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Art

Banys Àrabs: Medieval Spa

Banys Àrabs

Rays of sunlight filter through the holes in the brick dome supported by 1000-year-old columns. Squint your eyes and imagine the steam escaping through these very same holes. At a time when the inhabitants enjoyed a hot bath. Let your eyes wander and follow the way out to the lush garden. The Banys Àrabs are the only Arab bathhouse preserved on Mallorca. And they are a true urban oasis. The nearby Almudaina Palace was equipped with underfloor heating and steam baths, too. But when the Spanish…

Food

Vegan Oasis: Temple Natura

Temple Natura

When you walk through the maze of narrow streets in Palma keep your eyes open for its many hidden gems. A proud patio, maybe, or a colorful blooming backyard behind a plain facade. Like the splendid garden of Temple Natura. The popular vegan restaurant in Sa Calatrava is a true urban oasis.  A  shady retreat where you enjoy your meal among lush flowers under a canopy of leaves. The mingle-mangle of comfortable vintage furniture makes you feel like a guest at a private home rather than at a…