Imprenta Nueva Balear: Palma Poster Gallery
Fancy posters in the design of the 50s and 60s are hanging from the lofty ceiling, reminiscent of the golden era of travel and advertising. Inviting you to fly to Paris with PanAm, to Nice with Lufthansa, or to Rio with Braniff. But maybe even more imposing are the heavy old Frankenthal and Heidelberg printing presses in the work space below. A visit at Imprenta Nueva Balear, the oldest printing house on Mallorca. The Art of Printing “We just didn’t want to hide our historical and cultural…
Sa Dragonera: The Magic Dragon
The panoramic view from the old lighthouse is simply breathtaking. Like a paper cutout the rugged cliffs of the Tramuntana mountains recede to the coast of Andratx. Framed by the deep blue of the Mediterranean the entire island of Sa Dragonera lies at your feet. While small lizards are trying to enter your rucksack on the edge of the viewing platform. The Dragon Island Looking at it from afar Sa Dragonera actually resembles a giant dragon resting in the sea. But the uninhabited island at the…
Mallorca Shoe Museum: Museu del Calçat i de la Indústria
Mallorca is a great place to get a new pair of shoes. In fact, footwear has been made on the island for centuries. Today, traditional manufacturers and young creative designers can be found here next to a global player of the industry. The…
Santapalma and Nuar: Summer To Go
Whether you go shopping at the market or spend a day on the beach, a senalla bag is simply the perfect companion. The rustic raffia basket is one of the most typical products on Mallorca. And at the same time kind of a summer to go souvenir or…
The Duke: Aloha Santa Cata
Hawaii meets Mallorca. The Duke in Santa Catalina offers a blend of Asian, Latin and Mediterranean cuisine. In the laid-back atmosphere of a driftwood beach bar among surfers. Patiently waiting for the next big waves or hungry from riding them…
Museu de Mallorca: Images of an Island
Picture the history of Mallorca as a graphic novel. Yet not drawn by one illustrator but told in paintings and sculptures by artists of the respective time. Exhibited in a splendid Gothic palace in the Calatrava district of Palma. Pass a large…
Maricastaña: Flashy Fashion
Flashy colors, fancy patterns, and funky designs. That’s Maricastaña in a nutshell. Good vibes included. You can tell the two founders Victoria and Sergio love what they do. No hacemos clientes hacemos amigos, says a sign behind the counter of…
Castell de sa Punta de n’Amer: Now and Then
It’s a short and easy yet rewarding walk. And while the kids will be delighted to explore the watchtower the adults love to take a break at the nearby café. The Castell de sa Punta de n’Amer is one of the lesser known castles on Mallorca…