In the idyllic old town of Pollensa, nestled between cobblestone streets and the Tramuntana mountain range, lies Son Sant Jordi—a boutique haven for those seeking an authentic Mallorcan experience.

To mark the Día de les Illes Balears 2026 - Balearic Islands Day 2026 - the Health Department is once again promoting healthy habits with the ninth edition of the ‘Ruta de les rutes saludables’ - Healthy Routes Trail, a community-based initiative that combines physical activity, prevention, and well-being. This year’s program brings together more than 20 health centres across the islands and, for the first time, includes participation from Formentera. Organised by the Direcció General de Salut Pública in collaboration with primary care health centres, the initiative seeks to encourage an active lifestyle while supporting both physical fitness and emotional balance among participants.

We know, we know — this isn't Mallorca. But when one of our favourite contributors swapped the tramuntana for the Sierra Nevada to celebrate her birthday in Granada, we simply had to find out more. Lucy Hawkins details her whirlwind few days of Moorish palaces, flamenco caves, and unexpected ski slopes — the perfect antidote to a wet and windy February on the island. Only an hour away, and worlds apart.