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Valldemossa: A Peaceful Town in Mallorca (by Clara Copano)
Nestled in the beautiful Serra de Tramuntana (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Valldemossa is a town that combines history, culture, and natural beauty. From its famous Coca de Patata to its... keep reading
Exploring the Magnificent Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca (by Clara Copano)
The Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, or La Seu, as it's locally known, is a majestic structure on the Spanish island of Mallorca that offers an awe-inspiring journey through time... keep reading
Mallorca Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
For students looking for a unique study abroad experience, we have just the thing at CIEE: Island life. And what better place to bask in island life than on Mallorca... keep reading
Discovering the Paradise of Mallorca: 5 Unmissable Beaches (by Clara Copano)
Mallorca, one of Spain's Balearic Islands, is known for its stunning beaches. If you're planning a visit to this Mediterranean gem, make sure to include these five breathtaking beaches in... keep reading
Balearic Islands Day: Celebrating our Rich Culture and History (by Clara Copano)
By: Clara Copano Now that February has come to an end… let’s learn more about one of the biggest local ‘fiestas’ that take place in March: the Day of the... keep reading
The Ultimate Guide to Studying Abroad in Palma de Mallorca
Basking in Spain’s island life would be a fine way to study abroad. Don’t you think? Not only can CIEE make it happen, but in Spain’s captivating Palma de Mallorca... keep reading
EAT, DRINK, EXPLORE: PALMA DE MALLORCA
EAT Palma de Mallorca is known as “the foodie epicenter of the Balaeric Islands,” and Mallorquin food is just what you’d expect from an island surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea... keep reading
Meet Antonia and Susan- The Superstars of CIEE Palma
I could list a million reasons why you should study abroad in Palma, but these ladies are two big ones. They are great at their jobs- Susan ensuring our homestay... keep reading
3 Stunning Sisters: The Balearic Islands
Okay, so technically there’s four Balearic Islands but I only made it to three, so I’ll leave Formentera up to you to explore. Here is a quick rundown of three... keep reading
Ana & Helena, My Homestay Heroes
The idea can sound quite daunting: living in a stranger’s home in a foreign country for four months? Not ideal. Well, actually it turned out to be much more than... keep reading
Hiking in Mallorca: It's SpecTREKular
I know… that pun was terrible. But I promise hiking the Tramuntana Mountains is way more captivating than my puns. After the beach days of summer are over, a new... keep reading
Travel Solo: Take it from an Introvert!
Some people were born to travel alone, backpacking from city to city and country to country. I can tell you that I am not one of those people- in fact... keep reading
La Isla de Cambiar
I ought to preface this post by saying that I knew absolutely nothing about the Balearic Islands prior to my study abroad experience. I first heard of the island of... keep reading
Summer Mediterranean Cuisine in Palma, by Madeline Hart
I am Madeline Hart, a student in Palma de Mallorca during summer 2019, session 1, and these are my reflections about the course I took in Palma de Mallorca "Mediterranean... keep reading
Day trip to Cala d’Or in Beautiful Mallorca
My favorite beach on the island is Cala d’Or. It is super easy to get to if you use a TIB bus, and about 9EUR per ride. It is also... keep reading