It’s onto the beaches of Cala D’Or now. Famous for their stunning waters. First up is Cala Petita, a little sandy cove with lots of rocks for diving. The waters are indeed incredible but the beach is heaving. Some blindingly bright bougainvillea pics as is traditional Then onto the sparkling waters of Cala Grande andContinue reading “Azure waters at Cala D’Or”
Monthly Archives: September 2022
Majorcan markets
Sunday is market day so we’re heading to Alcudia for a browse. If I can prise the hubby off the sun lounger! The bustling market has everything from fresh fruit and veg, to local honey, handcrafted textiles and also mass produced plastic tat! Here’s taste of the sights and sounds as we cruise the stallsContinue reading “Majorcan markets”
Walking the walls
We head back into Alcudia old town in the evening to walk the old town walls and gander into people’s back yards. The Alcudia city walls date back to the fourteenth century, following the Spanish conquest of the island of Majorca and in 1974 they were declared an Artistic Historical Site together. Today you canContinue reading “Walking the walls”
Cycle mania
Heading to the mountains of Majorca today to recce the crazy Lycra clad manimal’s epic bike ride!! The serpentine Majoracan roads reach their zenith with Sa Colabra, a twisting mecca for cyclists the world over. The arduous route winds its way through endless miles of sweat inducing slog before it culminates at the pretty townContinue reading “Cycle mania”
Alcudia old town
We’re staying at More Vellerme. About 20 mins walk from the walled town of Alcudia. The Alcudia City Walls date back to the fourteenth century, following the Spanish conquest of the island of Majorca. In 1974, the Alcudia City Walls were declared an Artistic Historical Site together with the remains of Roman city Pollentia. WithinContinue reading “Alcudia old town”
Majorca
With barely a week back at work we’re back in the air and off again!! This time it’s to the popular beach hotpot of Majorca. We’re staying in the quiet little suburb of More Vermell close to Alcudia. Hotel More is our home for the next 10 days – well situated but not served withContinue reading “Majorca”
Ta ra Tenerife
And that’s about it for our whistle stop tour of Tenerife. Four full days allowed us a good chunk of time to see the other side of this party island. That’s not to say that we didn’t enjoy some booze too! I can heartily recommend Tenerife, even if you’re not a beach and party animal.Continue reading “Ta ra Tenerife”
Icod de los Vinos
Icod de Los Vinos is mainly known for being the home of a REALLY old tree! In Parque del Drago, close to the Church of San Marcos, stands said famous tree – which is reputed to be a thousand years old. Hence its local name, El Drago Milenario: the Thousand-Year-Old Dragon. This venerable old treeContinue reading “Icod de los Vinos”
Garachico
The beautiful but unlucky town of Garachico is next on our Tenerife hitlist. Once the most important trading point on the island it was a wealthy, bustling hotspot. Its houses home to wealthy merchants, clergymen, landowners and artists. During the 16th century the town was hit with a series of misfortunes including plague and fires.Continue reading “Garachico”
Marvellous Masca
Today is the highlight of our Tenerife trip as far as I am concerned! A world away from the packed beaches and neon night life. The journey alone is worth the effort as we climb ever higher into steep, hair raising roads that snake and almost switch back on themselves. Definitely not one for nervousContinue reading “Marvellous Masca”