Mallorca Magazine
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…
It’s just an easy hike, but exciting nonetheless. The ancient watchtower Torre Picada is part of a network of observation posts that formed an early warning system around the entire island. Not far from Port de Sóller, the climb takes barely…
White clouds against a deep blue sky are reflected in the clear green water of the pond. What almost looks like a swimming pool is part of a sophisticated irrigation system. Turning the dry mountain in fertile ground. With the cypress trees and…
It’s red against yellow, today. Canamunt vs. Canavall. La Batalla de Agua de Palma, the fight between the two neighborhoods, dates back 400 years. And the history is rather bloody. But the re-enactment as water battle is fun for all involved…
Nowadays everyone loves the Mediterranean. But not so long ago, only fishermen and seafarers lived on the shore. They respected and often feared the power of the sea. And for some it was rather a place of departure than a destination. A visit…
If you really want to get to know a city you have to explore more than just the official sights. Meet the locals, visit the markets, sample the food – and browse through the stores. Not the ubiquitous franchise stores that make one city look…
Palma‘s former bourse of maritime trade is one of the most beautiful buildings on Mallorca. Whenever the impressive wooden doors of La Lonja are open, I love to drop in for a few moments. Visiting the official residence of the Prime Minister of…
They have been on every picture postcard for decades. The windmills on Mallorca are landmarks, if not trademarks of the island. In particular the iconic windmills with the typical bicolor rotors. White painted metal with contrasting blue, green…