Mallorca Highway
Newsletter

DECEMBER 1997

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++ Excursion tip ++ Cremadillo receipe ++
++ Headlines ++ Christmas in Palma ++
++ Motorbiking ++ Restaurant-Tip ++
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EXCURSION TIP
In the annual competion for the most beautiful village in the whole of Spain, Fornalutx (Mallorca) has already won the first prize twice. It is definitely a great pleasure to stroll over its natural stone steps and through the winding alleyways amongst the tastefully decorated houses of this quaint mountain village. Finish your walk at the Bar Bellavista and marvel at the breathtaking view over the orange valley of Soller, from the bar's terrace, which is adorned with flowers.

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CREMADILLO (Mallorquin punch)
In answer to the many requests from our November-Newsletter here is Francisca's original receipe.
Ingreidients: 1 orange, 1 lemon, 2 table spoons of sugar, 2 espresso cups of strong dark rum, 2 espresso cups of spanish brandy, 1 cup of red wine, 1 cup of espresso, 1 stick of cinnamon, 3 cloves, 8-10 coffee beans.
Preparation: Peel and cut the orange and the lemon into cubes, add the sugar. After the sugar has dissolved, put the fruits and the rest of the ingredients into a heat resistant dish, slowly bring to the boil and stir for a short time, then take it off the heat, flambe (light) the cremadillo and after a minute or so fill into espresso cups ..now it's ready to drink… cheers.

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HEADLINES

  • The Dorinth Hotel chain ist building an extra luxurious hotel in Camp de Mar. No regular rooms, only 166 suites of the finest category. Grand Opening - New Years Eve - into 2000
  • Passenger record again for 1997. More than 16,5 million visitors are expected by the end of this year, that's 1,1 million more than 1996
  • Formular 3 racing course recently opened in Lluchmajor. Maybe in the nearer future there will be even Formula 1 Grand Prix in Mallorca .....
  • Mallorcas famous landmarks, over 400 windmills, will be getting a new lease of life thanks to an infusion of EU money for restauration of these wonderful sights. The EU offers 50% of the cost, the Spanish government 25%.

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    CHRISTMAS IN PALMA
    As in every year, Palma will be in festive gleam soon. More than 300.000 light bulbs will illuminate the shopping malls and winding alleys of the old part of Palma. The traditional Christmas market will be held as always on the Plaza Major ( from 04.12. until 06.01.98). As in the past years several travel agencies will again offer 3 - 4 days shopping tours to Palma. It's no longer "hip" to do the x-mas shopping in New York, now the "in" place is Mallorca. If it is Gucci or ensaimadas, Armani or sobrassada, you'll find everything on the island.

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    MOTORBIKING IN MALLORCA
    After the cyclists discovered Mallorca, now the motorbikers are coming more and more to enjoy the island open-air. Especially touring through the winding roads of the Tramuntana mountains has become very popular. If you don't want to bring your own bike just hire one at our website http://toptravel.com/beep

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    OUR RESTAURANT-TIP
    Usually El Arenal is only known as one of the tourist spots of Mallorca, therefore it's really surprising to find here a typical Mallorquin Parillada (BBQ). It is situated in an old mill, dating from 1631 and has still retained all the charm of the past centuries. Specialities of the house are the grilled dishes freshly prepared in front of your eyes on an open fireplace. Be it grilled rabbitt or juicy suckling pig, fresh king prawns or Mallorquin sausages (try the butifaron con cebolla) ... it's your choice. Everything tastes good. You will find the Restaurant "Moli C'an Pere" on the road from El Arenal to Lluchmayor just 500 meters after the roundabout.

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    THE COUNTY OF CALVIA STARTS A GIANT BUILDING PROJECT
    The next weeks will see the beginning of a unique pedestrian and cyclist promenade between Palma and Paguera. Over a total length of 32 km the track will be 4,5 m wide with 2,5 m green belts on each side. Interspersed with green areas to rest or for sporting activities, this route will combine the touristic villages and urbanisations of the South West coast. The planned building period is expected to be 3 years and there will be more than 150.000 plants and over 25.000 trees planted.

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