A typical rookie mistake is to visit Palma on a rainy day. When the city is completely overcrowded you may easily overlook the beauty of the old town. And all the fantastic museums in Palma. It is not only the broad range of great exhibitions but also the unique buildings that house them. Each one worth a visit in itself. There is plenty to discover, for explorers young and old. No matter whether you want to travel back in time, retrace the history of Mallorca or are more interested in…
Stories from the Sea: Museu de la Mar
Nowadays everyone loves the Mediterranean. But not so long ago, only fishermen and seafarers lived on the shore. They respected and often feared the power of the sea. And for some it was rather a place of departure than a destination. A visit to the Museu de la Mar in Port de Sóller always reminds me of my own childhood. When my father was a captain in the merchant marine and sailed the seven seas. The sea museum tells stories that have become an integral part of Mallorca’s maritime heritage…