An English poet, novelist, critic and classicist. Robert Graves was born in Wimbledon, England in July 1895. Probably best known as the author of I, Claudius and Claudius the God and survivor of the Great War, he is one of the greatest poetry and literary figures of the 20th century.
A must have for you home in Mallorca is a swimming pool. With many styles to choose from, it can be hard to determine the ideal pool for you, we’ve put together a list of different designs to help inspire you.
The dry stone route GR221 ‘la ruta de piedra en seco’ is a very popular 135 km, 8 day trek along the mountains on the west side of Mallorca. The pathways along the walk are lined with old cobbled paths, which were originally built to link the village and estates on the mountain range. The route is famous for its landscape of olive trees on terraces with dry-stone walls and runs from Port D’Andratx all the way to Pollenca.
We all know this beautiful island to offer a modern day haven for many with its beautiful climate, scenery and culture, but have you ever wondered how all this was discovered?
There’s something rather special about inviting guests to dine at your private home and having the luxury of great food, wine and service.
At ‘Luxe Properties’ we have compiled a list of ideas to make the dining experience even more memorable.
Antique stores are like hidden gems in Mallorca, pretty hard to find, key pieces can look fantastic in a Majorcan house and who doesn’t enjoy a good browse? We have sought out the best places to shop for antiques on the island.
There’s nothing better than seeing fresh fruit and vegetables at their best. An array of colours, huge red and green peppers, lush tomatoes fed by the meditteranean sun. So when choosing your fresh fruit and vegetables while you are in Mallorca we have some tips at where to find the best organic choices and which ones are in season.
Thinking of relocating your family to Mallorca and wondering what education is available on the island, here is a guide to the international schools on the island…
Mallorca has a few plants that are native to the island, some are exclusive to the mountain areas and are rock and fissure-loving. Here are a few to look out for on your travels:
Spurge Olive (Cneorum Tricoccon) – reaching an average of 2 ft in height, the spurge olive plant is evergreen in colour, has yellow flowers from June to July and ripe seeds in August and September.
