Can Joan de s’Aigo: Hot Chocolate
Neighbors meet for a coffee, young couples for a date, and families get together with their kids. Even travelers find their way to do as the locals do. And dip an ensaimada into a cup of hot chocolate. Or indulge in a piece of almond cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The history of Can Joan de s’Aigo started with ice, and sorbets are going strong to this day. On a Saturday afternoon, regulars are often queuing for takeaway ice cream or a couple of ensaimadas that they carry home in big…
The Holy Kings on Mallorca: Cabalgata 2025
On Mallorca, the highlight of Christmas is still to come. The children in particular are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Three Wise Men. Just as they brought gifts to the newborn according to the Bible, they now bring presents for the children on Epiphany. The evening before, the Holy Kings arrive by boat at the old port of Palma, joyfully greeted by a crowd of spectators. The Cabalgata in La Ciudad is the biggest, but there are similar parades in many towns and villages on Mallorca…