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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 […]
In these times of social distancing or quarantine, one can easily start to feel the need to do something else after a few days of watching TV and surfing the web. We at Mallorcaresidencia understand the preoccupation that many feel about this situation and would like to give you our best advices on what can be done to entertain and keep the turmoil at bay from home. The limited opportunity to move freely outdoors has given rise to many creative online activities. Here are some of our tips on online activities: Several of Palma’s yoga and Pilates studios offer online classes: Earth yoga offers classes online through the app Zoom. The offer includes classes of Yoga Nidra, Kundalini / Meditation, Vinyasa Yoga among others. For more information see Earth Yoga Facebook […]
The fourth sales agent out is Magnus Nystedt, our Finnish-Swedish seller, who is always calm as a cucumber, always in a good mood and who loves to work out. Why do you like Mallorca? I like Mallorca because it is such an incredibly versatile island. You can do so many different things on a small area; beaches, hiking, big city life, golf, cycling, vineyards, culture, etc. Where do you live in Mallorca? I live in a house in Establiments where I can enjoy nature and tranquillity while having Palma centre around the corner. What do you do in your spare time? I spend time with my family, play padel and do functional training. Which is your favourite restaurant on the island? Casa Maruka and El Camino. Which is […]
The coworking trend which has been spread in the last ten years, it has also reached Palma de Mallorca. A lot of people from all over the world choose Mallorca as their base for their business too, or they continue to work remotely. Below you can find our list for coworking spaces in Palma de Mallorca. The Hub Mallorca The Hub gives independent, entrepreneurial members a place to work, connect and thrive. It is in the heart of the creative neighbourhood of Santa Catalina in Palma. The Hub provides flexible membership arrangements. By day the Hub is a space for members to work, meet others, concentrate. By night, it opens doors as a space to get away from the screens, use your hands, be creative and learn new […]