XTANT Nomad 2026: The Art of Craft Comes to Life in Palma
Step through the portal of Palau Can Vivot and suddenly the noise of the world feels very far away. Courtyard air carries the faint scent of natural dyes. Somewhere nearby, hands are pulling thread through cloth. Voices drift in from a dozen languages. For four days one of Palma’s most breathtaking historic palaces will again host XTANT. This year’s edition of the international textile art gathering is called XTANT Nomad 2026 and looks to the world’s wandering peoples. The Market at Can Vivot…
o96 Restaurant: Bold Flavors and Big Views
Sea view or shaded patio? Mediterranean or Mexican? At o96 in Alcúdia, the question never quite resolves. And that, it turns out, is exactly the point. This cantina on the road between Alcúdia and Port de Pollença sits where two worlds fold into each other. Out front, the Bay of Pollença opens up in a wide, turquoise arc. Around back, a green and leafy patio pulls you into something altogether quieter. Both feel completely right. Together, they frame a place that is genuinely hard to leave…
Sant Jordi in Palma: Books and Roses
Spring is in the air, and the city is showing off. Today, April 23 is the day of Sant Jordi in Palma. Book stalls and rose vendors line the streets of the old town. And by mid-morning, it feels like all of Palma has turned out at once…
Three Peak Hike: Sa Rateta, Na Franquesa, and Puig de l’Ofre in One Epic Day
Some hikes feel like a day out. Others feel like a different world entirely. The three-summits route through the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana belongs firmly in the second category. Up here, among the highest peaks on the island, the…
Sāntal Café: The Coffee Mill in Santa Catalina
There’s something poetic about grinding coffee in a place that was built for grinding. Sāntal Café has found its home inside one of Santa Catalina’s old mill buildings and the fit feels almost inevitable. Step through the door and the history…
Art Cologne Palma: Where the Art World Meets the Mediterranean
The line started forming before the doors even opened. Under a deep blue April sky and temperatures that already felt like summer, Art Cologne Palma Mallorca welcomed its first visitors to the Palau de Congressos this morning. The buzz was…
Mallorca With Kids: 12 Best Things To Do Beyond the Beach
Traveling with children often means looking for ideas that go beyond beach and hotel entertainment programs. But Mallorca rewards curiosity. The island is packed with hidden layers, underground caves, mountain railways, sculpture parks, and…
Easter Processions in Palma: Semana Santa 2026
Holy Week is almost here and Palma is already holding its breath. On Palm Sunday, the first procession of Semana Santa 2026 winds through the old town. A solemn column of men and women in long robes emerges from the Church of Sant Jaume. To…