Mallorca Lifestyle

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 …

I’ve been coming to Fosh ever since arriving on the island five years ago and what has always struck me is how owner, chef and holder of a coveted Michelin Star, Marc Fosh, always takes the time to walk around the tables to greet his customers – both new and …

The Workshop Cafe and Cycles – Palma It’s been a while since I popped into The Workshop Cafe and Cycles – the cycling cafe in the heart of Palma.  I previously mentioned it in an article when it first opened at the start of the year. The cafe combines high-end …

The Palma Gin Distillery can be found on an unassuming road just opposite the windmills of Industria. Completely renovated for the purposes of the distillery, the urban warehouse style of painted exposed brickwork, dark interior, glowing light filaments and gleaming copper stills, evokes in the imagination the tales of gin …

Caribbean vs Mediterranean Charters: The Tropical Advantage Choosing between the Caribbean vs Mediterranean for your next yachting holiday? Discover what unique experiences the Caribbean can offer that the Med can’t. There are so many spectacular destinations to choose between when planning a yacht charter, but the Mediterranean is undoubtedly one …

In case you haven’t noticed, cycling is big in Mallorca.  In Spring & Autumn the numbers soar (more so in autumn)… but the rest of the time it tends to be the inhabitants that you see enjoying the luxury of living in cycling paradise. Road Biking  When you create that …

Back by popular demand… The Islander & The Boat House present Prawn Star 3!   Special offer for guests/clients of The Islander magazine Sharing is caring 8 grilled King prawns hot off the BBQ, a side salad and a bottle of blush rosė wine to share for just €25.00! But …