Plays of light: My favorite sunset spots
Mallorca has often been called the isle of light. Its beautiful landscape and extraordinary colors have been an inspiration for artists and photographers. The greatest light show around the island usually takes place in the evening, just before nightfall. On photos it often looks pretty kitschy but actually we never tire of those unique plays of light. Let me tell you about my favorite sunset spots on Mallorca. For some reason we usually picture the perfect sunset place at a beach or a village…
All aboard: El Tren de Sóller
Clickety-clack, clickety-clack – it’s the sound of a train in an old black and white film. But the setting is extremely colorful. Summer landscape is flying past the train windows while the mountains of the Tramuntana are luring in the background. More than one hundred years ago, the historic railroad connected Palma and Sóller. Until then, the two cities had only been accessible via the pass or by boat. Today the train itself is a reason to travel, the way is the goal. And of course, el tren…
Turning night into day: Nit de l’Art ’20
Two events in Palma attract art lovers from all over the world. The season starts with Art Palma Brunch in spring. But the highlight of the year is always the Nit de l’Art. Palma’s galleries have hosted this art night for more than twenty…
The color of Modernism: Blau
“Planet Earth is blue and there’s nothing I can do …”, Major Tom responds to Ground Control before he gets lost in space. Blue has been an alluring color at all times. From the blue flower of Romanticism to Blue Note Records. From Picasso’s…
Good vibrations: Ponderosa Beach
One of my favorite beaches on Mallorca is Es Comú de Muro. The unspoiled stretch of fine-grained white sand hides behind a vast dune landscape which is part of the protected Parc Natural de s’Albufera. As it happens this is also the place where…
I fancy your fan: Fan it
Nothing like a cool breeze on a hot day. But sometimes there is not even a breeze. And the air is stuck in the streets. What helps to survive the summer in the city is an abanico. The fan is an accessory with a long tradition in Spain. You’re…
Street Art #25
Fresh fish today! New SOMA on C/ Hostal d’en Bauló. More about street art in Palma right…
Where the heart is: COR Barra i Taula
For many years gourmets from all over Mallorca came to Lloseta to dine at Santi Taura’s. His restaurant of the same name used to have long waiting lists, and with DINS he took his culinary concept even further. Last year, the charismatic chef…