When people think of Inca, they think of shoes. And fair enough. For much of the 20th century the town in the heart of the island was one of Spain’s most important footwear manufacturing centers. Some of the world’s most recognizable shoe brands still call it home. But here’s the thing: even many people who live on Mallorca or visit regularly still see Inca through that industrial lens. And drive straight past without stopping. Turns out, that’s a serious mistake. Because once you actually…
Sāntal Café: The Coffee Mill in Santa Catalina
There’s something poetic about grinding coffee in a place that was built for grinding. Sāntal Café has found its home inside one of Santa Catalina’s old mill buildings and the fit feels almost inevitable. Step through the door and the history of the space wraps around you quietly. Thick stone walls, a ceiling that reaches a little higher than you’d expect, and light spilling generously through large windows that frame the street like a painting. Outside, the terrace pulls you in even before…







