Monge Studio: It Starts With the Shoes
A glance at the shoes reveals more about a person than any other item of clothing. Today, in a world of sneakers the rebel wears welted shoes. Timeless pieces that never go out of style. Pedro Monge has established his brand against all short-lived trends. The flagship store of Monge Studio expresses the understatement of a quality that speaks for itself. Handmade on Mallorca All Monge shoes are handmade on Mallorca. And they have found their way from here into the world. Now, Pedro is going…
Jardí Botànic de Sóller: The Mallorca Garden
The path leads once across the entire island. Winds its way from the mountains to the coast. Through the fertile plains, dry and wetlands. Over stone steps, along landscaped beds and ponds, connected by an ingenious irrigation system. If Mallorca were a garden, it would be the Jardí Botànic de Sóller. More than one thousand species are growing here, among them every plant that can be found on the Balearic Islands. A Green Oasis Other than the pleasure grounds of Alfabia or Raixa, the Sóller…
Dadalìa Pizza Bar: Bella Italia in Santa Catalina
The bright red window frames and place mats remind of perfectly ripe tomatoes. And if you squint your eyes the soft light reflected by the mares walls may pass for summer sun. All you need now is a Neapolitan pizza or a plate of pasta and…
Cycling Cafés in Palma: Bikes and Coffee
If you want to know where to find great coffee, just follow the cyclists. Indeed, there is a magical connection between specialty coffee shops and road cyclists. And those who love to hang out with cycling aficionados. Sharing the passion…
Almond Blossoms on Mallorca: The Miracle
Year after year, nature performs a unique spectacle on the island. All of a sudden the first tiny flowers miraculously sprout on the dry and barren, seemingly dead trees. Although it is still the middle of winter the almond blossoms on Mallorca…
Correfoc in Palma 2025
The grand finale of the Sant Sebastià festivities is not for the faint of heart. The city is on fire at the night of the Correfoc in Palma. First thing you spot are wild flames and clouds of smoke. Accompanied by deafening whistles, rhythmic…
Holy Hills: Short Climbs, Great Views
Most of the signature cycling routes on Mallorca lead through the Tramuntana mountains. Lesser known but no less attractive are some of the holy hills. The first sanctuaries were built in the 13th century after the Christian conquest by Jaume…
Sant Antoni: The Blessing
A flock of sheep, black pigs, geese and ducks, dogs and cats gather in the villages and towns on the island. Some of them patiently waiting, others excited and a little nervous about what’s to come. It’s Sant Antoni, today. When Mallorca…