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My First Orange Adventure in Mallorca – 1976 in Cala d'Or

Everyday Life in Older Mallorca

A simple look at power cuts, gas cooking and everyday routines in older Mallorca.

Published: April 23, 2026
My First Orange Adventure in Mallorca – 1976 in Cala d'Or

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How common were power cuts and simple living conditions in old Mallorca?

In older Mallorca, power cuts and basic living conditions were part of everyday life, especially outside the most developed areas. People were used to candles, gas cooking and making do when services were unreliable. What feels inconvenient now was often simply normal then.

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