Under the boardwalk: Indiferencia
Abraham Calero is one of the most political street artists in Palma. Just now he did a series of shipwrecked bodies along the boardwalk of El Molinar. Art, and street art in particular, often plays with the interaction between the art work and…
The golden fish: Sa Foradada
The old route that once connected Port de Valldemossa and Deià is rather a walk than a hike. On the way to Sa Foradada you pass terraced vineyards and olive groves, and abandoned plots with donkeys in the shadow of orange and pine trees. And…
High noon: DMenú by Adrian Quetglas
If you have been to Adrian Quetglas’ Michelin-starred restaurant you’ll recognize his culinary handwriting at DMenú right away. The dishes burst with intense flavors and a truly artistic presentation. And the crew of his new kitchen works with…
The fabric of Mallorca: Teixits Vicens
Each year in January Mallorca celebrates its patron saints Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià with huge fires and wild correfocs. Actually, fire tongues are popular on the island all year round. The fabric with the traditional llengües pattern is…
Roast and toast: La Molienda
A dream has come true. For those who love great coffee and brunch. And particularly for Miquel and Toni who launched La Molienda six years ago. Serving specialty coffee but doing their own roasts was part of the plan right from the start. It…
Because the light: Cap de Cala Figuera
This time of the year it can get pretty chilly on the island, particularly in the mountains. That’s why I often take a hike along the coast where the winter sun is bathing sea and nature in a beautiful silvery light. One of my tours in…
The cool cat: Gat Feliç
In every major city around the world you find a Chinatown. The Chinese community in Palma lives in Pere Garau. In the neighborhood of the market hall there are Chinese supermarkets, workshops, and restaurants. Three young “Chiñorquines”…
A kind of magic: Los Reyes
Los Reyes Magos, Gaspar, Balthassar and Melchior, were rather wise men than kings. According to the Bible they brought precious gifts to the newborn child in Bethlehem. Today children write them letters with their wishes for Christmas. And can…