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Things to do in Majorca

Obliterate the winter blues by visiting the Balearic Islands in January and February

Void of the crowds of the summer months, winter on the Balearic Islands reveals its natural beauty, rustic charm and old traditional ways. The average temperature is around 10 degrees, but can rise to 15 degrees at midday, providing a comparatively warmer climate to escape to. This is the time of year for hiking, renting

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Tourism in Majorca is on the rise!

According to the Spanish National Airports Authority (AENA), in 2011, approximately 22.7 million tourists flew to Palma Airport throughout the year, a 7.6% increase compared to 2010. Given this significant rise in the number of travellers visiting the island of Mallorca in the last 12 months, it stands to reason that tourism in Majorca is thriving.

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Best value villa holidays are in Spain and Portugal

New research has uncovered that the best value villa holidays are in Portugal and Spain. According to the Self Catering on a Shoestring Report, which was carried out by the Post office and Meon Villas, Spain and Portugal offers the best value for money in terms of purchasing food and drink from supermarkets on self-catering

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The origins of the Spanish tapas

Andalucia has played an essential role in the most spectacular chapters of Spanish history. It is a region characterised by extreme variables in landscape and climate. But what really makes Andalucia stand out from other Spanish regions, is the tasty snacks they compassionately provide for free in many of the bars when you order a

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Walking in The Boquer Valley, Majorca

We discovered a fantastic walk on nymcam.co.uk around the stunning Boquer Valley in Majorca and felt the urge to share it with you. It’s a 4 mile ‘off the beaten track’ walk with some breathtaking views. See the full walk here. The walk starts just outside the Oro Playa holiday apartments, Puerto Pollensa, along an

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