Category: Life in Mallorca

Palma offers you a selection of good Bar & Coffee places with historical & family business background. In our blog we made a selection of these emblematic places which mostly serve two stars of Mallorcan Cousine “variat” and “llonguet”.

 

Bar Mavi

Biel and Maria, two Mallorcans from Sencelles, opened Bar Mavi in 1955 on the main street Calle 31 de Diciembre. Nowadays the third generation is taking care of this emblematic bar. In Bar Mavi you can get one of the best “variat” of the island, or you can try their “menu del dia” in their historic ambiance, or you can just enjoy your beer or vermouth on a lovely day.

 

Bar Pigalle

Bar Pigalle, which is in the same street as Bar Mavi, was founded by Jaume Segura Vidal. It was opened in the sixties and became a meeting point in the city. It was frequented by footballers from the Real Mallorca of the era. Bar Pigalle offers you delicious “variat” and other dishes of the day while you enjoy their historical inside ambiance or just sit outside in their terrace which is a perfect corner place.

 

Bar Bosch

Bar Bosch is one of the most emblematic bars in Palma. It is located on Plaça Rei Joan Carles I, just in the middle of the tourist attraction, since 1936. Jaume Bosch, who was a cook at the Gran Hotel, opened this bar on February 15, 1936, a few months before the Civil War. In Bar Bosch you can get a wide variety of food and drinks right in the city center, just beside the shopping street Jaime III.

 

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Bar Isleño

Bar Isleño is just opposite the Santa Catalina Market on Calle Anibal. Bar Isleño has been our all time favorite in Santa Catalina and for us it’s a bridge which connects Santa Catalina’s past and present. Visit this special bar with its “Barrio” ambiance and don’t forget to try their delicious ‘llonguets’, special croissants and coffees…

 

Can Frau

Welcome to the temple of typical Mallorcan food at Santa Catalina Market. As Bar Isleño, Can Frau has also been our all time favorite in Santa Catalina and for us it’s a bridge which connects Santa Catalina’s past and present. It’s a meeting place for both locals and foreigners and it is run by Pedro, Biel and Mario, who serve you one of the best foods on the island.

 

Sedat Senoglu

Digital Product & IT Manager @ Mallorcaresidencia

For this year’s Christmas team event we decided to do something fun and energizing but at the same time something where we as a team could bond and socialize. We chose to investigate our creativity but through a playful way. We chose to have our event at Skaparkraft!

The creator behind Skaparkraft Palma is Lisa Blohm. She has worked creatively her whole professional life. It was when she attended a similar event with her sister in Sweden that the idea was born. Lisa blanked out at the event, she felt pressured to perform which in its turn gave her anxiety. While her sister, who is not at all creative, bloomed and went with the flow, she let go of all her inhibitions. Lisa liked this type of art creation. She found it to be relaxing for the brain. To create without right or wrong and judgment. And with later training in relaxation & stress management, Lisa learned more about what stress does to our wellbeing and our creativity. She then decided that she wanted to bring and share this to Mallorca. And that’s how Skaparkraft was born!

We’re all born creative, but as we grow older many of us forget this about ourselves. Remember finger painting, when you created something for the sheer joy of it, not because you were trying to make “good” art? We all agreed that it was wonderful to use parts of the brain that as adults we don’t frequently use. In our modern society we are constantly pursuing perfection, to be correct and rectified. In Skaparkraft we could put all that aside and just be in the moment creating and letting the canvas, colors and toles guide us. Reawakening the creative spirit, in a no-pressure, non-judgmental environment. Lisa told us not to pursue the result, the end product, but rather the approach and the journey.

So we let our creativity run wild on a large canvas with easy-to-work acrylic paints. With joy, laughter, music, cava and of course enriching conversations! We played around and found our creativity and our own personal way of expression with different tools such as scrapers, rollers, fingers, and traditional painting tools, the sky’s the limit, and no prior knowledge is needed.

In summary, it was a lovely team activity, we got to hang out and interact. In addition, it is good as team building as we got the chance to help and advise each other when someone specifically asked for help and advice. Some of us even feel that it was therapeutic. One thing is for sure it was rewarding and we left with an endorphin enriching experience.

 

Massar Midgley Mahdi

Team Assistant @ Mallorcaresidencia

Palma is not called little Barcelona for nothing. In central Palma and Old Town is the place to admire the wonderful modernist architecture and all its amazing buildings. Modernism, which was active during the late 1800s and early 1900s, is also called Art Nouveau and Jugendstil depending on where in the world you are. It is an architecture that breaks classical norms and is inspired by imagination and creativity with abundant ornamentation, asymmetry and curved lines. Gaudi himself, perhaps the most prominent architect of the time together with Domenech i Montaner, lived and worked in Mallorca for 10 years when he renovated the interior of the Cathedral. Most buildings only have a modernist architecture on the outside in Palma, unlike many buildings in Barcelona which also have an equally imaginative interior in many cases.

Our walk starts at Plaza Weyler and the Gran Hotel (1901-1903) which was the first modernist building in Palma. Lluis Doménech I Montaner and Jaume Alenyá are the architects behind the building which, at the time, was a pioneer in the luxury hotel industry on the island. Nowadays, the building houses the Caixa Forum, a cultural center in Palma.

Just across the street we find Forn del Teatre (1916) which is an excellent example of modernism in business premises. Green wooden panels adorn the doors and windows, the walls with plant motifs and perhaps the most eye-catching are the impressive metal dragons and hawks.

If we continue to Plaza Mercat, we find the neighbouring buildings Can Casasayas (1908 -1910)  and Pension Menorquina (1909 – 1911). On the facade, you can see similarities with Casa Batlló in Barcelona in the curved shapes and parabolic-like arches. Both buildings, like many other buildings, consisted of business premises on the ground floor and the family lived on the first floor to rent out the rest.

Through the narrow alleys we then reach Can Corbella, which is located by the Plaza Cort. Can Corbella is one of the most unique buildings in a pre-modernist style from the end of the 19th century by the architect Nicolau Lliteras. The windows on the ground floor are decorated with colorful windows and an octagonal tower crowns the building.

Not far away, at Calle Colom 11, we find the building known as Casa de la Medias. The facade is decorated with colorful Mallorcan ceramic tiles and what stands out the most are the triangular balconies on the fourth floor.

If you then walk from Calle Colom towards Plaza Mayor, you will surely see people photographing Can Forteza-Rey, the modernist jewel of Palma. The name comes from the creator Forteza-Rey who undoubtedly found inspiration in Gaudí’s Parque Guell and Casa Batlló. The facade is decorated with typical trencadís (tile fragments), dragons, wrought iron balcony railings and abundant floral decorations.

Right next door is Almacenes El Aguila (1908) the creation of Gaspar Benazar and Jaume Alenyá. The facade consists of huge windows that let in a lot of sunlight and cast iron decoration. The inspiration comes from the underground station Karlsplatz in Vienna, which looks like a glass box. A few minutes walk away we reach plaza Josep Maria Cuadrado and Can Barceló (1901-1904) by Bartomeu Ferrá. The beautiful facade is decorated with blue tiles with scenes from everyday life.

As the last visit, we practically chose Bar Cristal. This is a meeting place for many Majorcans. Looking up at the building one can enjoy a beautiful building adorned with cast iron balconies

 

Johanna Andersson

Team Assistant @ Mallorcaresidencia

Mallorca is a great place to be, especially for those who would like to celebrate the holiday season in a warmer climate. Palma’s most beautiful avenues have stunning Christmas lights and the traditional Christmas markets have begun on La Rambla and in Plaza Mayor. Many local businesses place their products on display in these very central meeting points. The Puerto Portals and Pueblo Espanol Christmas Market are back this year. Many villages hold nice Christmas markets like the one in Alaró. One of the most popular Christmas events is the Swedish school’s concert in the Palma Cathedral which will take place on Tuesday the 13th of December.

LUCIA CONCERT IN PALMA CATHEDRAL
December 13th at 20:00 in Palma Cathedral

Saint Lucia carries a long tradition in Scandinavia, but actually she was an Italian saint from the IV century. Saint Lucia’s day, on December 13th, is typically celebrated in different regions in Italy, as well as in Catalonia and all over Sweden, where it has become an important event to lighten up dark December, and bring faith and hope. Many are the legends that accompany the St Lucia martyr, defined as a carrier of light. One story tells that Saint Lucia was carrying food and aid to the Christians who were hiding in the catacombs in Rome during the IV century. To have her hands as free as possible, she lightened up her way with a crown of candles on her head. Her violent death and martyrdom is symbolized by the red ribbon worn together with the white dress in the processions on St Lucia’s day.

In Scandinavia light is very much needed during the darker winter months. Churches and schools in Sweden are filled with music and Christmas carols. And this tradition has now also become part of Mallorca, where you can enjoy the typical Lucia concert on December 13th at 20:00 in the beautiful cathedral of Palma. The Swedish School is organizing this concert, and it has already become a popular tradition among Swedish, International and local residents. It is a popular event and makes sure to be there well before 19:45. This year you can also enjoy a smaller Lucia celebration at 11:00 in Palma Bread in Santa Catalina and 14:00 in Rialto living.

Puerto Portals
December 15th to 6th of January

The annual Christmas market in Puerto Portals has become a new Christmas tradition in Mallorca. The Market starts the 15th of December and runs until the 6th of January. It is one of the most popular Christmas markets on the island. Inspired by the typical Central European markets, the market has more than forty wooden stalls decorated with garlands of lights and fir trees, offering a wide diversity of quality products. There are plenty of activities for the children, Christmas sweets and food from a variety of countries, live music and a wide range of Christmas presents for all ages.  In addition to a rich gastronomic offer with traditional food of this time of year. Whatever you do make sure not to miss the ice skating rink, fun Christmassy feeling regardless of your age!

Rata Market Nadal
10th & 11th December

This alternative market offers something for the whole family: activities with a program of workshops for all ages, live music and a gastronomic area with food trucks, cakes, ice cream, coffee and bar service. This will be the 8th edition of the Rata Christmas Market, which will take place on the weekend of 10th & 11th of December at the Palau de Congressos de Palma (Carrer Felicià Fuster 2, Palma) in a covered space of more than 2,000 m2. Ratamarket offers local products from more than 70 vendors. Take advantage of this market to get those products that you will hardly find at conventional fairs or stores.

Pueblo Español
2nd to 11th of December

The Pueblo Español Christmas market is very popular and is celebrated inside a beautiful building. The name Pueblo Español means the Spanish village, this way you can embrace the Christmas spirit surrounded by stunning architecture, replica of various Spanish buildings. The market holds high quality in both decoration and selection of products. Opening hours vary depending on the day of your visit.

Alaró mercadet nadal
11th & 12th of December

Discover the picturesque little village of Alaró during its Christmas market. The Alaró City Council is organizing the 10th edition of the Christmas Market which lasts for two days between the 10th and 11th. Here you can find traditional products from Mallorca, handmade Christmas decoration products, food, accessories and a large selection of sweets and a fantastic Christmas atmosphere.

Syndeo lounge & restaurang
6th to  8th of December

This year Syndeo lounge and restaurant will be welcoming Christmas with their market. You can find a selection of gifts, unique handmade decorative items, custom-made accessories, natural cosmetics and many more surprises! ⁠And of course, great gastronomy.

Palma’s annual Christmas Fairs
November 28th to 6th of January

Get into the festive spirit at Palma’s annual Christmas Fair. The street is beautifully decorated with Christmas lights and is well worth a visit. Most of the stalls are found around Plaza Mayor, La Rambla, Via Roma, Plaza de España and Plaza de la Porta Pintada. This year the market will be bigger and better than ever with 194 stalls, you will find plenty of food, Christmas tree decorations. Plaza Major is home to the traditional Spanish Christmas market with a large selection of decorations and gifts. There will be the nativity scene market, where you can find everything for your nativity scenes, Christmas trees, decorative candles, artificial flowers, toys and decorative objects typical of this time of year. As usual, the markets of La Rambla, Via Roma, Plaza de España and Plaza de la Porta Pintada will be dedicated to the sale of ceramics, leather, engravings, jewelry, carpentry, metal, textiles, art, etc. as well as food products. Make sure to try the churros with chocolate and enjoy the cozy atmosphere around plaza España. There is also a carousel and trampoline for the children to enjoy.

There are many beautiful nativity scenes to be enjoyed all around Mallorca but the most popular of them all is the one in the town hall in Plaza Cort.. This traditional Nativity scene is made up of 250 clay figures and painted by hand by the artist specialized in nativity scenes, Margalida Nicolau. You find it in Plaça de Cort from November 21st to January 6th.

 

Massar Midgley Mahdi

Team Assistant @ Mallorcaresidencia

November is an ideal time for hiking in Mallorca. Mallorca offers you the most beautiful paths and routes in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain and in the Serra de Llevant mountains. Below you can find some of our suggestions for hiking in Mallorca.

 

Puig de Maria

The route to the Puig de Maria offers you amazing panoramic views. The route is just over 2km from Pollença. After around a 45-minute walk you can reach the Hostel ‘Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Puig’ where you can get some lunch and a drink or you can spend all night in the hostel.

 

The Archduke’s Trail

The Archduke’s Trail starts from Valldemossa and it’s called the Archduke trail because the Archduke Luis Salvador built the paths reaching nearly 1000m high in the mountains. The total route is up to 17km and it is a great challenge for hikers who want to be surrounded by overwhelming mountainous back drops.

 

Dry Stone Walk – GR 221 (Ruta de Pedra en Sec)

Dry Stone Walk GR 221 is a long distance hiking route of 135km which splits into eight stages through the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Some parts are accessible without a guide, however, areas such as the Esporles to Valldemossa and Valldemossa to Deià stages are better done with someone who knows the path. The route runs from Port D’Andratx in the southwest to Pollensa in the northwest, through the Tramuntana mountain range (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). On the route there are various points where hikers can re-fuel and spend the night.

 

Alaró Castle

The ruins of the castle of Alaró sit on the top of the mountain (Puig d’Alaró), surrounded by steep cliffs. You can reach Alaró Castle in two hours with a medium level hike from the town of Alaró. On your way to the castle, you can see Mallorca towards Palma and the sea, and when you reach the top, you will meet the incredible views over the Serra de Tramuntana mountains.

 

Sedat Senoglu

IT & Digital Marketing @ Mallorcaresidencia

Centrally located, El Camp d’en Serralta is one of the up-and-coming areas of Palma that is gaining in popularity. The location between Santa Catalina, Jaime III and Son Dameto is excellent for those looking for a property close to everything but without being in the middle of the action. Here you also have the opportunity to find an apartment  at a significantly better price than in the nearby Santa Catalina and Jaime III areas. The neighborhood, which originally consisted of workers’ housing for the textile industry during the 19th century, has evolved from consisting mostly of low-rise single-family homes to a central district with a charming mix of hip hotels, restaurants and apartments. It is just a 5-10 minute walk to the vibrant Santa Catalina and it has an abundance of restaurants and bars, as well as the Paseo Mallorca and shopping at Jaime III close by. In this blog we share our favorite spots, restaurants and cafés in the area. 

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HM Palma Blanc 

his four-star hotel is one of the most innovative hotels on the island and it is located in Camp d’en Serralta. The white aluminum facade and an interior of traditional Mallorcan materials lay the foundations for this sustainable hotel with a total of 118 rooms where measures have been implemented such as energy efficiency, waste management and several other environmental initiatives. Enjoy the lovely roof terrace with pool and fantastic view, a private cinema lounge or relax in the spa area.Their Kilómetro 0 restaurant offers a wide range of modern dishes prepared with locally produced and organic products. They even have an urban garden in the hotel with vegetables and herbs used in the restaurant.

 

Vinazo-Morrofino

If you love wine, you will be impressed by Vinazo-Morrofino which builds its entire concept around its excellent range of wines. The dishes are culinary works of art inspired from different parts of the world where they play with textures and contrasts between flavors of excellent quality products.

 

Sabores de Sandra 

Sabores de Sandra proves that vegan food can be tasty, exciting and delicious! Sandra, who owns the restaurant and is also the chef, has succeeded in creating a vegan oasis in a relaxed environment. Vegan versions of lasagna, risotto and Mexican food are just some of the options on the menu.

 

Made in China 

Made in China offers, as the name might suggest, authentic Chinese traditional dishes. You can choose between a tasting menu or dishes from the menu where Peking duck, Vietnamese spring rolls and dim sum are the star dishes.

 

La Consentida Restobar

LLa Consentida is your local bistro in Camp dén Serralta. Here you can have breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. During the week, they also serve an affordable lunch menu.

 

Greengo Palma 

At Greengo Palma you can enjoy a healthy breakfast, brunch or lunch. An excellent lunch menu is served during the week.

 

You can also buy fresh vegetables at Fruteria Forti, fresh fish at Pescados Miro and meat and charcuterie at Carniceria Rocha. 

 

Johanna Andersson

Team Assistant @ Mallorcaresidencia

The team at Mallorcaresidencia works out in different settings and places. Here the team talks about their workouts and the benefits of each one. There is something for everyone, whether you live in Palma, Soller or in the centre of the island. Our agent Charlotte prefers to workout in small group of only women, Sedat Senoglu, our IT-manager lives in Palma and prefers to work out there.  

 

Our Digital Product & It Manager Sedat’s tips
Finestbox

Finestbox is located on the second floor of Son Moix Shopping Centre where you have a great view of Tramuntana Mountains. If you live in the city or around, Finestbox is the right place for your training routine. It is founded by Jaime and has a great selection of Mallorcan personal trainers. Finestbox adapts to any type of person and objective, using an effective and current methodology, Finestbox offers different types of packages; If you want to have one to one sessions, package “one” would fulfill your expectations. On the other hand, you can choose package “Squad” if you want to be part of a group training or you can choose package “air” if you prefer to train outside in places such as Sa Riera Park etc.

 

Our co-founder Ahmet´s tips:
Natural Fitness Coaching – Jonas Zimnickas

Natural Fitness Studio by Jonas Zimnickas is located in Alaro. If you live in Alaro or around, The Natural Fitness Studio is the right place for your training routine. Jonas is a natural fitness coach, amputee, former athlete, husband, father of three, lover of coffee, cold water, cycling and the outdoors. Jonas has been inspired by nature and the forests of Mallorca, the foothills of the Tramuntana mountain range and transformed his studio into a welcoming and calm place. Here you can train barefoot on the grass, beneath a forest scape and surrounded by air purifying plants.

 

Our agent Frida’s tips:
Contrainer – Aurelio

Our agent Frida has been training at the golf course Golf Son Quint for the past three years. She says that it’s the first time she’s stuck to it and actually works out regularly and it started when one day she saw some sporty parents at her children’s school who told her that they work out in the green surroundings nearby Golf Son Quint golf course. Being outside in the sunlight with fun people, both local and international, and getting in a full workout at the same time is unbeatable! Aurelio who is the owner and trainer at CONTRAINER (as his “gym” is called) is from Seville and has a genuine interest in making everyone feel good and makes sure that the sessions are dynamic, motivating and fun. Frida does strength training and fitness, usually in a small group in the morning or evening, but sometimes she chooses a session with PT. On Friday morning there is also a yoga session which is perfect for stretching out the week’s tense and possibly slightly stressed muscles and welcoming the weekend with a few deep breaths in the sunshine! Sometimes you feel tired and to go and workout is the last thing on your mind, but then you’re met by a happy trainer, someone cracks a joke, the music starts and it feels natural to be there!

 

Our agent Charlotte’s tips:
Luca i Soller
Tränare: Luci

Charlotte is our agent who lives in Soller and has recently started working out at the popular Luca in Soller. She tells us about her training: “I have never been into strength training, but have always preferred outdoor sports and mainly ball sports such as tennis and padel. But last fall when I suddenly realized that when you start approaching 40, it is important to also train your muscles. It is also important to workout not to injure myself since I  play quite a lot of padel. Then I decided to start training at the very popular Luca in Soller. The waiting time to enter was 6 months as the groups are of a maximum of 3 people. The trainer’s name is Luci and the location of Luca is in newly renovated premises in Soller. Luci provides personal training only for women. For me, who felt a little uncomfortable with gyms, this is a perfect concept when you train alone, or with a maximum of two others and only women.”

 

Johanna Andersson

Team Assistant @ Mallorcaresidencia

October is the month of the beer and at Mallorcaresidencia we love beer! Oktoberfest will be celebrated in several places on the island, the biggest event is held at Son Amar where you can enjoy German gastronomy and a large selection of German beers. It starts on September 30th until October 16th. Remember to pre-book here! In Peguera, another version of Oktoberfest will be held at the clubhouse of the Tennis Academy with German food, beer and performances by German artists. The event starts on September 24th until October 16th.

The craft beer and microbrewery trend is well established in Mallorca and you can find excellent beers made here on the island as well as a wide range of craft beers from around the world. In this blog we mention our favorite places for craft beer in Mallorca.

 

ADALT Brewing

ADALT Brewing is a microbrewery which is situated in the center of Palma de Mallorca, close to the Plaza Columnas. Everything started when three homebrewer friends decided to produce craft beer with the special recipes, after many years of practicing. ADALT is a platform to introduce local artists. That is why all the labels have a unique design by a local artist, as well as unique recipes for each of their beers.

 

Toutatis

The adventure of Toutatis started years ago, when a Belgian architect ended up in Mallorca. He started to produce beer traditionally on a small scale. Toutatis has been evaluated to be the only Belgian beer brewed in Mallorca, with the philosophy to respect the environment. Toutatis brewery is situated in Sencelles and serves their beers in a newly opened beer house in Palma, close to the La Rambla.

 

Lórien

Lórien is situated in the centre of Palma, close to the shopping street Jaime III and Borne. This Alehouse/Brewpub was established in 1990 and has been the meeting point for lovers of music, craft beer and the delicious Mallorcan sandwiches “Llonguet”. Enjoy their beer menu which consists of more than 100 beers from all around the world.

 

Cerveceria Tramuntana

Cerveceria Tramuntana is situated on Calle Caro, in the Santa Catalina neighborhood. This brewpub is one of the favorites of craft beer lovers in Mallorca. They offer 16 different types of beers from the tap and in their menu they have more than 120 beers from all around the world.

 

Del Món Beer Shop Palma

Del Món Beer Shop Palma is situated beside the main train station, just on the corner of Placa Espana. They offer craft beers from all around the world. You can enjoy your beer with some food from their menu or just come by and buy your beer to enjoy somewhere else!

 

Massar Midgley Mahdi

Team Assistant @ Mallorcaresidencia

Mallorca is a popular destination for families with children, and even though the beach and the hotel pool are perhaps what are most appreciated by the children, there is so much more to experience and discover. We at Mallorcaresidencia have made a selection of our favorite activities for children and the whole family.

Dinosaurland

Dinosaurland is a newly opened dinosaur park located between Manacor and Porto Cristo. Here you can see more than 100 specimens of dinosaurs in their real size. The biggest dino of them all, the Titanosaurus impresses with its size. The park offers a short show that is guaranteed to offer a good laugh, an activity area with, among other things, an excavation with the remains of “dinosaur skeletons” that make the children feel like real paleontologists and a small cafe. You can wander freely in the area and it is just the perfect size to spend half a day. By the exit is a fantastic souvenir shop and the restaurant Dino Burger. The price for adults is €16 and €10 for children. You can combine the visit to Dinosaurland with a visit to the Hams Caves which are right next door for €22 for adults and €16 for children.

Fresopolis

Fresopolis is the place to visit for a lovely family day out! It is a warm, friendly and beautiful place! You can visit and feed the animals, pick strawberries, enjoy a pony ride and there is a play area for the children as well as a BBQ area with barbecue facilities. It’s the perfect place for a whole day with the family!

Hidropark Alcudia

Hidropark Alcudia is located in Puerto de Alcudia not far from the city center and it is the only water park in the north of Mallorca. With its 40,000 m2, it offers a wide range of water attractions for both adults and children. While the water parks around Palma can easily get overcrowded as they are easier to get to, Hidropark is somewhat quieter. We highly recommend going at the beginning or end of the season as you pretty much have the whole park to yourself, no long queues and plenty of space.

Cuevas del Drach

It feels nice to take a break and escape from Mallorca’s sun and beach life and go somewhere cool and different for a while. An activity that enriches both cognitively and visually is discovering and visiting one of Mallorca’s many caves. Cuevas del Drach is the most famous and popular cave on the island. Since 1935, a classical music concert has been offered by the lake; the concert lasts 10 minutes and consists partly of live classical music played by a music quartet. The visit and the tour takes about an hour, the length is about 1200 meters, and includes a boat trip across the lake. Here we can see and experience formations that give the impression of a Gothic interior, slender columns, graceful pointed arches and a thousand other breathtaking details. Our imagination can lead us to see spectacular forms such as angels, snakes, dragons, trees and much more.

Palma Aquarium

The Palma Aquarium offers a journey of the oceans of the world. Here you can see marine species from the Mediterranean, the Pacific and the Atlantic, and participate in exciting activities such as diving with sharks and rays. The aquarium has over 8,000 animals and 700 different species and organizes activities with an environmental focus. Participate in a wide selection of interactive experiences that combine education with fun such as “The Shark Sleepover” and much more. Experience and see how sharks swim among jellyfish above your head. Look for clown fishes and many others in the Tropical Seas area, which houses 25 aquariums. Experience a tropical rainforest in Mallorca and much more. Palma Aquarium is located only 500 meters from the beach of Playa de Palma.

Palma JUMP

Palma Jump is Palma’s trampoline park where you are guaranteed to have an adrenaline-filled and fun time. The park is open every day of the week and they also offer birthday parties for the children, which are very popular. The newly opened section “Ninja Warrior” offers an obstacle course with challenges such as climbing, balancing and free fall. Do you have what it takes?

Aqualand el Arenal

Aqualand makes any adult feel like a child again! Feel the adrenaline rush on rides like Rapids, Tsunami, King Cobra and Fórmula Race. Relax in the jacuzzi or soak up the sun while your children play in the children’s areas, such as Dragonland and Polynesia. Aqualand el Arenal is Mallorca’s largest water park. With amazing water slides, relaxing pools and rides created with children in mind, Aqualand is the perfect park for the whole family. Experience the excitement at Aqualand El Arenal, perfect for adrenaline lovers and for those who love to have fun at high speeds.

Sa Dragonera Nature Park

Sa Dragonera Natural Park or Dragon Island is beautiful and perfect for a day trip. Take the small boat from Sant Elm to the island and once there you will receive the warmest and nicest welcome from the island’s inhabitants, hundreds of lizards. There are various hiking trails, swim in the turquoise water and enjoy a picnic with a picturesque view. The kids loved it!

 

Johanna Andersson

Team Assistant @ Mallorcaresidencia

Massar Midgley Mahdi

Team Assistant @ Mallorcaresidencia

Mallorca has always been extremely popular with the American market but thanks to United Airlines’ launch of its new nonstop flight between New York and Palma de Mallorca, American interest in Mallorca’s real estate market has increased. Now owning a holiday home in Mallorca is much easier. At Mallorcaresidencia we have already been helping many US buyers.

Mallorcaresidencia founders, Vivian Grunblatt and Ahmet Senoglu have extensive experience with the US market. Both are Cornell University graduates, actually, they even met each other at Cornell. Vivian has a BAl and Ahmet has an MBA and M. Eng. from Cornell. After Cornell, Vivian returned to Mallorca but Ahmet worked for McKinsey and other US companies as a consultant. Thanks to their US education and job experience, they both understand the search criteria and way of working with American clientele better than most other realtors on the island. In addition, Vivian is a local Mallorcan who can give clients an insider view of Mallorca and its real estate market.

 

We talk to Vivian and Ahmet about real estate in Mallorca and what makes it interesting for US buyers:

How is the real estate market in Mallorca today?

Mallorca has had a very stable and attractive real estate market for over a decade now. The modern infrastructure of Mallorca, its fantastic climate, its secure and safe environment, and its cosmopolitan international environment blended with its culture and unique character make Mallorca an irresistible destination for first and second home buyers. Mallorca’s reputation as a quality and luxury destination has impacted the real estate market. Particularly after Covid, we have seen an increase in interest for seafront locations, urban properties and also traditional country homes. The island offers excellent medium-long term opportunities as a safe and secure investment.

What can Mallorcaresidencia real estate agency offer to US buyers?

We provide American buyers with expert advice and professional services. We take care of US clients’ needs to ensure that buying a property so far from home is as clear and easy as possible. We have the best partners for mortgages and bank financing, lawyers, interior designers, insurance brokers and property managers. All of our partners speak fluent English. 

Who else is Mallorcaresidencia?

Aside from us two, Mallorcaresidencia consists of an international team of 10 people of different nationalities and diverse professional backgrounds speaking over eight languages. Among our team members, we have an ex-lawyer, a banker and a former professional athlete. Above all, our office is a family of caring professionals who really “look after” their clients. Most of our team has been with us for more than 5 years and some even more than 10.

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