Mallorca Lifestyle

Specialty coffee makers MEKE have set the bar for great coffee on the White Isle having just opened their second outlet in Santa Eularia. In keeping with their vision of bringing ethically sourced and great coffee to both Spain and the Balearics, Mallorca is the next location for this fair …

Sweet wine. Often unappreciated and considered the underdog of wines, relegated to the top shelf and rarely requested. This is a wine that has had a glorious past but its future remains uncertain, which is a shame as this unsung hero dates back to Greek and Roman times. Shakespeare was …

When the festive season begins many people turn their attention toward drinking ‘bubbles’. Of course Champagne is the biggest name in the world of sparkling wine. Its reputation, its quality, its very protected name and denomination, as well as its very traditional production method make it a favourite to bring …

Many people naturally focus in on road biking when they talk about cycling in Mallorca.  Having discussed the challenges of Sa Calobra, Puig Major & Cap Formentor, the conversation naturally moves onto mountain biking in the region.  Recently I put together a one day tour of the vineyards on trekking …

A Massive Thank You from All Our Team!   Asociación Ondine could not achieve much were it not for our amazing individual and family members, funders and Corporate Partners. As the year is coming to an end, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank you all for enabling our work …

Even in Mallorca, it’s easy for cyclists to get stuck in a bit of rut.  In many ways Road Biking is predictable – you can analyse most challenges and with the exception of the weather, most elements of an event are relatively easy to predict. One of the fastest growing …

In Spain there is one grape variety that reigns above all others, garnacha (also known as grenache). Spain is garnacha!! As well as being one of the most planted grapes in the world, here in Spain it is planted throughout the country. From north to south, from east to west, …

“You have control!” Three adrenalin pumping, buttock clenching, grin inducing words I did not expect to hear when I woke up one morning! Rewind 24 hours and I received a call from Stewart, friend of The Islander, and owner of the Aviation Centre based out of Son Bonet, Palma’s original …

On the far end of Fabrica, where the pedestrian street meets the up and coming Avenida Argentina, is the next opening from the lovely Italian family that have really made Fabrica their own. This time it is Enoteca. Opened six months ago, it is the collaboration between Michele of Bottega …

There is a time of the year in every vineyard when a great deal of effort, knowledge, skill and some of the hardest physical work comes into play.  This is harvest time. It is a very serious moment and a stage in which any bad decision can lead to a disastrous …