The long and winding road: Sant Salvador
A road of beautifully curved serpentines is leading up, pure joy for any cyclist. At the end, 510 meters above sea level, the Cristo Rei Monument and the Santuari de Sant Salvador proudly overlook almost the entire island. From the outside the monastery looks like a fortress. But it even houses a small hotel and a café with a lovely terrace. The perfect place to enjoy the special atmosphere of the holy mountain. From the top you can not only see the nearby bay of Portocolom and the glistening…
Conversations with friends: Café La Lonja
Right next to the most exciting building in Palma is a beautiful square. Great Modernisme facades meet the proud medieval sandstone of La Llotja. The former maritime trading exchange gave its name to Café La Lonja. And anytime I am lucky to get a table on the terrace I marvel at the unique scenery. The small café has remained an oasis of calm amidst the hustle and bustle of the La Lonja neighborhood. A place where people meet for a coffee or a beer, for tapas and a chat with friends. But only a…
Regatta de blanc: Royal Palma Radio Control Yacht Club
It’s a great place to see and be seen. On a Sunday afternoon, skaters and dancers, walkers and acrobats enjoy themselves in Palma’s Parc de la Mar. And lately, even sailors. Wait a minute, sailors in Parc de la Mar? Yes, indeed. Just recently…
Flower power: Artichokes
Maybe you came across a field of artichokes on a cycling trip on the island. What looks like thistles actually are thistles. But very tasty and enormously versatile ones. Their flowers make great entrees and even main courses. Now is the time…
Blue is the warmest color: Cala Marmols
Cala Marmols is the picture postcard bay everybody dreams about. The flip side is that you are rarely alone on a paradise beach. But Cala Marmols can only be reached by foot and it takes a little while to get there. Out of season you may be…
Mallorcan delight: Es Turó
On my Tramuntana hikes I have often passed Fornalutx. This time, the picturesque village was our destination. More precisely, the restaurant Es Turó which friends had chosen for a reunion. Already our table on the terrace surrounded by flowers…
The scent of spring on Mallorca: Happy Easter!
Once again, Semana Santa on Mallorca is very different this year. Without processions, without music. In the city, the smell of empanadas and crespells reminds us of Easter. And in the countryside, orange trees are in full bloom. I have always…
Abraham Calero: SOStenible
Today, Abraham Calero started his new campaign in the streets of Palma. SOStenible, a play on words for sustainable. And a call for attention aiming for a dialogue about the future of Mallorca. I met Abraham Calero at Bar Rita to discuss his…