7.12.2017The Legend Of Sineu's Port Sineu is one of the places in Majorca which lays claim to being the island's geographic centre. As such, and even allowing for changes to Majorca's topography and the land's relationship with the sea, the potential for Sineu having been a sea port seems frankly preposterous. Full article
31.10.2017From Samhain To Dark Night: Halloween While there are examples of paganism that can be said to survive, albeit highly modified, in certain Majorcan traditions, an acknowledgement of Halloween isn't one of them. Full article
29.10.2017The Evil Count Of Galatzó The Galatzó finca in Calvia is sometimes referred to as one of the gateways to the Tramuntana mountains. It hides a legend that is engraved into folk tradition. Full article
6.10.2017Ramon Gual, the hero of Valldemossa The story is of a force of 36 men who faced 400 Turks, who had landed at the Cala d'en Claret in October 1552. Full article
16.9.2017Snow in July: the Vermar tradition The Vermar is one of Majorca's prestige fiesta and fair occasions. The actual wine fair can seem almost secondary to all that proceeds it: the battle and the competitions. Full article
9.9.2017The Saintly Invention Of Santa Ponsa Santa Ponsa has the appearance of saintliness, whereas in fact it owes absolutely nothing to any religious aspect. Full article
3.9.2017The Fiesta Which Shouldn't Be La Beata, Catalina Thomàs, had absolutely no link with Santa Margalida. The procession and the fiesta that now is really had little reason to take place in the town. Full article
24.8.2017David, Goliath and the bigheads of Majorca There had been caparrot bigheads in the nineteenth century, though the actual evidence isn't great. It is known, however, that dwarf-like characters formed part of the island's folk tale tradition, as did giants. They were mythical protectors of the villages. Full article
12.8.2017Candida Of Llucmajor Relics of Santa Candida were brought to Llucmajor three hundred years ago and she became the town's co-patron saint. Full article
31.7.2017The Very Best Of The North Of Mallorca The Sa Pobla Jazz and Pollensa Music Festivals with international artists and the Moors and Christians battle in Pollensa - they contribute to vibrant popular culture in the north of the island. Full article
23.6.2017The Hairy Saint John Without Hair In Felanitx, Pollensa and Sant Joan he is known as Sant Joan Pelós. In Sant Llorenç he is Sant Joan Pelut. The meaning is the same - Saint John the Hairy. Full article
16.6.2017Demons and the soul of Majorca The demon. "It is part of our intangible heritage. I don't think you have to say anything more. If you ignore or destroy this heritage, we destroy ourselves." Full article