Mallorca Magazine
Colorful dresses flutter in the soft breeze like flags. In the air, the smell of coffee and charcoal. Professional dealers, bargain hunters and curious visitors stroll along the stands. Two early birds drag a pair of Thonet chairs towards the…
Golden stars, small sea animals, sets of shimmering bangles – Mamaplata jewelry is truly inspired by the Mediterranean. And so is the store, painted in a deep ocean blue. Mamaplata is the nickname of Sandra Tarragó who just opened her atelier…
Everybody knows Camper but not many people know where the shoes actually come from. In fact, the headquarters of the company is still in Inca, the capital of the Mallorcan shoe industry. Not much is left of this industry, today. But a few of…
The sound of haunting drums and solemn trumpets fill the old town of Palma. And silent figures in long robes with pointed hoods are slowly walking through the narrow streets. Many of them barefoot on the cold cobblestone, some even wearing iron…
Fancy a glass of great wine and some good music? La Viniloteca Palma is a unique bar to enjoy both. The long narrow space connects two lanes in the old town. And the passion for wine and music. You can buy the wine you just had and the music…
The beautiful handmade trumpet caught me right away. And indeed, the handcrafted instrument was awarded one of the coveted Premios Artesania de Mallorca. On display now in an exhibition along with other objects of the island’s fine arts and…
They have been on every picture postcard for decades. The windmills on Mallorca are landmarks, if not trademarks of the island. In particular the iconic windmills with the typical bicolor rotors. White painted metal with contrasting blue, green…
Nothing beats wool. Especially when it comes to balancing different temperatures. That’s why I love clothes made of merino wool. Also and particularly when hiking or cycling. But shoes made of wool, that sounds like a challenge. Especially…