Destination News

Spiritual Mallorca offers new 'winter card'

Spiritual Mallorca is now offering a special 'winter card' offering access to some of Mallorca's most significant cultural and religious sites. The card which is priced at €15 includes access to six major sites in Mallorca including the impressive gothic cathedral; La Seu, Santuari de LLuc, Santuari de Cura, La Porciúncula, Santa Eulàlia and the Sant Francesc Convent. www.spiritualmallorca.com

Miró Mallorca Foundació in Palma celebrates 25th anniversary with the re-opening of the 'Taller Sert' in June 2018

The Miró Mallorca Foundació – the museum in Palma which honours the life and work of Catalan artist Joan Miró - will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the renovation and re-opening of the 'Taller Sert' (Sert's workshop) in June 2018. Designed by Miró's friend Josep Lluis Sert – the workshop, which connected to his house - became the artist's main studio in 1956, and was where he created most of his work until his death. The artistic venue will be re-opened with new content to further reflect the life and work of the pioneering Catalan artist and to show the studio exactly how it was before Miró passed away. The Miró Mallorca Foundació will also host a series of events and workshops throughout the year in celebration of the 25th anniversary including the 'Miro: Esprit Salvatge' exhibition taking place from 17 February 2018 until 2019– featuring some of Miro's earlier and lesser-known work, and the Mallorca Saxophone festival, taking place on 28 February, 6, 15, 23 and 27 May, which will explore the role of the saxophone in modern-day music. www.miromallorca.com

Authentic 'Flao' making experience in one of Ibiza's ecological farms

For something a little bit different, ecological farm Can Toni Muson, located in the beautiful Ibicenco countryside offers workshops for guests to learn how to make Flao - the unique Ibiza cheesecake; one of the island's most popular desserts. Children will enjoy taking a tour of the ecological farm to learn about the farm animals and local agricultural produce. Can Muson also has a small café selling Ibicencan delicacies and home-grown produce. www.ibizacanmuson.com

'Ruta Martiana' in Palma's Sa Gerreria district

A collection of bars in the Sa Gerreria district of Palma (just east of the Placa Cort and Placa Major) are now offering a tapa or pinxo, plus a caña (a small beer) for just €2 on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Known as La Ruta Martiana, the area is very popular with the Palma locals and offers the chance to discover some wonderful authentic bars if (all just a few minutes' walk away from each other).This offer is available from 7.30pm until close; midnight on Tuesdays 2.30am Wednesdays. www.rutamartiana.wordpress.com/los-bares-de-la-ruta2.com

New Openings

New luxury horse ranch hotel opens in Llucmajor in Mallorca  

A new luxury horse ranch hotel called the VMG Horse Ranch has recently opened in Llucmajor overlooking the Tramuntana mountain range in Mallorca. Located on a 100 acre estate, the hotel and stables offer a luxurious environment for those seeking an equestrian holiday. The property boasts a variety of riding amenities including a large riding hall, as well as three outdoor courts for dressage, jumping and western riding. The hotel has 22 luxuriously furnished apartments with private terraces and gardens, located next to the stable and paddocks. A restaurant serving traditional Mallorcan and international cuisine, a sun deck and swimming pool are also available at the ranch. A three-night stay at in a junior suite is priced from 897 euros based on two people sharing including breakfast. www.vmghorseranch.com

Design Hotel Son Brull to launch new Spa

Luxury 5* design hotel Son Brull has announced the launch of a new spa, set to open in March 2018. Located in the northern part of Mallorca near Pollença, the family owned hotel has been built in a former monastery dating back to the 12th century. The new spa, complete with contemporary design elements in wood and stone, will be built in line with the hotel's original architecture. The development will feature three treatments rooms overlooking the countryside and the Mallorcan hills, an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and a yoga room offering complimentary daily yoga sessions.  A one night stay at Son Brull Hotel & Spa start from £215 for a superior room including breakfast, based on two adults sharing. www.sonbrull.com

Formentera welcomes new gastro bar – La Trastienda

A new gastro bar called 'La Trastienda' has opened in the village of Sant Ferran in Formentera. Offering traditional tapas made with locally-sourced ingredients such as squid, 'botiffaron' (a type of Catalan sausage) and pork, the gastro-bar offers an intimate, laid-back atmosphere – perfect for enjoying a meal after a long day of activities on the island. www.facebook.com/LaTrastienda.Formentera.com

Hotel Summum opens in the heart of Palma

A new five-star boutique hotel has recently opened in the very heart of Palma. The hotel - built in a traditional 16th century Mallorcan palace –  boasts 18 intricately decorated rooms, a fine-dining French restaurant called 'Equus' and a bar with an outdoor terrace, perfect for unwinding with a cocktail after a long day of sightseeing. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's wellness centre complete with a heated pool, sauna and massage room. A one night stay in a standard double room is priced from £310 based on two people sharing and including breakfast. www.hotelsummum.com

Icon Roseto – new hotel in the heart of Palma's Old Town

Part of the Petit Palace hotel group, new boutique property Icon Roseto has opened in the heart if Palma, located in a former convent. The stylish city centre hotel maintains many of its original features and boasts 34 rooms located around a pretty central patio. Guests can enjoy a spectacular rooftop terrace with a small plunge pool and 360º views, including the impressive La Seu; Palma's dramatic gothic cathedral, as well as an onsite restaurant and bar and private terraces. Double rooms are priced from €108 on a B&B basis. www.petitpalace.com/es/hoteles/mallorca-centro/icon-roseto.com

Boutique Mahón property Ses Bruixes opens new spa  

Boutique hotel Jardi de Ses Bruixes located in the heart of Mahón has opened a new spa.  The beautiful spa is located in the basement of the 16-room Mahón hotel and offers a relaxing haven of tranquillity in the Menorcan capital.Guests can enjoy an exquisite range of treatments or relax in the pool, plunge pool, steam room or sauna. www.hotelsesbruixes.com/hotel/?lang=en

Hotel Mama set to open in March 2018

In March 2018, Palma's much-loved café chain Cappuccino will open its first luxury hotel called the Hotel Mama on the Balearic capital of Palma de Mallorca. The hotel has been built in a stunning historical building on the picturesque Plaza de Cort in the heart of the city's historic centre, and will boast 32 state-of-the art rooms and suites, a cinema, a pool terrace, spa and a sushi bar and restaurant. Prices for bed & breakfast start at €252 www.hotelmama.es

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