Choose happiness: Santosha
There is no such thing as a Mediterranean brunch tradition. Yet over the years it has become a popular thing on Mallorca, too. One of my favorite places for a long late breakfast with friends is Santosha. The cozy restaurant hides on a small side street connecting contemporary Bonaire with the Medieval neighborhood of Carrer Concepció. On a Sunday morning it is packed with a happy crowd enjoying treats from the kitchen. When a foodie friend from Edinburgh came back to Palma recently we happily…
Stairway to heaven: The roof terraces of La Seu
It is silent up here, the sounds of the streets seem far away. All you hear are the cries of seagulls and the wind tearing around lime stone pillars and arches. It is not only the vistas that are breathtaking but the unique sensation of being at the place where sky meets heaven. From the roof terraces of La Seu, Mallorca’s cathedral, Palma looks like a colorful patchwork rug lined with a wide stripe of blue. In awe you stroll under the flying buttresses, the characteristic stone arches. They…
Berlin meets Palma: MONO concept store
Other than the name suggests MONO is not a single brand store. And it is not just another concept store either. Instead you find a very fine selection of sustainable mens and womens wear, accessories and jewelry. The brands as well as the store…
Rhythm and food: Van Van Palma
There is music in the air. The smell of grilled food mingles with that of draught beer. Smoke from charcoal rises above Parc de la Mar where a diverse crowd of people is enjoying themselves and the summer vibes. My first encounter with food…
Window dining: La Miranda
Public places have always been the living rooms of cities. Ideally furnished with a couple of benches and shady trees, inhabited by people of all kind and ages. Parents with their children, kids meeting after school, old men chatting, elderly…
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…
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…
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…