{"id":463,"date":"2013-01-30T11:24:38","date_gmt":"2013-01-30T11:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/?p=463"},"modified":"2013-02-01T13:01:56","modified_gmt":"2013-02-01T13:01:56","slug":"mallorcas-secret-snow-coated-peaks-along-with-almond-blossom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/mallorcas-secret-snow-coated-peaks-along-with-almond-blossom\/","title":{"rendered":"MALLORCAS SECRET &#8211; SNOW COATED PEAKS ALONG WITH ALMOND BLOSSOM!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/mallorcas-secret-snow-coated-peaks-along-with-almond-blossom\/almond\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-468\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-468\" title=\"almond\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/almond-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/almond-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/almond.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Dear All,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Almond Blossom is experiencing unusual early full bloom\u2026\u2026..<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As our beloved Island has enjoyed such an amazing mild warm winter, with temps yesterday for example considering \u00a0\u201c end of January\u201d around\u00a0 21 degrees, is to be believed, the fact we are currently blessed\u00a0unusual high\u00a0temperatures for\u00a0this time of year, has suddenly changed the normality regards the time the almond treets come into full bloom.<\/p>\n<p>Although, the sudden bursting of blossom on the trees \u00a0is not uncommon during January and February, \u00a0yet\u00a0full bloom is rare\u00a0so early.\u00a0 Both\u00a0\u00a0interestingly, and\u00a0wonderful,\u00a0the fact, we\u00a0can experience\u00a0stunning views of the coating of snow on our highest peaks , yet during these months\u00a0together with the \u00a0most magical carpet of almond blossoms, simultaneously<strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0or <strong>\u00a0\u201ca contrast of natural forces\u201d, is<\/strong>\u00a0perhaps, be a more appropriate way of explaining this <strong>unique<\/strong> beauty, which\u00a0prove to be especially so a \u00a0delight for photographers and artists alike.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know spread over our Island\u00a0are approx 4 million Almond Trees.\u00a0 The process of flowering is during the winter months, yet becomes strange to comprehend that we can experience\u00a0 the <strong>magical secrets<\/strong> of the Island\u00a0 &#8211; &#8221;\u00a0crisp air, blue skies, sunshine, snowy mountain tops, yet at the\u00a0same time,\u00a0experience, and enjoy the beautiful flowers in \u00a0blossom that can\u00a0range from delicate shades of pale pink, touch of even purple and white, to a degree, \u00a0if one has ever flown onto the Island this time of year, they could be forgiven, if they thought the entire Island was \u201c<strong>covered in Snow\u201d,\u00a0<\/strong>as this is exactly the impression and illusion the blossom can give&#8230;..\u00a0!<\/p>\n<p>A suggestion box, \u00a0if your staying with us on the island is to drive to Alaro,\u00a0\u00a0then walk to the top of Alaro, which will allow you to enjoy this stunning, magical romantic scenery across the Island.<\/p>\n<p>For any avid walkers who may be staying with us at the moment, take advantage\u00a0to walk \u00a0along the country lanes, or enjoy special walks have been designed to make the most of this natural beauty if you prefer.<\/p>\n<p>So, remember, not only is Mallorca appreciated for its beautiful beaches and summer months have to offer,\u00a0\u00a0yet\u00a0<strong>winter months in Mallorca <\/strong>\u00a0still has some &#8220;<strong>secrets&#8221;\u00a0 and surprises, \u00a0<\/strong>that many visitors,\u00a0 could never\u00a0imagine existed!<\/p>\n<p>We do hope all our guests staying with us here at the moment, will enjoy what we, \u00a0the locals, perhaps take for granted too often, \u00a0and for those who are not lucky enough to be here on the Island, why dont you treat yourselves\u00a0to a\u00a0week here on the Island to enjoy this spectacular scenery,\u00a0certainly worth the trip&#8230;..!!!<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you all a nice day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE BEST VILLAS POLLENSA.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear All, Our Almond Blossom is experiencing unusual early full bloom\u2026\u2026.. 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