Alpargatería La Concepción: Sunshine Shoes
Here comes the sun. You know it’s summer when you don’t need to wear socks anymore. At Alpargatería La Concepción almost all shoes are summer shoes. And if you love shoes and in particular sandals, you’ll be thrilled with the huge selection. All handmade in manufactures on the Balearic Islands or the peninsula. Among the all-time classics are the plain alpargatas made of linen and jute. The comfortable Mediterranean sandals, also known as espadrilles, are equally popular by men and women and…
Sadrassana Restaurant: Drinks and Dinner
Just a few steps away from La Lonja the cocktail restaurant Sadrassana occupies the plaça of the same name. The renowned Galería Horrach Moyà used to present works by contemporary artists on the upper floor of the magnificent 19th century mansion. But after the sudden death of the owner the family just now decided to close the gallery. The ground floor, though, is still a great venue for drinks and dinner. There is a nice selection of cocktails and aperitifs and if you are looking for a…
Fira del Llibre 2023: Open-Air Book Fair
From this weekend on, the Fira del Llibre in Palma attracts book lovers in a most beautiful setting. The traditional book fair has returned to the city’s noble boulevard El Born. And for ten days in a row, the city’s most engaged booksellers…
Of Dragons and Vultures: La Trapa
Did you ever wonder where Isla Dragonera, the small island just off the southwest coast of Mallorca, got its name? Because it is inhabited by hundreds of lizards, will usually be the answer. But if you hike from Sant Elm to La Trapa and see Sa…
Museums on Mallorca: Yours to Discover
Whether you are interested in nature, in the history of the island or in contemporary art, there is a number of fantastic museums on Mallorca covering all kinds of themes. Proud mansions, enchanted castles, lush gardens and architectural…
Madrid: Proud and Precious
Whereever you go in Madrid, you come across the culture and history of Spain. But the capital is not stuck in the past. Quite the contrary. The change is obvious everywhere, and you can feel the city‘s pulse right on the lively streets and…
XTANT Fibra 2023: The Art in Craft
The first impression is that of an Arab bazaar. Colorful fabrics draped on wooden frames, large woven tapestries rolled in straw baskets, a table with aromatic scents and essences, richly embroidered shirts, robes and kaftans. A marvelous…
Castell del Rei: Hiking Vall de Ternelles
Castell del Rei, the King’s Castle, is one of the three remaining rock castles on Mallorca. Only few know the imposing structure near Pollença. Not only because of its perfect camouflage. The path leading through the Vall de Ternelles is still…