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Fill the irresistible scent of almonds flowers and taste some new dishes made with nuts
From late January to late February or early March
about five million almond trees on Mallorca turn into pale pink fluffy clouds
The winters in Mallorca tend to be fairly short
almond trees can bloom later in the season
Mallorcan valleys are known for their warm weather
The first flowers bloom in late January around Llucmajor
especially because of their rich sweet aroma
When you visit mountainous monasteries during almond blossom season
you’ll be treated to stunning views known as "Mallorcan Snow," with soft pink clouds of petals
but the highest density is found on the eastern coast in the town of Son Servera
and Valldemossa also boast picturesque fields of almond blossoms
Although Son Servera is not known for being a major almond manufacturer
the city continues to annually welcome visitors to its beautiful almond tree fields
An 18th-century Ca S’Hereu estate is one of the most frequented spots for the beautiful sight of hundreds of pinkish flowers set against the backdrop of historical architecture
The estate also hosts an almond blossom fair on the Sunday in early February
the Fira de la flor d'ametller (the Fair of Blooming Almonds) is held in the countryside of Son Servera on the grounds of Ca S’Hereu estate
Various goods which are made of almonds are sold there as well
You can even purchase equipment used for harvesting and preparing nuts
traditional Mallorqui music accompanies the event at every corner
A great way to enjoy the blossom sights in Mallorca is by taking a vintage train between Palma de Mallorca and Soller
The train is temporarily closed until the 30th of January
but you still have a chance to take a scenic ride in February
The train departs from the train station at Palma de Mallorca
and continues down the rails in Part Forana
passengers have a chance to witness beautiful almond blossoms on both sides of the train
There are also almond trees in Port de Soller
is known for being the heart of almond production
Discover the scenic fields of almond trees at Raixa estate
a countryside mansion with a long history dating back to the 13th century and surrounded by scenic Serra de Tramuntana
Admission to the mansion is completely free
there is a large car park with lots of parking options
Almonds are usually harvested around September
which makes it a perfect season to sample and cook various almond-based goodies
has been a staple of Mallorcan cuisine for centuries and is especially loved during the almond harvesting season
and almond ice cream are some of the other dishes you can enjoy during this time
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola are among the names set to tee it up in the ‘Battle of Stars’ charity golf tournament this summer
celebrities and amateur golfers will team up once again to unite in the fight against ALS and multiple sclerosis
Nadal and Guardiola will be making long-awaited returns to Mallorca golf
with both forced to miss last year’s event through injury
Joining the trio this year will be legendary footballers including Sweden’s Henrik Larsson
Argentine Gabriel Batistuta and Liverpool icon John Arne Riise
Barcelona and Real Madrid stalwart Bernd Schuster will also appear alongside compatriot Uli Stielike
as well as Bordeaux manager Albert Riera – who had several spells in the Premier League as a player
with Barcelona’s Marcos Alonso among the line-up as well as Villarreal’s Pepe Reina and Manu Trigueros
will tee off alongside the 22-time Grand Slam champion
Among those flying the flag for France will be former World Cup winner Alain Boghossian
while Danish businessman Flemming Østergaard – former chairman of the company that owns FC Copenhagen – is also expected to appear
including former AC Milan stars Mauro Tassotti
reigning champion and musician David Otero will defend his crown; bullfighter Pepín Liria and actress Verónica Mengod are also returning for the second consecutive year
ALS – which stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – is rare and degenerative disease that damages nerve cells and has a progressive impact on voluntary muscle movement
is a distinct condition that impacts an estimated 2.9m people worldwide
Proceeds from the Battle of the Stars will be donated to research committed to combatting both conditions
tournament sponsors include Mallorca’s Cap Vermell Grand Hotel
Banco Santander and estate agent Inmobiliaria Sa Coma
said: “Since we first developed the Battle of Stars it has been one of the highlights every year at Pula
not only because we take pride in seeing these legendary names on our course
but also because it allows us to do our part for a very important cause
“The course is ready and the line-up is spectacular – we can’t wait to get underway!”
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At around 7.30 this morning (Monday, August 19) the Cala Millor local police received a phone call advising them that a sea turtle had been found by tourists on the local beach. According to the Local Government of Son Servera, police officers arrived at the location on Cala Millor beach to find people passing the turtle around in order to take photos of themselves with it
despite the fact that the poor creature was trapped within a knot of plastic and other waste material which had found its way into the sea
Police seized the turtle immediately and called 112 before beginning to free it from the debris
following specialist instructions and working as quickly as they could on noting that the rubbish was obstructing the turtle´s airways
it was placed by the police officers in a container filled with sea water and taken directly to Palma Aquarium for marine experts to assess
The turtle was found to be microchipped and could be one of a number of sea turtles that the aquarium released recently
after a rescue project in 2023 which provided 83 sea turtles with assistance [Palma Aquarium
Out of the sea turtles which the aquarium assisted
26 made a full recovery and were returned to their natural habitat
The aquarium urges that if a sea turtle is found it is important to do as the police did and call 112
Protect the turtle by putting it in a shady spot with a wet towel draped over its body (leaving the head and cloaca exposed) and if the turtle is caught up in rubbish of any kind
it is important not to try to rescue it without expert advice
in order to avoid inadvertently causing more harm
It is also essential that the turtle is checked by a specialist veterinarian before being released back into the sea
The aquarium also highlights the importance of disposing of rubbish responsibly
The local police of Son Servera have issued a notice reminding the public that anyone coming across a protected species must call the local police and that it is strictly prohibited to keep the animal
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The four-year-old boy from Spain's Balearic Islands who drowned last Saturday in a water park in the town of Sa Coma (Mallorca) died at midday on Monday at the Son Espases Hospital
when it was reported that a four-year-old boy had drowned in the swimming pool of a water park in Sa Coma
The child was pulled out of the pool in cardiorespiratory arrest
The Medical Emergency Coordination Centre (CCUM) gave instructions to begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation of the child until the arrival of an ambulance at the scene
The CCUM operators mobilised a rapid intervention vehicle
as well as the doctor from the Son Servera PAC
When the medical team arrived at the scene
they continued with the resuscitation manoeuvres
so that the child regained a pulse and after stabilisation was transferred to the paediatric intensive care unit of the Son Espases Hospital
Guardia Civil traffic officers helped manage the transfer of the child to the health facility
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The Villa Son Sard archaeological project aims to determine the boundaries of the Roman and post-Roman villa at Son Sard on Mallorca
While the team was excavating in the summer of 2023
The project is a collaboration between local archaeologist Antoni Puig Palerm
the Son Servera municipality and Leiden University (Netherlands)
From Leiden archaeologist Dr Letty ten Harkel is involved in the project
Read the whole story on Digital Manacor (in Spanish)
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Their work has been published in architecture books and magazines
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Their work has been recognized with awards such as AJAC Joves Arquitectes 2011
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The Spanish island of Mallorca is set to be further enhanced as golfing destination by the launch of a new alliance featuring some of the leading golf clubs and resorts on the island
Club de Golf Alcanada, Pula Golf Resort, Capdepera Golf and Club de Golf Son Servera have joined forces to create ‘Golf EastMallorca‘
a new collaboration showcasing the many delights of playing golf in the north-east of the popular Balearic Island
The four courses are even able to be booked together in less than five minutes thanks to the newly opened booking system
allowing customers to experience all that the partnership has to offer with just a single reservation process
The coalition is excited to welcome new clients, and with assistance from hotel association Cala Millor
which will work with the newagreed season dates and package rates
they believe that they can show consumers the best that the island has to offer golfers
Club de Golf Son Servera, which exudes a relaxed atmosphere
with a wide mix of nationalities in their members and a large number of visitors
has a junior section that is recognised throughout Spain for producing many national champions and winners on the international stage
The course there also includes the challenging “Pine Trap”, a well-renowned combination of four holes that are cut into the original pine forest, where it uses extra narrow fairways and huge elevation changes to test even the most accomplished of golfer
As a further challenge for the more experienced players, Club de Golf Alcanada and Pula Golf Resort have both been the host of numerous high-profile professional and amateur events
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr, Alcanada offers players spectacular views of the lighthouse from almost all of the 18 holes onthe course, as well as housing a terraced restaurant which basks in the sea breeze of Alcudia Bay
Pula offers golfers the all-round experience with a two-layered driving range, as well as its spacious hotel rooms and Sera De Pula restaurant
which is supplied by a 6000 sqm vegetable garden
For Capdepera Golf
the club prides itself on offering an experience for players of all skill levels
comprising a mix of easier holes down in the valley and more challenging holes that go up into the beautiful hills of the Mallorquin Llevant mountains
and has been continuously voted the most beautiful hole on the island by Mallorca Magazine
The Golf East Mallorca brand will also be hosting an annual golf tournament called the International GEM Cup
which is played by the most talented international amateur players at one of the GEM venues and is valid for the World Amateur Golf Ranking
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Man oh man, we love this sweet place in our loved one Mallorca
we are in love with interior design natural
Especially if they are those lovely earthy shades
it Potter's House is located in the northeast of Mallorca
Picture this: serene and attractive indoor and outdoor spaces with a garden that you can admire
The Potter's House was purchased by Luciano Giubbilei in 2017
A true master when it comes to creating gardens
the house and associated studio were owned by ceramist Maria Antonio Carrió
Luciano first met Maria when he visited her studio
The two spent the entire day talking about the similarities in their works
Luciano was urged by his friends to buy the house
the idea of an artistic one arose immediately getaway to keep Maria's memory alive and to build on their conversation that one day
Luciano invited the Swedish ceramicist Maria Kristofferson to be the first to participate in the artistic getaway
Luciano especially wants to help artists who create beautiful work
By entering into conversations that generate creative ideas and express those well-known ones comfort zone steps
And whether you get inspired by that oh-so-beautiful different environment
And… Maria's original garden studio still has a mix of unfinished pieces and original shapes that she used to create her pieces
Oh and you can also enjoy cooking here in the beautiful kitchen
Potter's House
Mallorca with the kids? Then take a look here.
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What was supposed to be a pleasure trip has turned into a nightmare for fifty people travelling on an Imserso coach on the road from Sant Llorenç to Son Servera on Mallorca
in the Balearic Islands this Monday morning (11 March)
More than twenty passengers were injured - one very seriously
five seriously and seventeen slightly - after the vehicle left the road and fell from a height of two metres
The government-subsidised Imserso scheme offers affordable holidays for retired people in Spain
the accident happened at around 10am at kilometre 5 of the road
The bus was carrying around 50 people and most of them - including the driver - escaped unhurt despite the seriousness of the accident
Guardia Civil officers confirmed that the coach driver tested negative for alcohol and drugs and an investigation has been opened to find out the circumstances of the accident
was transferred from the scene by air mabulance to the Son Espases hospital in Palma
five to Son Llàtzer hospital and two to Muro hospital
Fire and rescue crews from the Manacor and Artà stations also attended to the injured
Local Police from Son Servera and Sant Llorenç
as well as professionals from the Official College of Psychology of the Balearic Islands
Pep Guardiola at Pula Golf and Son Servera Golf Club
the ‘Battle of the Stars’ at Pula Golf and Son Servera Golf Club saw household names tee off in support of the fight against ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
won by Spanish musician David Otero and his team
was the latest chapter in a rich history of star-studded charity events at Pula Golf
one of Mallorca’s most popular venues and a nominee for seven World Golf Awards in each of 2022 and 2023
celebrities gather to face a layout that hosted the Mallorca Classic on the DP World Tour (then the European Tour) for five consecutive years from 2003-2007
some of sport’s all-time greats have swapped football boots
tennis racquets and even motorcycles for a set of irons to take on Pula’s par-72 layout – and they do not come much greater than 22-time Grand Slam tennis winner
Nadal has been a regular sight at Pula Golf for a decade and owns a property just down the road and is one of the driving forces behind the venue’s annual charity events
There are two dozen golf courses on the island
including some of the best in the Mediterranean
and Pula is the one that Nadal keeps coming back to
For a man who spends so much of his life feeling the eyes of the world on his back
it is easy to see why a round at Pula appeals to Nadal
The course may be a stone’s throw from some of the island’s golden beaches (with the bustling capital city of Palma just an hour away by car)
but it immerses golfers in a serene bubble of Mallorca countryside
It is hard to imagine a more peaceful place to play – a valuable trait for the countless superstars who take up golf in their downtime
reportedly playing off a handicap as low as +0.3
but it is safe to say his regular tournament co-host is even better: two-time Masters winner José María Olazábal
To call Olazábal an honoured guest at Pula is an understatement
The Basque hero went to work redesigning the course in 2004
leaving an indelible mark on the layout a decade after it first opened
As the ultimate way to sign off on his artwork
he won the Mallorca Classic at Pula in 2005
Olazábal’s design flair would play a key role in making Pula the destination it is today
It is no secret that eastern Mallorca would make a Monet painting look dull by comparison
and you will never tire of the vistas across the countryside
from sloping hills to the endless shades of green of the native trees
When sunlight catches one of Pula’s lakes at the right angle
there are not many better places to knock a ball around
that guestlist has included Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola
An avid golfer who once joked he would swap half his trophy cabinet for a better swing
Guardiola has made multiple appearances in the ‘Legends Trophy’
which has been staged at Pula on multiple occasions
He heads a list of footballing greats that have graced the venue
which reads almost like a who’s who of the sport: Ronald Koeman
Oliver Khan and Laurent Blanc are just the tip of the iceberg
From ‘70’s Liverpool forward John Toshack to iconic goalkeeper Oliver Khan
football’s finest have flocked to this Mallorca layout in droves
Michel Platini and Ruud Gullit have won six Ballon d’Ors between them
and a round at Pula is another thing they all have in common
played Pula during his tenure as manager of the Catalonia national team
figures like these are used to a certain degree of hospitality
locally-sourced Mediterranean food in a rustic setting
S’era de Pula lives up to expectations with a selection of expertly-cooked dishes and drinks
The restaurant is the place to be if you want to watch the sunset after a round
while a neighbouring swimming pool and sauna tempts guests to forget about golf entirely and surrender to relaxation – if even only for a few hours
Pula is especially devoted to sustainability
an appealing prospect for stars as global sporting culture shifts to place more emphasis on the environment than ever before
meaning it generates more energy than it uses
Irrigation has been made drastically more energy-efficient by recycling water
and the restaurant is supplied by a 6,000m2 ecological garden
This kind of attention to detail has established Pula as a pioneer in sustainable golf
You do not need to be a world-class athlete to experience Pula Golf
there is good reason everyone from a titan of tennis to a treble-winning football manager takes time out of packed schedules to play 18 holes at this secluded Mallorcan gem
For more information on Pula Golf, please click here.
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Rafael Nadal participated in the FGB Hexagonal Golf Circuit at the Club de Golf Son Servera in the Spaniard's hometown of Mallorca
Nadal notched up a top-10 finish at the golf event
Spain was ousted from the Davis Cup with a quarterfinal defeat to the Netherlands
Nadal played the final singles match of his career against Botic van de Zandschulp but the Spaniard was a shadow of his past self in the straight sets defeat
but he could not keep his lead and finished eighth out of 76 players
The 38-year-old completed the challenging Son Servera golf course and impressed by birdieing two par-5 holes
and the n added another birdie on the par-3 hole 3
The overall champion of the Q-Romia Hexagonal Circuit was the Terraza Balear team
with Engel & Völkers Commercial and God Save the Par finishing in second and third place
The Rafa Nadal Academy claimed fourth place
while Ejusan Ecologic B rounded out the top five
Nadal's tennis career, despite its extraordinary success, was repeatedly hampered by injuries that tested his resilience
From chronic foot pain to recurring knee and wrist injuries
these physical setbacks often forced him to withdraw from tournaments and miss extended periods on the tour
during a conversation with The Miami Herald
During an interview with Eurosport in 2023
Rafael Nadal shared that he would probably not stop competing altogether but would need to adapt to other activities if he could no longer play professionally
He had mentioned golf at the time as a great alternative as he felt it is gentle on the body and safe and would allow him time with people he values
What is the foot injury that has troubled Rafael Nadal over the years? Check here
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