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 Diada of the Castellers de Mallorca, and the square in the heart of Palma pulses with anticipation. On the cobblestones strong arms interlock, backs brace, and a living tower begins to grow, person by person, towards impossible balance. The Moment of Balance…
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 of conversations spilling onto the pavement, it might, at first glance, seem like just another addition to the foodie parade. Yet from the moment you arrive, it’s clear Primo Palma is doing something different. Getting Noticed on Sa Fàbrica A colourful…
Colom Store: Passion for Fashion
Carrer Colom has always been an important thoroughfare between Plaça de Cort and Plaça Major, a street steeped in history and bustling with pedestrians. Now, it’s reclaiming its status as one of the most exciting shopping streets in Palma. A…
Palau de Sineu: Of Kings and Nuns
Visiting the Almudaina Palace in Palma with its grandeur, you wouldn’t expect that this wasn’t a solitaire on the island. But what if we told you that the kings of Mallorca also ruled from a much quieter, lesser-known palace, one hidden away in…
Izakaya Mallorca: Japanese Fine Dining with Island Flair
Izakayas are traditionally casual Japanese bars where people gather after work to enjoy drinks and small plates. But Izakaya Mallorca has taken that simple concept and elevated it to new heights. Located in Palma, this standout dining…
Paysage Miró: When Art Steps Into the Open
Paysage Miró invites both seasoned art lovers and curious newcomers into a landscape of shapes, shadows and color, as if Palma itself had become a vast canvas. The pull is immediate. A young boy stretches towards the curve of a bronze form. A…
Puig de sa Bassa: Tramuntana Magic
Tucked away above the Sóller Valley, the hike to Puig de sa Bassa is one of those routes that rewards effort with solitude and sweeping views. Despite its location in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana, the trail sees surprisingly few…
La Mujer de Verde: Passion for Vegan Cuisine
Once a trailblazer for vegetarian dining in Palma, La Mujer de Verde has now fully embraced a plant-based identity. What began as a vegetarian restaurant with vegan options has transformed into one of the island’s most refined 100% vegan…