Apart from the famous battle re-enactment and the many and varied concerts in Pollensa’s La Patrona fiesta, there were several art and photography exhibitions.

This letter was sent to me as editor of the tourist magazine Holiday in Puerto Pollensa, but the authors have given me permission to print it here. People are often quick to complain when anything goes wrong on their holiday, praise is rarer, and it was with great pleasure that I read this letter.

A tombola stall where people can win instant prizes is bringing in some much-needed funds for Victoria’s Animal Refuge and the Asociación Planeta Equino which offers horse therapy to disabled children.

Inspired by the example of former Talk of the North columnist Mike Neal and his wife Chrissie, more intrepid Alcudia residents are upping sticks (though in this case, anchor) and leaving Mallorca for a new life in Bulgaria.