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Pastorets Mallorquins: Christmas Figurines

November 20, 2024November 24, 2024

It’s time again. Christmas Markets are about to open on the island. Golden lights will illuminate a magic scenery, full of beautiful handicrafts. In addition to the classic nativity figures there is a whole world of small figurines that embody traditional trades on Mallorca. The pastorets are lovingly crafted down to the last detail, colored by hand and carefully decorated. Carme Garcia is one of the artisans who has been making these tiny people at her home for decades. You’ll meet her on the…

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Miró Mallorca Revisited: Café con Antònia Maria Perelló

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

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. It attracts travelers from all over the world. „And of course, every Mallorcan comes to visit. But only once. And that’s it,“ the new director of Miró Mallorca admits. Antònia Maria Perelló was born on the island but she spent most of her professional…

Food, People

Female Chefs on Mallorca: 7 Outstanding Restaurants

June 10, 2024June 11, 2024

For centuries, women have set the the tone in the kitchens at home. But restaurants are still mostly run by men. On Mallorca, however, a few female chefs have left a mark on the island’s culinary scene. The formula for success is local and…

Food, People, Style

Coffee and Bicycles: Café con Nilton and Theo at Plumo

February 23, 2024

Coffee and Bicycle: Café con Nilton and Theo at Plumo

„If you want to know where the good coffee is, just follow the cyclists…“ read a board next to Plumo’s entrance. The corner café and workshop on beautiful Plaça Quadrado has long become one of Palma’s go-to places for cycling fans and lovers of…

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When We Were Young: Boomers by Bartolomé Seguí

February 9, 2023February 22, 2023

Tonight, the Mallorcan cartoonist and illustrator Bartolomé Seguí presented his new book. And the rows of chairs at Rata Corner were filling in no time. „Boomers“ tells of a group of longtime friends who get together some 30 years after they…

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Turning the street into a stage: Palma’s puppeteer

June 15, 2022June 14, 2022

First thing you see are the children and adults in a semicircle on the street. Locals know what‘s captivating them. But everyone else is also magically attracted. On thin strings marionettes on a small stage perform like real rock musicians…

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Abraham Calero: SOStenible

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

Today, Abraham Calero started his new campaign in the streets of Palma. SOStenible, a play on words for sustainable. And a call for attention aiming for a dialogue about the future of Mallorca. I met Abraham Calero at Bar Rita to discuss his…

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Café con María José Orero + Tomeu Arbona: Radical Tradicional

October 20, 2020November 18, 2024

María José Orero and Tomeu Arbona, founders of Fornet de la Soca, about gastronomic archaeology, an ensaimada for Rossy de Palma and the inspiration of a children’s book. There is a chance in every crisis. In the wake of the financial meltdown…