On the lookout: Penya des Migdia
The way up the Penya des Migdia starts as an easy hike. Shaded by trees and the mountain itself you gain altitude in no time. Nevertheless I stop every other minute to enjoy the breathtaking views. Mesmerized by the numerous shades of…
Wild at heart: Fera
There are many secret gardens in Palma, in the back of a noble mansion maybe, or behind a high dilapidated wall. One of the most beautiful urban oases I know is the yard of Fera. Having lunch under the airy canopy while the sunlight softly…
Pictures of an exhibition: Nit de l’Art ’19
Tonight’s the night. Actually, it is the first out of three. Palma’s art night 2019, the Nit de l’Art ’19, has started with a couple of exciting openings. Xavier Fiol’s gallery is sparsely decorated with a series of outlined heads by Fernando…
Esment: Cafè Palmanova
The name says it all. Esment is a genuine Mallorcan word. It means doing things with care, attention and tenderness. While in most restaurants it’s the chef who matters most at Cafè Palmanova it is everybody working there. And everybody who…
A hat for every head: Casa Juliá
A hat is not just a piece of clothing. Sure, it protects you from the sun, the rain or the cold but wearing a hat is also a statement. Like a pair of glasses a headdress may underline your personality, or even give you a new one. It can make…
Med food family: Muaré
Pleasant aromas trigger positive feelings. That’s exactly what happens when I take the first bite of our appetizer, an aubergine dip with roasted sesame on a piece of home made bread. And what was actually just a lunch break became a most tasty…
Made to measure: Ramón Bellas Artes
With smart phones and social media nowadays everybody is used to the editing of pictures. In the analog world though the most efficient way to put a picture in scene is to frame it. To Carles Mulet and Rubén Ares a frame is like a dress that…
Mediterranean diet: The Mallorcan way of life
We all chose Mallorca for a reason. The people, the climate, the sea and mountains, business opportunities or sports, the food or the diversity of nature. Whatever makes the difference for you, here is a bonus for everybody. When it comes to a…