Noble courtyards: Patios in Palma
Some people love to travel with a guidebook. Or they check out online all the things they want to see before they actually visit. But many places are best explored on your own. For sure, Palma is one of them. Get lost in the old town and find out about the secret beauties in the maze of narrow streets. Hidden behind the ancient sandstone walls, rusted gates and heavy wooden doors of those noble medieval buildings you may discover some of the most beautiful patios in Palma. And for a few…
Vegan cuisine: Ca n’Ela
Located in the bustling Lonja neighborhood Ca n‘Ela is Palma’s new go-to place for excellent vegan cuisine. With its leafy walls and open Mares the restaurant is stylish and cozy at the same time. Chef Ella and her daughter Andrea make you feel comfortable right away. And the food is a feast for the palate as well as the eyes. You can taste all the sun of Mallorca in the tomato salad with basil cheese and herbal oil. And I am not sure I have ever had zanahoria like the one at Ca n’Ela. The…
Mallorca’s Wild East: Parc Natural de Llevant
When it comes to hiking on the island most of us instantly think of the Tramuntana mountains. Or of the coastal trails along the turquoise Mediterranean. The great unknown, though, is the Wild East of Mallorca. However, there’s a dozen hiking…
Here comes the sun: Christmas presents from Mallorca
The days are getting shorter on the Northern Hemisphere. If you cannot be on Mallorca right now, you’ll miss the island even more. The sun, the light and the warm air. The salty breeze from the sea, mixed with the scent of pine trees. Whether…
Enjoy: El Taller de Gaudeix
The location is new but the kitchen unmistakably bears the signature of Maria Moreno. Her new eatery is called El Taller de Gaudeix. And for a reason, because it’s rather a restaurant and workshop than a tapas bar. With floor-to-ceiling…
Heart of the Tramuntana: Hiking around Lluc
The Santuari de Lluc is a popular destination in itself. Considered the spiritual center and most important pilgrimage site of Mallorca the monastery dates back as early as the 13th century. But it’s also a great starting point for a couple of…
Creating Characters: Pixar in Palma
Pixar in Palma: Remember when Woody and Buzz Lightyear find themselves marooned in a gas station? Or when Dory and Marlin meet the three sharks on their search for Nemo? The current exhibition at Caixa Forum brings back some wonderful childhood…
Down under in Palma: Surry Hills Coffee
These first days of autumn there is nothing like a decent cup of coffee. Like the house blend of Surry Hills, specialty coffee roasted on Mallorca by Mistral. The new café in the Missió neighborhood brings a charming combination of Argentinian…