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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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Mallorca Weather Report: Rain or Shine

November 2, 2024November 3, 2024

Mallorca Weather Report, Plaça d'Espanya, Palma

Palma’s Plaça d’Espanya is the geographical kilometer zero of Mallorca. And it is busy day and night. Commuters on their way to the train, tourists waiting for the bus, kids meeting after school, people resting on a bench in the shade. A churro stand maybe, and most likely a couple of street musicians. In the midst of it all Gaspar Bennàzar’s Barometer, a genuine weather station where you get the recent Mallorca weather report. The square column with the strange gabled roof is often ignored…

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Open House Palma 2024: Behind the Scenes

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

The festival of architecture for non-architects is just around the corner. During Open House Palma 2024 you can take a look behind the doors of the most emblematic buildings on Mallorca. More than 60 edifices and spaces that are usually not…

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The Roof Terraces of Palma: Views from Above

September 28, 2024October 1, 2024

Palma’s old town is even more impressive from above. With the narrow maze of alleys and houses nestled tightly against each other the city looks like a colorful patchwork rug. Some terraces are lush with greenery. There’s laughter and clinking…

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Imprenta Nueva Balear: Palma Poster Gallery

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

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…

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Mallorca Shoe Museum: Museu del Calçat i de la Indústria

September 2, 2024September 3, 2024

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…

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Santapalma and Nuar: Summer To Go

August 25, 2024August 25, 2024

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…

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Maricastaña: Flashy Fashion

August 4, 2024August 14, 2024

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…