The Shadow of the Wind: Hiking around Valldemossa
Valldemossa nestles on the slopes of the Tramuntana. And for many visitors to the island the picturesque village is the essence of Mallorca. But Valldemossa is not only a popular destination, it’s also the starting point for a number of scenic…
Café con María José Orero + Tomeu Arbona: Radical Tradicional
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…
Rock’n Roll Heart: Ca’n Boqueta
The literal meaning of Sóller is golden valley. With its beautiful orchards, proud mansions, secluded gardens, and picturesque alleys Sóller surely is the heart of the Tramuntana. The starting point of many exciting hiking and cycling tours and…
The unbearable lightness of being: Mallorca today
From time to time we all dream of the proverbial desert island. Whoever experiences Mallorca today comes very close to this thought. Empty streets and quiet villages, secluded beaches and lonely bays. Where usually hikers, cyclists, golfers and…
Dancing in the street: Hermes Pompa & friends
Palma’s cathedral is usually the backdrop for countless tourist selfies. This year, however, the Palmesanos have it almost for themselves. Today, Hermes Pompa, finalist in 2018’s Got Talent España, and his friends took the stage at Parc de la…
Plays of light: My favorite sunset spots
Mallorca has often been called the isle of light. Its beautiful landscape and extraordinary colors have been an inspiration for artists and photographers. The greatest light show around the island takes place in the evening, when the sun sets…
All aboard: El Tren de Sóller
Clickety-clack, clickety-clack – it’s the sound of a train in an old black and white film. But the setting is extremely colorful. Summer landscape is flying past the train windows while the mountains of the Tramuntana are luring in the…
Turning night into day: Nit de l’Art ’20
Two events in Palma attract art lovers from all over the world. The season starts with Art Palma Brunch in spring. But the highlight of the year is always the Nit de l’Art. Palma’s galleries have hosted this art night for more than twenty…