Beyond meat: My Top 5 Veggie Places in Palma
Mallorca got plenty of fruit and vegetables in great quality. Yet there are only few restaurants and cafés for vegetarians. Sure, meanwhile every good restaurant offers at least a couple of vegetarian options, if not even a complete veggie menu. But some places solely dedicated to vegetarian and – more often than not – vegan food are really extraordinary. Whether you are looking for a bakery, a café or a restaurant, here are my personal Top 5 veggie places in Palma, the best of vegetarian and…
Walking on air: Yuccs
We brace ourselves for the winter with additional layers of clothes. The sheep in the Tramuntana and on the fields of Mallorca though wear wool all year round. And for a reason. Because wool keeps you warm when it’s cold outside and it keeps you cool during the heat of the summer. That’s why I got woolen shirts for hiking and cycling. But only recently I discovered Yuccs. The young Mallorcan brand uses the traditional material to manufacture exceptional sneakers. The founder of Yuccs, Pablo…
Spread love: Es Garrover de Mallorca
When we were kids we used the dry pods as rattles. While farmers fed them to their animals most of us only knew carob gum as a thickener for all kinds of food. Until a few years ago a local entrepreneur turned it into a delicious spread. And…
Big screen: Street Art in Palma
Mallorca has always been an inspiring place for artists. Particularly painters love the extraordinary light of the Mediterranean. And the creative atmosphere of an island where people from many different places come together. With its numerous…
Cutting edge: Cornador Gran
Looking up at the Sóller mountain ridge it is hard to imagine how you can ever climb Es Cornadors. The highest mountain top is a steep rocky triangle that seems rather unaccessible. I had thought just the same about the North route up Puig de…
With a smile: Café Riutort
Life, in a lot of ways, is like a long and winding river. A riu tort, in Catalan. A wonderful place to stop along the flow is the café bearing the same name. Great specialty roasts, tasty vegetarian dishes, friendly people and a relaxed…
Under the radar: Teufelsberg
There is one thing I love about Palma that Berlin got in abundance as well: street art. You can find numerous murals on the remaining parts of the Berlin Wall. My favorite place is also a historical site. Located in the western part of the…
Autumn light: Hiking around Devil’s Lake
When I’m in Berlin I often miss the Mediterranean and the Tramuntana mountains. Sure, I love the city and its vibes, its energy and cultural diversity. And if you need an outdoor escape there are plenty of trips you can take from here. But far…