Running with the devil: Correfoc de Sant Sebastià
When the Drac de Na Coca is blaring and spitting fire right in front of you, you don’t think twice but run. The air is filled with pyrotechnics, smoke and a deafening noise. A group of drummers is setting the pace for the nocturnal spectacle on Avenida Jaume III, while the crowd is excitedly watching the dragons, demons and fierce devils surrounding them. Beware, they may come at you, too. And only the bravest dare to join their dance under the fire wheels. You know it’s Correfoc tonight and…
Gone with the wind: Cami vell del far
It’s been a while since my last visit at the meeting point of the winds: Cap de Formentor. Mallorca’s nothernmost outpost with the signature lighthouse, its untamed landscape and steep rugged cliffs never fails to excite me. And at this time of the year there are only few people exploring its unspoilt nature so you have some tracks almost for yourself. I braved the elements and climbed to Formentor’s highest point, the Fumat. The prominent crag can be detected from far away, yet it is only a…
Best Specialty Coffee in Palma: My Top 5 Cafés
The coffee scene in Palma has changed significantly. A few years ago, there wasn’t much more than café solo and café con leche in the bar or cafeteria around the corner. Today you find numerous cozy cafés and cool coffee shops in town. And…
Twelve grapes on Plaça Cort: Happy 2019!
Let’s celebrate la Noche Vieja on Plaça Cort with all our families and friends. Don’t forget to bring twelve grapes to welcome the new year! May it bring us love and…
Shine a light: Merry Christmas!
Estilo Palma wishes you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas. Enjoy the holidays with your loved…
All you need is love: Colmado Sant Jaume
Who wouldn’t love a small store just around the corner that sells everything for your daily need? A fresh baguette, some seasonal fruit and vegetables, pasta, a piece of cheese and some crackers maybe? Actually, you are also running short on…
Feel the magic: December city lights
During the dark months of the year we tend to be much more receptive to candle light, storytelling and cherished memories. Yet December is a rather busy month for most of us, as if everything needed to be finished before the end of the year. So…
Basque cuisine in Santa Catalina: Jai Alai
Bilbao has been on my bucket list for several years but so far I never made it. That’s why I was happy all the more to discover Jai Alai. The restaurant in Palma offers a fabulous choice of Basque specialities, cooked with fresh produce from…