it's an impressive structure to be sure, with nice views from the top tiers, but leave well before…read morethe front gate is locked around dusk or you will get locked in and be confronted and possibly mauled by a vicious guard dog.

It looks small and maybe not very exciting. Stay more than 15 minutes and you'll be in love…read more From the road it looks like a small garden, vaguely going downhill, something possibly converted from an old house nobody could afford any more - and there are no glasshouses. Something happens as you start walking about, getting lost in the nonchalant paths that are at the same time deep labyrinths and simply logical: there is an inherent charm to these gardens that makes you want to stay and take your time. If you're used to botanic gardens, you'll find plants sorted according to the 'normal' categories: wet, dry, sunny, exotic, etc. Yet for once the distinction between each of them is done so sweetly that the garden moves away from being a simple catalog, to becoming a place where you're simply enjoying yourself. Other visitors seem to be on the same wavelength and everybody moves about as if in a dream. How long will it take you to realise that it's the same water trickling down from the top terrace to the one at the bottom? If it's springtime, how long can you resist before you stick your nose into one of those orange trees in full blossom? How guilty will you feel when you snatch that plump, ripe mandarin from that tree when nobody is watching, and want to cry when you compare with what you've been eating so far? The garden may be small, and far away, but spend an hour there and it feels like you've spent a week-end at someone's place who is going to be your friend forever. It's quite easy to find, specially if you took the old wooden train from Palma: right out of the station as you head towards the city square, turn left into the first street marked with a one-way sign, going against the traffic (Carrer d'Isabel II). Walk for five minutes until you get to the church then turn right into Cami de son Pons - a small street that soon joins up with a bigger road. Keep walking for three minutes and you'll find the garden on the right handside.

Es Baluard is the former armory that has since been converted to Palma's contemporary art museum. I…read morestopped by in the evening and had a lovely time exploring the building and enjoying the artworks. On this particular evening, admission was "you decide" which I thought was a nice concept and I put several Euros into the collection box. The museum was established in 2003 and the permanent collection is based on 400 works that were ceded by the chairman of the foundation. There are also a number of temporary exhibits that tour. The building itself is a former 17th century military fortress and is part of the remaining old city walls that once surrounded all of Palma. It's a very interesting building in the way it incorporates the walls and at the same time allows patrons to take ramps up and down including to the roof level. Lots of Joan Miró but also Léger, Dali and a Mapplethorpe. A unique audio exhibit in the elevator, which is recorded sound. Of the elevator! In many cases, "contemporary art" goes right over my head. Not so much today at Es Baluard. Well worth your time to soak up some culture.

I ate lunch here today and was not impressed. I ordered a burger. It was dropped on my table with…read moreno condiments like ketchup and mustard. It was slathered in horrible ranch like dressing on a stale brioche bun that fell apart. It arrived with raw meat even though I asked for medium. The waiter told me that is medium. The meat wasn't even warm. It was still rare on attempt number two. The meat tasted like it was previously frozen and was compressed and tough. It was way over salted. It was topped with nearly raw ham/bacon. The location is great as it's right across from the church. I loved the organic loose leafed tea. It would have been nice to be offered more hot water.

Patatas Bravas y las Croquetas de Jamón y Queso deliciosas. Todo muy bueno y fresco. Servicio…read moreExcelente!

The he Castell de Bellver is a 14th-century circular castle, the only one of its kind in Spain…read more Jaume II ordered it built atop a hill known as Puig de Sa Mesquida in 1300 and it was largely completed within 10 years The castle was conceived above all as a royal residence but only King Sanç in 1314 & Aragón's Joan I in 1395 lived here for any amount of time. In 1717 it became a military prison,used in both the Napoleonic and Spanish Civil Wars. Prisoner's' graffiti was etched into the stonework. The ground-floor City History Museum traces the development of the city from the prehistoric Talayotic civilisation to the present day. As well as Roman & Arabian ceramics there are classical statues & artifacts. Upstairs are a series of largely empty chambers, including the one-time kitchen.

Yes, the Hop On / Hop Off doubledecker bus goes to the Castillo and makes a stop but I decided to…read morewalk it. It's a nice walk along Palma's marina with a few coffee shops and bars along the way and then begins the 100 meter ascent through a few streets and an "interesting" alley that made getting to the castle an earned event. The castle itself was built in the 14th century and was the original residence of the kings of Majorca. It was also a military prison for a long time. It survived two attempted sieges (one in 1343 and another in 1391), only falling once into enemy hands in 1521. It is quite the impressive structure and well worth the visit. From the heights of the castle, there are some great panoramic views of the port and the city of Palma. It is well worth making the effort to visit, whether you do it by food or by vehicle. There is a free parking lot.

We were hosted by the owner's son, Jaime J. Llabres Miguel. The vineyard of Mante Negro, Merlot…read moreand Cabernet Sauvignon is located on the family farm in Sencelles where wine-making has been traditional for generations. The soil is red clay, sand and limestone. We tasted the Rose, Rossat 50% Merlot and 50% Mantonegro. We tasted the Cabernet Sauvignon. We tasted the Cup Son Prim. This was the winner. 100% Merlot. Alcohol: 14.5. Malolactic Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks. Barrel aging: 12 months in oak barrels 50% French, 25% Hungarian, 25% American. This process gave the Cup a wonderfully complex mouth without the extra tannins that we experienced with the other two wines. Cup is acknowledged by the owner as their effort to provide a ready to drink wine while still maintaining the other wines for their aging potential. Llabres is to be applauded for his product balance.

We loved the visit a the winery Son Prim. We enjoyed the tasting tour and the snacks they prepared…read moreat the end of the tour were so delicious ! Tasty wines, Sobrasada and cheese.. I recommend it !!

This small gated garden adjoins the Palau Episcopal and belongs to the Bishopric of Mallorca. This…read morequiet spot is great to get away from the sightseeing for a brief rest. The garden has all sorts of fruit trees and plants, making for a peaceful and shady spot in Palma's old town. On this particular day, the gate was chained and closed.