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Life in Mallorca
The coast of Mallorca is rich with lighthouses due to its strategic location in the Mediterranean. It plays a transit point on many sea routes, as well as the geography of the island itself. One of these jewels is the Porto Pi Lighthouse, one of the oldest operating lighthouses in the world. This historic monument is located on the waterfront opposite the busy Passeig Maritim in Palmas harbour. The Porto Pi lighthouse is one of the first to be built in the Mediterranean dating back to the year 1300. It is the second oldest working lighthouse in Spain and the third oldest in the world. Its function was to make sure Palma was a safe haven, marking it and promoting it as a trade route. The lighthouse or rather the lower part of the torre was […]
If you like exploring cities by foot, Palma offers so much besides beautiful buildings. Palma may not be Berlin but more and more “street art” is appearing in the city. Mallorca has always been an inspiring place for artists because of the special light of the Mediterranean. In addition to museums such as Es Baluard and events such as Nit del Art, art is available to everyone on the streets. Unlike graffiti, street art is highly sought after and appreciated. Carolina Adán Caro is one of the many artists who enrich the city with her fresh art. Several of her works can be found on the streets around Santa Catalina and Son Espanyolet. Jakuna Melata is another artist that leaves colorful poetry and messages in Catalan around the city in […]
After riding on winding roads through the mountains from Palma, you reach the beautiful mountain village of Deiá after 35 minutes. The village is located on a hillside and is a place that breathes peace and artists has always been drawn here. One of them was the English author Robert Graves, who is now buried in the small cemetery on a hill. The quiet village changes face in the evening when Café Sa Fonda opens with live concerts under the fig tree. This iconic place has been visited by Jimi Hendrix, Sting and Liam Gallagher among many others. If you are looking for a moment of peace and quiet we recommend a visit at the beautiful Belmond La Residencia where they serve afternoon tea with scones and other homemade […]
In Mallorca there is a long tradition in producing ceramics. There are two villages on the island, Portol and Marratxi, which stand out in particular in this craft. Portol is the core of most of the island’s ceramic workshops where unique ceramic pieces are still made by hand. The clay comes from the quarries in the municipality of Marratxi, which proudly proclaims themselves “the land of clay”. The tradition has existed since the 17th century and there are currently 9 ceramic manufacturers in Portol and 2 in the neighboring village of Sa Cabaneta. In Sa Cabaneta, the El Museo del Fang (clay museum) is located in an old restored windmill and there is also a municipal ceramics school. If you are interested in the craft itself, you can follow […]
Santa Ponsa, or Santa Ponça as the Mallorcans say, is located in the southwestern part of Mallorca. According to those who live here, the town has the best weather on the island. Although the town is best known as a resort for a traditional beach vacation, Santa Ponsa offers more than that. In addition to the family hotels, the large centrally located beach, bars and restaurants for tourists, there is much more to discover. On the cliffs, with a fantastic view over the sea, are some of the best luxury properties on the island. Nova Santa Ponsa offers a total of 3 golf courses, Santa Ponsa I, II and III. The golf course Golf Santa Ponsa 1 is one of Europe’s longest courses with its 590 meters and has […]
Updated: 25 June 2023 Ice cream is one of the essentials of a warm summer. In our blog we guide you to find the best ice cream places in Palma: Ca’n Miquel Mallorcan Miquel Solivellas who had his professional training as a pastry chef, made the definitive leap to artisan ice cream and in 1979, he founded the Ca’n Miguel Ice Cream Shop. At Ca’n Miquel quality, innovation and variety have always been the basis for a quality product with carefully selected ingredients. All their recipes are made with natural products, without preservatives or dyes and are the result of a traditional process. Elá Elá Elá Elá produces and sells a natural ice cream without additives made from local products. With both classic flavors and exotic flavor bombs such as a […]
Specialty coffee shops is heaven for coffee lovers! Here you can read about the specialty coffee shops in Palma where you can enjoy some of the best coffee on the island. La Molienda La Molienda had been launched six years ago by three friends. Their flagship shop is located in a quiet street close to the La Rambla and their second shop is located in Arxiduc Lluis Salvador street. They don’t just serve specialty coffee but also do their own roasts and combine it with their vegetarian menus and homemade sweets in a unique atmosphere. Cafè Riutort Café Riutort is located next to La Rambla. The owners created a lovely and friendly place with quality products. They also have a little terrace on the corner of Calle del Carme. They serve specialty Honduras […]
There is an expectation in the air that the prices of properties will go down. Is that valid for properties in Mallorca? If so, how much can we expect to drop and which properties? Almost all real estate experts forecast a drop in property prices for homes in Spain as a result of the coronavirus crisis, but there are certain areas where the decrease is expected to be greater than the average. I expect an immediate price drop of 5 to 10 percent in property prices. The mid to long term drop will be around 20% but probably not be as pronounced as after the 2008 financial crisis since prices at the start of 2020 where not as overinflated as in the previous crisis. In addition, the forecast is not […]
In addition to the obvious environmental aspect of shopping locally (avoiding transport and packaging), you also benefit the local economy. And now more than ever with the ongoing pandemic COVID 19, the importance of shopping locally has become increasingly evident. Mallorca offers a large selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables but also other locally produced high quality products, such as wine, cheese and olive oil. If you have the opportunity, we recommend you to visit one of the local markets on Mallorca. Mercado Ecológico de Palma takes place on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 8 am and 2 pm at the Obispo Berenguer de Palou (Plaza de Los Patines) in Palma. Organic, local and seasonal products are sold directly from the cultivators without intermediaries. Santa Maria del Camí has market day […]
The last one out is Patrik Flyving, the most Majorcan of our sales people, who is super energetic and always at your service! Why do you like Mallorca? I like Mallorca because the island has everything in a small scale, city, nature, mountain hiking, climbing, water sports, food and shopping. Where do you live in Mallorca? I live in Palma and in Pollenca bay during summer. What do you do in your spare time? In my spare time, I surf or spend time with my family. Which is your favourite restaurant on the island? My favourite restaurant on the island is Las Terrazas Aucanada. Which is your favourite beach? S ‘Estanyol. Which are the two best villages in Mallorca? Two of the best villages in Mallorca are Alcudia […]