Restaurante Nama
Deia is an iconic place to visit in Mallorca, but we don't recommend that you go in the height of the summer... unless you can go by bus or cab. Parking is tricky in this picturesque village! Which is why we think you should go to Nama right away! Let's start with the food which is impeccable. The menu offers a great range of Asian dishes all created by the energetic ball of creativity that is Bonnie Han. Bonnie and her partner Arantxa run Nama and lead a team of dedicated chefs and service staff to make your visit really wonderful.
YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE! And you will be asked for a credit card deposit to secure your booking.
The views from the terraces at Nama are spectacular and not to be missed either. Go try them out, we love them!
They are open from 12.00 to 21.30 and they are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
If you go please take a photo and share it on Facebook or Instagram and tag us so we can share!
You can book and visit their website here.
The Walk Against Cancer
GET MOVING TO SUPPORT THE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP!
The Walk Against Cancer
We’re thrilled to announce that The Walk Against Cancer is back for another inspiring year in April 2025! Building on the incredible success of the past two years, this year’s event promises to be bigger, more inclusive, and even more impactful in raising funds to support people on the island who are living with cancer.
The Walk Against Cancer is all about getting active while giving back. Whether you prefer walking, running, cycling, or rowing, everyone is welcome to join and set their own step goals—daily, weekly, or monthly. It’s not just about walking; it’s about moving, connecting, and making a difference.
Key Dates to Remember:
Launch Event: March 29, 2025
Final Celebration Party: May 3, 2025
Participants can register on their website, set up their personal fundraising pages, and start their journey toward their activity goals.
A Special Challenge by Their Organiser
This year, Anita Vince, the driving force behind The Walk Against Cancer, will once again take on her personal challenge to inspire and motivate others. From April 16–22, Anita and her team will be walking the scenic GR222 route, starting in Lluc and finishing in Artà.
Participants and supporters are invited to join Anita at various stages of the walk, making this a truly community-driven effort.
Join Them and Make a Difference
Further details, including registration information and event updates, will be available on their website and social media channels soon.
The Cancer Support Group encourages everyone to take part—regardless of age, fitness level, or preferred activity. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by cancer while fostering a healthier, more active community.
Let’s come together, get moving, and show our support.
Join us this April as we Walk Against Cancer!
Visit the Cancer Support Group Mallorca website
Christmas Markets
PALMA
23 November to 6 January.
Open daily 1000 to 2100
Various Locations – Plaça Major, Plaça Espanya, Las Ramblas, Via Roma
Not to be missed, these markets will give you just what you need for those perfect gifts.
PUEBLO ESPAÑOL CHRISTMAS MARKET, PALMA
28 November to 22 December
Open Thursday to Sunday midday to 2300.
The beautiful Pueblo Español transforms into a festive village with music, DJ’s and lots more. Santa Claus and lots of food and mulled wine.
ALGAIDA CHRISTMAS MARKET
1 December to 7 January
A typical Mallorcan Christmas market with more authentic artisan goods for sale.
PORT PORTALS CHRISTMAS MARKET
13 December to 6 January.
Open Monday to Friday midday – 2100 Weekends midday – 2200.
Glitzy Port Portals Festive Market never disappoints. Expect some live music, and lots of high quality stands selling classy gift ideas. There will be some great food and drink and an Ice Rink.
PORT D'ADRIANO CHRISTMAS MARKET
20 December to January 7 12.00 - 20.00 (except 24th & 31st when the park closes at 16.00)
Father Christmas and King Melchior will visit on:
Father Christmas: 21st, 22nd & 23rd Dec: 17 to 20.00 & 24th Dec: 12 to 15.00
King Melchior: 2nd, 3rd & 4th January: 17 a 20.00
OTHER CHRISTMAS FAIRS COMING UP INCLUDE
Felanitx December 14–15,
Inca December 21–22
Manacor December 14
Marratxí December 14–15
Puerto de Sóller December 13–15
Santanyí December 14
Pollença December 21–22
Port de Pollença Beachfront promenade) December 14–15
Enjoy a night out at Pirates and get a 10% discount with us!
A hugely popular show in Magaluf is back for another season and we are delighted to offer members of this group a 10% discount code MJML10 for
YOU get a 10% discount on all of the shows (special dates excluded) and WE get a commission, which helps us keep the lights on a Majorca Mallorca Towers.
So, please when you book use this code.
MJML10
You can book online here www.piratesadventure.com
Let us know in the group if you use the code, and what you thought of the shows!
Exclusive Online Discounts for Son Amar
The House of Son Amar is just fifteen minutes north of Palma and is the home for two of Mallorca's finest shows: "Exhibit", and "Ojalá".
Both shows feature a fantastic cast of professional performance artists who are at the top of their game, from singers and dancers to world class acrobats.
Ojalá is focused on the kids and families, whereas Exhibit is aimed more at the adult market. Both shows are excellent and we went along recently to get our annual Son Amar fix.
The first thing you receive upon arrival at the House of Son Amar, the historic landmark, is a genuinely warm welcome. Everything oozes pure class and Mallorcan culture. We booked for a pre show dinner in their 16th-century courtyard where we were entertained by some of the performers. There is a fabulously themed adventure playground where the little people can let off steam while you enjoy your food, or cocktail. Then there is the Hall of Fountains with a spectacular fountain show reminiscent of the famous Las Vegas Bellagio, before the doors open to the Grand Theatre.
Entertainment starts from the moment you are escorted to your seat and interaction begins with some of the evening’s flamboyant characters. Seating options and packages are available for all tastes and budgets, from Category III with their theatre-style seating up to the exclusive VIP experience.
If you want to have a really special night out whilst you are visiting Mallorca then take yourself to see one of these great spectaculars.
We have an EXCLUSIVE discount for our Mallorca Majorca members and subscribers. Book through our special link and you will receive a 10% discount AND you won't be charged a booking fee either! We get a commission when you book using our link which will pay the postage for the next newsletter!
Don't forget to enter the PROMO CODE MM10
The Olive Tree
Ask for a restaurant recommendation in Palma Nova or Magaluf and The Olive Tree will ALWAYS be mentioned! They opened in 2017 and earned a great reputation for excellent quality food and service ever since.
One of the appealing things about the restaurant is their menu which has something for everyone, from the vegans to the steak lovers, so a family or group can easily eat here happily.
Another aspect which makes us love them is that they are a family business, and they support local charities such as the Cancer Support Group. AND they are passionate about using locally sourced ingredients, and doing as much as they can to compost and recycle.
The location and view of course is also amazing, and is right on the Son Matias beach which ticks all the boxes! You can eat on the terrace or inside if it is chilly (amazingly we do experience cool nights as well sometimes).
In the kitchen there is a "Josper" oven which is bloomin hot! It is the hottest indoor BBQ available, and cooks food in a unique way to seal in the flavour and moisture.
Give it a go when you are in the area, but we do recommend that you book in advance!
You can visit their website and make a reservation here - www.theolivetreemallorca.com
Restaurante Barlovento
What better way to get to know a place than through its local dishes? But, did you know that paella is not a local dish in Mallorca, the famous rice dish actually originates from Valencia! So if you want to eat some typical Mallorcan food then you need to try out Barlovento Restaurant in Port Andratx.
They serve several dishes which are presented in the "family style" where you have a big pot brought to the table and you share with your companions. The cooler months of March and April are a great time to enjoy a Mallorcan stew such as Arròs brut (which is filled with local seasonal ingredients). Barlovento is owned by Pep who was born and raised in Port d’Andratx, he is a passionate cook and farmer and is happiest when he is cooking over a wood fire in the kitchen. You can't get much more authentic than this!
Barlovento is open Tuesday to Sunday from 12.30 - 16.00 and then again for dinner Tuesday to Saturday 19.00 - 22.00. At the moment they are serving a lunch "menu del dia" Tuesday to Friday which means you can have two courses for 15€ but this offer will probably not be available in the busy summer season.
Finally, we should mention the restaurant location. You will find it in Port d’Andratx, which is a working fishing port and nowadays millionaire's playground. Barlovento is beside the Club de Vela (yacht club) and you will be charmed by how close you are to the sea!
If you go please take a photo and share it on Facebook or Instagram and tag us so we can share!
You can visit their website here.
Sant Sebastià
There is one last big hurrah in January, so don’t put your dancing shoes away quite yet because a few days after Sant Antoni, it is time to celebrate Sant Sebastià.
This patron Saint of Palma was a Christian martyr who was shot and killed by an arrow during the Roman persecution of the Christians. The fiesta of Sant Sebastià is celebrated over several days in Palma (full programme of events on Ajuntament Palma website).
This is a seriously important fiesta for Mallorca’s capital city with a full programme of cultural events and entertainment. You can expect pyrotechnics, more open fires and more excited demons running through the streets. Large stages appear around the city in the squares to host open-air concerts playing a range of music which is aimed to appeal to music lovers of all ages and preferences.
A lot of the action happens in Plaça Cort and Plaça Major. Sant Sebastià is loud, energetic, and colourful and again there is always a lot of food and drink to be enjoyed in this carnival atmosphere.
Cycling
Mallorca plays host to the opening skirmishes of the professional road bike racing season in late January. Big name teams and riders head to the island, many choose to make it their base for winter training camps.
The men's event runs it's 33rd edition this year between 24-28th January, and for the first time this year the top professional women racers have their own event 20-22nd January.
Roads will be closed as the riders make their way around the island.
Click the link below for details for their routes. The final is normally on the Passeig Marítim with the finishing line in front of the Cathedral.
Catch them if you can.
Sant Antoni
The next big event of the new year happens around the 17th January when the fiesta of Sant Antoni is celebrated island wide. Sant Antoni was allegedly a very simple man with a reputation for being very kind to animals; The celebration of his Saint’s day begins the evening before with much music and dance. The cold winter nights are tempered by the open braziers (torradas) which are lit on the street for people to bring their own food to barbeque and enjoy a very unusual street party. Groups of people dress up as Dimonis and run through the street with crazy fireworks to ward off evil spirits. It is spectacular, exciting, a little bit scary, but actually a lot of fun. If you are thinking of "dancing with the devils" which many do, don't wear synthetic fibres, and wear old clothes as sparks from their fireworks may land and burn little holes. It may seem like chaos, but actually it is very organised and if you look on the edges of the event you will see fire services always present and watching.
Places to check out: Sa Pobla, Manacor, Artà, Pollença, Santanyí, Son Servera, Andratx, Algaida and Muro. Other areas also celebrate this popular festival.
Perhaps the most charming aspect of Sant Antoni though are the Beneïdes, which translated, means the blessing of the animals. This custom originates from when islanders relied greatly on agriculture and animals and on 17th January, the farmers took their animals to the parish church to be blessed by the priest. This custom continues to this day although in 2024, the animals being blessed are more likely to be the family cat, dog, maybe a sheep, a goldfish, and some donkeys. But if you go to the more rural areas of the island then you will also see horses, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, and plenty of locals wearing the traditional clothes of their great grandparents.
Everyone is welcome to take their pet or animal to be blessed, it is customary to make a donation to the church when the priest blesses you. In some areas you are given a gift which makes a lovely souvenir of the day.
TIP: put a red neckerchief on your dog for the event!