Fish counter at Mercat Olivar, Palma de Mallorca

A recent photo taken at the wet fish counter at the Mercat Olivar. This market is Palma's main produce market, and is held Monday to Saturday 7am to 2pm in a hall in the Plaza Olivar, which is near to the Placa d'Espanya. The market is spread over two floor of the hall with fresh produce on the ground floor, plus meat and cheese upstairs.

Spanish Galleon "La Pepa" in Palma

The Galleon "La Pepa" arrived into the port of Palma last week.  Built to commemorate the bicentennial of the first Spanish Constitution,  the ship called "Pepa" for having been enacted on the day of St. Joseph, March 19th 1812.

The galleon, a replica of the Spanish ships of the modern era, sailed from Cadiz in June 2011 to begin a tour of several cities in Spain. Now in Palma where you can visit every day between 10am and 6pm.  Inside you can visit an exhibition on Pepa, its historical importance and its influence on later constitutions.

After her visit to the Balearic capital, the ship will depart for Latin America to continue her tour and, in summer, back to Palma to attend the Balearic XVIV Classics Regatta, to be held between 15 and 18 August.

Portixol & Playa de Palma beach in winter

Stunning walks along the coast in winter here in Mallorca.  Breezy out at sea, but feels warm with the sun shining til 6pm now and if you´re all wrapped up.   Parasols along Playa de Palma beach and Palm trees standing to attention at Portixol.  

Beautiful Valldemosa in the winter

Valldemossa (Catalan) or Valldemosa (Spanish) is a village and municipality on Mallorca.  The area rises between the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains and the Mediterranenan, a few kilometres away from the north coast. The city's careful layout is filled with steep streets, stone façades and important religious buildings, among a luxuriant vegetation. The mountains of this area dive into the ocean, to form beaches and coves where it is possible to anchor any vessel. The port of Valldemossa preserves the fishing-town character of of years gone by. 

Luxurious Penthouse Apartment in Olinto, Bendinat, for Rental

A luxurious penthouse apartment with roof terrace has just come onto the market for long term rental in the exclusive residential development of Olinto.  Stunning panoramic countryside, golf course and sea views.

The apartment is 200m2 and the total plot including terraces is 350m2.  A gorgeous live-out covered terrace is perfect for outdoor dining and nearly all year round living.

 The living room is stylish with designer furniture giving a contemporary feel.

 Cool interior.

 There is a fully equipped separate kitchen large enough for breakfast and casual dining.

One of the three double bedrooms.  Here the master bedroom leads out onto the terrace.

 Also benefits from an en suite bathroom.

 Here is one of the two bathrooms.

Stunning 125m2 private roof terrace offers designer furniture for lounging, chilling and sunbathing.

 Cocktail hour and entertaining.

 Back to the main terrace with ample space for enjoying the alfresco lifestyle.

Olinto´s exclusive location next to the Real Bendinat Golf Course shows views to the fairways and also Bendinat Castle.   The development has indoor and outdoor community pools, Jacuzzi, sauna and gym.

The apartment is for long term rental, available now, and can be found ref R742 on the Nash Homes Mallorca website.