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cialise in meeting the needs tling crowds. It’s all much of those wanting to explore easier at this time of year! “theotherBalearics”.Infact, Historically, the islands BALEARICS: Open oncethehubbubofthesum- havebeeninturnimportant mer season dies down, the strongholds of the Phoene- hoteliers delight in opening cians, the Romans and the their doors to another inva- Carthaginians.Theseinvad- sionofvisitors,butthistime ers left their mark all over for fun ALL YEAR in an atmosphere of unhur- thegeographyoftheBalear- ried calm and tranquility. ics in the form of architec- Anything written about andIbizadon’tcloseforbusi- they may have appeared in The Balearics are easily tural treasures now offi- theBalearics,aimedatentic- 365nesswhenthelastdeckchair spring and summer: there’s reached from all parts of cially recognised as World ing visitors to return to the a large selection of golf Europe.Tojourneytotheis- Heritage by UNESCO. Be- Islands, needs to highlight courses,anendlesschoiceof lands out of season enables tweenOctoberandMay,the thefactthatthereissomuch Everyyear,millionsofvisi- is folded as autumn and safe cycle routes for those visitors to get to know their Islands offer an exciting moretobeexploredthanthe tors come to the islands. winter appear on the hori- who wish to explore their other side: more settled, agenda of cultural events, sun, sea and sand package Such people have con- zon. In fact the opposite is holiday destination on two more accessible, more origi- sporting activities, festivals wrappedupsoattractivelyin sciously chosen a quality true. Another world opens wheels, a surprisingly rich nal. Perfect temperatures reflectinglocaltraditionand holiday brochures. It’s im- destination where every ef- up which makes the islands and diverse cultural heri- out of season – not too hot customs - some pre-dating- portant to make tourists fort is made to conserve the even more attractive than tage, a delicious selection of and not too cold – are ideal Christianity,celebrationsof aware of those fascinating, natural surroundings and foodandwineuniquetothe for visiting small towns and art and heritage, regional yet intimate places waiting spectacular scenery. Each region, mountain trekking villages,fortravellingonun- gastronomy at its finest, ex- to be discovered – hidden andeveryoneofthetourists POINTS OF and walking tours, tradi- congestedhighwaysandby- cursions to witness the best away and off the beaten who come to the Balearics tional festivals proudly laid waysforstrollthroughtown of the islands’ natural land- track – that are worth com- has the opportunity to dis- INTEREST: claim to by all the major centres and local markets at scape,birdwatchingexpedi- ing back to the Islands for cover these out-of-the-way ● Mallorca: covers an towns and villages of the Is- yourleisurewithoutthejos- tions, the list goes on... again and again. Such places places, to enjoy that special area of 3,640 square lands. And if all these fail to offer another rhythm of life moment that people can kilometres has a popula- attract, there’s plenty of – away from the hustle and treasureandtakebackhome tion of 873,000. shopping for all tastes, na- For further information bustleofthesummerseason with them to savour until ● tional parks established to Menorca: covers 702 www.illesbalears.travel … they visit the islands again. square kilometres, protect the natural heritage The Balearic archipelago, The Balearics boasts many of the region, museums, population by 94,000. www.facebook.com/TurismeIllesBalears nestling in the Western of the finest beaches in the ● Ibiza: 572 square kilo- plus an annual “What’sOn” Mediterranean, is around world but the islands are far metres; population calendar of events right twitter.com/TurismeBalears two hours flying time from frombeingaplacesimplyfor across the islands. 134,000 inhabitants. twitter.com/BalearicTour (ENGLISH) any major European capital people to lie in the sun. ● Formentera: 83 Whatever visitors out of instagram.com/turismoislasbaleares or a day’s sailing out of the There’s plenty more to do square kilometres: season wish to engage in, key French ports of the throughout all seasons of 10,000 inhabitants. there’s a wide range of ho- Mediterranean. the year. Mallorca, Menorca telsopenallyearwhichspe- https://www.youtube.com/user/TurismeIllesBalears MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN BETTER IN WINTER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 3 MALLORCA MENORCA

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The second largest island of the Balearics bewitches its visitors with a special relaxed atmosphere which clashes WELCOME unexpectedlywithitsabilitytosurprise.Itsbeautifulbays and coves and magnificent interior promote a profound sense of peace, cut off from the rest of the world. The is- land’s two major towns and ports, Mahon and Ciutadella, reflect a world of different extremes, where the Romans, BACK TO THIS Byzantines, Arabs, British and French have all left their mark.The characters and lifestyle of the people who have lived here over the centuries have to some extent all con- tributedtothemake-upoftheislandandthenatureofthe peoplewholiveheretoday.Andthatisnottomentionthe Talaioticpeoplewhosetuptheirstone-builtdwellingsand PARADISE places of trade and industry in the Balearics more than 3,000 years ago. But something that does set Menorca apart is the great respect that it shows for the environment. In 1993 UNESCOdeclaredtheislanda“biospherereserve”withits ISLAND heart lying in the S’Albufera des Grau Nature Park. This is one of the most important wetlands in southern Europe. Menorca is the living proof that the development of tour- ism and unspoiled landscape can in fact go hand in hand. Out in the island’s countryside, traditional dry-stone wallingprovidesbordersforgreenmeadowsofgrazingMe- norcan cows, a breed peculiar to the region. Here too visi- tors can see rural homesteads known locally as “Llocs” where local artisans still practise the original art of cheese making. Menorcancheesehasitsownofficiallyrecognisedsealof originor“denominaciondeorigen”asitisknowninSpain, a mark recognising the product as unique for trading pur- poses, protecting it from claims by other manufacturers. i For more information visit www.menorca.es

Visiting Mallorca has been described as the realisa- the island have lived and worked off the land for cen- tionofadream.Hospitalityofthelocalpeopletowards turies. Of major significance in theTramuntana is the visitors is legendary, a major factor in the popularity mountainnamedPuigMajor(literally“highestpeak”) of return visits to the island. It is indeed the stuff of which soars 1,445 metres above sea level. The moun- dreams to walk along Mallorca’s fine, clean beaches tainsaredottedwithsmallvillagesandcriss-crossedby andplungeintotheproverbial“deepbluesea”.Allthis time-honoured terraced plots of land that have wit- againstabackdropofmagnificentunspoiltedscenery, nessed centuries of agriculture on the steep slopes. the taste and aroma of local cooking, and evidence of Fine golden beaches skirt the southern flank of the theregion’sroleasacradleofnotone,butseveral,civi- Tramuntana whilst its rural interior opens onto an in- lisations.Mallorcahassomemagicqualitythatescapes ner world of “the other Mallorca”, the opposite end of complete definition, but those who recognise it ac- the spectrum to the “sun, sea and sand holiday”. The knowledge that they have now got the island “under islandisfullofsurprises,ineachplaceandineachmo- their skin”. ment, there is something new and fascinating to be The starting point of the west coast of the island is found. In many ways, Mallorca is an unsung natural craggy and stark, dwarfed by the stunning Tramun- paradise allowing visitors to appreciate the landscape tana mountains which in the last few years have been at their leisure or to engage with it as cyclists or trekk- declared a World Heritage Site. The landscape of the ers.And not forgetting, never far away are the hidden mountains is a living museum of how the people of gems of the island’s historic past. i For more information at infomallorca.net

The Tramuntana which has been declared a World Heritage Site. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES A rural homestead known as Llocs. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN 4 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT BETTER IN WINTER IBIZA

Ibiza, or Eivissa as it is pre-Christian times, be- WHITE MAGIC known in local language, tween 200 and 300 B.C.: is a hotch-potch of stereo- and finally the World types. The image of the is- Heritage award also pro- land best known interna- tectstheraremarineland- tionally is associated with scape of the underwater the“Hippy”cultureofthe prairiesof Posidonia grass. 1960s.Ibizaisakeyiconof There are other features the jet set, of partying for which the island is through the night and ul- well-known. Because of tra large discotheques or itshistoricandcontempo- megadiscos as they are rary diversity Ibiza has a known in the venacular. reputation for being open The island has been a to all attitudes to life. hideaway for great musi- This ethos has been fun- calcomposers,forinterna- damental in the creation tionally-famous fashion ofthephraseusedtodayto designersandforfilmpro- describe acceptance and ducersandstars.Ibizaisall informality: “adlib”. Fa- of this, and much more. miliar too is the glinting Although Ibiza is only whiteness of the island’s third largest of the houses used as an icon to , since promote tourism interna- 1999 it has had four sepa- tionally, and its fascinat- rate places designated as ingchurchesbuiltintothe World Heritage sites: the landscape as fortresses. Phoenecian remains of Sa From one end of the Caleta reveal what an im- scale to another, we will portant stronghold the find what we are looking site was in ancient times; for on Ibiza. the old city walls of Ibiza townknownas“DaltVila” werebuiltduringtheArab occupation of the island; i the Punic necropolis at For more information visit Dalt Vila. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES Puig des Molins dates to www.ibiza.travel

FORMENTERA THE LITTLE JEWEL OF THE MEDITERRANEAN Although it is the smallest of the Balearics, Formentera has some sur- prises tucked away and we may need days to explore them. Much can be found within its limited territory of 83 square kilometres. This small Mediterranean jewel housing just 7,600peoplegivesusaplaceandtime in which to find ourselves again. For- mentera is given over to a special form of tourism, designed to pamper the in- dividual-freefromstressandcrowds. It is perfect for those who have a fet- ish for small communites in a rural setting, but without giving up all the comforts of life. Formentera has 67 kilometres of coastline. There is a particularly un- usual blue, crystal clear and yet lumi- nous quality to the water where tak- ing a dip becomes sheer delight. The Natural Park of is well within the reach of visitors. It is a to- tally unspoiled natural space, a rare example of how the island would have looked at the dawn of civilisa- tion. i Natural Park of Ses Salines. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES For more information visit www.formentera. es MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN BETTER IN WINTER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 5 NATURE HIKING AND THE BALEARICS: A PARADISE OF UNSPOILED NATURAL LANDSCAPE All year round ● NotonlydotheBalearicsofferactivitiesforvisitorsalltheyear round but those who are interested in the natural landscape and itsassociatedplants,flowersandwildlifewillnotbedisappointed in any of the seasons of the year. Probablytwoofthelandmarksmostsoughtafterbynaturelov- ersaretheS’AlbuferaNationalParkandtheS’AlbuferetaNature Reserve,bothinthenorthoftheIsland.Othersofsignificanceare the marine and land-based national park of the island of Cabrera andthenatureparksoftheislandofSaDragoneraofftheAndratx coast, of Mondrago in Santanyi in the east, and of in the north-easternareaofMallorca.ThereisofcoursealsotheWorld Heritage Site of the Tramuntana mountains. In Menorca, the outstanding site is the Albufera des Grau and in Ibiza, visitors are drawn to the nature reserves of Es Vedra and Es Vedranell and the Ponent islets. Ses Salines Nature Reserve lies between the islands of Ibiza and Formentera. InIbiza,visitstoCapdesFalcoandEsAmuntsarerecommended, while in Formentera, there are the Estany des Peix and Estany Pudent, two wetlands in the Ses Salines of Ibiza and Formentera Nature Park. One of the particular attractions of the Balearics for those look- ing to find an experience beyond the beach holiday is the enor- mous variety of landscape. The islanders are very aware of this natural beauty and have gone to great lengths to protect these spaces from inappropriate use and development. The country- side of the islands is a mine of rare and delicate species of plants and flowers for those who have a passion for them. i The Albufera des Grau in Menorca. PHOTO: BULLETIN EILES A web link for information on enjoying nature reserves in the Balearics is www.balearsnatura.com

Birdwatching in the Balearics ● The Balearics provide an ideal holi- day destination for birdwatchers. More than 300 species of birds stop off all over the islands every year to feed and rest. The Balearic archipel- ago is situated along the western Europeanmigratoryroute,makingthe islands the perfect spot for bird- watching. Mountains, the marine environment, natural wet- landsandsaltflatsgotomakeupawelcomingland- scape for species such as the peregrine falcon and the black vulture. Strenuous attempts have been made in the Balearics to conserve the last island community of black vultures in the world. Bird- watcherscanalsohavesightoftoseeEgyptianvul- tures,royalfinch,commonstorkandBalearicshear- water. Mallorcaisnotshortofplacesforgettinggoodsight- ingsofbothmigratoryandnativespecies.Thesein- cludethenatureparkofS’AlbuferainAlcudia,thena- ture reserve of Mondrago on the east coast of the island, the Tramuntana mountains in the west, the Parc del Cami des Cingles – distinguished by its craggylandscape-inSoller,andthesmallurbanna- ture reserve of La Gola in Pollença. Not to be outdone, meanwhile, Menorca has its own Top: A winter birdwatchers’ paradise to offer. Destinations which special, the Alpine are a “must to visit” are the s’Albufera des Grau na- Accentor. PHOTO: tional park, the extensive natural wetlands known MICHAEL MONTIER as the “Lake of Morella”, the wild, jutting headland Birdwatching in of Favaritx with its famous lighthouse and the Ad- the Dragonera. daia salt flats. All these wild and unspoilted sites are PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES a haven not just for birds but for those who want to observe them. MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN 6 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT BETTER IN WINTER

Orquids Santanyiisfulloforchidsof different types in spring. In fact, some of these or- ● In the wild of all the chidsarenotsosmall.One Balearic Islands there are of the most abundant is beautiful small secrets - the Pyramdial Orchid, sixty types of gorgeous which can grow up to 40 orchid. Pink, white, violet, centimetres high. It flow- yellow. Some can be all ersinMay.Specialmention these colours at once. must also be made of They have legal protec- Ophrys balearica, the tion, so please don’t pick Balearic Orchid, which is them.Theycanbefoundin the only native species on fields,inwoods,onverges, the island, and of the Giant in wetlands, such as Al- Orchid, which can grow up bufera near Alcudia in the to 80 centimetres and north of Mallorca. The flowers in February and Mondrago Nature Park in March.

1999 this underwater marvel was declared a World Heri- FORMENTERA tage Site by UNESCO. Themarineplantissaidtohaveplayedakeypartintheevo- “Save the posidonia” project: lution of the white sands of the Balearic coastline, to be re- sponsiblefortheclarityoftheseawaterandtohaveformed Underwater prairies of rare thebedrockforaMediterraneanecosystemwhichprotects marine grass thequalityofthesea.Throughout2017therewillbeawhole seriesofeventsinFormenteraaimedatsponsoringthepro- ● The occasion of the International Year for Sustainable tection of every single square metre of Posidonia grass Tourism is a timely opportunity to present a new project around the island. This project will be at its height in Octo- that aims to promote respect for the natural environment ber this year when the “Save the Posidonia” festival will of the Balearics. The “Save the Posidonia” project aims to be celebrated in Formentera. There will be a selection of make visitors and residents alike aware of the fragility of a sporting, cultural and environmental activities. Any profits type of marine grass which carpets the sea bed in shallow will go to the “Save the Posidonia” project and there will be waters around Formentera. a presentation of any related schemes which require fi- Claimed to be the oldest and largest living organism in the nancing. world, the so-called prairies of Posidonia grass are said to stretch for 8 kilometres and are believed by naturalists to i have been in Balearic waters for some 100,000 years. In For more information visit www.saveposidoniaproject.org The Balearic Orquid. PHOTO:BULLETIN FILES

Ruta de Pedra en Sec in Mallorca. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES

eas with views over the mountains or the la Ruta de Pedra en Sec as it is known in the theLlevantmountainswiththeheartofMal- Hostels and mountain Mediterranean, these stop-offs allow visi- regionallanguage.Thisisamapped-outwalk lorca. shelters torstofeelclosetothenaturalenvironment, which crosses the breathtaking beauty of InMenorca,walkersshouldvisittheCamide ● Ifyouareworriedwhereyouaregoingto eitherinthebrightnessofdayorunderstar- theTramuntanamountains,whichwerede- Cavalls which translates as the “Horse stay whilst exploring the outlying, sparsely studded skies at night. This network of out- clared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in Route”. All these age-old routes strike out inhabited areas of the Balearics, there is a of-the-way accommodation allows hikers 2011. through unspoiled landscape and it is often wholenetworkofhostelsandmountainref- and explorers to complete their journeys in Thereisalsoanotherroute(GR222)fromthe onlyonfootthatthetruebeautyoftheheart ugeswhereyoucanstopoffforrestandre- stages.Onefavouritetrek(GR221)isknown town of Arta in the east of the island to Lluc of the islands can be appreciated. Enjoy laxation.Magnificentlysituatedinscenicar- astheDryStoneWall,or GranRecorregutde inthemid-north.Thisancientwalkwaylinks some great hiking! MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN BETTER IN WINTER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 7 WALKING THROUGH THE MENORCA UNSPOILED LANDSCAPE Prepare to be surprised!

Taking to the hills and countryside of the roig and Miramar which enjoy spectacular Balearics along its rough-hewn pathways views from the mountains as far as the sea. opens a door onto the surprisingly rich di- Because of the Archduke’s investment in versity of the natural landscape. There are creating these manorial estates which can the uninhabited islands of Sa Dragonera nowbevisitedbythepublic,hikersoftoday and Cabrera, natural wetlands vital to bird are able to experience one of the most in- life such as Mallorca’s S’Albufera nature re- teresting routes in the whole of the Tra- serve and the salt flats of Ibiza and For- muntana mountain range. mentera. In theTramuntana, enjoy the ex- As well as walking, the Balearic Islands perience of high mountain scenery, but if provide opportunities for the practice of you are more comfortable in the lower other mountain sports such as climbing or coastal areas, the nature reserve of Mon- exploring the dry river beds and gorges Above: Camí de Cavalls in Menorca. Below: GR221 walk in Mallorca. PHOTO: BULLETIN drago with its wooded areas and shrubs knownlocallyastorrents.However,inboth sweeping down to the sea, or the protected cases, it is recommended that visitors are areas around the beach of Es Trenc not far accompanied by expert guides to ensure MALLORCA from the east Mallorcan town of Campos safety.Forexperiencedhikers,thejewelin andEsCavalletnearIbiza’smaintown,pro- thecrownofscalingdownravineshastobe vide some beautifully sheltered stretches the descent of the Torrent de Pareis which of shoreline. can only be undertaken in the summer There are some astonishingly beautiful months. Once at the bottom, trekkers can walksaroundtheislands,withmanyenjoy- swim from Sa Calobra beach, a fine reward ing the backdrop of the deep blue Mediter- after four long hours of continuous effort ranean.TheTramuntanamountainsonthe to scale down the dry river bed. western side of Mallorca - some 90 kilome- In Menorca, the Camí de Cavalls (GR tres long and, on average, 15 kilometres 2223)orthe“HorseRoute”isa185kilome- wide - offer some of the most spectacular. tre-long unmade road which runs right The mountains have highest peaks on the aroundthecoastoftheisland.Thankstothe island - Puig Major and Massanella are efforts of local government, there are no around 1,400 metres above see level - with barriers along the way as the whole of its ancient dry river beds or torrents gouged length is now open to the public. Another deep into the rock face. Crossing the entire highly recommended hike runs between mountainrangetakesthreetofourdaysbut EtsAlocs – a completely natural beach cov- it is a remarkable experience. ered in pebbles - and the craggy outcrop of In Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera where Sa Muntanya Mala in the of the landscape is flatter, the depths of the .It’sawalkofsixkilometreswhich IBIZA countryside beckon with centuries-old, takesaboutthreehoursandisnotdemand- well-trodden paths. However, the sea is ing. Apart from the countryside, there is never far away and walkers can enjoy stop- muchtoseewhichreflectstherichcultural ping-off points that are easy to get to. heritage of the area. There is plenty of opportunity for walk- Ibiza and Formentera also have plenty to ersintheBalearics.TheTramuntanamoun- offer the keen hiker. Although the topol- tainsprovidethefinestvantagepointfrom ogy of the islands doesn’t present the same whichtoenjoyanoverallperspectiveofthe challenges as can be found in the moun- islands.This vast wall of rock encompasses tains of Mallorca, there is a tremendous va- 20 different of Mallorca. riety of landscapes that conserves impor- As a starting point for trekking in the is- tantnaturalecosystemsandwhichreflects lands,theroutewhichcrossestheTramun- a way of life that people living off the land tana mountains from to Pollença in Ibiza and Formentera have known for (GR 221) comes highly recommended. It is generations. one of the longest signposted walks in the In Ibiza, the climb from the town of Sant archipelago. Cultural organisations in the JosepuptoSaTalaiareachesoneofthehigh- regionhaveworkedhardtobringtolifethe estpointsontheislandat475metresabove old walkways that horses once trod. Some sea level. For another spot of outstanding ofthesepathshavebeenmagnificentlypre- naturalbeautyontheislandtrythenatural Ses Feixes in Ibiza. PHOTO: IBIZAPRESERVATIONFUND.ORG served with stonework, hence the name wetlands of Ses Feixes. Also of great inter- “the Dry Stone Route” which has been est are the natural salt flats of Ses Salines. Thenetworkof named as feature of cultural and historic EvenonthesmallerislandofFormentera, FORMENTERA hostelsandstop- importance (BIC) by the regional govern- thereare32establishedwalks–somemore offpointsalong ment.Afineexampleofthiscraftsmanship challenging than others – which stretch can be seen in Biniaraix, a beautiful village across the landscape. thedrystoneroute in the Tramuntana valley just outside Sol- ● Refuges for overnight ler. stays in the Tramuntana There is a long tradition of hiking in the mountains are operated by mountains and countryside in the Balearic i theCouncilofMallorca.There Islands. In one sense, the origins of this can Formoreinformationvisit: areeightofthem,fromComa be traced to Archduke Louis Salvador of www.conselldemallorca.net d’enVidalandSonTriesinthe Austria, or S’Arxiduc as he is popularly www.serradetramuntana.net more southerly part of the known in Mallorca. He was an aristocrat www.visitplademallorca.net mountain range (in the mu- who brought his passion for the great out- www.menorca.es nicipalities of and doors to the islands. www.biosferamenorca.org respectively) to He settled in Mallorca around the moun- www.ibiza.travel.es/senderismo Punt Roma, by the Roman tain villages of and Deia, set- www.formentera.es Bridge in Pollença at the ting his personal seal on the great country www.mallorcadivecenters.com northernendoftheTramun- estatesofs’Estaca,SonMoragues,SonMar- www.fbdas.com A walk in Formentera. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES tana. MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN 8 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT BETTER IN WINTER MALLORCA CULTUREHERITAGE AND PALMA SEEN FROM ABOVE: The cathedral terraces From April to October ● All of us have got a snapshot of the cathedral in Palma whichremindsusofourmemorablestayinMallorca.Butdid you know that for part of the year you can enter the very heartofthisGothicmasterpiece?Thecathedralopensitsbell tower and roof terraces to the public seven months of the yearsothatvisitorscangettoknowthesecretsofthismag- nificentbuildingfromaninsiderperspective.Thefull360de- gree tour of the upper terraces of the cathedral lasts about anhour.Lookingouttowardstherightgivesthemostspec- tacularviewoftheimmensestain-glassed,so-called“rose” window of the cathedral. It is one of the largest and most spectacular of its kind in the world. Climbing upwards, step number 208 will bring you to a position right above the rose window and from there you can see the two distinct halves of the cathedral’s construction, one facing south, the other north.Thetoursareheldregularlyforgroupsofupto25peo- ple. i For more information at www.catedraldem allorca.org View from Palma Cathedral’s terraces. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES

CONCERTS IN A UNIQUE SETTTING ● One aspect of public entertainment in Mallorca is that there are some very special historic buildings and sites of outstanding naturalbeautythatprovidethebackdropfor thebestmusicontheisland-whetherclas- sical,folkorcontemporary.Everyyear,there is an impressive array of festivals and con- certsinidylliclocationsontheisland.There- sultforthespectatorisacombinationofnot justbeingtoappreciatethemusicbutofbe- ing able to experience it in exceptional sur- roundings. Visitors can take their pick from an organ concert in Palma Cathedral, concerts in BellverCastleatthewesternendofthecity or the annual Santa Cecilia concerts held in churches around the capital. Other well- knownmusicaloccasionsincluethefestival held in the north Mallorcan town of Pollença in the Santo Domingo Cloister and more in- timateperformancesheldontheterracesof grand buildings in Palma itself. Fans of the composer Chopin should under no circumstances miss the International Chopin Festival held at the imposing mon- astery in Valldemossa, the place where the composerandpianistspentawinterwiththe French writer George Sand. WhilststillintheTramuntanamountains,itis well worth a stop-off in the town of Deia where the International Music Festival of Son Marroig is held. This is the site of a for- mer home of the Archduke Louis Salvador of Austria, now a museum. This event is dedicated to chamber music played to an audienceseatedoutsidewithviewsdirectly over the Mediterranean below. There’s another really original concert - some would even say daring because of the challenge of access - held at the bottom of the Torrent de Pareis gorge in the Tramun- tana.Thedramaticlandscapeofthedryriver bed was declared a national monument in 2003.Everyyearthiseventattractsaround 200people.Don’tmissit,asmusicloverssay the craggy backdrop heightens the acous- Top: Santa Cecilia concert. Left: organ concert at Palma’s Cathe- tics of the orchestral music played here. dral. Above: the Monastery in Valldemossa. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN BETTER IN WINTER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 9

Picturesque ofculturalheritage,forgedin no small part from its asso- villages of the ciationwiththeartistsofthe The Song of the tramuntana early twentieth century, who did so much to bring Sibil·la mountains Mallorca and the tranquility 24 DECE MBE R ● IntheTramuntanamoun- and dramatic landscapes of Thi s tr adi tio nal ver se s et t o mu sic tain range is one of ’s the Tramuntana to the was mad e a f eat ure of W orl d He rit age “prettiest” villages. For- world’s attention. There is by U NES CO i n 20 10. It i s pe rfo rme d nalutx has been officially in- Soller,with its Hidden Valley eve ryC hri stm asE vei nch urc hes rig ht cludedintheselectlistof“los andorangeandolivegroves; acr oss Mal lor ca. The wor ds, for ete ll- pueblos más bonitos de Es- Deià, the small village that ing the com ing of C hri st a nd t he f ina l paña”.Theaccoladeisarec- was the home of British Day ofJ udg men t,a reo fme dia eva lor i- ognition of the charm of this author Robert Graves, who gin wit h mu sic dat ing fro m th e er a of villagebutasimportantlythe fell in love with the moun- Gre gor ian cha nt. Acc ord ing toh ist ori - determinedeffortsforpres- tains; Esporles, where you’ll ans , th e so ng w as b rou ght to t he i s- ervation of architecture and find the remarkable farming lan d fr om t he m ain lan d of Spa in b y conservationofawayoflife. museum of La Granja; Vall- Kin g Ja ume I “t he C onq uer or” . Itissomethingsharedbythe demossa and the Charter- Eve r si nce , it has bee n a f irm fav our - other villages and towns of housewhereChopinstayed. ite in r egi ona l Ch ris tma s tr adi tio n. the Tramuntana. At the The prettiest? The accolade The Son g of the Sib il· la h as n o mu sic al mountain range’s northern applies to all the villages of acc omp ani men tex cep tdu rin gth ein - extremityisPollença,atown the Tramuntana. ter val s be twe en v ers es. It w as o rig i- nally p erf orm ed i n La tin but fro m th e 13t h ce ntu ry o nwa rds , th ere is d ocu - men tar y ev ide nce tha t th e fi rst ver - sio ns i n Ca tal an w ere sun g in pub lic . The son g of the Sib il· la i s pe rfo rme d by a sin gle per son dre sse d in a tu nic whi ch i s so met ime s em bro ide red around the col lar and on t he l owe r par t of the gar men t. A cap e is wor n ove r th e to p. T he s ing er a lso hol ds a swo rdp erp end icu lar tot hef ace whi lst the cha nt i s be ing per for med . On ce the son g is fin ish ed, the swo rd i s us ed to m ake the sig n of the Cro ss. The cha rac ter oft heS ibi l·l are pre sen tst he for tun e-t ell ers of a nci ent tim es w ho con sul ted pro phe tic tex ts t o tr y an d pre dic tth efu tur efo rth eco mmu nit y. The Lluc Monastery. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES The n Ch ris tia nit y im pos ed i ts o wn sta mpo nwh atw ass een asa pag ant ra- Get away from it all: retreat to dit ion and emb edd ed i t in tra dit ion al Chr ist mas lit urg y. the island’s monasteries and Rig ht a cro ss M all orc a on Chr ist mas Eve , pe opl e at ten din g ch urc h ar e sanctuaries emo tio nal ly m ove d by thi s be aut ifu l son g.T he m ost pop ula r pl ace s to see a ● If you’re after a special kind of peace, you will discover it per for man ce o f th e Si bil ·la are in in the sanctuaries of Mallorca. Such churches, monasteries Pal maC ath edr ala ndt hem ona ste rya t and places of worship, often with immensely beautiful set- Llu c. tings,aresteepedinhistoryandmysticism.Whatbetterway UNE SCO ’sd ecl ara tio nin 201 0of the to search for tranquility? There are a number of such sites Son gof the Sib il. laa saI nta ngi ble Cul - whose reputation precedes them, one of them being the tur al H eri tag e of Hum ani ty w as i n Santuari de Cura high up on the mountain peak of Puig de rec ogn iti on o f it s un iqu e pl ace in t he Randa in the municipality of . Another which is a his tor y of the reg ion ’s m usi cal tra di- “must” to visit in the north of the island is the monastery at tio n. Lluc. Ensconced in the Tramuntana mountains, this sanctu- ary has an important part in the island’s natural and artistic heritage. Meanwhile, at 333 metres above sea level, you will feel al- mostinheavenatthePuigdeMariamonastery.ThePuigde Maria, more formally known as ‘Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Puig’ is a small hill that overlooks the town of Pollença in the north of Mallorca. In 1348 a chapel was constructed and a monastery was added to this 14 years later. Alternatively,ifyouwanttosurroundyourselfinhistory,the SantSalvadorPetitHotelistheperfectalternative.Thisho- telissituatedinthemonasteryofSantSalvadoroutsidethe town of in the eastern side of the island at an alti- tude of 510 metres. It is a peaceful place near to some of the best coves in Mallorca. i For more information visit: www.illesbalears.travel www.infomallorca.net www.santuaridecura.com www.lluc.net The Song of the Sibil·la is held on Christmas Eve around the island. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES www.santsalvadorhotel.com MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN 10 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT BETTER IN WINTER

MENORCA

MENORCA “POC A POC” – Little by little ● Menorca is an island that operates according to its own distinct rhythm. One of the jewels of the Mediterranean, this is an island for shedding your stress and for relaxing. It is a peaceful place, defined by its natural and unspoiled landscape, butalsoanislandwithenormousamountsofhistory.Thisisreflectedinitsaston- ishing prehistory but also by very much more recent history, which included the British occupations of the eighteenth century and so a British influence that was Port in Mahon. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES unique to the Balearic Islands.

There are more than 1,500 These include tombs, hypo- the remains of as many as prehistoric sites of archaeo- geums or underground sep- 100 people were found with logical importance on the is- ulchres (the later Christians grave goods of personal be- land.Mostarewellpreserved built similar underground longings and small pots and open to visitors. shrines, crypts and tombs where offerings were placed Becausethewholeoftheis- which they called cata- during the funerary rites. landhasbeendescribedasan combs), natural caves which Another important prehis- open-air museum of excep- havehadpurpose-builtwalls toricsiteonthisselectivelist tional quality, application erected inside them, wells, is the impressive necropolis has been made to UNESCO and communal rooms cov- and castle of Calescoves in tohavesomeoftheseprehis- ered in flagstones. These di- the south of Menorca. From toricmonumentsdeservedly verse constructions add to prehistory until the Roman labelled with the “World the already-known list of era, Calescoves has aroused Heritage” tag. The combina- navetas or megalithic cham- theinterestofMenorcanset- tionoftheindividualsiteson ber tombs, and taulas or tlers, making it an archaeo- one island is of enormous stonemonumentssimilarto logical area of enormous historical value as much for those found at Stonehenge. valueduetothenumberand their colossal construction For the purposes of Me- importance of its monu- techniqueasfortheirunique norca’sapplicationforWorld ments.ThereisaTalaioticera authenticityinrepresenting Heritagestatusforitsprehis- necropolis with over ninety aneraoftheMediterranean’s toric sites, a selection has burial caves and under- prehistoric past. been made of the 1,500 that ground sepulchres hewn Thecategoryoftheapplica- pepper the island’s land- into the cliffs of the cove, a tion to UNESCO is entitled scape. They have been cho- prehistoricjetty,acoastales- “Talaiotic Menorca”. The ta- sen for their monumental tablishment enclosed by a laiots, or talayots are Bronze impact, their fine state of prehistoric wall, and a sanc- Agemegalithsontheislands preservation and the depth tuarydatingfromtheRoman of Menorca and Mallorca of archaeological and scien- era. forming part of theTalaiotic tificinvestigationwhichhas UNESCOwillalsobeasked culture or Talaiotic period. beenmadesurroundingtheir to consider Torralba d’En Theydatebacktothelatesec- origins. It would seem that Salort for registration as a ond millennium and early these Bronze Age societies World Heritage site. It is an firstmillenniumBC.Thispe- were remarkably cohesive, ancientsettlementbetween riod of prehistory peters out working together to achieve and Mahon which in- with the Roman invasion in the aims of the community. cludesaTalaioticblock-piled the late second century BC. Oneofthemonumentsse- tower, a T-shaped stone Thesemonumentsrepresent lectedfortheWorkHeritage monument, stone houses morethan2,000yearsofdif- application is the so-called and underground caves that ferent stages in human his- Naveta des Tudons which is havebeenexcavated.Itisthe tory. situated near the Menorcan BalearicIslands’mostimpor- Talaiotic constructions coastaltownofCiutadella.It tant prehistoric site, dating were erected using giant- is the island’s most remark- back to around 1000 BC. In- An archaeological site. PHOTO:BULLETIN FILES sized stones, hauled into able chamber tomb, a neatly terestingly, Torralba d’en place without using any built emblem of construc- Salord continued to be occu- form of mortar to seal the tionundertakenbytheTalai- pied during the Roman con- joints. Many of these mega- otic people. The Naveta des quest and, indeed, into the liths remain surprisingly in- Tudons is a perfectly pre- MiddleAges. The Archaeology of Menorca , a tact. Archaeological investi- served dry-stone burial gations have identified no chamber in the shape of an World Heritage treasure house fewerthan15typesofsuper- upside-down ship used for i sized structures built with collectiveburials.Duringthe Formoreinformationvisit: different purposes in mind. archaeologicaldigonthesite, www.menorcatalayotica.info waiting in the wings MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN BETTER IN WINTER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 11

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND make up an impressive network of perfectly pre- THE served prehistoric sites, some of which are being TALAIOTIC put forward to UNESCO to ROUTE: “Let be considered for World Heritage status. the stones do Although you will find more the talking!” than 1,500 scattered over Menorca, some of them are ● Thousands of years ago, a “must” for the visitor to prehistoric civilisations see:theNavetadesTudons built the talaiots, the is a burial chamber whose megalithic structures construction type can only which can still be seen to- be found on this island. The day across the Balearics Talaiotic centres of Torre but most famously in Me- d’en Galmes and Trepuco norca. These are also home to some were stone towers which spectacular ruins. Make archaeologists believe sure you visit this remark- were probably used as liv- able world of prehistoric ing spaces, as lookout Menorca. pointsanddefencetowers. Chamber tombs, stone monuments, caves used i for burial and dry stone- For more information visit: The Naveta des Tudons. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES built tower-shaped struc- www.menorcatalayotica.info tures called Talaiots today www.menorca.es TOWERS, CASTLES AND FORTRESSES AT PORT MAHON

A tour of British maritime history and warfare: open all year ● Strategically, Menorca is the heart of the Medi- terranean. Discover its historical fortresses.

In the heart of the Port of Mahon, you can relive an important piece of the military history of Menorca. ThehugeMolaFortress,filledwithundergroundtun- nelsandstorerooms,defensivebattlementsandold munitions dumps is set in a surprisingly stunning coastal landscape. You have the choice of embark- ing on this special military journey on foot, by bicy- cle, by buggy, or even on horseback. This amazing step into the past continues with the underground tunnels of the Castle of San Felipe situated at the southern tip of the Port of Mahon. Join a daring nighttimetourofthesitewhenyouwillcomeacross various uniformed figures lit by flaming torches, all with a background of cannon fire aimed at exciting eventheyoungestofvisitors. Onasmallisletinthe centre of the Port of Mahon, make sure not to miss atouroftheso-calledIsleoftheKing.Aguidedvisit willletyouinonallthesecretsoftheformermilitary hospital. i For more information at www.menorca.es The Mola Fortress. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN 12 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT BETTER IN WINTER IBIZA FORMENTERA

Lighthouses of Formentera, icons of the marine landscape

● “OffOnAComet”(alsoknownas“HectorServadac”)isa science-fictionnovelbyJulesVernethatwaswrittenin1877. In this novel, Verne features a lighthouse - La Mola in For- mentera. The most famed of the island’s lighthouses, it is perched some two hundred metres above the sea on top of a cliff on the eastern end of Formentera. The straight, dry stonewall-linedroadtothelighthouseprovidesitsownfas- cination, as the lighthouse draws ever closer. As a lookout spot, it gives amazing views of the sunrise and sunset, and near to the lighthouse is a monument to Verne. There are two other lighthouses on the island. Cap Barbaria is the southernmost point of Formentera and the whole of the Balearic archipelago. The lighthouse, which opened in 1972, is surrounded by breathtaking rocky scenery. It has been used in films and adverts and has become one of For- mentera’sprincipalattractions.Thethirdlighthouseisinthe port of La Savina. There is another lighthouse. Off the north of Formentera, there is a separate island - S’Espalmador - and just above this island is the islet of Porcs. It is in fact nearly as old as the La Mola lighthouse. It opened in 1864, three years after La Mola,andwastheworkofthesameengineer,EmiliPou.The lighthouse and the islet are therefore close to the amazing nature park of Ses Salines.

16th century, the town hall building cipal gateway to the city. According to IBIZA: THE OLD (formerly a Dominican convent), the specialists, the plan of the two engi- CITY WALLS cathedral of Santa Maria de las Nieves neerswastousetechnicaladvancesin ● TheoldcitywallsorDaltVilaofIbiza and the gates to the old city. The ses militaryarchitecturewhichwerebeing lieattheheartoftheoldtown.Theyof- Taules gateway is of outstanding in- putintoeffectonthemainlandofSpain. fer wonderful panoramic views, a terest, giving the visitor the feeling of There is documentary evidence of treasuretroveofhistory,mysteryand entering an ancient stronghold. The other master engineers, master stone discoveries,spanning2,500yearsand portal can be found alongside the masons and local labourers who took encircling buildings that represent the “Mercat Vell” or Old Market. The sur- part in the works which were ongoing island’spolitical,religiousandcommer- rounding streets follow an irregular until the end of of the 16th century. cial power. patterninordertoadapttothevarious The main gateway to the old town of Ibizatown’shistoriccentrereflectsar- levels of the old walls as they rise up- Ibiza, known as the Puerta del Mar or chitecturalfeaturesdatingfrommedi- wards. the Portal de ses Taules, is famous for aeval,Renaissanceandmoderntimes. TherenovationandfortificationofIbiza its monumental arch flanked by two The old city walls are part of this his- town formed part of a modernisation Roman statues (replicas as the origi- toriccentreandaresituatedinawalled and defence plan for the Mediterra- nals are in the museum), a great shield precinct dating from the 16th century. nean coasts introduced by Carlos I and carved into the stonework embla- Upuntiltheendofthe18thcentury,the Felipe II. Two engineers in the service zoned with the emblems of the Royal old city was historically an important of the Crown were engaged in the HouseofFelipeIIandamemorialstone outpost largely due to its strategic work, Giovani Battista Calvi who un- displaying the names of the king and geographical position in the Mediter- dertook the first phase which was be- the governor of the day in 1585. The ranean’snetworkofmaritimecommu- gun in 1555 when the first bastions cityentrancestillpreservespartofthe nication. It’s no wonder then that the were built; and Jacobo Paleazzi Fratin original machinery used to lift the old city walls took on the role of both who joined the development in 1575. drawbridgeoveramoatdugoutaspart protector and defender of Ibiza. Paleazzi Fratin started the construc- of the defence strategy of the day. Of architectural note are the Renais- tionofanewdefensivewall,extended This part of the town was declared a sance fortified walls dating from the anotherandmadechangestotheprin- WorldHeritagesitebyUNESCOin1999.

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND ● There was once an island in the Mediterranean known as “thewhiteisland”simplybecauseitsarchitecturewasofthis The white churches same colour. Although Ibiza today is full of all the colours of thespectrum,itcontinuestopreserveitsveryspecial“white of Ibiza, sanctuaries churches.” They are places of worship which are unique to of the past theworldastheywerealsousedasfortressestoprotectlo- cal people against attacks by pirates. Many of these churches have defence towers similar to those which can be seen on military fortifications on the is- land. These places of worship became strongholds of thedailylifeofpeopleinIbiza’stownsandvillages andinmoderntimeshavebecomeplacestocele- brate festivals and concerts. Getting to know these sanctuaries of the past is a gateway to understanding the culture of the present. i For more information www.ibiza.travel Cap de Barbaria in Formentera. PHOTO:BULLETIN FILES MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN BETTER IN WINTER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 13 CALENDAROFCULTURALEVENTS2017-2018 JANUARY 2018 ● Regional song and dance festival in Ibiza: www.san- tantoni.net ● Opera season at the “Tea- tro Principal” in Palma: www.teatreprincipal.com ● Sant Antoni and Sant Se- bastià in Mallorca: www.palma.net OCTOBER 2017 ● FiestasofSantAntoniAbat ● Formentor sunset classics in Pollença: www.formentor- in Menorca: www.me- sunsetclassics.com norca.es ● Season of the Balearic Symphony Orchestra in Mallorca: ● MallorcaCyclingChallenge www.simfonicadebalears.net Race Playa de Palma: ● International Organ Festival held at Mallorca’s cathedral: www.vueltamallorca.com www.catedraldemallorca.org ● Milla Urbana Illa de Ibiza: www.elitechip.net ● Illa de Formentera Triathlon: www.unisportconsult- ing.com FEBRUARY2018 ● Marathon: www.palmademallorca- ● FestivalofFishCulinaryEvents marathon.com in Menorca: www.gastronomia- ● Formentera Zen: www.formenterazen.info menorca.es ● Ibiza Sabors: www.ibiza.travel ● Pintxa Sant Antoni in Ibiza: ● Mallorca TaPalma: www.tapalma.es www.pintxasantantoni.com ● Illa de Menorca Half Marathon: www.mitjamenorca.com ● Peccata Minuta in Mallorca: www.chefsins.com ● TeatrePrincipalOperaSeason: www.teatreprincipal.com ● AncientSaltPonds: SesSalines Natural Park of Ibiza and For- mentera: www.balearsna- tura.com

NOVEMBER 2017 ● A spectacle known the “ocho” in Palma’s Cathedral on Mallorca: www.catedraldemallora.info ● AweekcelebratingthesaintofmusicSantaCeciliainMal- lorca and Menorca: www.palma.cat and www.orfeonma- hones.org ● AlternativeJazzfestivalinMallorca:www.alternatilla.com ● EvolutionMallorcaInternationalFilmFestival: www.evo- MARCH 2018 APRIL 2018 lutionfilmfestival.com ● Open Jazz Festival in Menorca: www.jazzobert.com ● Mallorca’s “Smooth Jazz” Festival: www.mal- ● International Golf Travel Market in Mallorca ● Isla de Mallorca Classic Rally: www.orisrallycla- lorca.smoothjazzfestival.de sico.com ● Alaoir Tourism Fair: www.alaior.org ● FiradelCampdeMenorcaandMenorcanFriesianCat- ● Ibiza Marathon: www.mediomaratonibiza.com tle Livestock Show: www.alaior.org ● MECUP Menorca:www.mecup.net ● Sant Pere Rock in Ibiza: www.santjosep.net ● Fornells Half Marathon: www.mitjafornells.com ● Sar Princesa Sofía Sailing Trophy in Mallorca: ● Palma Boat Show in Mallorca: www.boatshow- www.trofeoprincesasofia.org palma.com

MAY2018 ● OperaweekatMahon’s“TeatroPrincipal”;www.teatremao.com ● Formentera 2.0: www.formentera20.com ● Isla de Ibiza Quadrathlon: www.quadriatlon-ibiza.es and www.welcometoibiza.com ● Anar a Maig in Ibiza:www: santaeulalia.net ● Mediaeval Ibiza: www.eivissa.es and www.ibiza.travel ● Nirvana Ironman 70.3 Mallorca: www.eu.ironman.com DECEMBER 2017 ● Menorquin Horse Fair: www.caballomenor- ● The Song of the Sibil.la in Mallorca: www.catedraldemal- quin.com lora.info and www.lluc.net ● WineDaysMallorca: www:binissalemdo.com ● Two Day Ibiza Trial: www.motoclubfe.com and www.winedaysmallorca.com ● Palma Nativity Route: www.palma.cat ● GourmetweekendsinFormentera: www.for- ● Trofeo Ciuat de Palma Regatta: www.trofeociutatde- mentera.es palma.com PHOTOS: BULLETIN FILES Formoreinformationsee BetterinWinter (PDF) MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN 14 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT BETTER IN WINTER FAIRS, FIESTAS MARKETS AND

Above: Thoroughbred Horse Fair in Menorca. Right: Santa Maria del Cami market in Mallorca. PHOTOS: BULLETIN FILES AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE MEDITERREAN CULTURE

For centuries, festivals and markets have formed an im- to mark the day when King Jaume 1 entered the city. It is portant part of the character of the Balearic Islands and one of the oldest, non-religious commemorations held in more widely of Mediterranean culture. Europe.The Sunday after Easter is known as Diumenge de The markets have their origins in the Christian conquest. l’Angel (Angel Sunday) in Mallorca, a festival held at Fundamentally, they were occasions when producers of Bellver Castle to the west of Palma.The night of 23 June goods on land and sea met up with those wishing to pur- marks the annual celebration of the Feast of Saint John chasethem.Today,thevastmajorityoftownshaveanes- (SantJoan)whichcelebratesthelongest-andmostmagi- tablished weekly market. Two popular markets in Mal- cal - day of the year.The Fiesta of Sant Sebastia dating back lorca which have a particularly long history are the one centuries is one of the biggest festivals in Mallorca. It takes held inSineu every Wednesday; the other being the Sun- placeeveryJanuarytocelebratethepatronsaintoftheis- day morning market in Santa Maria del Cami. Matching land’s capital, Palma. Concerts of different musical style these two in popularity meanwhile - for their charm and are held in the central squares of the city whilst onlook- quality of locally-made products - are the markets held in ersenjoytoastingregionalcookedmeatssuchastheMal- Santanyi on Wednesday and Saturday, and one in the old lorcan sausage sobrasada made from ground pork, paprika town of Alcudia. and spices out in the open air. In Ibiza meanwhile, on 17 In Mallorca, there are also well-known second hand and January, which is the day of patron Sant Antoni, the is- flea markets taking place regularly in Encants () land pays homage to the saint with displays of country and Son Bugadelles (Santa Ponça). dancing and a traditional blessing of animals. There are a number of markets which take place during Normally, each town and village in the Balearics has a the autumn months around the Balearics, chiefly in the winter festival of its own to mark the Feast of Sant An- different municipalities of Mallorca.Two of the most im- toni Abat, the patron saint of animals. Bonfires are tradi- portantarethoseheldinLlucmajorandtheDijousBofair tionally lit to warm the chill winter night and people en- held in Inca.The oldest fair in Mallorca is the one held in joy grilling locally-prepared food alongside them. This every first Sunday in May. It has been going since Above: Medieval festival in Ibiza. Below: Fiesta of celebration is of immense importance in Arta, Muro, 1318 thanks to a royal privilege granted by King Sanç. In Sant Sebastia in Mallorca. PHOTOS: BULLETIN FILES and above all in in Mallorca. , efforts to revive a market with its origins in In Menorca, especially in the island capital Ciutadella, mediaeval times has been met with great success. The theSanJoanfestivalhasbeenmarkedinaveryparticular squaresofCapdepera,itsstreetsandhousesaredecorated way since the 14th century. Celebrations centre around for the occasion in mediaeval style. Plenty of activities horses and riders and attract people from all over Spain are organised connected with local crafts and livestock who are keen to join in the enthusiasm and sense of fun farming; and all this takes place against a background of of the Menorcans. Riders charge through crowds in the street theatre and music, performing jugglers and impres- city on horseback, spectacularly making the horse rear up sive horse racing. on its hind legs to loud cheers from the surrounding TheprincipalfairsandmarketsofMenorcasprungupin throngs. Still on the theme of horses, uediaeval jousting responsetoregionalagricultureandlivestockfarmingac- is also a feature of San Joan festival celebrations in Ciuta- tivity. Of note is the Thoroughbred Horse Fair, the Me- della. norcan Partridge Fair, and the Country Fair of Alaior, The key festival in Ibiza is Santa Maria de les Neus (Our where the traditional Friesian Cow competition is held. Lady of the Snows) held in Ibiza Town. The celebrations For a good number of years now, people have been at- begin with mass in the cathedral followed by folk danc- tending the annual Ibiza and Formentera Trade Fair, ing and parades. Santa Maria is one of the patron saints whilstoverthesameperiodoftime,Ibizahasbeenenjoy- honoured in IbizaTown’s Festes de laTerra (Festivities of ing a surge in popularity of its Mediaeval Fair. the Land) held between 5 and 15August, the other being Regional fiestas which mean days off and holidays for Sant Ciriac.The Festes de laTerra commemorate the con- local people, can mostly date their origins back to the ven- quest of the island of Ibiza by Catalan and Aragonese erationofapatronsaint,butnotalways.InPalmathereis forcesin1235.TheyarealsocelebratedinFigueretaswith theFestivaloftheStandardheldsince31December,1229 concerts and fireworks. MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN BETTER IN WINTER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 15

Mallorca’s outstanding markets ● For sheer antiquity, markets don’t come any older than those of Inca and Sineu. There was a market in Inca from the thirteenth century, while the Sineu fair (held in early May) dates from 1318. Alcudia’s market (Tuesday and Sunday) is The Fish Market in Menorca. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES by the walls of the town. Duringthebusiertourism periods,itstretchesright Gourmet markets along the narrow streets ● Marketswhichonceusedtodealonlyinthenecessitiesof insidethewalls.Overthe life have become places where gourmets can have their Christmas and New Year choiceofallmannerofexoticfoodsandtopqualitylocalpro- period, there is an amaz- duce. Visitors can sample a wide selection of tapas at any of ing market in Palma, themajormarketsintheBalearicsincludingtheSantaCata- which occupies two linaandOlivarmarketsinPalma,theGastronomyMarketof squares as well as San Juan at Carrer de l’Emperadriu Eugenia 6 in Palma, the streets. Fish Market in the Port of Mahon in Menorca and the Ciuta- della Market. THE FESTIVAL OF SANT ANTONI ABAT OF MENORCA

Because Sant Antoni is the patron local priests is one of the most popu- street parades and markets. saint of Menorca, this festival is held lar features of this festival. In Ciutadella, for example, there is a everywhere on the island on 17 Janu- The Menorcans take their beloved processionknownas“trestocs”which ary. The night before on 16 January, pets and livestock for public blessing, symbolisestheentryintothetownby bonfires are lit in preparation for the as was done by the farmers in days KingAlfons III in 1287 when he liber- great day in the streets and town gone by, not just to protect their ani- atedtheislandfromoccupationbythe squares so that sobrasada (a regional mals and pray for a productive year Moors. sausage) and botifarrones (a type of ahead,butasvenerationoftheisland’s black pudding) can be grilled out in patron saint, Sant Antoni. the open. On the day of the festival itself, i Blessing of animals undertaken by there’s plenty of entertainment with For more information at www.menorca.es

Tapa at the San Juan Gastronomy Market in Palma. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Specialist food markets ● They have become the living pulse of the town. The food hallsofOlivar,SantaCatalinaopen-airmarket,andtheGas- tronomy Market of San Juan in Palma have created a new pasttime. Apart from finding the freshest produce around – fruit, greens, vegetables, meat and fish – these market places throb with the excitement of local life. They are what have become known as gastronomy mar- kets,ameetingplace,apointofexchangingideas,ofenjoy- ing well-tried tapas and oysters washed down by a glass of white wine as well as the newer flavours brought in by ori- entaldishessuchassuchi.Asmoreandmorepeopleareat- tractedbytopqualityproduceandfoodpreparation,buying at these markets is fast turning into a social occasion. i For more information visit: www.mercatolivar.com www.mercatdesantacatalina.com www.mercadosanjuanpalma.es Blessing of the animals during the Sant Antoni fiestas in Menorca. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN 16 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT BETTER IN WINTER

CALENDAR OF FAIRS AND FESTIVAL WEEKLYMARKETS MALLORCA ● Monday: Caimari (), Calvia, , Manacor, , Montuiri. ● Tuesday: Alcudia, s’Alqueria Blanca (Santanyi), s’Arenal (Llucmajor), Arta, , Llubi, Biniamar (Selva) – fort- nightly -, es Pla de na Tesa (Marratxi) Peguera (Calvia), Pina (), , Portocolom (Felanitx), . Palma: Can Pastilla, Pere Garau, Santa Catalina (Carrer de Soler); Plaça del Bisbe Berenguer de Palou (an ecological, eco- friendly market). ● Wednesday: Andratx, s’Arenal (Lluc- major), , sa Cabana (Marratxi), Capdepera, Cas Concos (Felanitx), Deià, Llucmajor, Petra, Port de Pollença, San- tanyi, Sa Rapita (Campos), Selva, , Sineu, . Palma: s’Arenal, es Coll d’en Rabassa. ● Thursday:s’Arenal(Llucmajor),Ariany, Calonge(Santanyi),Campos,CanPicafort (Santa Margalida), Consell, Inca, es Llom- bards (Santanyi), Pòrtol (Marratxi), Port de Sóller (Sóller), ses Salines, , Sant Llorenc des Cardassar, sa Torre (Llucmajor). Palma: Can Pastilla, Pere Ga- rau. ● Friday:,Algaida,,Can Picafort (Santa Margalida), Inca, Llucma- jor, , es Pont d’Inca (Mar- ratxi), Son Carrió (Sant Llorenc des Car- dassar), (Calvia), . ● Saturday: Alaró, S’Arraco (Andratx), Artà, Badia Gran / Pedrafort (Llucmajor), Biniali(Sencelles),Búger,Bunyola,CalaRa- jada (Capdepera), Campanet, Campos, , Esporles, s’Horta (Felanitx), Inca, , Manacor, Moscari (Selva), Las Palmeras (Llucmajor), Portocolom (Fe- lanitx), Santa Eugenia, Santa Margalida, Santanyi, Sa Rápita (Campos), Sóller. Folk Palma: Avenidas (flea market), Plaça del dances in Bisbe Berenguer de Palou (ecological Ibiza. /eco-friendly market), Pere Garau, Santa PHOTO: Catalina(c/deSoler),SonFerriol,SonFus- BULLETIN ter Vell. FILES ● Sunday: Alcudia, Consell, Felanitx, Inca, Llucmajor, Moscari (Selva) – monthly market-,Muro, SaPobla,theIndustrialEs- tateofMarratxi(Marratxi),Pollença,Porto FOLKDANCING: Ancestraldances The symbolism of the women’s dance steps are said torepresent the Cristo (Manacor), Santa Maria del Cami, phasesofthemooninwhicharetobefoundtheoriginsofthesedances. Valldemossa. ofIbizaandFormentera Thepre-ChristianGodofIbizawasTanit,thepersonificationofthemoon. ● If you want to get to know a truly authentic side of Ibiza and For- Theancientfolkloreifthisdancecanbeappreciatedthroughthemusic MENORCA mentera,youhavetogoandwatchsomeofthepublicly-performedre- whichaccompaniesit.Drumsandflutes,anespasi(ametalpercussion ● Monday: , Sant Lluis gionalfolkdancing,whichisunrivalledintheMediterranean.Thetrueori- instrument which resembles a spade) and huge castanets create a ● Tuesday: Mahon ginsofthedanceshavebeenlostinthemistsoftimebutaresaidtorep- rhythmwhichisuniquetotheMediterranean.Otheroutstandinglyat- ● Wednesday:esCastell,esMigjornGran, resentbeliefs–includingsomethatarepre-Christian–andtheances- tractivefeaturesifthesetraditionaldancesarethecostumeswornby Sant Lluis, Fornells tralmusicoftheislands,thathasbeenhandeddownfromgenerationto thedancers.Themenaredressedcompletelyinwhitewithembroidered ● Thursday: Alaior generation.Folkdancingisperformedatlocalfestivalsonbothoftheis- waistcoats,arednecktieandaredhatthatappearstobepartberetand ● Friday: Ciutadella, Ferreries landssoitwon’tbedifficulttofindanopportunitytowatchsome. part floppy ski hat. It is known in the Balearics as a barretina. The cos- ● Saturday: Ciutadella (Plaça des Born), KnownasBallPages,thistraditionalfolkdancingisoneofthemostcol- tumeswornbythewomenareevenmoreeye-catching. typicalcoun- Ciutadella(PlazadelaLlibertat),Ferreries, ourfulspectaclestowitnessinIbizaandFormentera.Therearevarious trywoman’sdressisbeautifullysewnwithjewelleddecorations,amulti- Mahon typesofdance.Allhaveslightdifferenceswhichdistinguishonetownor layerednecklacewithfiligreeembroidering,toppedwithahungcrucifix ● Sunday: Mahon, village from another. However,there are similar forms of dress, music and religious icon made out of glass. She will also wear several golden andstepwhichidentifythedancesasbeingoriginallyfromthesetwois- rings. IBIZA lands. AttendanceatanyoneofthefestivalcelebrationsinIbizaandFormentera ● Friday: Sant Antoni de Portmany Ifyoutakeamomenttohomeinontheindividualstepsbeingperformed, issuretoprovideanopportunitytowitnessthisparticulartypeofdanc- ● Sunday: youcansavourhowmuchthisstyleofdancerepresentsatimegoneby ing.Normallyperformancesaregivenintownsquaresorneartheold- andhowmuchitrepresentsthecultureandcustomsofgenerationsgone est wells, which were important meeting pointsin former times. Folk FORMENTERA before.Thereis,forexample,acompletedifferencebetweenthemove- dancing is also a spectacle to be seen at weddings in the porches of ● TuesdayandSatur- mentsperformedbymenandthoseofthewomen.Whilstthemenare churches tolavish attention on the bride and groom. If you’re unlucky day: Sant Francesc de constantlyleapingintotheairandmakingloudclackingnoiseswithcas- enoughtomissthesefestivals,don’tworry.Therearedemonstrations Formentera tanetsinordertoseducethefemales,thewomenmaintainasolemnde- inSantMiqueleveryThursdayandontheSantPerefortificationsofIbiza’s meanourwhilstslowlytracingoutcurvedmovementsacrosstheground. oldcitywallseveryFriday. For more information: MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN BETTER IN WINTER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 17 GASTRONOMY

Left: “Frit Mallorqui” from Mallorca. Centre: “Flao” from Ibiza. Right: “Caldereta de langosta” from Menorca. PHOTOS: BULLETIN FILES THE MEDITERRANEAN FLAVOUR Thereisanenormousselec- The most humble house- quality gastronomy which is at its most flavour- tion ofhigh-quality, tradi- hold will produce coques de with a Mediterranean ful when made with pork, tional cuisine in the Balear- verdures, pizza-like slices of flavour spicesandlargequantitiesof ics.Theregionalgastronomy fine pastry topped with The Balearic Islands can paprika which gives the sau- is linked to Mediterranean green vegetables, empana- boast an array of tasty, top sageitsaromaanddefinitive culture and diet and to sea- das and cocarrois - meat and quality products such as ol- colouring. Cheese produced sonal food production and vegetable pasties respec- ive oil, wine, cheese from in Mahon, or queso ma- harvests. tively-andofcourse“paamb Mahon on Menorca and Ibi- hones, is the star product of Gastronomy forms part of oil”, slices of fresh country zan “hierbas” – naturally fla- Menorca.Itismanufactured the cultural identity of the bread soaked in the juice of voured liqueurs.These prod- according to age-old meth- local people. Much of it has locally grown tomatoes and ucts are rooted in regional ods using top quality cows’ roots deep in regional his- drizzled with olive oil, and authenticity and tradition milk. tory, but gastronomy in the then topped with cheese, andcanbepurchasedatmar- So far as sweet food is con- islandshasbecomeelaborate ham or sobrasada. kets and fairs around the is- cerned, Mallorca’s ensai- and imaginative, a delight In summer, try the thirst- lands. mada reigns supreme. There for visitors – irrespective of quenching trempo salad, The Balearics have differ- are a variety of methods of whether or not they are made with tomatoes, green ent areas of land set aside for producing this spiral-shaped gourmets. pepperandonion,ortumbet vine cultivation and wine pastry, either without any Frito mallorquin is a con- – Mallorca’s answer to production. Mallorca has its filling at all or with a type of coction of finely diced and France’s ratatouille - made own original trade marks for jam known as “angel hair”. exquisitely-herbed offal, with aubergines, peppers its wines, signified by labels Then there is Ibiza’s cheese tossed in a frying pan with and tomatoes. specifying designation of cakeor“flao”flavouredwith equallyfinely-choppedpota- Warm up in winter with originor“DO”.Winemadein mint. toesandvegetables.Thedish “sopas mallorquinas” with Binissalem and the Pla i Lle- Anothernaturalproductto isverypopularinthewinter its filling base of locally- vant areas of the island are look out for in the market is months as is sopas mallor- madebrownbreadandgreen madewithvarietiesofgrapes the exquisite Mallorcan al- quinas – a Mallorcan bread vegetables or Ibiza’s sofrit which are native to the re- mond,widelyappreciatedby andvegetabledish,nottobe pages,adishofgentlyspiced gion. There are other wine- great confectioners for its confusedwith“soup”.Speci- pork,lambandchickenwith making companies in the subtle flavouring. No-one ality dishes of Mallorca also localsobrasadaandbutifarra Balearics that manufacture could claim to be an expert include coque, a pizza-like (a type of black pudding). under the umbrella of Vi de on Balearic fruit and vegeta- dishtoppedwithfreshgreen And with the sea never la Terra, a label providing bles without knowledge of vegetables such as spinach, very far away in the Balear- authenticityofwineproduc- the tomate de ramellet, a peppers and courgettes. The ics, how much fresher could tion in the Balearics. One quite small type of tomato summer months are the local fish and shellfish be? popular choice of dry white butonewhichissotastyand time for trempo a thirst- Straightfromthewaterinto wine, grapes for which are juicy that it is ideally suited quenching salad made up of the kitchen. Menorca’s lob- grown all over the Tramun- to flavouring the slices of huge, juicy tomatoes and sterstew,caldereta,hastobe tanamountains,isMalvasia. country bread used for “pa peppers. The region lays a “must” for seafood lovers. Manyvineyardsareterraced amboli”–anopensandwich claim to its own specialist And if you have room for a alongthesteepcliffsofbeau- moistenedwithtomatojuice cheeses and delicatessen dessert after all this, try “el tiful coastal areas such as Es- and olive oil, and then meats, Menorca boasts its gató”(withthestressonthe tellencs and . topped with cheese, ham or owndeliciouslobsterstewor “o”), an almond tart served There are wine-tasting sobrasada. caldereta, and Ibiza is well- with home-made ice cream. routes which take visitors The spirits and liqueur known for its own cheese Try also Ibizan cheese cake andenthusiaststothewine- drinks of the Balearics come cake or flao. All these dishes “flao” or its Mallorcan coun- making centres themselves. in all shades. The Mallorcan are part of life in the Balear- terpartthe“duquesa”;“orel- Another product of which palo is dark in colour, pro- ics and visitors will be the letes” which are tarts – Ibi- local gastronomy is proud is duced by soaking quinine poorer for not trying them. zaninorigin-madefromap- virgin olive oil , mostly pro- andgentiantogether.Thegin Ensaimadas - yeast-baked ricot or peaches; sweet bis- duced in Mallorca and Ibiza. produced in Mahon mean- cakes fashioned into round, cuits called “crespells” Toursoftheolivepressespro- while, referred to as gin ma- coiled shapes - and so- whicharecutintoheartand vide a fascinating insight hones is transparent with a brasada,aMallorcansausage star shapes and rubiols – into methods of production flavourofjuniper.Ithasbeen atitsbestwhenmadefroma small self-contained pasties and more often than not manufactured on Menorca specialbreedofblackpig,are filled with jam or a light cot- such a tour will go hand in after the British introduced the two regional products tage cheese-type filling: to handwithavisittobuildings the drink there at the end of that are most heard of out- justrightforlickingyourfin- oftypicalMallorcanarchitec- the18thcentury.Theliqueur side the Balearics, but there gers afterwards! ture.TheIslandscanofferan known as hierbas manufac- are several hundred distinct impressive selection of deli- tured both on Mallorca and recipes that go to make up Discover the finest catessen meats. There is the Ibiza is produced by soaking the culinary delights of the food of the Balearic Is- Top: Hierbas from Mallorca and Ibiza. Pa amb oli. So- already well-known Mallor- a secret combination of aro- islands. lands.Traditional, high brasada and ensaimada from Mallorca. PHOTOS: BULLETIN can sausage or sobrasada, matic plants in anisette. MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN 18 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT BETTER IN WINTER WINES: The essence of the Mediterranean ● A good bottle of wine form the islands cultivation of many varieties of grape, al- makesanidealgiftforfamilyandfriends.There though the “Manto Negro”, a native to the re- are nearly 100 wine cellars or bodegas in the gion, is the most popular. Other local varieties Balearics, which gives some idea of the qual- of grapeusedtoproduceredwineincludeCal- ity and strength of the regional market. Al- let and Fogoneu, and “la Moll” for white wine. thoughvineyardswereestablishedbytheRo- Although the overall breadth of production is mans here, it has only been over the last 20 limited by the size of the Islands, a significant years or so that there has been a boom in the percentageofregionally-producedwineisex- wine-producing market. The diverse terrain ported throughout the world, principally to andlandscapeoftheislandshaspromotedthe other European countries and North America.

A vineyard in Mallorca. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES

ingsthatmay-intimesgoneby–haveca- Making the most of tered for visitors as boarding houses. But regional gastronomy, not all typical restaurants are found in old town centres. There are some on the coast both old and new perched high up with breathtaking views overtheMediterraneanorothersinmoun- ● ThereisarichvarietyofregionalBalearic tainlocations.Wherevertheserestaurants cooking which uses natural products ac- are, you can be assured of quality cooking Wine-tasting tourism cording to the season of the year. You can using local produce and some excellent ● If you don’t want to visit alone, there are organised tours to the wine-producing areas find good old-fashioned meals in what are wines to accompany them. of the islands. The wine cellars or bodegas welcome visitors to their premises, which are known as cellars. These are restaurants But the Balearics are also renowned for often fine examples of regional architecture. Tourists can eat and even stay overnight at which are typical of island-life, regularly state-of-the-artculinarycreationsthatare the bodegas. There is also the opportunity to take a tour of the vineyards by bicycle, lis- frequented by local people and often lo- fashioned by a number of chefs with Mich- ten to music being performed out amongst the vines and even attend seasonal events catedinwhatwouldoncehavebeencellars elin stars. Hence whether old or new, the that are associated with wine production, such as festivals which celebrate the grape used for wine storage, or in historic build- Balearics provide the finest gastronomy. harvest.

Chefs with a Michellen Star ● There are nine Michelin- starredrestaurantsinMallorca. Thereweretwonewrecipients for this year’s guide: Argos at the Hotel La Goleta in Port de Pollença, where the chef, Al- varoSalazar,istheyoungestto have received the distinction; and the Adrian Quetglas Res- taurantinPalma’sPasseigMal- lorca. SimplyFosh,oneofBritishchef Marc Fosh’s restaurants, is an- other with a Michelin star; it is on C. Missió in Palma. The other restaurants are Za- randa in Es Capdella, which in facthastwostars;AndreuGen- estra in Capdepera; Bou, Sa Coma; Es Fum, Costa d’en Blanes; Es Recó des Teix, Deià; British Michelin-starred chef, Marc Fosh. PHOTO: Good old-fashioned meals at a typical cellar in Mallorca. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES and Jardín in Port de Alcudia. BULLETIN FILES MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN BETTER IN WINTER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 19

GASTRONOMY THE OLIVE OIL OF MALLORCA, CALENDAR

THE ISLAND’S LIQUID GOLD OCTOBER FLAVOURS OF IBIZA October-November: www.ibiza.travel TAPALMA: www.tapalma.es

FEBRUARY CELEBRATING FISH: www.gastronomiame- QUESO MAHONES norca.es

APRIL FLAVOURS OF IBIZA April to May: www.ibiza.travel gastronomy and in Mallorca, the quality The cheese of Mahon- MAY Discover the secrets of production is cer- Menorca, true island TAPAS FESTIVAL OF tified and protected MENORCA: of the olive oil presses with the “Oli de Mal- craftsmanship www.menorcatapas.com ● Virginoliveoilhasbeenproducedforcen- lorca” (Mallorcan ol- ● The cheese produced in Mahon in Menorca is manufac- WINE DAYS MALLORCA: turiesintheBalearicIslands.Orchardsofol- ive oil) registered tured by true craftsmen. Its quality is recognised and ap- www.winedaysmal- ivetrees,hundredsofyearsold,canbeseen trade mark. Visitors preciatedthroughouttheworldandsimilar,toMallorca’sol- lorca.com growing along the coast, on the vast plains can learn about olive ive oil, is protected from poorer copies through an original GASTRONOMY WEEK- of the island interior or in the depths of the oil production through trade mark designation of origin certifying its uniqueness. ENDS ON FORMENTERA: mountains. It is one of the trees which is organised tours of the This cheese is only produced in Menorca. www.formentera.es most profoundly associated with the Medi- olivepressesoftheislands,botholdandnew. Queso mahones, Mahon’s cheese, can claim to have been terranean. As they grow, the trunks of the Manufacturersarerightlyproudoftheproc- part of the culture of Menorca since prehistoric times. Ce- LOCAL PRODUCTS WITH olive trees twist over the decades to form ess,involvingancestralskillandasurprising ramic cheese-making utensils have been discovered dat- OUTSTANDING QUALITY remarkablelivingsculptures.Oliveoilissea- amount of time that is required to produce ing back to around 3,000 BC indicating that already at that www.illesbalearsquali- sonallyextractedfromthefruitofthesean- such top quality olive oil. Those on the tours time skilled manufacturers were at work. tat.es cienttreesaswellasthoseofyoungertrees. willhavethechancetotastedifferentvarie- The method of producing this top quality cheese has been The oil forms an essential part of Balearic ties of olives at varying stages of maturity. passed down from father to son over the centuries. This MICHELIN-STARRED time-honoured tradition has been part of the reason why RESTAURANTS the cheese has been able to maintain its own particular, homely character and flavour. ZARANDA There are two types of process for manufacturing the www.zaranda.es cheese.Theartisandairiesuserawmilk,freshfromthecow. BOU RESTAURANT The cheese is moulded by hand, wrapped in a square cot- www.esmolidenbou.es ton cloth, the fogasser,and hung from the four corners. It is ES FUM thenplacedonatable.Thewheyisremovedandthepaste www.restaurant-es- ismanuallypressedandtied.Itisthenpressedinamachine fum.com whichleavesthemarkofthefoldsoftheclothandthecords ES RACO DES TEIX imprinted on the top. www.esracodesteix.es The industrial plants are allowed to use milk that has been JARDIN processed or preserved in some way. The right amount of www.restaurantejar- animalrennetisusedtoensurethatcoagulationtalesplace din.com inaminimumof30-40minutesataconstanttemperature. ANDREU GENESTRA This temperature must also be maintained during cutting www.andreugenes- anddrainingofthecurds.Thecurdsarethencuttothesize tra.com SIMPLYFOSH ofalargepeaandlefttostandforabouttenminutesbefore www.simplyfosh.com the whey is drained off. ARGOS Inbothtypesofmanufacture,duringripening,thecheeseis www.lagoletahotelde- regularlyturnedandcleaned,andtherindisrubbedwithol- mar.com/argos/ ive oil and pimenton, a type of paprika. The operation is re- ADRIAN QUETGLAS peatedseveraltimesandpreventstherindfromdryingout, www.adrianquetglas.es/ repels insects and gives the cheese its characteristic col- our and appearance. MENORCAN CHEESE The fish drying out in the sun in Formentera. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES There are three varieties of the Mahon cheese depending FROM THE PORT OF MA- on the stage of maturity. HON Soft cheese , with a gentle flavour and texture: in this in- www.quesomahonme- THE DRIED FISH OF FORMENTERA stance the curing process would last between 21 and 60 norca.com days with the result being suitable for all palates. ready for drying. The fish is then left cov- Semi-cured ,whichhasamoreorangeycolourthanthesoft WINES A unique flavour of eredinathicklayerofsaltforseveral hours, variety but still with a gentle flavour. This would need cur- the Mediterranean afterwhichitishung,accordingtotradition, ing for between two and five months. www.binissalemdo.com from the branches of Juniper-like trees Cured , with a much more intense flavour and harder tex- www.doplaillevant.com/ ● Formentera’sdriedfishisoneofthemost called savins. The hot sun of Formentera is ture which would appeal to those who enjoy a sharper www.winesofmal- deliciousislanddishes.Itiscuredinaunique then left to do its work. Once the fish is dry, cheese. lorca.org/es/ way, drying out in the sun with a little help it is split up into small parts and put in glass ThemanufactureofMahoncheeseisindisputablylinkedto fromMediterraneanseabreezes.Thefishis jars filled with olive oil. The fish can thus be traditionalcraftsmanshipoftheisland.Itisproducedontypi- SPECIALIST GASTRON- themainingredientoflocalcountrysaladon preserved for several months at a time. cal homesteads out in the country known as llocs where OMY MARKETS the island. Apart from salads, the fish is used on there is plenty of green pasture bordered by dry stone- Thechoiceofwhatfishtouseforthedrying canapes,pizzasorsimplyontoastedbread. walling. Here,cowscangrazetotheirhearts’content.Here www.mercatolivar.com process in largely based in fish which have It can be found throughout the year in all too visitors can go on tours to learn about the process of www.mercatdesantacata- a significant amount of cartilage in their restaurants on the island, in bars, in small cheese-making,enjoytastingdifferentvarietiesandeven lina.com bones, such as ray and dogfish. It is still the and gourmet shops as well as supermar- join in a culinary workshop or two. www.mercadosanjuan- fishermen who carve up and slice the fish kets. palma.es MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN 20 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT BETTER IN WINTER HPIG RSADCRAFTSSHOPPING: AND ARTS blem, so beloved of the hippy gen- namentalfigures,saidtodenotethe Regionalcrafts eration. The introduction of this island’s pagan past, and which are andshopping flowerpowertrendcanstillbeseen widely available at island markets, ● The diversity to be found in to survive in the many street mar- andtherobadellengues–literallya Balearic gastronomy, culture and kets around the island. And of “cloth of tongues” pattern woven heritage also applies to the islands’ course,theperfectaccompaniment into quality fabric produced on the regional arts and crafts. When visi- to the “ad-lib” outfit has just got to island. tors wish to buy mementos of their be a pair of espadrilles made out of Apart from buying goods that are trip or presents for those back straw. typical of the region, the Balearics home, they are spoiled for choice. InMenorca,so-called“abarques” - canoffernewtrendsinnationaland Balearic craftsmen and women shoesthataretypicaloftheisland- international fashion. The towns of manufacture beautiful glassware, andshirtspatternedwithdesignsof Ibiza and Mahon, but above all the pottery and ceramics and produce the natural environment are the city of Palma are places where the elaborate embroidery and fabrics. two most sought-after souvenirs shoppercanfindanythingheorshe There’s also quality footwear (a to take home. For those who enjoy mightbelookingfor;somuchsothat choicebetweenwhathasbeenpro- spirits,don’tforgettobuyabottleof theBalearicsisnowanideallocation duced locally and international the island’s gin known as Xoriguer, foraweekendshoppingspree. Mallorcan fabrics. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES brands),leathergoods,silverware,: after the period of British domina- In the historic centre of Palma, the costumejewelleryandofcoursethe tion of Menorca at different times so-called “golden mile” is located fabulous pearls of Mallorca, which during the 18th century. Gourmets between the Passeig Born and the Visit a specialist Mallorcan are known the world over for the will also want to buy the delicious Jaume III avenue. Shops in this Majoricaname. Menorcan cheese associated with stretch offer the best designer la- textile factory Ifyouareafterthelatestinfashion, the Port of Mahon. It has its own bels in the world so even window ● “Mallorcan tongues” or lenguas mallorquinas is the it is readily available in most shop- originaltrademark,thuspreventing shopping is a delight. Marinas nameofacenturies-olddesignpeculiartotheislandthat pingcentres.Inmanycasesthelat- it from being produced anywhere aroundtheislandprovideanchorage is woven into textiles for making clothes and furnishings est clothes have been manufac- elseintheworld. for large numbers of luxury yachts, – cushion covers, curtains, carpeting - or for covering tured by local designers who are InMallorca,leathergoodsandfoot- withmooringsatPuertoPortalsand handbags and purses. To find out how this clever design earning an international reputation wear are the most popular goods Port Adriano being particularly is used in textiles, sign up to a guided visit to Pollença, to forthemselves. sought by holiday shoppers. How- soughtafter. one of the few family workshops in Europe where the The island of Ibiza is well-re- ever, add to this list the cultured In Ibiza Town, the port area of Ibiza “ikat” technique – one of the most complicated natural nownedforgivingriseto pearlsmadeinManacor,thestrange town is full of shops where styles dyeing processes in the world - is still used in manufac- “ad-lib” fashion, “siurell”green,red reminiscent of the hippy era rub ture. The “ikat” technique found its way from the Orient with the colour and white shoulderswithsophisticatedinter- to Mallorca in the 16th century via the old Silk Route. The whiteasits o r - national brands. The old centre of Mallorcan“ikat”producesaveryversatile,resistantfab- e m - thePortofMahoninMenorcahasa ric which is identical on both sides. The tour of the work- pedestrianised shopping area shop will reveal the secrets of dyeing the fabric which is where local businesses peddle made out of natural fibres. It will also enable visitors to their wares comfortably along- watch the looms in action and provide the chance to buy sideinternationalbrands. some of the final product.

Lose yourself in a hippy market in Ibiza ● Thereisawholestringofso-called“hippy”markets in Ibiza. They are an experience of art, music, street spectacle, gastronomy and above, all colour. There’s a specialBohemianatmospheretothesemarkets, where there is vast array of goods to choose from. Every Saturday in Sant Carles de Peralta, the magical LasDaliasmarketopensitsdoorswitharound100stalls. Every conceivable art and craft product is for sale here from jewellery, ornaments and accessories, to books, paintingsandantiques.Ifyoufeellikeit,haveamassage, listen to live music or enjoy some fusion cooking at the market restaurant. Meanwhile the hippy market at Benirras is open every day, but it is on Sundays when the hippies themselves celebrate the famous drum festival. The drums start to pound out their mesmerising rhythm when the sun starts to set. A worker at a Pons Quintana shoe factory. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES The largest and one of the most visited Hippy markets in Ibiza is Punta Arabia at Es Canar. It’s open every Wednesday. THE ART OF SHOEMAKING IN MENORCA The oldest hippy market in Ibiza, established in 1974, is theMercadillodelPuerto(Ibizatown)situatedinsquares Menorca at your feet used in shoe manufacture in Me- ness: Mascaro, Ursula Mascaro and Antoni Riquer and Sa Tertulia. It is open every day. Since the middle of the 19th cen- norca, craftsmen have managed to Pretty Ballerinas. If you are shoe tury, the industry of the Menorca has preserve the countrified character of huntinginMenorca,visitingtheMas- beencloselyalliedwiththeshoetrade the island’s favourite shoes. caro shop in Ferreries is an absolute and in modern times the island’s shoe In the 1950s, the old craft work- “must”.There you will be able to pick manufacture has earned an interna- shopswerereplacedwithmodernfac- throughthelatestcollectionsofthese tional reputation for design and qual- tories. Sales began to soar in the 1960s three shoe brands and snap up some ity. The most traditional shoe sold in withtheresultinginternationalrepu- of the best bargains. Menorca is the “abarque”, which was tation to match even the top shoe- Other brands linked to Menorca originally a type of sandal worn by makers of Italy. Nowadays, shoes which have outstanding interna- country people, but is now sold with which carry the name of Menorca tionalreputationsfordesignandqual- equal colour, style and success along- havelongsincereachedtofoundtheir ity are Pons Quintana – known above side top international brands.The be- way to the far-flung reaches of the all for the way it uses plait designs in ginning of the island’s shoe trade was globe. itsshoes–SalordJover,Patricia,Hom- rooted in small craft workshops Mascaro is one of the companies mers and Flavio Menorca. It’s quite whereaswellasabarques,othertypes with the best-known international usual for these designer brands to be of footwear were produced.Although reputations, largely thanks to the found in principal towns of the island state-of-the-art technology is now brand names associated with its busi- such as Mahon and Ciutadella. MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN BETTER IN WINTER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 21 SPORTING ACTIVITIES

and May – 90 per cent visit at this time be- CYCLINGTOURISM causetheMediterraneanweatherconditions ● An effort for some, a pleasure for others arejustrightforthesport. but recommended out of season, cycling The Balearics have an extensive road net- tourismcanbecomparedtoanopendoor,an workcoveringnearly1,400kilometres.Many invitationtovisitsomeofthemostwell-hid- oftheroadsareverywellsignpostedtoen- denspotsoftheislands. sureanexcellentcyclingexperience.Scenic Although cycling tourism can apply to the countryroadsleadtothesmalltownsandvil- Balearics in general, Mallorca is particularly lages of the islands’ interiors where visitors recommendedforbicyclelovers.Thenatural can enjoy authentic regional culture and outdoors, splendid landscape and excellent cooking.(Thereareroutestosuitalltypesof temperatures haave promoted an industry cyclists.Themostchallengingarethoseinthe thatisrespondingincreasingly totheneeds mountains. The diverse terrain is a key rea- of those wanting to tour the region on two son for professionals (and others) choosing wheels. theBalearics,andMallorcainparticular.) Duringthewinterandspringmonths,thefin- estprofessionalcyclingteamsinEuropeen- i joytheroadsoftheislandsalongsidetourists Formoreinformationvisit: whoareamateurcyclists–bothgroupsfind www.illesbalears.es the conditions on the islands ideal for train- www.webfcib.es ing. www.infomallorca.net Everyyearhundredsofthousandsofpeople www.menorca.es come to the Islands for cycling tourism. The www.ibiza.travel favouritetimetocomeisbetweenFebruary www.formentera.es Cycling in Menorca. PHOTO: BULLETIN

Sports Golf ● Anexceptionallyfavourableclimateandidyllicsurround- ● The Balearic Islands have no fewer than 26 golf courses. ings attract thousands of visitors to the Balearics each year In Mallorca, there are 24, while Ibiza and Menorca have one for sporting tourism. each.Allofthesecoursesenjoytheirown,uniquesurround- Sailing and golf, as well as cycling, are the main sporting ac- ings meaning that all the golfing enthusiasts of Europe are tivities, but there is massive scope for various other sports spoiled for choice in terms of stunning location. - running, Nordic walking, skating and blading, tennis, foot- And what more could any of them ask of the ideal weather? ball,beachvolleyballandrugby.Fordisabledsportsmenand Thegolfcoursesprovidedifferentchallenges.TheAlcanada women,theislandsareprovingimmenselypopularforhand- golf course in Alcudia, for instance, is an almost links-style biking.Paralympiansareamongthosewhocomeeachyear course that looks over the fabulous bay of Alcudia. Or there totakeadvantageoftheislands’roads,whilepara-badmin- is the Golf Park Puntiro on the road to Sineu from Palma. It is tontournamentsinAlcudiaattractsportspeoplefromallover a Jack Nicklaus Designs course with lakes and bunkers that the globe. create testing holes. The oldest course is Son Vida Golf in Thegreatthingisthatallthesesportspeoplereturnyearaf- Palma. It was officially opened in 1964 by Prince Rainier of teryear.Theyareawareofallthefacilitiesprovided,includ- Monaco, and it has been attracting Europe’s and the world’s inghotelsthatareadaptedtodifferentneeds,andaremak- golferseversince.Manyofthegolfcourseshaveaccompa- ingtheBalearicsthepre-eminentsportingdestinationinthe nying hotels, as is the case, for example, with Son Vida. Mediterranean. Diving in the Mediterranean ● The waters around the Balearics provide a remark- able underwater experience. For snorkellers or for di- vers, there is so much to see beneath the sea. The clar- ity of the water and its temperature make diving an all- yearactivity.Inadditiontothefish,sealifeandflora,there are wrecks and sea caves to explore. The Balearics are blessed with having many highly professional and fully qualifieddivecentresandinstructorswhowillguarantee your safety while also paying special attention to ma- rineenvironmentalregulations-whichareinplacetoen- sure that your diving experience takes advantage of conserved habitats, reefs, sea grass and other marine life. Dive centres are proud to be able to offer diving mate- rial from the best-known brands. Boats and equipment Princess Sofia Regatta held in the spring in Palma. aresubjecttoannualcheckstoensuretheirmaintenance PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES and your safety. Sailing Football ● Therearemorethan1,400kilometresofcoastlinearound theBalearicIslands,andplentyoffacilitiesforthosewhoen- ● They’re football crazy in the Balearics. Even the smallest joysailing..Theislandshavemorethan50marinasandsome villageshavefootballpitches.Typicallyall-weather,theyof- 22,000 moorings, providing a veritable paradise for sailing ferafabulousopportunityfortraining,buttheyarealsoavail- enthusiasts. The Balearics, a hub for cross-Mediterranean able for touring teams, some of which are groups of friends yacht races, provide all sorts of support services for people who come year after year to challenge local rivals. Lasting “messing about in boats”: small and large marinas, safe an- friendships are established with local people, especially be- chorage and shelter from rip currents or sea swells so that cause of the after-match festivities. Organising a football thereisnodraggingorsnatching, opencovestobeexplored, tripisagreatwaytoplayyourfavouritesportbutalsotoget diving from the deck into an azure sea. There is therefore to know the real character of the islands. something to suit every taste and every pocket. Alcanada golf course in Mallorca. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN 22 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT BETTER IN WINTER

RUNNINGINTHE Sporting tourism BALEARICS –what ● WHY NOT TAKE TO THE AIR? It’s not only sailing, sports fishing, scuba betterplacetorun diving, paddle surfing and windsurfing thaninthe that are practised by hundreds of thou- sands of people in the Balearics. You can Balearics also take to the air to hang glide, paraski, ● If running is your passion, then you’ll and even go ballooning, but if you want lovedoingitevenmoreintheBalearicIs- your feet more firmly on the ground lands. Here you have got all the incen- there’s climbing, cave exploration, trek- tives you could wish for: an ideal climate kingingorgesandravines,andequestrian 365 days of the year,varying terrain so sport in all its different styles. Why not you can choose the ground you want to visitracingtrackswhere“trotting”races run on and to the level of difficulty that are held? Before you reach for your top you wish to aspire to, and all with splen- hat, this is not Ascot, nor is it actually did scenery in whatever direction you horse racing as we might know it. For in wanttogo. Majorca, it is trotting races that are the Therearehundredsofkilometrestoex- kingofsports.Thespecially-bredhorses plore from the flatter urban areas of in pull a small and lightweight cart which Mallorca to the steep slopes of the Tra- carries a “jockey” around a race track at muntana mountains. Discover the rural, greatspeed. Principalhippodromesarein well-trodden picture postcard route of Palma and Manacor. the Camí de Cavalls or “Horse Route” in The Balearics are akin to an open-air Menorca; enter the winding labyrinth of gymnasium where sporting enthusiasts theoldcitywallsofIbizatownorbreathe canpractiseinanunrivalledenvironment in the tranquility and unspoiled natural - in full sunshine, with beautiful scenery, beautyofFormentera. allcooledbyalightMediterraneanbreeze. Itisforallofthesereasonsandmorethat theBalearicIslandshavebecomeades- tination for runners on an international i scale. Year after year people come to For more information about sports: trainandenterthedifferentracingcom- www.fbgolf.com petitionsthatareorganised.Marathons, www.mallorcagolfisland.com halfmarathons,trials,racesinwhicheve- www.portsib.es ryone – trained or untrained – can par- www.federacionbaleardevela.org ticipate. The Balearic calendar is full of www.illesbalears.es sportingevents.Comeandtakepart! Trial run on the Camí de Cavalls in Menorca. PHOTO:BULLETIN FILES www.estacionesnauticas.info www.balearesnautica.com www.acnauticosbaleares.com Rafa Nadal Sports Centre Tennis www.portsdebalears.com www.anade.info ● Mallorca’s most famous sportsman is Rafael ● Therearetenniscourts www.rnsportscentre.com Nadal.FromManacorintheeastoftheisland,Rafa all over the Balearics. is committed to sporting development on his na- They are a reflection of Sporting Tourism tiveisland.TheRafaNadalSportsCentreinMana- the islands’ sporting phi- www.ibactiva.com corisaclearexampleofthetennisstar’scommit- losophy of inclusiveness: www.mallorcatopactivities.com ment. While the centre is a place for the develop- sport for all. Some of the mentofyoungBalearictalent(andtalentfromout- tennis centres are side the Balearics), it is also for sportspeople from grander than others of anywherewho wishto takeadvantage of its out- course.Forinstance,there standingstate-of-the-artfacilitiesandhighlypro- is the Palma Sport & Ten- fessional team of instructors. nis Club, where the ATP TheRafaNadalSportResidencehasbeendesigned LegendsCupisheldinOc- byandforathletes.Ithasthebestofgastronomy, tober, or the the best of facilities and high-comfort rooms. Tennis Club, which even Thereare26tenniscourts,aseven-a-sidefootball has grass courts. In Ibiza, pitch, two swimming pools - outdoor and the in- there is, as an example, door 25 metre pool - athletics track and ten pad- theVivaClubinSanAnto- dle tennis courts. The motto is to live 360 degree nio, while Menorca has sport. There are few sports tourism centres that clubsinCiutadellaandMa- can compare. Rafa Nadal in Manacor. PHOTO:BULLETIN FILES hon.

Triathlon ● Mallorca stages one of the biggest triath- lonsinEurope.TheNirvanaIronman70.3inMay is based in Puerto Alcudia and each year at- tractsthousandsofparticipants-professional andamateur-fromnumerouscountries.While thebayofAlcudiaisidealfortheswimmingleg, the proximity of the Tramuntana mountains means that the cycling leg is challenging. Rathereasieristherunningcourse,whichisflat. Alcudia will this year - at the start of Novem- ber - be holding the first Long Course Week- end:basically,atriathlonoverthreedays.Inad- dition to the Alcudia events, there are, for in- stance,thePortocolomInternationalTriathlon A triathlon in Formentera. in April, and not forgetting those which take PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES placeinMenorca,IbizaandFormentera,thelat- Paragliding: Discover the island of Me- terofwhichisinearlyOctober. norca from the air. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN BETTER IN WINTER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 23

CONGRESSES AND CONVENTIONS

The Balearic Islands have some mag- congresses) in Palma opened in April. destinations for the business tourism of auditorium in Santa Eularia. nificent facilities for the MICE (meet- The work of the brilliant architect Patxi conferences and exhibitions. It also cre- ings,incentives,conferencesandexhibi- Mangado, it has world-class facilities in ates a dramatic image for visitors enter- i tions) sector. There is an abundance of its various halls and auditoriums, and ing the eastern end of the Paseo For more information visit: long experience with organising na- theacousticstomatch.Overlookingthe Maritimo coastal road. www.mallorcacb.com tional and international events in the bay of Palma, its location is unbeatable. Away from Palma, there are auditori- www.pcongresosdepalma.com Balearics, and now there is a brand new Just a short drive from the airport, close ums in different parts of Mallorca, such www.ibizaconventionbureau.es/ centre. to the old city, this new centre is set to as Cala Millor and Alcudia, while Ibiza www.menorca.es The Palacio de Congresos (palace of make Palma one of Europe’s premier has its own Palacio de Congresos and www.formentera.es

The new palace of congress in Palma. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES

Rural tourism and All-year-round enjoyment for the family accommodation with a ● The natural landscapes of Mallorca are exceptional, and difference withafavourable,temporateclimate,outdooractivitiescan be practised all year round. Indeed it is the climate that has ● There are many ways to get to know the Balearic Is- helped promote the creation of theme parks and open-air lands. One of them is to stay in highly individual alterna- commercialcentreswhichtastefullycomplementthenatu- tiveaccommodation.Apartfromhotelsservicingholiday- ralbackdropoftheunspoiledislands.MallorcaFashionOut- makers and businesses, the islands are also dotted with let inMarratxihasafullofferofleisureactivities,restaurants superblylocatedfarmingestatesandmanorhousesthat and fashion. The Aquarium in Can Pastilla in Palma is one of havebeenrefurbishedforaccommodatingruraltourism. the most spectacular in the world. For- Into this bracket also fall boutique hotels with old-world estal Park also in Playa de Palma and charmthatareidealforvisitorswhowanttoenjoyabreak JungleParkinBendinatprovideamuse- withcompletepeaceandquietinagorgeousruralsetting. ment and entertainment for all ages. Fi- On the internet you will find a grand selection of rural ac- nally,KatmanduParkinMagalufisfullof commodation in all of the four islands of the Balearics. surprise attractions. What suits you i best? For more information visit: www.rusticbooking.com www.reisdemallorca.com www.menorcaturismorural.net www.ibiza.travel

Getting married in Ibiza. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES Professional training ● Want to learn Spanish or Catalan? Well, there are any Getting married? Do it in the number of leading schools which will teach you. Language Balearics learningisafantasticwaytonotjustbeabletospeak,under- ● Weddings should always be special, and the Balearic Is- standandwriteanotherlanguagebutalsotoimmerseyour- landsareidealforcreatingmemoriesthatwilllastalifetime. selfinthelocalculture.Forforeignstudents,thereareSpan- There are various highly professional companies which will ishcoursesattheUniversityoftheBalearicIslandsinPalma. organise your wedding and assist with finding the perfect The university is also one place where fine food lovers and location. Mountain settings, overlooking the sea, splendid cooking aficionados can come to learn more about culinary countryhomeswithgrounds:thereisawidechoicethatthe arts through workshops and classes. Students can work experts will be only too happy to help you with in arranging alongsidetopchefsatthehotelandcateringschool,atwhich Palma Aquarium in Mallorca. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES a day in the Balearics that you will never forget. Michelin-starred chefs in Mallorca learned their own craft. General information Health ing. Nowadays, there is very much more for your health. THE BALEARIC ISLANDS ● Once upon a time, tourism in Meditation and yoga, nutrition www.illesbalears.travel the Balearics was mainly to do classes, personal trainers, MALLORCA withhealth.Peoplefromcoldcli- beauty treatment and an out- www.infomallorca.net mateswouldcometotheislands standing medical service are all MENORCA for the beneficial effects of the here. www.menorca.es winter sun. They still do. Moreover,therearetheonlyhot IBIZA Even if it is just to relax, there is springs in the Balearics, which www.ibiza.travel no better tonic than a Balearic can be experienced at the Hotel FORMENTERA winter of sunny days and mod- Balneario San Juan de la Font www.formentera.es eratetemperaturesforunwind- Santa in Campos, Mallorca. Yoga in Menora. PHOTO: BULLETIN FILES MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN 24 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT BETTER IN WINTER