Restaurants with a View on Mallorca: Top 10 Vistas
The first bite is with the eye. That’s true for the food on your plate. But it’s equally true for the overall atmosphere of a meal. Some restaurants on Mallorca offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean. And dining with a vista like this, you also take in the sea and the landscape. Let me share my favorite restaurants with a view on Mallorca. Going clockwise from the Tramuntana mountains to the city of Palma. You can spot the emblematic rock formation in the sea when you hike around…
Stories from the sea: Museu de la Mar
Nowadays everyone loves the Mediterranean. But not so long ago, only fishermen and seafarers lived near the sea. They respected, and often feared, the power of the sea. And for some it was rather a place of departure than a destination. A visit to the Museu de la Mar in Port de Sóller always reminds me of my own childhood. When my father was a captain in the merchant marine and sailed the seven seas. The sea museum tells stories that have become an integral part of Mallorca’s maritime heritage…
One day in Palma: Yours to discover
Summer time is beach time on Mallorca. But you haven’t been to the island if you didn’t spend at least one day in Palma. Explore the medieval center of the capital of the Balearics and feel the buzz of this cosmopolitan city. Full of energy…
Living legends: Emblematic stores in Palma
If you really want to get to know a city you have to explore more than just the official sights. Meet the locals, visit the markets, sample the food – and browse through the stores. Not the ubiquitous franchise stores that make one city look…
Soul kitchen: Neni Mallorca
Imagine a sprawling rooftop terrace. Casually set up with a charming mishmash of vintage and modern furniture. Draped over and over with lushly planted hanging baskets. And as you’re led to your table your gaze sweeps across the bay of Port de…
Best Beaches on Mallorca: My Top 10 Playas
Mallorca has a beach for every day of the year. White sandy shores, pebbly bays, protected dunes, family beaches and secluded coves. I am always excited to visit a place I haven’t been to before. But then there’s also a number of sandy beaches…
Vegan oasis: Temple Natura
When you walk through the maze of narrow streets in Palma keep your eyes open for its many hidden gems. A proud patio, maybe, or a colorful blooming backyard behind a plain facade. Like the splendid garden of Temple Natura. The popular vegan…
Sought and found: Consell flea market
Colorful dresses flutter in the soft breeze like flags. In the air, the smell of coffee and charcoal. Professional dealers, bargain hunters and curious visitors stroll along the stands. Two early birds drag a pair of Thonet chairs towards the…