Mallorca Lifestyle

For the last 18 months there has been much discussion among us regarding Gravel Riding.  I was very cynical and felt it was just another ploy from the bike manufacturers to persuade us to buy another bike!  I also felt that Mallorca’s terrain was far better suited to road biking …

On a cold winter’s day nothing quite hits the spot like a steaming hot mug of spiced mulled wine.  The very name conjures up images of snow-capped mountains, roaring fires and snuggling down into a warm, furry throw with the smell of citrus, cinnamon, cloves and allspice wafting over you. …

If you are anything like me then gyms scare the living hell out of you. The thought of walking in and using anything but the safety of the treadmill (even I have mastered the ability to change the incline and pop on an episode of Midsummer Murders or some surfing …

2020 has been a very challenging year for many. As Christmas time is approaching, we are still in the midst of a pandemic and nobody can tell for sure how long it will last nor what will happen next. One thing that the scientific community agrees on however, is that …

‘Which is the best wine region in Spain?’ I have been asked this question on numerous occasions, and in all honesty, I do not have a straight answer.  If you are wise enough to come up with an answer that will satisfy everyone in the room, congratulations!  In all my years working …

Calvia Lions Club, based in Palmanova is part of the largest service organisation in the world with over 1.4 million members. Here in Mallorca we look after the lonely, the needy, the homeless,children and those in hospital. We raise funds through our Charity Shop in Palmanova and now through our Charity …

The effects of COVID-19 have brought a new season of need for many of our community. We have regularly covered the work of Yachting Gives Back, which tends to be Palma centric, but many other areas of the island are also in desperate need of help. SANTA PONÇA COMMUNITY CHURCH …

If Covid-19 has taught anything positive, it is that resilience and flexibility is key to survival.  The organisers of Senses 6Points Mallorca Charity Cycling Challenge were determined to host the event after its postponement in May.  Their determination was spurred on by three main motivators – the desperate need of …

When the COVID-19 crisis began and our team was preparing for the challenges that we will likely face over the next few years, we all agreed on one thing: For as long as we are able and with whatever means we have, we are going to give all that we can for …

Cycling in Mallorca at this time of year As a resident of the island, your cycling habits change with the seasons – you cycle different routes, with different people, at different times of day, for different lengths of time. From April to June you mix up your riding, but as …