Mediterranean island that it is, Mallorca boasts the perfect climate for wine making. The island is host to more than 40 wineries and produces many wonderful wines that continue to garner more and more international awards every year, making the island of Mallorca a top wine tourism destination and a true paradise for wine lovers.

Visiting Mallorca in spring-time is a good choice for several reasons, the first and most obvious being that it coincides with the end of winter, and visitors can once again enjoy the blue skies and sunshine of the island.

Around the start of the year our island changes its colour, and its fields take on hues of white and pink. But contrary to what you might think, it isn’t snow! It’s the almond blossom in Majorca.

Saint Valentine’s Day is celebrated on 14th February in many places in the world. It’s the day when millions of loving couples celebrate their mutual love, and show it with gifts and tokens of affection.

New Year is celebrated around the world from midnight onwards. Time differences mean that Australia and New Zealand are the first to welcome in the New Year, and as the hours go by, other countries join in the festivities.

Palma de Mallorca is a thrilling, cosmopolitan city with lots going on at every hour of the day and night. And whether you’ve had a hectic day shopping or exploring the city’s major monuments, we recommend taking a break from your busy schedule to discover Palma by night.

For over 50 years the island of Mallorca has thrown itself wholeheartedly into tourism; it has become a mature destination, enabling visitors to find the experience they are seeking and enjoy an island that is both delightful and highly varied.

Apart from the Majorca’s remarkably fine weather at Christmas, there is a host of traditions and customs to be enjoyed at this time of year. Two nights in particular stand out as opportunities for sharing with family and friends, for reviving old acquaintances and traditions. Allow us to take this opportunity to tell you about how we celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Majorca.

The Christmas lights will be switched on in late November, and the streets will fill up with street vendors’ stalls, the scent of hot roasted chestnuts, and lots of people getting into the festive spirit.

Do you want to know the island as well as the Mallorcans do? Take part in the towns’ festivals and enjoy their gastronomy and customs.