Zhero Beach Club in San Agustin

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The frontline beach club in the southwest of Mallorca

Zhero Beach Club is a modern and fresh restaurant which is situated between Cala Major and San Agustin along the main street Joan Miró in the outskirts of Palma. From the street, take the stairs down to the front line restaurant to relish the amazing sea views.

There are comfortable sun loungers and a ladder that takes you down into the sea for a swim. Afterwards you can snuggle up in the restaurant’s lovely armchairs and enjoy a dip in the private pool.

The menu consists of Mediterranean cuisine with international influences. These include sushi, salad, burgers etc. They also have several drinks and good wines on the menu. The prices are slightly more expensive, but this is offset by the stunning views and the restaurant’s luxurious design.

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Nassau Beach Club Palma

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The elegant beach club in Palma de Mallorca

Nassau Beach Club is a place with exquisite Mediterranean delicacies and wonderful music in combination with complete harmonious atmosphere from the water, the soothing rays of the sun, the fine sand under your feet and the magnificent sunset with a view of the nearby cathedral. Nassau Beach Club is located in the trendy area of Portixol, just east of Palma city centre.

The décor, known as ‘Feel the Elements’ leaves no doubts about the style and quality of the venue. There is wood of all types, shades and shapes, and full-length windows to enhance the spectacular views of the Palma cathedral on one side and the picturesque harbour of Portixol on the other. On the beach side, there’s a rocky pier that fades into the sea.

The restaurant has a sophisticated indoor dining area, a terrace with lovely sea views and an outdoor unit directly on the beach. The decor is very stylish with wooden and large elegant windows. The restaurant has seating for about 90 people indoors and 80 people outdoors.

The food is a lovely mix of Mediterranean cuisine with Asian fusion. The menu offers among other things of wok, pasta, risotto, some fish and meat dishes and sushi. They also have a small children’s menu.
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Il Chiringo Beach Club in Palma Nova

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The restaurant right on the beach for all ages and wallets

Il Chiringo is a beach club and a bit of an institution for many of the locals and regular visitors to Mallorca. It is located on one of the beaches of Palma Nova and has a relaxed and cool environment. Here you can enjoy delicious cocktails and drinks, and they are also known to have good food and a varied menu.

This cool beach bar is a great place to listen to good music, enjoy a drink with family and friends while the sun sets over Mallorca.

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The Gran Folies Beach Club

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The exclusive beach club the southwest of Mallorca

The Gran Folies Beach Club offers an excellent outdoor location by the sea with views over one of the best bays in Mallorca with clear waters and high cliffs by the start of the Tramuntana mountain range.

The beach club which opened 15 years ago and has a bit of everything: brilliant location, tropical décor and a salt-water pool, which more than makes up for the lack of a sandy beach. Most importantly, are the stunning views overlooking the pristine turquoise waters of Cala Llamp near Port d’Andratx.

Built in a graceful arc, both bar and restaurant sit among rocks which have formed their shape with the movements and erosion of the sea. Few other places on the island enjoy such a private atmosphere, with spectacular views over the bay and is only visible in full from the sea.

With its different areas, restaurant, swimming pool, solarium and cocktails, you can enjoy a dip in the sea, which is right at your feet – this is the perfect place to spend a whole day to relax and enjoy life.

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Scandinavians’ interest in properties in Mallorca is increasing

Spanish Notaries registered 9280 property sales in 2014 in Balearics. About 2250 of these sales are done by foreign buyers in Mallorca. About 15% of these foreign sales were for properties above 500.000€. This compares to just 7.4% in Andalucia and 6.5% in Catalunya.

This proves the fact that the Balearics is the only region that proved to survive the crisis where a melting pot of nationalities has kept the property market busy and buoyant. Sales went up by 18.5% in Balearics compared to 2013.

Scandinavian buyers did about 10% of the transactions, about 225 in 2014

Ahmet Senoglu, Partner at Mallorcaresidencia follows the market very closely and his market update reports are well known.

He comments the following about the Scandinavian market: “- The strong EUR vs SEK is affecting the Scandinavian sales slightly negative in 2015 but there is still an increasing demand from Scandinavians for properties in Mallorca. Most of the Scandinavian buyers are aged 45 plus using their second home for holidays. There is also some increase among younger Scandinavian families moving for long term to Mallorca thanks to the Swedish school. Our clients prefer Palma and Southwest of Mallorca areas for their new purchases. I can say that the demand is solid for the first half of 2015.

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StayCatalina Boutique Hotel-Apartments

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New and stylish hotel with apartments in Santa Catalina

StayCatalina Boutique Hotel-Apartments, a unique experience in staying in an official 4-star hotel with the added space and flexibility of an apartment. The five apartment-suites feature fully fitted kitchens, outdoor space and the tranquillity and peace of mind that you are staying in fully licensed and hotel standard accommodation. All bedrooms face the back of the building to ensure a good night’s rest.

The hotel is situated on a quiet one way street in the middle of Santa Catalina, about 100m from the market and 200m from the harbour. Its streets are lined with a mixture of humble two to three story houses and modernist buildings, giving it and open an sunny feel, in comparison to the narrow streets of the Old Town. In the heart of the area lies Palma’s oldest market which is surrounded by many trendy restaurants, street cafes and shops.

The area is located only a stone’s throw away from the Club Nautico marina and the famous Baluard museum with its captivating terraces. The elegant shopping street Jaime III, the gothic district and Palma city beach in front of the cathedral are all within 10 minutes walking distance. Despite this proximity to the centre, Santa Catalina feels sufficiently removed to retain its famed “village” feel.

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Nit del foc in Palma

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A night to remember in Mallorca

All hell breaks loose on the 23rd of June with large bonfires and fireworks displays in the Parc de la Mar, in front of the Cathedral in Palma.

It’s an old tradition signifying rebirth to welcome the summer and get rid of all the bad things in the world. This is originally a pagan tradition with a celebration of the summer solstice, with the lit bonfires that signify purification. This tradition is now connected with the feast of San Joan, on the 24th June.

It’s an extraordinary experience, with lots of demons on the loose, with pyrotechnical units and gunpowder. If you visit the festival, remember the safety code which the organisers recommend – cover as much of your body’s surface with cotton clothing, remember that sparks can damage your specs and camera lens, don’t touch any fireworks, don’t smoke near the enormous barrels of gunpowder, and keep well back. But have lots of fun!

La Paloma restaurant

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A traditional restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine

In the heart of the neighborhood La Lonja in Palma’s Old Town, you find the romantic and cozy restaurant called La Paloma. It is located in a historic building which is over 500 years old with high ceilings, beautiful stone floors and walls with a cozy and sophisticated atmosphere.

The restaurant offers a traditional menu with Mediterranean cuisine like delicious meat, steak or ribs and classic Spanish tapas.

For larger or private events is the Sala Noble, upstairs from the restaurant, there is a welcoming and elegant room with space for up to 60 people.

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The fusion restaurant Nuru in Santa Catalina

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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 world.

The kitchen has recently been renovated and is completely open, so you can see the team of chefs at work as they prepare your meal. Taking your dinner on the terrace is highly recommended, where you can enjoy the warm evenings and beautiful views.

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The fish restaurant La Parada del Mar

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An extraordinary fish and seafood restaurant

La Parada Del Mar is a cross between a fishmongers and café. It is a a place where the dining experience of
fish or seafood is different. Before you sit down at your table you pick your freshly caught selection from the large counter.

You select and create your own dish as there is no set menu. The dishes have fantastic value as you pay by the weight. While you relax and order your drink, they cook your meal. Grilled or fried with some lemon on the side, simply delicious.

The restaurant is located close to the popular area Cala Major and near to the Joan Miró Museum and opposite to Marivent, the summer residence of the Spanish king Juan Carlos.

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