nordic
• Wizzair
• XL Airways

Click on their names to access their webpages directly.

(Information from Wikipedia.org, click here to see their listwith destinations as well!)

Interested in art or aliens?

Then you should visit Rialto living and see their current Exhibition "Invaders of space" by the Swedish artist Stefan Lundgren. The Exhibition started on January 17th and will be held until February 26th. Entrance is free and while you're there you can also check out Rialtos clothes, furnitures and other products in their shop or you can just sit down for a cup of coffee in their café.

Rialto Living
C/Sant Feliu 3c,
07012 Palma de Mallorca
Tel. +34 971 71 33 31

Mallorca Cycling Tour

Yesterday when I strolled down to Paseo Maritimo in Palma All traffic was closed and within a few seconds around like 100 bicyclists pedaled for their life. On a normal day this might be weird but not now at least not in Mallorca as the Mallorca Cycling Tour is being held right now. Yesterday it was in Palma and today it is in Cala Millor Followed by Puerto de Alcudia tomorrow, Inca on Wednesday the 13th and finally Magaluf on Thursday the 14th.

If you catch the spirit just go and rent a bike yourself and follow them!

Majorca weather 2007

If you were in Majorca during the autumn -07 you have surely heard many people saying that it wasn't as hot as normal, especially during August and September. Now I don't know if that is true since I have only lived here one autumn and have nothing to compare to but in an article in Majorca Daily Bulletin today they say 2007 was the Coldest year experienced since 1996.

In the same paper they also say that Gwyneth Paltrow is coming (back?) to Majorca next month to do some business. First one to see her please take a photo, I've forgotten how she looks.

By the Way...

Whatever happened to the subway in Palma? Anyone who knows, feel free to write a comment?

Majorca Weather, Mallorca Weather

As you Surely know every weather forecast is different from the other so I've collected a few for you to compare yourself!

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Weather from Weather Underground

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Weather from Meteored.com

More Links:

• AJUNTAMENT DE PALMA
• absolute-mallorca.com - ( a bit different weather report)
• Holiday-Weather
• Illesbalears.es
• BBC Weather
• tomallorca.com
• Ya.com

Music at San Sebastian

If you like Live music you should take a look at these places on Saturday. Different kinds of music with various artists so just pick what you think you fancy the most and be there on time, I think there will be a lot of people…

PLAÇA DE JOAN CARLES I 22:00:
ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN - Webpage
STERLIN - Article in spanish about Sterlin
AMARILLO

PLAÇA DE CORT 22:00
DINAMO - Webpage
WONDERBRASS
ROCK & PRESS
DÓNDE ESTABAS TÚ...?

PLAZA MAYOR 22:00
NOTICIA DEL REGNE DE MALLORQUES
MUSICA NOSTRA
FESTA DE SA XIMBOMBA

PLAZA SANT FRANCESC 22:00
JUAN RAMON GONZAEZ CORTES BENJAMIN HABICHUELA I BORNOLERO DAVID LEIVA GRUP
CALIMA

PLAZA SANTA EULÁLIA 22:00:
LOS FLAMINGOS
APACHE BAND
ISIS MONTERO
BIG YUYU
AFRICA

PLAZA REINA 22:00
PIRAT'S SOUND SISTEMA
ISAAC INDART
NEOTOKYO NEOSOL
PEDRO TROTZ
PROJECCIONS D'ERRORVIDEO

PLAZA DE ESPAÑA 22:00
OBRINT PAS
MUCHACHITO BOMBO INFERNO
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA PART II (FORMER MEMBERS)

PLAZA DE OLIVAR 22:00
DARGA
H-KAYNE
NOCROWS

I know some of it is in Mallorquin and some in spanish but you'll get the main picture, right?

More info regarding San Sebastian

More information regarding San Sebastian. Below you see a map made by Rafael where you can see time and place for all the Bonfires that are beeing held in Palma de Mallorca during the evening on January 20th. As you can see PLAÇA MAJOR starts earlier and the fire is lit by the Mayor of Palma de Mallorca himself.



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And not to forget!!!

There were many happy faces yesterday when RCD Mallorca had defeated Real Mallorca for the second time in Copa Del Rey. Sweeet!

San Sebastian

San Sebastian is celebrated in Palma de Mallorca every year on Januari 19 and 20 with a big party on all over town. This year Palma City will spend more than 300 000 € on these days which are best celebrated together with the locals on the streets of Palma de Mallorca.
With open fires and barbecues all you have to do is to bring your food, and if you like music there are several places where you can find Live music.

LIVE-music on Januari 19th:
Plaza Santa Eulalia: Jazz, swing, blues
Plaza España: famous spanish artists
Plaza Cort: Coverbands
Plaza Major: Mallorquin Folkmusic
Placa des Mercat: Salsa