The painter’s path: Deià to Llucalcari
Many people think of long sandy beaches when they come to Mallorca. No doubt about that. But there is something I love just as much: a hike along the mountainous coastline. The endless blue sea, the wild ragged cliffs and the spicy scent of the pine trees mingling with the salty air. Whether in Liguria, on the Côte d’Azur or on the Balearic Islands, for me that’s the essence of the Mediterranean. In the Tramuntana there are numerous paths leading along the picturesque rocky coast. Rather than…
Urban living: MÍO Palma
Mallorca is like a small continent of its own. The island appeals to travelers from all over the world. And its vibrant capital Palma has become a hot spot – not only for visitors but also for entrepreneurs, start-ups and people who love to work where others spend their holidays. The flip side is a growing demand of apartments and an increase in rental prices. MÍO Palma wants to enable people to live large with little budget. The idea is to offer micro apartments tailored to modern lifestyle…
A bowl for every soul: Canteen 14
La Lonja, the former bourse of maritime trade, is one of Palma’s most exciting buildings. Whenever I find it open I go inside for a brief time-travel into the Mediterranean middle ages. But it was only recently that I discovered Canteen 14 in…
Café con Alma López: I’m a gold girl
Alma López, aka La Morenita, Palma’s popular jewelry designer, about creativity, tradition and criminal law Some of Alma López’ gems made it to Hollywood. Her designs are as diverse as the materials she uses but all of La Morenita’s jewelry…
Earth to table: Mercat Ecològic de Palma
Visitors to Palma rarely miss to stroll through one of the big market halls of the city. Fascinated by the abundance of produce and products, the hustle and bustle, the smells and noise. Markets have always been the heart of a town. The place…
The magic dragon: Conte Contat
A Saturday morning in Palma: people do their shopping, chat with friends and neighbors, or take a break at their favorite café. Sun sprinkles the garden of the cultural center La Misericòrdia turning it into a magic place. Which it is, not just…
Here comes the sun: 10 Must-haves for the summer
What else do you need on Mallorca but a sunny day and some time off? Just a few basics, like my 10 favorite must-haves that will fit you from head to toe. Most of them are designed in Palma and manufactured in Spain. And you can find them in…
Spring to life: Happy Easter!
I wake up to the light of a new day and get up early. The previous nights have been filled with solemn music and the flickering shadows of the Easter processions. The traditional parades mark the end of the Holy Week. And Easter is the symbol…