Tips & Tricks
Playa Santa Eulalia (Ibiza) – this beach is a 20 minute drive north of Ibiza Town, and is popular with families and those who want to get away from party zones in both Ibiza Town (the southeast part of the island) and San Antonio (which has a big bar scene). The nearby town of Santa […]
Xoriguer Gin Distillery (Moll de Ponent 91, Mahón, Menorca) – the British presence in Menorca goes back to the 18th century (well before mass tourism enabled UK tourists to visit the Balearic Islands en masse). This gin distillery, launched in 1784 to cater to the Britons present at that time, still has vintage copper stills […]
Playa D’En Bossa (Ibiza) – located just 5 minutes south of Ibiza Town, this is perhaps the most popular beach anywhere in Ibiza. It has the longest stretch of beach in Ibiza. Although it has its share of sunbathers, swimmers, and water sports enthusiasts, the real draw of this beach is the music. Nearby beach […]
Playa Talamanca (Ibiza) – this beach is just outside of Ibiza Town. Its shallow waters are ideal for families with small children, and it faces Talamanca Bay. There’s a wooden boardwalk, with various bars & restaurants nearby.
Sa Pobla International Jazz Festival (Carrer del Rosari 25, Sa Pobla, Mallorca) – this international jazz event is held every year in early August, attracting performers from all over the world (from Cuba to Germany). There is also a musical session, called Jazz Seminar with the traveling School – a five-day course which closes in […]
Son Vida Golf (Urbanización Son Vida, Palma de Mallorca) — opened in 1964, this was the first golf course in Mallorca (located in the luxury residential area of Son Vida, just northwest of Palma). Meandering through the villas and residences, it challenges with narrow fairways and its hilly landscaping. Outstanding is the view from the […]