Semana Santa in Palma: Happy Easter
Easter comes early, this year. And Mallorca is getting ready for the holy week. The first of the traditional processions of the Semana Santa in Palma has been taking place today. A solemn parade made its way through the narrow streets to the slow rhythm of a marching band. Dressed in long robes and tall pointed hats the brotherhoods walked their banner to the Basílica de Sant Francesc. During the holy week the sound of haunting drums and trumpets fill the old town, often until long after…
Talaies on Mallorca: All Along the Watchtowers
„Pirates in sight!“ was a terrifying alert for hundreds of years, when the island was repeatedly raided by corsairs. Until, in the late 16th century, watchtowers were built along the entire coastline. The talaies on Mallorca formed a network of outlooks and points of communication. What used to be essential to protect the island from invaders is now an attractive destination for hikes and excursions. Fire and Smoke As soon as a potential attacker was sighted, the watchmen on the tower either…