The new urban eatery juts out onto Plaça de les Columnes like the bow of a ship. To both sides people are sitting in the open windows, dangling their feet. In no time Federal Café became popular among travelers and local coffee lovers in Pere Garau. Years ago, when Federal opened their first specialty coffee shop in Barcelona, the concept of a place where you can grab a bite at any time of the day was rather unconventional. Today, you find late revelers indulging in a savory breakfast while…
The Roof Terraces of Palma: Views from Above
Palma’s old town is even more impressive from above. With the narrow maze of alleys and houses nestled tightly against each other the city looks like a colorful patchwork rug. Some terraces are lush with greenery. There’s laughter and clinking of glasses, on others only laundry is fluttering in the wind. Churches and monasteries stand out from the sea of houses. Their towers soaring into the sky. The roof terraces of Palma offer amazing views of the city and beyond. Where Heaven Meets Sky The…