Window dining: La Miranda
Public places have always been the living rooms of cities. Ideally furnished with a couple of benches and shady trees, inhabited by people of all kind and ages. Parents with their children, kids meeting after school, old men chatting, elderly…
The painter’s path: Deià to Llucalcari
Many people think of long sandy beaches when they come to Mallorca. No doubt about that. But there is something I love just as much: a hike along the mountainous coastline. The endless blue sea, the wild ragged cliffs and the spicy scent of the…
Urban living: MÍO Palma
Mallorca is like a small continent of its own. The island appeals to travelers from all over the world. And its vibrant capital Palma has become a hot spot – not only for visitors but also for entrepreneurs, start-ups and people who love to…
A bowl for every soul: Canteen 14
La Lonja, the former bourse of maritime trade, is one of Palma’s most exciting buildings. Whenever I find it open I go inside for a brief time-travel into the Mediterranean middle ages. But it was only recently that I discovered Canteen 14 in…
Café con Alma López: I’m a gold girl
Alma López, aka La Morenita, Palma’s popular jewelry designer, about creativity, tradition and criminal law Some of Alma López’ gems made it to Hollywood. Her designs are as diverse as the materials she uses but all of La Morenita’s jewelry…
Earth to table: Mercat Ecològic de Palma
Visitors to Palma rarely miss to stroll through one of the big market halls of the city. Fascinated by the abundance of produce and products, the hustle and bustle, the smells and noise. Markets have always been the heart of a town. The place…
The magic dragon: Conte Contat
A Saturday morning in Palma: people do their shopping, chat with friends and neighbors, or take a break at their favorite café. Sun sprinkles the garden of the cultural center La Misericòrdia turning it into a magic place. Which it is, not just…
Here comes the sun: 10 Must-haves for the summer
What else do you need on Mallorca but a sunny day and some time off? Just a few basics, like my 10 favorite must-haves that will fit you from head to toe. Most of them are designed in Palma and manufactured in Spain. And you can find them in…