Saffron on Mallorca: The Gold Spice
Hiking on the island, you are always looking for the spectacular vista. But it’s also worth discovering the little things along the way. Like the delicate saffron flowers that sprout from the barren ground in the most unexpected places at this…
Open House Palma 2023
If you have always wanted to sneak a look behind the doors of the most emblematic buildings on Mallorca, here you go. Open House Palma 2023, the festival of architecture for non-architects, is about to start. More than 60 edifices and spaces…
Vintage Fashion Stores in Palma
While fast fashion is being replaced by ultra fast fashion, there is a counter movement that has been growing even faster. Second hand markets and shops have been around for a long time. But today there are some extraordinary vintage fashion…
Es Raor Restaurant: Go West
A narrow, winding road leads to Sant Elm, the westernmost village on Mallorca. And this is where it ends. If you want to travel any further, you have to take a boat. Or you let your eyes wander from the terrace of Es Raor Restaurant. The former…
Bestard Mountain Boots: Mallorcan Summiteer
The region at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains used to be a stronghold of the European shoe industry. Until today a leading brand of hiking boots manufactures right here in Lloseta. In fact, not despite but as a result of the crisis that…
Tabgha Chiringuito: Blessed Beach Bar
The crystal clear Mediterranean is shimmering at your feet. A gentle breeze blows away the heat of the last summer days. Add a few tables with folding chairs, a couple of sun loungers and a shower on a wooden deck. What more does a decent beach…
Nit de l’Art 2023: Contemporary Art Night
Tonight, the narrow streets of the old town are buzzing with art lovers. It’s Nit de l’Art 2023 in Palma. Galleries and museums open the doors and invite the public to their latest exhibitions of contemporary art. The annual event attracts an…
Easy Hikes on Mallorca: Top 12 Routes
Fall is the perfect season for hiking on the island. Not only the heat recedes from the Mediterranean. With the end of the summer holidays things seem to slow down. But the air is still warm, and so is the sea. Perfect conditions for a bit of…