Christmas Kitchen

Majorca has a special flavour all year round, but at Christmas it will certainly be even more intense. Nuances, tradition and history take centre stage.Majorca tastes of "galets" (type of pasta shaped like a snail), "porcella" (suckling pig) and almond nougat. Majorca tastes like "Misa del gallo" (midnight mass on Christmas Eve) and "Canelones de Sant Esteve" (traditional Christmas dish). Christmas has the virtue of gathering us around a table...

4 historic places of Palma

To explore Palma, you have to go through history. Discover parts of our past and roots. Touch the development of the city with our hands, feet and senses and gradually go through those corners that make Palma a unique place. Cities grow, mutate and evolve almost all the time, but there are places that resist the passage of time. Historic places that grow in beauty every year. Places that are not only places, but rather landmarks of the...

The most beautiful sunsets on Mallorca

Joan Manuel Serrat sang about the Mediterranean sunsets in one of his most famous songs.A song dedicated to the red sky. A sky that delights us practically every day with a spectacle of colours, wind and magic, red and blue tones. A sky we can't get enough of, no matter how often we look up.Mallorca is known for its sky and the magical hour of light we enjoy every day.Sunsets, when they come into contact with the sea, take on a dimension that...

The 4 best golf courses of Majorca

Perhaps the 300 days of sunshine a year will help make Majorca the preferred destination for golfers and other sportspeople.Courses with sea views, courses surrounded by beauty, courses flooded with Mediterranean charm that will make golf nothing more than a (magnificent excuse). From MON PORT we have tried to choose the 4 courses, that we like the most and, we warn you, it has not been an easy task since Majorca has more than twenty courses and...

Activities to do in autumn in Palma

Since the worldly noise has already turned into music, the autumn asks to return to the city, which has in the summer months the ability to transform itself. In September comes the (sometimes expected) normality. Autumn may be our favourite season to enjoy Palma (we warn you, we don't rule out starting with the arrival of spring, we are not able to choose). The city is full of local people and visitors who flee from the masses to meet the...

How to make the best out of one week in Mallorca?

Mallorca is a beautiful island that will permeate you with its purity and its sensational landscapes. Without a doubt, we are among those who think that it is worth discovering this Mediterranean island thoroughly, without haste and very calmly. An island of turquoise beaches, green and rugged mountains, and villages with a very special charm. Don’t yoy know what to visit in Mallorca in a week? Keep calm, from MON PORT, we leave you a...

Palma in a day: what to see and what to do

24 hours. 1440 minutes to discover second by second slowly but surely, a city that changes with each ray of sunlight in each season from each glance. A city that behind its corners and its streets, it hides treasures that are waiting to be discovered by eyes eager for beauty. A whole life may not be enough to cover its magnanimity, but 24 hours may be sufficient to taste a small teaser of Palma. 24 hours to awaken the appetite and the...

Summer Plans in Majorca

Mallorca is much more than just beach and sand. This small Mediterranean island is full of surprises that are able to satisfy different kind of needs. It is the perfect place for those eager beach visitors, those looking for cycling routes, those interested in culture or those who prefer to please their stomach. Cristal-clear water beaches, gastronomy tradition, history, culture, and a unique landscape are the pillars on which...

The best viewpoints of Majorca

Seeing Mallorca from the sky gives us a special perspective. Its colours, its sunsets and dawns, its greatness, its tranquillity and intimacy, its beauty and its history acquire a special significance from the different balconies that the island offers us. Viewpoints overlooking paradise only confirm that the beauty of Mallorca is endless. From MON PORT we have made a selection with our four favorite viewpoints. And, we are almost sure...

The most beautiful coves of Mallorca

Choosing a beach is as personal as choosing a car, a house or a restaurant. Each one has its own values about beauty and perfection and, of course, each beach has its own special charm. Some will look for sand, others for rocks, some will prefer civilization while others will prefer to dive into the most unspoilt Mallorca, pure and far from the worldly noise. Choosing the best beaches on Mallorca is a very complicated task. The...

Tips for choosing the perfect hotel

Before clearing up the unknown in the title of this article, we would like to think about the 'perfect hotel'.Is there such a thing as the perfect hotel? It is difficult, if not impossible, to design a perfect place capable of satisfying the needs of each and every one of the types of clients that exist: couples, families, nature or city lovers, people from the sea or people who like the mountains, people who like summer and others who...

3 roadtrips through Mallorca

Like all roads lead to Rome, every road on Mallorca leads to absolute beauty. The coasted roads overlooking the bay, the impressive cliffs, the paths carved into the mountain and the absolute flatness with the sea on the horizon. Roadtrips through spectacular places, postcard coves, Mediterranean mountains, picturesque villages, exceptional viewpoints and enchanted caves where the car will be your ally to reach every corner of the...

Activities to do during spring in Mallorca

The spring season is special in almost every corner of the world. This time of the year supposes the start of the hibernal lethargy. No more coats and scarves. Of course, the warm welcoming and the daylight that goes to sleep a little later. From MON PORT we want to tell you a secret: Mallorca looks great during spring. The blues is bluer, greens is greener and the sunset hours glow brighter. The mood is different and the desire is always...

Mallorca's most beautiful villages

Mallorca is a type of paradise capable of satisfying everyone: lovers of the sea, the mountains, luxury, the mundane, the blue and the green, dry land, the coastline, cycling, gastronomy and the postcards that lurk behind every corner, every hill or every blue cove. Mallorca is an island with beauty in each and every one of its regions: Palma, Serra de Tramuntana, Raiguer, Pla de Mallorca, Migjorn and the East of the island. Six different...

The most beautiful running trails in Mallorca

Mallorca is a very unique place in the world to practice sports such as running, not only because of the climate, which allows us to practice it in most months of the year, but also because of the spectacular and diverse landscape that the island gives us. In this article we will list some of the most beautiful running routes in Mallorca, specifically the Sierra de Tramuntana, an idyllic environment declared a World Heritage Site by...

Healthy holidays in Mallorca

Choosing Mallorca as your holiday destination does not only mean sun, beach and relaxation. Mallorca is a destination that offers much more than this, although if there is one thing we are really sure of, it is that holidays in Mallorca are equivalent to healthy holidays. Why is Mallorca one of the healthiest destinations out there? Clean air The first reason to choose Mallorca for your holiday destination, if you are...

Guide of the Southwest zone of Majorca

When we arrive in this area of Mallorca, it cannot be compared to any other place on the island. Unlike the large tourist resorts, the typical villages located in the Serra de Tramuntana, the southwest region has an endless number of attractive places, leisure activities and excellent infrastructure which makes it such a diverse and unique place. Here we tell you everything you need to know about the southwest of the island! Port...

5 curiosities about Mallorca that you didn't know

When we talk about Mallorca the first thing that comes to mind is sun and beach, but it is much more than that. The island offers countless places to discover, surprising us with unique locations, activities you can do all year round and much more. In addition to crystal clear water and precise landscapes, the island surprises us with all its history, mysteries and curiosities. If you are one of those who loves to study the peculiarities of...

7 days in Mallorca during Winter: The perfect planning

Who said you can't visit Mallorca during the winter season? Quite the opposite. The island offers much more than sun and beach, and is the favourite destination of millions of tourists of all kinds every year: those who seek relaxation and tranquillity, those who come for the hiking or cycling routes, and those who want to discover the island in a different way during the low season. This Mediterranean jewel offers a great variety of...

The most beautiful Christmas markets in Mallorca

Roasted chestnuts, background music and workshops for children make the Christmas spirit come to life in Mallorca. It is the time to enjoy and celebrate traditions with family and friends, and luckily there are endless options to do so. The island offers a great variety of markets during the festive season spread over small towns and also large localities, where you can count with live performances, activities for the youngest members of the...

Top 10 December activities in Majorca

Temperatures begin to drop, family celebrations begin and the streets are filled with good atmosphere: December is coming. This month is undoubtedly one of the most traditional throughout the year, and the island offers plenty of activities to do during this season. We've prepared some of this month's most common plans for you, ready? Enjoy the snow in the Serra de Tramuntana Believe it or not, it snows in Majorca as well. Maybe not as...

Things to do in Majorca with kids

Are you thinking of planning a family trip but don't know where to go? Majorca is one of the most popular tourist destinations as it offers a wide variety of activities for everyone: for those who are looking for a place to celebrate, for those who are looking for a place to relax from work, and for all those families who want to make unforgettable memories with their children. The reasons are clear: good weather, family attractions, idyllic...

The best trekking route in the Serra de Tramuntana

Do you need to take a break few days and you're not a beach lover? There are endless ways to spend your holidays in Majorca, as the island offers much more than beaches and coves. If you are passionate about nature and the mountains, this is the perfect way to get to know the island and discover the mountains. The route will take us through the most important mountain range on the island: the Serra de Tramuntana, and is considered the...

The best cycling route to discover the Serra de Tramuntana

A green landscape, the sea breeze and a mild weather, could you ask for anything else? This Mediterranean jewel offers countless places to discover and things to do, but there is no doubt that a visit to the Serra de Tramuntana is a must. It is one of the most emblematic places on the island, and they hide picturesque villages that will make you fall in love. Explore a total of 90 kilometres of beautiful landscapes, historic buildings,...

The 10 best hikes in Mallorca

Majorca is known worldwide for its sun and beach tourism. But there is another part of Majorca which is unknown to most tourists. Those visitors who have had the chance to get to know this different side of Majorca have been surprised by the variety of activities that can be done on this island. One of those alternative activities that can be done on the island, especially in low season, is hiking. Walks on foot through different areas of...