It’s time again. Christmas Markets are about to open on the island. Golden lights will illuminate a magic scenery, full of beautiful handicrafts. In addition to the classic nativity figures there is a whole world of small figurines that embody traditional trades on Mallorca. The pastorets are lovingly crafted down to the last detail, colored by hand and carefully decorated. Carme Garcia is one of the artisans who has been making these tiny people at her home for decades. You’ll meet her on the…
Mallorca Weather Report: Rain or Shine
Palma’s Plaça d’Espanya is the geographical kilometer zero of Mallorca. And it is busy day and night. Commuters on their way to the train, tourists waiting for the bus, kids meeting after school, people resting on a bench in the shade. A churro stand maybe, and most likely a couple of street musicians. In the midst of it all Gaspar Bennàzar’s Barometer, a genuine weather station where you get the recent Mallorca weather report. The square column with the strange gabled roof is often ignored…