Mallorca Magazine
Sunlight flashes through the high tops of the palm trees. Water splashes and bubbles everywhere. A walk through the Jardines de Alfabia with the historic manor and surrounding gardens is full of fabulous discoveries. The estate at the foot of…
Oranges and architecture share a long story on Mallorca. The stunning facades of Sóller reflect the changeful history of a vibrant fruit trade. One of the most impressive mansions, Can Prunera, bears witness of commerce and migration. Today it…
The old rectangular cistern is covered with lush bougainvillea, goldfish play hide and seek between water lilies. Two girls leaning against the edge are taking a selfie while an elderly couple is resting on a shady bench. Jardí del Bisbe is a…
As much as I love Mallorca’s countryside, the sea and the mountains I’m a real city dweller. That’s why I live in Palma. Yet, every once in a while I long for a calm shady garden where you can sit under tall trees and get lost in a gripping…
It’s the dog days of summer, right now. From time to time I seek shelter from both the crowds and the heat at urban oases like S’Hort del Rei, the Orange Garden at the cultural center of Sa Nostra, Jardí del Bisbe or the cloister of Sant…
In February, Palma is like a beautiful woman wearing no make-up on her day off. The sky’s blue is rather a shade of light grey, and the tall plane trees look strangely naked without leaves. The city seems to slow down, and many restaurants and…
The medieval garden behind the cultural center of Sa Nostra is one of those secret places I hesitate to share. The backyard of the noble 17th century mansion is a true oasis, only a few steps away from busy Jaime III. Just walk the colonnade in…