Emily Benet, Author at Living on Mallorca

Emily Benet

An award-winning blogger and author of three novels. Her most recent book, The Hen Party, is set on the island of Mallorca which she feels lucky to call her home. An ex-Londoner who happily swapped the city for a more relaxed, outdoorsy one beside the sea, she loves nothing better than to write about travel, island life and its people from her sunny terrace.

20th anniversary of Birgit Müller

Co-founder of Birgit Müller shares their philosophy and secret behind the success of their award-winning kitchens.

Tavis Wright – the architect of light

The award-winning architect from Formentera is motivated to create a better living experience with each new design that he makes.

Discovering personal power with Roxana Valea

Roxana Valea explains how she went from London workaholic to finding deeper purpose on Mallorca and reconnecting with her love of writing.

The Story of Mallorca 312 Cycling Event

Every year 8,000 cyclist arrive on the island to test themselves to the limits in one of Europe’s largest amateur races. Meet the man who started it all.

The brilliant minds behind Contain

We meet the founders of Contain; a slow design studio collaborating with Mallorca’s finest craftsmen to create bespoke illuminations.

Age beautifully with Dr. Morano

Beauty treatments began with Cleopatra and her baths of lactic acid, Dr Morano tells us. Today’s treatments are considerably more advanced.

Crystal Energy Healing on Mallorca

“Day to day living can cause our chakras to misalign and damage,” says Lisa Carvill, who uses crystals to restore a natural flow of energy to the body.

Natural soaps made on Mallorca

Find out how Joachim Porqué of Jabón de Mallorca makes the most natural soaps, essential oils and perfumes on the island.

A temple in the Mediterranean

Villa Wesco is a temple to the Mediterranean lifestyle; a lifestyle which led to their decision to create bespoke exterior kitchens.

Dins Santi Taura Restaurant Palma Mallorca

Santi Taura at Dins El Llorenç Parc de la Mar

His cooking inspires pride in locals and wonder in visitors. Find out what’s next for one the island’s best loved chefs, Santi Taura.

Restoring youth and joy to every face

Beauty is not the only outcome. Dr Fernández works on an emotional level to restore her patients’ original youthful facial structures.

Third generation ironmongers on Mallorca

Their customers read like a who’s who of Mallorca. When you want the best tailor-made metal work on Mallorca you go to Pradas!

Mallorca’s 8 most secluded beaches

Discover stunning bays only the locals know about. The challenging journey to these natural beaches is all part of the adventure.

“They call it Mallorcan Style”

We meet the talented and diplomatic co-founders of OIB architecture at their minimalist office in Santa Catalina.

“I’m interested in a philosophy of life which lets me live.”

Organic Studio can’t be defined by a single item. It’s the sum of its careful selection which creates consistently beautiful homes.

Designing a Mediterranean Wabi-sabi Home

The founder of Hema Interiors shares with us how a Zen Buddhist philosophy inspires her designs for beautiful, soulful and happy homes.

The Voice of Tradition – Júlia Colom

Meet Júlia Colom, the rising star bringing traditional Mallorcan music into the 21st century – and across the globe.

“A magical cycle of wellbeing”

Doctor Estrella Fernandez, specialist in facial and eye surgery in Palma, discusses her minimally invasive treatments that result in natural rejuvenation.

Beauty beyond skin deep

Palma-born model, Patricia Román, shares the story behind her online cosmetic shop, Miljø Store, which offers high-end products that are kind on your body as well as the planet.

Luxury yoga retreat Mallorca

Ananda is the Sanskrit word for ‘bliss.’ It’s the sensation you’ll doubtless sink into on a yoga and wellness retreat at the magical finca Son Salas. Emily Benet met the founder, Nadine Hawa, who admits she didn’t always love yoga.

Probably the best beer in Mallorca?

In a region better known for its wine, one determined Belgian has constructed a temple to artisan beer. A successful architect, a licensed farmer and a passionate beer maker; Emily Benet meets the driving force behind Toutatis.

Es Capdellá budget reform project by Knox Design

Es Capdellá is the location of this colourful reformed property on a budget with the professional help of Justine from Knox Design.

From abandoned farmhouse to beautiful home

Their first renovation project saw an old Soller home turned into Tripadvisor’s most romantic boutique hotel. Find out what the couple behind FreerLiving did next.