The lure of Lanzarote – Part 1

Introduction What comes to mind when you think of Lanzarote? Sunny beaches, wind-related sports, volcanoes, fresh fish, and… wine? Apart from being a major Spanish holiday destination Lanzarote has one of the most incredible wine stories to tell.  Its wines have been...

Restaurant Enoteca 1918

Contemporary mediterranean cuisine with a beating heart and their own stylish cocktail lounge / bar directly opposite. I was very much looking forward to visiting Enoteca 1918 to sample their wonderfully creative menu along with my Mallorquin companion, Damian, as my...

Freedom by Design

This summer has seen the official launch of Parietti – the first premium cycle clothing brand from Mallorca. Named after the legendary Mallorcan road engineer, Antonio Parietti—who designed the spectacular, sweeping roads that make the island the cycling mecca...

Out and About in Mallorca

Pirates Adventures and Pirates Reloaded  Earlier this year, through this column, I met a painter who was also a dancer at the “Pirates”. I have heard about The Pirates Adventure show from friends with small children who were – without a fail – impressed...

The Book Corner

This month, as the children are getting ready for the next school year, we would love to recommend to you a few of our favourite children’s books that are probably not on any reading list, but are great fun nevertheless. My Island by Stephanie Demasse-Pottier,...

The Barn Coffee Roasters

Speciality Coffee from Berlin. As I have been following the world of specialty coffee for the past few years, I have noticed that most of the people in this sector are either locals or foreigners who have lived in Mallorca for a while and spotted a gap in the market...