Lighthouse Rock: Es Far del Cap Gros
A short Tramuntana hike that I like a lot is the loop trail from Port de Sóller to the Refugi de Muleta and the lighthouse Es Far del Cap Gros. A mostly relaxed walk of little more than two hours that leads across ancient cultivated land, past centuries-old olive groves, donkeys and quietly grazing sheep. Only to surprise you with unique vistas of the circular harbor bay and its surrounding high peaks. And if you’re lucky, you’ll enjoy a private tour by one of the local cats. Starting in the…
Compra local: Support your local
You don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone. During the weeks of confinement the way to the nearest supermarket lead through a ghost town. Now that life returns to the streets of Palma we realize even more what we missed. The encounter of people is the heart of a city. And in order to meet each other we not only need the freedom to move. We also need places to go to. Public places, cafés, bars and restaurants. It’s true, the stunning architecture makes La Ciudad unique. But it’s the local…
The wild side: Secretos Salvajes de Baleares
Off the beaten track the Balearic Islands still host an abundance of wildlife. And in spring the miracle of life unfolds in all its beauty. The Mallorcan filmmaker Rubén Casas Oché captured some of the secrets in wonderful pictures. With the…
From Beijing to Palma: Stranded on Mallorca
How a family of five experienced confinement in the city They had left Beijing shortly before the lockdown. Only to find themselves in quarantine in Palma soon again. The family of five spent all day in their apartment before they moved…
Beauty and the Beast: Tourism on Mallorca
Not long ago overtourism has been the focus of heated debate. And no magazine forgot to mention Mallorca as a striking example. How the world has changed in no time! Today news and magazines are full of pictures showing deserted places and…
Must-have for the season: Face mask
This year redefines the concept of an it-piece. The must-have for the season is not something to make you look better. It’s something that protects other people. We can’t wait to return to our pre-corona life. But even when we get back to our…
Play it again: Woman Tango Ballet
Here is a special Easter present from Pasodos Dance Company. Today and tomorrow, only, the Palma based troupe offers an encore of their last production online. Woman Tango Ballet has been a tremendous success on Mallorca last year. It’s the…
Semana Santa: We will survive
The Holy Week has always reminded us of suffering. But this year sorrow is more present than ever for most of us. And we are not even able to share the pain because we are confined to our homes. For all who cannot process through the streets of…