A piece of paradise: Ca na Toneta
Sunlight filters through the vines, bright green against a clear blue sky. The murals on the whitewashed patio walls are as colorful as the food on handmade ceramic plates. Menu and atmosphere at Ca na Toneta are a feast for the senses. At the…
Buy local: Mallorca shoes
Everybody knows Camper but not many people know where the shoes actually come from. In fact, the headquarters of the company is still in Inca, the capital of the Mallorcan shoe industry. Not much is left of this industry, today. But a few of…
Sunday walk: S’Estanyol to Cala Pi
The barren landscape would make a great setting for a western movie. But actually this is a peaceful stretch of coast. And although I usually like to have nature to myself on my hikes, sometimes I thoroughly enjoy to meet like-minded people…
Holy Week: Semana Santa in Palma
The sound of haunting drums and solemn trumpets fill the old town of Palma. And silent figures in long robes with pointed hoods are slowly walking through the narrow streets. Many of them barefoot on the cold cobblestone, some even wearing iron…
Wine and vinyl: La Viniloteca Palma
Fancy a glass of great wine and some good music? La Viniloteca Palma is a unique bar to enjoy both. The long narrow space connects two lanes in the old town. And the passion for wine and music. You can buy the wine you just had and the music…
Take a walk on the sea side: Coastal hikes on Mallorca
On Mallorca you can go hiking almost all year round. Even on a hot summer’s day you’ll find a shady path in the Tramuntana. Spring though is the best time to explore the coastline. When colorful blossoms line the rocky but mainly flat trails…
Arts and crafts: Premios Artesania de Mallorca
The beautiful handmade trumpet caught me right away. And indeed, the handcrafted instrument was awarded one of the coveted Premios Artesania de Mallorca. On display now in an exhibition along with other objects of the island’s fine arts and…
Fresh from the oven: Rosevelvet Bakery
They have been proud of making the hottest cakes in town. And the hearty snacks at Rosevelvet Bakery are just as delicious. But Rosita and Franer went one step further to set their popular coffee shop apart from other cafés in Palma. Although…