It may be difficult to perceive of a major Spanish wine region that is as old as Rioja, senior to Ribera del Duero, but which is still battling to prove itself in spite having some of the best wines in the world.  

Chi Lounge Mallorca on Son Matias beach restaurant review. Chinese and Thai based cuisine. We went to find out more!

Philippe Starck's Stylish Revamp for the Key Mediterranean Marina

Exclusive interview with Argentinean-born chef Eduardo G Cribiloni, who is now in his seventh year as head chef at Restaurante Port Alt in Portals Nous.

This month we are invited into the kitchen of another of Mallorca’s top chefs, Argentinean-born Eduardo G Cribiloni, who studied in Hamburg (Germany) and is now in his seventh year as head chef at Restaurante Port Alt in Portals Nous. He reveals how to prepare one of the restaurant’s more exotic dishes, Kangaroo Saltimbocca.

Few wines regions have had such a meteoric rise from virtual anonymity to a reference point for European white wines as Rías Baixas. The region was previously known as Albariño but became officially Rías Baixas in 1988, when the EU ruled that wine regions could not carry the name of a grape.

To start this series of articles on Spanish wine, I have chosen a wine region you may never have heard of – Somontano. Why? Because anyone who professes to have more than a passing interest in wine should already be aware that there are more than 60 officially-registered areas that have their own special rules and regulations – and La Rioja and Ribera del Duero are but two of them

Here we take look at some of the city’s most popular hotspots and hidden gems… in the Old Town as well as neighbouring Santa Catalina. Situated to the west of Palma’s old city walls, nestled against the harbour front, the former fishing village of Santa Catalina is home to a veritable village of modern-day services, including a lively fresh food market.

A full body wine with spiced plumy fruit, acidity and notable barrel tannins prevail… the potent finish is long and dry.

Can’t face hosting Christmas Day? Break tradition and head out for the day to one of ML&S’s recommended restaurants offering temptingly tasty Christmas Day menus… washing-up included. 

So it’s Christmas yet again and, for those of us in Spain, that means 12 days of round the clock celebrations originating from customs dating back many centuries. And no, we are not talking turkey!

A pleasant aromatic nose with fresh notes of spiced pepper, dark ripe fruits and vanilla oak essence.

Siki means four seasons in Japanese. In Santa Ponça Siki means a top class restaurant serving sushi and Japanese cuisine.

Dishes made in one pot, full of flavour and goodness, and of course so easy to serve… just a big bowl straight onto the table accompanied by some nice crusty bread.