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Last Thursday, 6th of July, the property we held an opening cocktail at Monterrey 59 on the sunny terrace. Even though this was one of the warmest days of the summer so far with a temperature of around 36 degrees, it was a success! Of the four apartments, only the beautiful penthouse (MF1001D) is still for sale. The spacious apartment of 121 m2 has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 of which are on suite and a large, bright living room with dining room and open kitchen with direct access to the 15 m2 large terrace. Upstairs is the wonderful private roof terrace of 40 m2 where we offered cool drinks and with a great view of Santa Catalina and the port. We would like to thank everyone who came and […]
The summer is just around the corner and the beaches begin to be filled with people. To spend a full day at the beach we recommend some of our favourite beach restaurants or as they are called here in Spain, Chriringuitos. La Ponderosa La Ponderosa is located on the beautiful beach Muro, on the north part of the island. Here you can enjoy an excellent paella and a glass of cold wine with your feet in the sand. La Ponderosa is famous for its parties that they organize on the weekend afternoons with DJ´s. Ses Casetes des Capellans Playas de Muro, Mallorca Tel: 0034 971 184 118 http://www.ponderosabeach.com Puro Beach Just off the waterfront of Cala Estancia we find Puro Beach, a favourite for many Swedes. Here you can start […]
When you visit Mallorca, we recommend you to explore the many great Mallorquin wines. This wonderful island is a great producer of several amazing wines. In this section, we spoke with our wine expert Gabriel who gives us some of his favourite wines. In the middle of Santa Catalina, you will find Mercat de Santa Catalina where Gabriel and his wife Holly run their wine shop Sa Roteta since 1999. Holly is originally from England and speaks English, Spanish and Mallorquin. Everything started as a hobby but after discovering the great demand for good wines they chose to start their own business. Today their shop Sa Roteta in the market is very popular with wines from all around the world, definitely worth a visit! Gabriel’s 5 favourite wines… Ribas de Cabrera, […]
When you make the life changing decision to relocate to Mallorca, there are many important things to consider. Follow our guide and consider our 10 tips on how to move to Mallorca and you will have no problem living on the island. Find a home Whether you’re planning to live permanently or just spend part of your time in Mallorca, you’ll need to find a home. Make a list of the main features you need in a home and contact us. We need to know how many bedrooms you need, which area you would like to live in and what style of house you prefer. If you don’t know Mallorca well we can organize a viewing for you to identify areas and different types of properties. You’ll find a wide […]
Mallorca has around 70 wineries (bodegas) and in recent years many of the grape growers have opened their doors to visitors for tours and tastings. In our culture, wine is present in religion, celebrations and at mealtimes. Wine has sculpted our landscape and our architecture. In the center of the island, at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains, you will find some of the best wineries. Winding roads and tracks will bring you up close to the vines, to the land, to unique sensations, houses, wells, caves and hamlets. An excellent wine route is the Binissalem DO region encompassing the island’s central towns of Santa Maria del Camí, Consell, Binissalem, Sencelles and Santa Eugenia. These are the fourteen wineries participating in the wine route. Bodegas Antonio Nadal Tel: (34) 630 […]
Mallorca har runt 70 vingårdar (bodegas) och de senaste åren har många av vinodlarna öppnat upp sina dörrar för allmänheten med visningar och vinprovningar. I vår kultur är vinet en del av vår religion, högtider och vid måltider. Vinet har format vårt landskap och vår arkitektur. På den centrala delen av ön, vid foten av Tramuntana bergen, hittar du några av de bästa vingårdarna. Krokiga vägar leder dig upp till vinrankorna, till landskapet, till de unika upplevelserna, husen, brunnarna, grottorna och byarna. En utmärkt vinrutt är till Binissalem regionen som omfattar öns centrala byar Camí, Consell, Binissalem, Sencelles och Santa Eugenia. De här är fjorton vingårdar som ingår i vinrutten. Bodegas Antonio Nadal Tel: (34) 630 914 511 info@bodegasantonionadal.es www.bodegasantonionadal.es Antonio Nadal Bodegas y Vineros är en familjevingård som grundades […]
Gardening in hot climates requires very different approaches and plants then in the North of Europe. Our gardener Victor shared the wisdom he’s acquired from a lifetime of digging, planting, caring for, and feeding his own garden in Mallorca. Q: The question our clients always ask is what’s the best tree to plant on your terrace in Mallorca? A: This, of course, depends on the size of your terrace. But, in general, you’re likely to get the most enjoyment from trees that naturally stay rather small and don´t loose a lots of leaves. Lemon trees and olive trees, two of the big favorites amongst Northern Europeans, are actually ideal if the terrace gets plenty of direct sunlight. Both of these trees can survive with limited water and lots of sun. Q: […]
ES TRENC Es Trenc is a favourite among families, tourists, sailors, nudists and residents of the island. It is a well-preserved area that consists of a 5 km long white sandy beach with turquoise seawater. Es Trenc is located on the south coast of Mallorca. Distance: from Palma centre by car: 40 minutes SA CALOBRA Sa Calobra is a beautiful small beach situated between two mountains. This one of a kind beach with its torques water really is an experience not to be missed. It is located on the north part of Mallorca. Distance: from Palma centre by car: 1,5 hour S’ARENAL PORTO COLOM S’arenal Porto Colom is an amazing beach of white sand located in a wonderful position with both sunny open and covered shade areas. From the beach […]
Watch movies under the stars in front of the beautiful Cathedral in Palma centre During August and September there will be an open air cinema screening in front of the Cathedral. It is free entrance and the movies will be in Spanish, Catalan or English. In August the films will start from 9.30pm and in September from 9.00pm. To see the list of the movies that will be shown, click here […]
Stylish restaurant with quality food in Palma The Nuru restaurant is situated in the beating heart of Palma de Mallorca – Santa Catalina. It is a vibrant and bright restaurant with welcoming interior and interesting art by the famous Spanish actor Jordi Molla. The name Nuru comes from the African language Swahili for Light, Vitality and New Beginnings. which sums up this restaurant perfectly. The chef Chus, who has experience from El Bulli and Nobu, use only fresh and seasonal ingredients to create delicious, subtle dishes like Sea Bream Thai Sashimi, Suckling Iberian Pork Beijing Style and Rack of Lamb on a sweet potato base. Nuru’s has an extensive wine list with carefully selected wines to accompany the cuisine, ranging from the finest vintages produced on the island to wines from the most respected vineyards in the […]