Daniel Beltrán, our gardener at the Club de Golf Alcanada, talks to us about the Bougainvillea or “Bougainvillea spectabilis”, which provide such amazing colour around the club. Daniel said: “It is native to Brazil and was named in 1798 by the botanist Philibert Commerson, in memory of Louis-Antoine de Bougainville. “It grows as a woody…

Golfers and visitors to Alcanada can add some unique jewellery to their collection. The pro shop is now stocking Barcelona-based JS Joyeros jewellery, which specialises in innovative, exclusive and personal designs. Watches, trophies, plates for special occasions and various types of jewellery are available and a variety of different lines are also on offer: -…

Borja Azpilicueta, director of golf course grounds at Alcanada, explains the benefits and characteristics of the new type of ZOYSIA GEO grass, which has been installed in the locker room yard and in the men’s and professional tees of the seventh hole. Borja said: “The new ZOYSIA GEO is a thin grass with a dark…

There are activities that as time goes by become increasingly popular for different reasons; in general, for its multiple associated benefits. If you have developed a deep love for this sport and you are on vacation in the Balearic Islands, do not worry about not being able to practice it. With the huge amount of…

Have you heard about a sport that is suitable for people of all ages? Golf in Majorca is intrinsically safe not only for adults, but also for elderly and young persons. Everybody knows that physical activity is, especially when practiced outdoors, essential for kids’ proper progress forward maturity. Therefore you can think in this as…

Lottusse is an international brand, which specialises in the manufacture of high-quality leather items. Founded in 1877 in the Mallorcan town of Inca by Antoni Fluxá Figuerola, the prestigious company is renowned for its artisanal production of handcrafted shoes that use the Goodyear welted system, considered to be a hallmark of the finest craftsmanship. Lottusse…