Mallorca Magazine
Once there was a fierce dragon that lived in the maze of narrow streets behind the cathedral in Palma. It only attacked at night, terrifying the entire neighborhood. Finally, a brave knight managed to kill it with a determined stroke of his…
Step by step a tunnel leads you down into a world of its own. Dark at first until the eyes had time to adjust. In the meantime you sense the humidity of the former cistern. While an ethereal sound fills the space, blue and white lights…
Sean Connery and Gina Lollobrigida on Mallorca? Sounds a lot like the 60s. Indeed, the filming of a British crime thriller brought these international movie stars to the island. And they were by no means the only celebrities on Mallorca. Some…
The former maritime trade exchange is a monument in itself. Today, La Lonja also regularly houses extraordinary exhibitions. The recent highlight is an exhibition by Jaume Plensa in Palma called Mirall. Showing two stainless steel sculptures…
On All Saints’ Day people make their way to the cemetery. Following the tradition of visiting deceased family members and other loved ones. Many lay flowers on the graves and in front of the tombs, honoring the memory. Looking back to remember…
The first thing you discover when approaching Capdepera is the triangular castle stretching across the hill. With its high walls, pinnacles and defense towers Castell de Capdepera is one of the largest and best-preserved fortifications on…
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…
Most of us are familiar with Joan Miro’s paintings and sculptures. And know that the great artist used to live and work on Mallorca for almost thirty years. His studio and garden are part of Miró Mallorca, today, and belong to a unique museum. …