Living

Thinking of moving to Mallorca? Embarking on your new Mallorcan lifestyle can take time, from the moment you look at properties to buy or rent to meeting real estate agents, finding a job, choosing a school and opening up a bank account in Spain. Living on Mallorca is the Mediterranean dream with first-class interior designers, architects, developers, builders and construction companies available to make your Mallorca luxury villa or countryside finca a reality.

The fine Mallorca weather adds to the healthy Mediterranean lifestyle, whether you’re living in Alcudia, Deià or Palma de Mallorca, you can wake-up every morning to some of the best beaches in Mallorca on your doorstep.

Salva Gianfreda’s Puntos de Salud

Puntos de Salud is a Chinese medicine and acupuncture clinic in Palma de Mallorca where Salva Gianfreda helps people overcome their health issues.

Clínica Áureo

Specialising in the latest treatments, the highly professional team at Clínica Áureo in Palma bring out the best in each person they treat.

The Mallorca Files: from idea to screen

Peter Markham catches up with Ben Donald, Executive Producer of new TV drama series ‘Mallorca Files’, to talk about the show and why Mallorca as become such a popular location in which to shoot.

Clínica Rotger

Top medical attention and assistance in Mallorca is provided by Clínica Rotger, the multilingual health centre caring for every need.

Clínica Juaneda

When you think of private healthcare in Mallorca, the first name that springs to mind is the ever-present, excellent Clínica Juaneda.

Palma College – Sixth Form Education

Motivated pupils; inspired pupils; achieving pupils. Palma College succeeds in its quest not only for academic excellence, but happy students.

Mads Mikkelsen: A Great Dane

Danish star Mads Mikkelsen on receiving the Evolution Vision Award at the 7th edition of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival.

James Costos – Obama’s man on Mallorca

James Costos, Barack Obama’s man in Spain, has spent summer on Mallorca for more than 15 years. He showed us some of his favourite places on the island.

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.

Mallorca Startups

Mallorca Startups: support for start-up founders

To live and work in the Mediterranean is a dream for many creative types. Mallorca Startups provides a support platform for young entrepreneurs on Mallorca.

Ananda 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.

Cristina Macaya – Socialite of Mallorca

Cristina Macaya is the most important socialite on Mallorca. Her large home Es Canyar has welcomed guests such as Bill Clinton and Michael Douglas.

Victoria McManaman: A Woman of Substance

Frank Leavers talks to the multi-talented Mrs Victoria McManaman about her work, her husband, Steve McManaman, and her enthusiasm for new projects.

Palma’s big-hearted paediatrician

Not only does he see up to seventy children a day, the caring Paediatrics also finds time to help some of the poorest children in the world. Find out more.

Cynthia Lennon’s last interview….

As the news of Cynthia Lennon’s death is sent around the globe we recall our last lunch together…. sitting in Hotel Bendinat on a windy day in September 2014 … little did we know it would be our last encounter. Her many friends on Mallorca will miss her dearly.

New centre for globetrotters

B The Travel Brand is the travel agency of the future. It addresses the modern globetrotter and is a mix of travel agency, library, cinema, and art gallery.

Vital nutrition for a healthy lifestyle

Whether dealing with anxiety, fatigue, a skin condition or the aftermath of cancer, find out how eating healthy, nutritional food can help you.

Location, Location, Location

A unique way to earn income from your holiday home is to register with a production location agency who will offer it for photo and film shoots on Mallorca.

Mika Ferra on rebranding Palma Beach

With their own quality seal and big investments, entrepreneurs and hoteliers want to free Mallorca’s largest holiday resort from boozing party tourists.

Paco Arango: Filmmaker and Philanthropist

Paco Arango is giving 100% of the profits from his latest films to charity. The multi-talented director of ‘The Healer’ shares his journey so far.

A dangerous game, a beautiful island

The global success of the TV series showcasing the natural beauty and luxury of the island, has had a very positive impact on upmarket tourism on Mallorca.

Tennis legend Rafa Nadal

Rafa Nadal is a Mallorcan hero – the locals are particularly proud of his great achievements in the world of tennis & his love for the island he calls home.

Footballer Steve McManaman

Hugh Ash talks to ex-Real Madrid star Steve McManaman about life after football, his hopes, regrets and passions.

Finding Hygge equals finding happiness

Denmark gave us Lego, Pandora, and Bang & Olufsen, but its latest contribution to modern life – hygge – could be the best and simplest yet.

Scandinavians in Mallorca

The 13 Scandinavians reigning Mallorca

Meet the Scandi stars, a band of visionary Nordic people in Mallorca busy making waves in everything from hospitality to fashion to bread.

Future looks bright at Futurtics

A new band of places in Palma are equipping the next generation with vital software-coding skills – and making it fun at the same time.

Carlos Moya – a tennis champion

Carlos Moya tells Hugh Ash of the loves of his life – playing tennis, courting beautiful girls and Mallorca.

Peter Maffay

While other stars lean back comfortably or close their eyes, Peter Maffay gets involved. Alexandra Pilz finds out more.

Cynthia Lennon

Sitting on the terrace of her Mallorcan home, Cynthia Lennon speaks exclusively to abcMallorca about her former husband John Lennon, Mallorca and her autobiography.

Inside the mind of Palma Pictures’ Mike Day

Palma Pictures has transformed the island into a variety of backdrops for international film commercials. Professional service, modern equipment and trained personnel are behind the success of the company that could be dubbed “little Hollywood”.

Lifestyle Detox

Lifestyle Detox Program in Mallorca – find out how luxury lifestyle editor, Helen Cummins, got on when she participated in this detox program….

Katherine Hamnett – Iconic Green Designer

From her house in Fornalutx, Katherine Hamnett tells Soledad Bescós that it’s been 27 years since she made headlines in a protest T-shirt.

Gabriel Escarrer of Meliã Hotel Group

Meliã Hotels’ Gabriel Escarrer is driving one of the most ambitious regeneration projects ever seen in Mallorca. Magaluf is due a renovation!

Nadja Swarovski

This beautiful heiress owns a house in Mallorca and has taken the family brand to new heights establishing it as the success it is today. Princesses, actresses and pop stars all long to flaunt its crystal creations.

The Luxury of Time

Instant gratification – I want it here and I want it now. Sound familiar? Today’s unrelenting pace of consumption, together with the short attention span for the new, perpetuated by ease of accessibility.

Colm Meaney

For his latest movie role, the prolific Irish actor didn’t have to leave the island. Jan Edwards meets Mallorca-resident Colm Meaney.

Time to Spend More Time With the Family

Resigning to spend more time with your family is one of life´s great euphemisms. But maybe now is finally the time to put family first for a change, suggests Adrienne Cullen.

Jeffrey Archer

Jeffrey Archer

His full title is The Lord Jeffrey Archer of Weston-super-Mare – but to legions of fans around the world, he’s simply Jeffrey Archer, best-selling author. Jan Edwards talks to the British writer whose life has been as colourful as some of his literary characters.

Luxury from obscene to reality

Psychologist Isabella di Carlo examines how the attitude towards luxury is evolving and changing in these challenging times.

Sabine Christiansen

Ambassador for the baleric islands, ambassador for unicef and head of her own production company. the queen of the German political chat-show, Sabine Christiansen, is a busy lady these days. Roland Kroiss finds out why.