Lifestyle

Residents living in Mallorca are familiar with a healthy lifestyle rooted in Mediterranean cooking, outdoor sports such as hiking and cycling as well as socialising at local Mallorca events. The sunny Mallorca weather contributes to a high quality of life, with many people spending their weekends exploring the Serra de Tramuntana, sailing near the Cuevas del Drach and cycling to Cap de Formentor. The Mallorcan lifestyle also includes discovering Mallorca’s secret beaches, learning Spanish, shopping at food markets and supporting the local Mallorcan community. People from all over the world move to Mallorca for different reasons, but everyone can agree that the Spanish weather, cooking and culture are second to none.

Whole grilled fish

I used dorado for this but many other fish would work well like this. Ask your fishmonger to scale and gut the fish. Pat the fish dry with kitchen towel. Carefully score…

Watermelon smoothie

Just get a super fresh watermelon. Roughly chop to fit into a blender jug and blend until smooth. Pass through a sieve to give a nice smooth juice and add maybe 2…

World-class shoes for exploring the world

Bestard Boots is a successful family-run shoemaking company based on Mallorca specialising in high-quality footwear for hiking and walking.

Celebrating the return of ‘The Believers’

Event marking return of installation by Sóller artist, Francesca Martí, ‘The Believers’ plus the opening of Gerhardt Braun Gallery in Port d’Andratx.

Passion for the artisan

A deep love of traditional locally sourced handicrafts and antiques forms the foundation of the unique online shop, Sabellar.

Sebastián Pons: From couture to the campo

After nearly a decade spent out of the fashion spotlight, Mallorcan designer Sebastián Pons returns with a new line of gender-fluid designs, Muchache.

Chilled cucumber soup

A classic summer staple, this Chilled Cucumber Soup recipe is wonderfully refreshing for long, hot Mediterranean days in the sun.

Tomato and mozzarella salad

Juicy Mediterranean tomatoes are the star of this crowd-pleasing salad packed with vibrant colour, flavour and nutrients.

Cod with cauliflower puree

Healthy and sophisticated, cod with cauliflower puree is easy to master and great to have in your Mediterranean recipe repertoire.

A spirit of openness at Openstudio79

There is something immediately inspiring and energising about the Openstudio79 creative space, full of beautiful, handmade objects that sparks one’s inner artist.

A garden of earthly delights

Heidi Gobel is the green fingers behind Heidi’s Herbs, an edible flower and herb business that some of Mallorca’s most innovative chefs are consulting with.

Summer Blossom

The runway trend of fantasy florals has taken seed and is rampant. From interiors to illustrators, everything seems to be coming up roses on Mallorca this season.

Jouells new collection, ‘Antic’ launches

Springtime is in full swing! Jouells preview of their new collections brought together Mallorca´s most influential women for a festive lunch and launch.

Launch of Suite 67 at Belmond La Residenciade

What happens when Matthew Williamson, Britain´s most flamboyant designer, is given a classic Deià hotel, La Residencia, to reimagine? The dreamy Suite 67.

Island gems by Jouells

Jouells is the new company for hand-made jewellery that reinvents the typical Mallorcan ‘botón de oro y plata’ to offer unique one-of-a-kind pieces.

Purobeach Palma season opening

It’s official! The 2018 season kicked off in style at Purobeach Palma’s glamorous opening party. See all the pictures of the brilliant and beautiful crowd here.

Intelligence Unbridled

Spring fashion trends on Mallorca reflect the island´s new endeavours- shimmering sequins and festive fringe bring fresh energy for dining, dancing or dressage.

Casa Lima Opening

With a keen eye for craft and furnishings from the island and abroad, Casa Lima in Palma specialises in custom furniture and wabi-sabi style.

Zara Home Mallorca

Palma, Zara Home’s flagship

Zara Home has opened a concept store in Palma de Mallorca in collaboration with interior designer Isabel López-Quesada. Read our interview with her, here!

A contemporary artist with a conscience

Passionate about life, Lorenzo Quinn (son of Anthony) is a master sculptor who captures the beauty and fragility of our modern world through his art works.

Artist Joan Àvila Fuster

Joan Àvila Fuster is celebrated as a master Mallorcan craftsman, creating broad, striking pictures on wood with acrylic and resin paint. His style is a mix of Graffiti-style and Letterism.

Natasha Zupan

Cultured, elegant, ethereal like a 1930s diva, and blessed with an overwhelming creative talent, Natasha Zupan welcomes Soledad Bescós into her studio-home in Valldemossa.

Francesca Martí exhibition in Bratislava

With over 70 works in her new exhibition titled, Transformation, Francesca Martí, shows that her talent & artistic vision is more powerful than ever!

The Debut of the New Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Palma celebrates the third generation model of the popular Porsche Cayenne SUV. With new features and updates, this version is sure to please fans.

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A minimalist villa in Cala Pi

The designers at Stork furniture store collaborated on this modern villa where the sea is your closest neighbour: Every minimalist’s dream home…

Rapha Mallorca

Biking as a lifestyle

Fashion boutique, café, and bike club in one: Spain’s first branch of the international bike brand ‘Rapha’ has opened in Palma.

The Last Word, by Francesca Marti

Her art has been exhibited around the world, and even owned by royalty, Francesca Martí – the renowned Sóller-born artist talks about her work.

Cool winter threads

Vintage vibes and outfits with attitude feature on our urban winter runway. Get the look in lace and fur, smoky black and flaming red, and kiss those winter blues goodbye.

Designer Bags at Gallery Red

50 women of Mallorca’s high society gathered to view the luxury selection of vintage bag at Gallery Red. View the photos.

Fabrizio Plessi

Has achieved the seemingly impossible, exhibiting in six museums in six months. Soledad Bescós tells the story.

Alma Lopez: A Jewel Worn by the Crown

The ‘Jewel Fan’ is La Morenita’s most emblematic piece. We finds out about this highly coveted accessory created by Alma López – which is a favourite of Queen Sofia of Spain.

Eva Shakouri

Her influence on the contemporary art scene extends way beyond Mallorca. abcMallorca meets the young woman who, with her brother Amir, owns La Caja Blanca.

Fera Restaurant Opening

A new culinary must in Palma, Fera restaurant celebrated its opening with 250 guests who were treated to Asian-inspired tapas, and delicious cava and wine.

All aboard Falcao Uno

With the sun shining and champagne flowing, guests were given a real insight into what a bespoke event aboard Falcao Uno would feel like. Find out more.

Evolution Film Festival 2017

The hottest new art-house movies and directors are here in Palma this week with the start of Evolution! Mallorca International Film Festival. Don’t miss it!

Formentera inspiration for idyllic holidays

A beautiful blog by Dolores Luque has evolved to become the new FormenteraguamarinaShop, the place to source ravishing treasures for a holiday getaway.

Carlos Prieto, the Modern Man from the Past

Carlos Prieto, a 24-year-old Mallorcan, is a classic artist whose work is influenced by aesthetic bygone eras. He is definitely someone to watch.

Artist photographer Miquel Salom

Miquel Salom has developed a unique collection of photos of Pollensa and the north coast of Mallorca using an unique photographic process. Discover it here!

Meet Sybilla

Fascinating designer Sybilla – who has just opened a brand new space in Palma – talks to Soledad Bescos about her life and passions.

Illustrator Paul Cemmick

For this British artist, Palma is perfect, fostering creativity and serendipitous encounters. Look out, and you might just spot him drawing in a café…

Colm Meaney Mallorca Home

Colm Meaney’s Mallorcan home

The famous Star Trek actor Colm Meaney has built a stunning home on Mallorca – we take a peek at the eclectic styled finca which is sure to inspire you!

Gallery Red Opens in Palma

Gallery Red has officially raised the bar in art and design in the Balearic Islands. Check out the photos from its glamorous opening night.

KARE hosts their own Oktoberfest

The bold and contemporary German interior design store hosted a special party at its impressive Mallorcan showroom. Check out the photos.

It’s ladies first at Porsche

The Porsche Balearics Centre  hosted a special event on Friday to raise funds for the Shambhala Foundation. The charity inspires and supports young people who find themselves in difficult circumstances, and helps…

All about me

One of my personal favourite fashion shoots, working with model Patricia Roman is always a pleasure, we had lots of fun and the result is amazing.

Latest fashion trends for Autumn 2017

Welcome the cooler weather and new season with warm colours, vibrant patterns, and practical layers to master the art of autumn styling.

Mallorcan glass artist Raquel Pou

The glass artist Raquel Pou, with a sincere dedication to the philosophy of slow design, loves to transform everyday things into unique pieces.

Slow fashion by Maria Trepat

Consciously consuming is a global trend worth noting. Fashion designer Maria Trepat is changing the rules producing an eco- clothing line of just 30 pieces.