Location: Palma

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.

Birgit Muller Mallorca

20th anniversary of Birgit Müller

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

10 easy ways you can live more sustainably

Mallorca has committed itself to a model of sustainable development. We propose 10 actions you can take to help Mallorca become more eco-friendly.

Sustainable construction, here and now

Pedro Martín, director of construction company Llull Sastre clarifies what makes each of his projects unique and why sustainability is key to success.

Yuccs: Mallorca’s innovative shoe

The shoe company Yuccs is bringing Slow Fashion made on Mallorca to Europe. Founder Pablo Mas talks about the “most comfortable shoe in the world”.

Helen Cummins slow living interview

Why 2020 was a significant year in business

Owner of abcMallorca, Helen Cummins, shares her experience of running her Mallorca business in light of COVID-19 and its effect on the local economy.

How Covid-19 has affected our health

The coronavirus crisis has had a huge impact our mental wellbeing, but psychologist Nicole Blay shares strategies to stay healthy in these uncertain times.

Act Series Mallorca

Isabel Rotger revolutionises the espadrille

Act Series is the avant-garde footwear firm belonging to Mallorcan Isabel Rotger. The brand merges the quintessential Mediterranean shoe with Nordic style.

The year for Slow Living

Slow Luxury Living in Mallorca, Helen explains why there is a growing interest slowing down and appreciating where we are at present.

HC 312 celebration

312km later with Helen Cummins

Helen Cummins and her friends successfully cycled 312km, completing the entire lap of the island in just 2 days and raising over 6k for charity!

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.

Nit de l’Art 2020 at Gallery Red

Drew Aaron and his team at Gallery Red welcomed visitors to their exhibition for Nit de l’ Art 2020 which included works from Aldo Comas and Julio Feroz.

Why bookmark helencummins.com?

Slow Living Mallorca by Helen Cummins offers a carefully-curated selection of inspiring ideas and authentic experiences to live your best life on Mallorca.

Dra Estrella Fernandez

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.

Hema Interiors Mallorca

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.

Cappuccino Group Mallorca

The success story of how Juan Picornell established three successful restaurant brands in only thirteen years could be taken from a marketing textbook.

How Palma College changed my life

After fleeing a war zone Zahraa Kareem was offered a scholarship at Palma College, a unique opportunity that inspired her to become an artist.

Hand-made Baskets from Mallorca

Elisabeth Colom has created a timeless, sustainable and quality item. SANTAPALMA is not just a brand, but a philosophy of life dedicated to responsable consumption.

From Ocean to Art: Re-thinking Plastic

In 2014 Julià Panadès started making assemblages with ocean plastic, something that informs his larger practice and relationship to the world.

‘Mediterranean Seaside’ by Klas Käll

Klas Käll from Rialto Living collaborates with Güell-Lamadrid to present a new collection of fabrics inspired by Mallorca’s landscape.

The Best Books about Mallorca

Another year, another release of great books inspired by Mallorca. Find out which ones made the cut in this list of the best books of 2020.

Quality kitchens at Birgit Müller

Birgit Müller understands that a kitchen is the centerpiece of the home in her functional yet stylish designs which can be found in Port Andratx.

Why a personal coach could be right for you

Sabrina Sassi, founder of Coaching Palma, wants to change the perception of what a personal coach does and explains how she can help you reach your goals.

“The sixth sense of taste”

Santi Taura, Mallorca’s cherished chef reveals what it means to follow traditional Mallorcan recipes and move his restaurant to Hotel El Lorenç in Palma.

18 beautiful photos of Palma de Mallorca

Mallorca’s capital is picture perfect. From cobbled streets to swaying palm trees, Palma is set to become one of Europe’s hottest city-break destinations.

Live Well in Palma de Mallorca

Knowing which area of Palma to live in can be tricky given the variance in style and surrounding ambience – take a peek at the best areas to live in.

The plan for Palma

Palma’s mayor José Hila Vargas reveals his plans for 2020 as he hopes to create a city that is innovative, sustainable and open all year around.

4 Palma Food Markets You Need to Know About

Palma offers a selection of food markets where you can go for lunch or dinner, all of which guarantee a buzzy Spanish atmosphere and local produce.

Gallery Red has the wow factor

Wow-factor pieces fill Gallery Red and its founder Drew Aaron is one of the top 50, under-50s art collectors in the world. Find out more.

New concept store by H&M

H&M present their new concept store in Palma which has been given a special reformation to connect the store to the city and its art.

Ceramics made on Mallorca

Discover the story behind the artisan ceramic label Vimbi Vimbi and how restorers Ana Nadal and Natalia de Nicolás set-up their business.

Designer dentistry in Palma

The new Pronova Clinic combines minimalist design and innovative concepts which focus solely on the well-being of the patient.

The Launch of Lluminic at Socías y Roselló

Socías y Roselló launched their new lighting design space in style last night, treating their guests to fine gastronomy, live music and champagne.

Home & Décor News

Find out about all the latest Home & Décor news on Mallorca this autumn including Edificam’s new headquarters and the new showroom at Espacio Home Design.

Construction of sea-front homes Mallorca

Fontis International is one of Mallorca’s leading construction companies commended for their ability to secure some of the finest sea-view plots.

Renovation project by 353 Arquitectes

From a dilapidated storeroom to a bright new dwelling, another neglected space is brought back to life in the capital’s historic quarter.

Palma townhouse designed by Organic Studio

One of Mallorca’s leading interior designers Organic Studio have gone against the grain to complete another outstanding project.

Taking out a mortgage on Mallorca

Financing expert Juanita Casanas shares her expert knowledge on taking out a mortgage on Mallorca in light of recent changes to the law.