Joan Bennàssar’s Utopia at Castillo San Carlos
Are they longing for something beyond the shimmering horizon, or are they keeping watch? The figures facing the bay of Palma might be guardians of an ancient coastline, or islanders drawn to the great unknown. The gentle tension between the poetic sculptures and the defensive layout of Castillo de San Carlos sets the tone for Joan Bennàssar’s Utopia. His distinctive works can be found in various locations across Mallorca. However, the scope of this exhibition, combined with its extraordinary…
Pinchos in Palma: Bar Food at Its Best
Pinchos are small delicacies, artfully arranged on a slice of bread and secured with a wooden skewer. There is a great variety of the popular snack, from traditional to contemporary. Eventually this type of tapas was even named after that little stick, the pincho. You’ll find the best pinchos right where they should be. Lined up along busy counters, displayed behind glass like miniature masterpieces. Some bars are known for their creative flair, others for their authentic, old-school charm…
Puig de Galatzó: Hiking to the Iconic Summit of Southwest Mallorca
In the rugged southwest of Mallorca, Puig de Galatzó rises like a sentinel above forested slopes and shimmering coastlines. At 1,026 meters, it’s the only one-thousander in this corner of the island. And a must for any hiker looking for both a…
Open House Palma 2025: Open Doors and Open Eyes
From November 10 to 16, 2025, Palma opens its doors and its heart. For one week, Open House Palma 2025 invites locals and visitors to explore the city through its architecture, design, and everyday spaces. This year’s theme “Espais que cuiden…
La Molienda Pollença: Specialty Coffee by the Tramuntana
On a golden-morning break, a group of cyclists pulls up outside the café terrace. Sunlight filters through the large windows, illuminating the open kitchen and the clean, white surfaces inside. Locals and visitors chat, the hum of conversation…
All Saints’ Day: Cemeteries on Mallorca
Pedro Almodóvar’s Volver opens with an unforgettable scene. Women clean and decorate family graves in the gusty wind of rural Spain. It feels both ordinary and otherworldly, a perfect metaphor for the bond with the departed. On Mallorca, this…
Castellers de Mallorca: Balance and Trust
The crowd on Plaça de Cort holds its breath. Eyes tilt upward, tracking every movement as layers of human bodies rise toward the bright sky. Even the musicians, their flutes and drum setting the rhythm of tradition, glance up. It’s the 25a…
Primo: Tacos in Santa Cata
Primo taquería manages to stand out even on the lively stretch of Carrer de sa Fàbrica. The street in Palma’s vibrant Santa Catalina district where one restaurant effortlessly follows another. With its bold signage, generous terrace and a buzz…