Long ago, before insta, it often was the monks who knew the coolest spots. Places in unspoiled nature with spectacular vistas and heavenly peace. Like the Ermita de la Trinitat, the small monastery near Valldemossa. The moment you enter the patio with the cistern you’re in a different world. All you hear in the tranquility is the wind, the birds and humming insects in the beautiful, well-kept garden that provides the hermits and monks with the bare necessities until today.  A paved path leads…

Valldemossa nestles on the slopes of the Tramuntana. And for many visitors to the island the picturesque village is the essence of Mallorca. But Valldemossa is not only a popular destination, it’s also the starting point for a number of scenic…