On Monday, 1st of March, the residents of the Balearic Islands celebrate their autonomy declaration 

Several events are organized over the weekend before this festivity. It kicks off on Friday, February, 26, with the traditional and culture markets at the Passeig Sagrera and Plaza Drassans and an exhibition opening at the Chapel at the Consolat de la Mar

Balearic Government National Day Concert Schedule

On February 28th from 20:00 until 23:55 hours the official National Day concert will take place at Parc de Ses Voltes. This year the group formed the lineup of Formentera "4 de copes" and the Mallorcan Reboster Alma Sonora and is repeating the second consecutive year. The schedule for the concert of the Balearic Government National Day this Sunday, February, 28 is as follows:

The first group will be "4 de copes" which will perform at 20:00 sharp. Then Alma Sonora start at 21:15. The last group is Reboster starting its performance at 22:30 and 23:45. At the end of the DJ Spider livens up until 00:30.

Financial cuts

This year, the economic crisis but also leaves its mark at the ceremony. 250,000 euros are available for the "Day of the Balearic Islands" – 500,000 euros less than in the previous year. In 2007 the costs of the 1st March went up to 1.5 million euros. This year, the "Day of the Balearic Islands" falls together with the 200-year anniversary of composer Frédéric Chopin. Many activities are therefore also linked with his person.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2010 CHOPIN FESTIVAL

A further innovation of this year’s "Day of the Balearic Islands" is also that the program will vary according to every Balearic island.

The Day of the Balearic Islands, known as National Day of the Balearic Islands is the official holiday of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands, which is celebrated every year on the 1st of March, in commemoration of the date in which the Statute of Autonomy entered into force in 1983, which is also the same as the new Statute of Autonomy of 2007.

Currently, Article 6.3 of the Statute of Autonomy of the Balearic Islands 2007 establishes March 1 as the Festival of the Balearic Islands.

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RESTAURANTE JARDÍN in Puerto Alcudia is being hotly-tipped for a coveted Michelin
star; abcMallorca went to find out why.

It would be Mallorca’s first for a restaurant with a woman head chef – Macarena de Castro (28). The family-owned Restaurante Jardín and its catering division, in Puerto Alcudia, are managed by brother Daniel de Castro. Situated in a quiet residential street, off the main Alcudia to Artà road, the restaurant feels a world away from the area’s tourist eateries.

The romantic garden is perfect for summer dining, but indoors there’s a spacious contemporary dining room upstairs (accessible by lift or stairs, and available for private events). Modern art by Antonio de Castro (the siblings’ uncle) and attractive Menestràlia glass lights decorate the room.

Mallorca-born Macarena has been cooking here for eight years. She studied Fine Arts for a year, then attended UIB hotel school. Her learning continues: when Restaurante Jardín closes in the low season, this dynamic young chef heads for the kitchens of culinary giants, in Michelin-starred restaurants, such as Wylie Dufresne (WD-50, New York); Jean Coussau (Relais de la Poste in Landes, France), and Andoni Luis Aduriz at San Sebastian’s two-star Mugaritz (the world’s fourth best restaurant).

Her culinary style? "It’s complicated to explain," she said. "I take traditional Mallorcan or Mediterranean dishes and put my signature on them." Her "cocina de autor" is rooted in tradition, flavour, and finest local ingredients (favourites are olive oil and garlic).

There are two changing tasting menus: Menú Pollentia (45€ – appetiser and four courses) and Talaia (65€ – appetiser and seven courses), although individual dishes can be selected. The wine list is extensive, so sommelier and maître d’ Sergio Marquez’s expertise is useful (his choices are shown below). For 24 euros, several different wines are served by the glass. All prices exclude IVA.

After warm home-made bread rolls – one tomato, one olive – with virgin olive oil and four varieties of Flor de Sal, we had the appetiser of the day. "Ortiguilla de Mar" was served with a touch of wit, in what looked like an oval sardine can – with ring-pull top. No ring-pulling was necessary: one lifted the lid to reveal two tastily seasoned pieces of Pulpo a la Gallega. It was accompanied by a fried sea anemone – a crisp, light and exquisite taste of the sea.

"Gazpacho de Cerezas con Bogavante a la parilla" was an additional course for our review. The chilled cherry soup was carefully poured at the table around pieces of lobster in large white bowls – a colourful, delicious contrast of velvety smooth gazpacho, meaty lobster and crunchy tiny croutons. (Mortitx Blanc 2008 – 23€).

The melt-in-the-mouth "Atún Marinado con Soja, nieve de ‘Salmorejo’ y Quinoa" featured inspirational touches of wasabi ice cream and tiny black cubes of gelatine of soya and was served on square black plates, with a "chupito" of Campari and orange. (Jaume Mesquida’s Rosat de Rosa 2008 – 24€).

The star of "Calamar a la plancha con cremoso de Patata y reducción de Cítricos" was the silky creamed potato, with its citrus hint. (Quíbia Callet Prensal Blanc, Falanis 2008 – 22€).

"Polvo de ajo" was the unusual accompaniment to the plump serrano-wrapped prawn tail of "Delicias de Ibérico con Gambas 2009". This technique for this garlic powder, which turns to oil when in contact with other ingredients, was created by Ferran Adrià. Macarena recommended sucking the tasty juices from the prawn’s head. (Barranc dels Glosos 2008 Priorat – 24€).

Next came perfectly-cooked sea bass, small crisp pieces of courgette, mangetouts and fennel bulb, and a tangy vegetable-based sauce ("Lubina asado con verduritas al hinojo"). Macarena, unlike many Mallorcans, uses fennel as a vegetable. (Macia Batle’s Blanc de Blancs 2008 – 23€).

The meat course "Ventresca de Cordero con Coliflor y Bombón de Ajo y Membrillo" starred 12-hour roasted belly of lamb – a cut not favoured by many chefs. It was exceptionally tender and contrasted well with the crunchy tiny cauliflower florets and almonds, and smooth "bombón". (A superb wine for a superb dish: the Butxet Merlot de Son Claret 2006 from Mallorca’s Pla y Llevant won bronze award at last year’s Premios Mezquita – 22€).

Our two desserts were traditional, with a twist. "Tarta de ‘lemon pie’", served cold on a swash of rich dark chocolate sauce, had a crunchy crumb for textural interest. You’d never want traditional lemon meringue pie again! (Gramona’s Vi de Gel Riesling Muscat 2008 from Penedes, 4€ a glass). The other was Macaren’s take on Mallorca’s ubiquitous almond cake "Gato con cremoso de Albaricoque con crujiente de Frambuesa". Its crisp brandy snap was particularly moreish.

The carefully balanced menu left just enough room for coffee, over which we reflected on the exceptional restaurant that Daniel, Macarena and their dedicated team have created – and the Michelin star that will surely come their way.

Restaurante Jardín & Catering
C/Tritones s/n
07410 Pto Alcudia
Mallorca
Tel +34 971 892 391
www.restaurantejardin.com

October – mid-January, the restaurant opens Fridays and Saturdays (lunch and dinner)
and Sundays (lunch). Their catering service is available for between 15 and 400 people, at the restaurant or at venues islandwide.
 

Daniel Libeskind is one of the world’s leading architects, who designed the iconic Jewish Museum in Berlin and was chosen to redevelop Ground Zero in New York. Not many people know, however, that overlooking the sea near Puerto Andratx he designed the home and studio where sculptor, Barbara Weill, has worked for 35 years. It’s the only domestic project he’s ever done, and already on the worldwide itinerary of curious architecture students.

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Without a doubt, this is the very best way of seeing the island. Illes Balears Ballooning runs flights all year round. It is not just a balloon flight, it’s a time travel with dinner and champagne on board. Forget the pool, the sheer romance of floating 2,000 feet over such a magnificent coastline is virtually indescribable …

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Mallorca is one of the most beautiful and fascinating islands in the Mediterranean – but for too many of Mallorca’s visitors its charms remain hidden, laments Ingrid Browning.

It’s high Summer. I’m sitting on a dappled terrace in the centre of picturesque Sóller on the north-west coast of Mallorca, savouring the silky-smooth ice-cream made just a few metres away with oranges and lemons grown in this very valley – and thinking: this is the life!
As I consider trying out a few more of the 40 – yes 40 – fantastic flavours, or perhaps moving on to the sorbets, it occurs to me that this friendly little artisanal ice cream factory, Sa Fabrica de Gelats, is one of those hidden gems that typifies what visitors to Mallorca miss when they spend their holiday lolling by the pool.

I should say first of all that I’m by no means a purist when it comes to holidays. I’m certainly not a believer that the only way to see your chosen destination is to work your way religiously through eight different “target locations” a day – four each morning and afternoon, without fail.

On the other hand, I’m positively evangelical when it comes to Mallorca: I simply can’t bear the thought that so many visitors fly in and out every year without marvelling at the majesty of the Sierra de Tramuntana, sipping a glass or two of wine as the sun sets over the fishing boats at Cala Figuera, or soaking up the atmosphere in the late Joan Miro’s studio in Palma, untouched since his death at the age of 90.

In fact, not only do they not do any of those three wonderful things, which come to me off the top of my head. Often they don’t even do the most blindingly obvious things, such as visiting Palma’s fabulous gothic cathedral – La Seu – despite the fact that it dates back to 1230 and dominates the city’s skyline.

So, what can I do to play my part in making sure that Summer 2009 is the summer as many visitors as possible move beyond the poolside and enjoy the many delights of La Isla de la Calma.

Well, I can start by listing my own Top Ten favourite places and things, and hope that some of my enthusiasm rubs off. We’ll take it that everyplace I’ve already mentioned has already been included in your new itinerary. So here’s the rest …

Take a Balloon Trip over Mallorca

Ensaimadas – Discover the 300-year-old Mallorcan Breakfast

Explore the Calas

Taste the finest Lamb in the World

Don’t miss unique Fornalutx

Relive the Scandal of Valldemosa

San Telmo

Studio Weill

Tafona Gallery

Cap de Formentor

If you do only half of what I’ve listed, you’ll have discovered something of the real Mallorca. Keep the other half for next year – you’ll never want to laze by the pool again!

Santa Catalina
Behind the promenade, near "Real Club Náutico" and Paseo Marítimo, it´s one of Palma´s most characterful districts. It´s famous for the historic market place "Mercat de Santa Catalina" – its market rights have been established since 1249 – and for the buzz around it. Local residents and chefs from the numerous surrounding gourmet restaurants come here to shop daily for fresh ingredients.

Paseo Marítimo
Palma´s celebrated party zone, which begins at "Real Club Náutico" and extends to "Club de Mar" (some three kilometres). Nightbirds can find almost everything they might desire: Salsa clubs, pubs, restaurants, chic dance clubs ("Tito´s", "Abraxas", "King Kamehameha"), fast food takeaways, et cetera.

Portixol
Portixol is romantically situated on the outskirts of Palma, halfway to Arenal. In former times it was a gipsy district and a harbour for fishermen, nowadays it´s a trendy place for strolling and having dinner. One picturesque restaurant after another invites you to stop. The town´s best seafood is served in Portixol. Furthermore there are two recommendable city beaches in Es Molinar: Can Pere Antoni and Playa Portixol, some metres behind the yacht port.

Puerto Portals
Planned in 1932 on a drawing-board, Puerto Portals is today THE luxury-place on the island and a haven for the “cool set”. Naturally, Mallorca´s most decorated restaurant "Tristán" (2 Michelin stars) is located here, along with other top gastronomy brands like Flanigan, Cappuccino, Ritzi Lounge, La Concha, Titanic. Luxury fashion boutiques tempt the visitor to enter. With a little bit of luck, you could be dining next to Spain´s King Juan Carlos, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia, in August, when regattas like "Breitling" and "Copa del Rey" take place.
 

Mallorca offers many great beaches and secluded coves. Here, we present you a selection of the coolest beaches in Mallorca: 

Cala Agulla:
A beautiful beach surrounded by pine trees and mountains, situated in the municipality of Capdepera, about 80 kilometres from Palma de Mallorca. The water here is sparklingly clean and appears wonderfully light blue, making it the perfect place for swimming and to practise marine sports. Well-connected by pedestrian paths to Cala Mesquida, and along the way you pass neighbouring Cala Moltó, frequented by naturists. Snack bar and a pay-to-park area. Take the Manacor road to Capdepera and then head for Cala Rajada.

Cala Torta, Estreta, Mitjana
Cala Torta is one of the most appealing undeveloped beaches on Mallorca. Scuba-diving and snorkelling are highly recommended in this area. All of these three beaches are quite remote so be prepared for a bumpy ride through a small mountain range. They are some of the most unspoilt beaches on the island, though if you head for Cala Torta, there’s a small beach bar open in peak season. Directions: Drive out of Artà on the road to Capdepera and the beaches are signed on a small road on the left just past a petrol station.

Bahia de Pollensa:
Many consider the long stretch of Playa de Llenaire to be the best beach on Mallorca, situated within a wonderful bay. Lots of poets and painters have been inspired by Puerto de Pollensa.

Cala Mesquida, near Capdepera:
The magnificent Mesquida bay lies six kilometres to the north of Cala Rajada and its open views make it one of the most beautiful in the north-east of the island. It has various facilities for beach visitors. A watchtower atop a small mountain looks down over the more built-up end of the beach. The fine white sands make it great for relaxing or walking, and this is one of the few beaches where surfers can often catch a wave.

Cala Millor
The stretch of beach between Cala Millor and Cala Bona is sandy and one of the best on the east coast of Mallorca. It is a kilometre-and-a-half long and backed by a promenade perfect for walking, cycling, browsing the gift shops or taking refreshments in one of the many cafés, bars or restaurants. This promenade will take you all the way to the fishing harbour at Cala Bona. The sea is initially shallow and quite safe – appropriate for children.

Es Trenc between Sant Jordi and Ses Covetes
Over 5 kilometres of white sandy beach backed by sand dunes. The water is turquoise and the beach has a real Caribbean feel. It does get busy in peak season with all the locals. Directions: Drive through Campos following signs to Santanyí. Immediately after leaving Campos there is sign on your right to Es Trenc.

Cala Varques
One for those who don’t like to share the beach with too many others! On the east coast, near the Calas de Mallorca, it’s not easy to find – which is part of its attraction. Park in a lane, and pass through large metal gates to take the 15 minute walk through pines down to the cove. You’ll be rewarded with clear turquoise waters and tranquillity, but may be sharing the sands with a few naturists – and, possibly, the odd curious bull!

A unique island demands unique design, and Mallorca has this in abundance. This month’s guide looks at the best of the best in every area of design.

1. Designer Clothes, shoes & bags in Mallorca.

José Miró Designer Store
Surely one of the most amazing shops for designer clothes in Mallorca. The young international designer José Miró learnt his business with Thierry Mugler in Paris and is known himself for very unusual dresses and denim jeans.
José Miró Boutique
Rambla de Los Ducs de Palma, 15 1º 1ª, Palma
Tel: +34 971 22 71 82
www.josemiro.com

Tolo Crespí
Tolo Crespí is another home born star designer. His shop, run by himself and his business partner Carlos Martín in Palma´s Rambla, is worth a visit. Crespí’s collections are well known internationally. Since 1997 he is marketing under his own label.
Ramblas 7, Palma,
Tel: +34 971 722 085
www.tolocrespi.es

Billy’s Fashion Group
For the hippest in street and beachwear, you name it, Billy’s has it. An institution in Puerto Andratx for more than 14 years, Billy’s offers the best of brands such as Escada Sports, Riani, je suis, Bogner Jeans, Argentovivo, Laurèl, Elizabeth Hurley Swimwear and lots more in three shops in the Southwest.
Billyssimo, St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca, Passeig Calvià, s/n, Costa d’en Blanes
Tel. +34 971 629 213,
Billy’s Exclusive (also for Billy’s Intimo), Avda. Gabriel Roca 7, Pto. Andratx, Tel. +34 971 673 451
Billy’s OUTLET, Avda. Gabriel Roca 8, Pto. Andratx
Tel. +34 971 672 474
www.billys-fashiongroup.com

Tony Mora Boots
Tony Mora is a brand for stylish western boots “made in Mallorca”. They have built a worldwide reputation for handmade quality and different kinds of original leather. The company is based in Alaró.
The store is open from 8 to 14.30 and 16 to 19.30
Carretera Alaró Km, 4 ,19
Alaró, Tel: +34 971 51 43 17 www.tonymora.com

Top As Shoes & Bags
Here you find top brands such as Stuart Weitzman, Mario Cerruti, Chie Mihara, Magrit and lots more. The extra service: customization for gentlemen by Mallorcan shoe manufacturer Yanko.
Shops in Puerto Andratx, Paguera and Puerto Portals and an outlet Store in Santa Ponça with up to 40% discount year round.
C./ Mar Mediterrano, 71, Polígono Son Bugadelles,
Tel: +34 639 755 913
www.top-as.info

Camper
Camper is a Mallorcan product with a major international dimension. The shoes are very “Spanish” in a certain way, offering unique designer casual and sports shoes. They are comfortable and made to the highest quality standards. There are 50 Camper shops worldwide in addition to 2,000 shoe shops in Spain offering Camper products. For great prices visit the outlet store in Inca.
Factory Inca, Pol. Industrial, s/n, Tel: +34 971 507158
CAMPER-Shop in Festival Park Marratxí (Motorway Palma-Inca)
www.camper.com

2. Interior Decoration

Rialto Living
Set just off the prestigious Paseo del Borne, this is a favourite for casual designer clothing, furniture and lifestyle accessories.
Latest addition to the range is the exclusive collection of German celebrity designer Jil Sander.
Calle Sant Feliu 3c, Palma de Mallorca, Tel. +34 971 713 331, www.rialtoliving.com

G4
Based in Son Rapinya, this interior designer enjoys a worldwide reputation and clientele and can realize any project from €100,000 to €25 million. Creativity and the ability to accommodate all international tastes have given G4 the opportunity to style the homes of many super rich clients all over the world.
Laguna de Sanabria 3, Palma
Tel. +34 971 775 126
www.g4deco.com

Maxim Confort
When it comes to elegant furniture for your living room, Maxim Confort has the widest range and best selection of designer sofas on the island.
C/ Aragó, 64, Polígono Son Valentí, Tel. +34 971 254 014 and
Avda. Conde de Sallent, 22, Palma
Tel. +34 971 909 042 www.maximconfort.com

Knox Design & Development
Property Care, Project Management, Home Styling & Furnishing. Justine Knox is a professional property presentation and home styling consultant based in Mallorca for the last 25 years. If you are daunted by the blank canvas of a new home, or would like to re-design your current property for sale or personal use, Knox can help.
Calle Valcencia 59, Poligono Son Bugadelles, Tel:+34 971 69 30 92
www.furnishyourhomeonline.com

Mallorca Style
Interior designer Carolyn Preston and her team offer complete furnishing solutions und renovation works to the client. Mallorca Style (MS) has a selection and sourcing service that covers everything from lighting units, kitchenware, furniture selection and fabrics. MS obtains samples and produces specification boards of each area of the house.
Tel:+34 626 817 724 (Carolyn Preston – Interior), and
+34 659 387 383 (Kay Perry – Rentals & more), www.mallorcastyle.net

Art Galleries & Museums

La Caixa Forum
The vast and elegant exhibition rooms of the La Caixa museum, perfectly located in Palma´s city centre, makes comparison to big international museums possible. Visitors can find exhibitions of world famous artists here and the entrance is free of charge.
Plaza Weyler, 3, Palma
Tel.: +34 971 178 500
ccpalma.fundacio@lacaixa.es Open from Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fundación Yannick & Ben Jakober
The foundation was created in 1993 by the British artist couple Ben Jakober and Yannick Vu. Their objective is to preserve and restore the historical heritage of Spain and the promotion of arts generally. The Children’s Portraits Collection (XVI to XIX century) is outstanding.
Museum Foundation Jakober, Finca Sa Bassa Blanca, Camino del Coll Baix, Alcudia
Tel.: +34 971 549 880 www.fundacionjakober.org

Es Balaurd
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Palma, situated inside the old Renaissance city wall was opened in 2004. Es Baluard also has a gift and book shop, a restaurant-cafeteria, which offers spectacular views. Works of artists such as Picasso, Miró, Tàpies and Barceló are exhibited here.
Plaça Porta Santa Catalina, 10 Palma de Mallorca
Tel: +34 971 908 200 www.esbaluard.org

Galeria Kunstmann
High quality gallery for connoisseurs of contemporary works of art, situated in Palma´s city centre.
Calle Sant Feliu, 18, Palma
Tel: +34 971 49 53 27 / Project Room: Can Sales, 14, Palma www.kunstmann.com

Centro Cultural Andratx
Centro Cultural Andratx is one of Europe’s biggest private buildings for contemporary art. The Center includes a 1500 sqm “Kunsthalle”, a large-gallery, a restaurant, a bookshop and a number of artists´ studios. Current exhibition: "Supernatural" (works of Emmanuelle Antille, Jordi Bernadó, Cor Dera, Graham Fagen, Hans-Peter Feldmann) until August 10, 2008.
Tel: +34 971 13 77 70 www.ccandratx.com

4. Hotels

Son Brull Hotel
Set in the North of Mallorca, an excellent combination of a historic building and modern design.
Ctra. Pollensa-Port Pollensa, KM 49,800, Pollensa,
Tel. +34 971 535 353
www.sonbrull.com

Portixol Hotel
Chic designer hotels on Palma’s doorstep with magnificent sea views
Sirena, 27, Palma, Tel. +34 971 271 800, www.portixol.com

Esplendido Hotel
Modern design in a traditional seaside hotel set on the new Port de Sóller promenade.
Pg. Través, 5, Sóller
Tel. +34 971 631 850
www.esplendidohotel.com

Zhero Design Hostal
Recently renovated, the luxury hostel offers guests a lifestyle experience in a designer environment. It has an open reception area, an excellent chill out bar and the restaurant is excellent. It is an abc favourite.
Motorway from Palma to Andratx, Cala Mayor / Illetas
Tel: +34 971 971 971
www.hotel-zhero.com

Convent de la Missió
Luxury Hotel Convent de la Missio, located in one of Palma’s backstreets. This modern designed hotel was a convent in its past life. The Hotel was completely reformed and adapted in a pure and refined way to make it one of the best designer hotels on the island.
Carrer de la Missió 7A, Palma
Tel: +34 971 227 347
www.conventdelamissio.com

L’Avenida Hotel Sóller
Elegant, eclectic and very chilled out, L’Avenida Hotel offers hip metropolitan living in a beautiful mountain setting: sumptuous retro chic interiors, funky bathrooms and big squashy beds. Jaw-dropping views from most bedrooms.
L’Avenida Hotel, Gran Via 9, Sóller, Tel: +34 971 634 075 www.avenida-hotel.com

5. Restaurants

Sea Restaurant
This restaurant in Cala Estancia, just off the sea, opened last summer and became an immediate success thanks to the excellent modern Spanish cuisine and the stylish, outstanding interior design. Nice extra: the restaurant offers a shuttle service and will pick you up and drive you back home with a 24 hours pre-booking.
C. Congrio, 26, Cala Estancia,
Tel. +34 261 337 or 670 547 545 www.seapalma.com

Anima Sea Lounge
Anima brings together the tastiest gastronomic delights of the Mediterranean and the Far East. This Restaurant also offers a varied tasting menu and a bar and café service, as well as set menus for any type of group event.
Carrer Pins 17, Cala Estancia,
Tel: +34 971 745 437
www.animasealounge.com

SPQR in Santa Catalina
A good meal takes time: That’s the message of the “slow food” philosophy. You can experience it in the funky style SPQR Restaurant. Notebook freaks can surf for free with the local Wifi in the Bar.
C/ San Magín, 58 (Santa Catalina), Palma, Tel. +34 971 286 078
www.spqr-palma.com

Las Terrazas
Med Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Beach Club are all included in the Las Terrazas Beach Club experience. Have a drink at the Bar, enjoy a day in the sun at the snack bar, have dinner under the moon overlooking the beach, it’s your choice.
Carretera Illetas 52, Calvia,
Tel: +34 971 401 031 www.balnearioilletas.com

Dolç
The very special white decoration surprises every guest. The food is of exquisite quality and inexpensive: For only €12,50 you can have a complete meal.
Carrer Barco, Des 18, Inca
Tel: +34 971 500 253
www.dolc.es

Japanese Restaurant in Blau Hotel
Much more than Sushi: High class Japanese cuisine on the East coast, located in a real dream setting of the modern Blau hotel.
Blau Hotel Porto Petro, Avenida des far, 12 Portopetro
Tel. +34 971 64 82 82
www.blau-hotels.com

Mallorca is a popular destination for the jet set. Check out the “in” places if you want to be part of the upmarket crowd

1. Leisure for pleasure:

Yachting in Mallorca

Nothing is quite as good as sipping a glass of champagne on board of a super yacht watching the waves go by. If you are thinking about chartering a yacht in Mallorca, Vitesse Yachts has all you’re looking for.

Vitesse Yachts , Puerto Portals, Tel. +34 971 676 011, www.vitesseyachts.com

The jet club – schedule your personal flights

The jet club offers executive services around flights. You can charter your private business jet and be finally independent from flight schedules, check-in times and standard routes. Or, if you own a company or are a regular flyer, even buy your personal business jet and the jet club will take care for optimum management and efficiency.

JetClub Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Tel. +34 971 702 699, www.jetclub.com

Spa

Mallorca has some of the finest Spa’s to treat your soul and senses. The St. Regis Mardavall Spa, Son Caliu and the Vespasian Spa at Read’s hotel have just been re-styled and offer now even more space for luxury treatments.

Read’s Hotel & Vespasian Spa, Santa Maria, Tel. +34 971 140 261, www.readshotel.com

St. Regis Mardavall Hotel & Spa, Passeig Calviá s/n, Costa d’en Blanes, Tel. +34 971 629 629, www.mardavall-hotel.com

Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis, Avenida Son Caliu, 8, Palmanova – Son Caliu, Tel. +34 971 682 200, www.soncaliu.com

Luxury cars

Stretch limos, convertibles or a vintage car… the following car rentals provide the limousines for a great outing or your grand entrance.

Oh Palma!
This event agency is also specializing in renting really special cars like vintage cars, Cadillacs, Rolls Royces or limousines.

Oh Palma, Tel. 971 720 059, www.ohpalma.com

Arabella Transfer Car
The Arabella Resort offers a luxury limousine service. Enjoy the fabulous Mallorcan nightlife without having to worry who’s driving.
Transfer Car, Tel. 971 606 136, www..mallorca-resort.com

2. Designer Shopping

The best of designerware

Rialto Living in Palma

Set just off the prestigious Paseo del Borne, this is a favorite for casual designer clothing and lifestyle.

Latest addition to the range is the exclusive collection of German celebrity designer Jil Sander.

Calle Sant Feliu 3c, Palma de Mallorca, Tel. +34 971 713 331, www.rialtoliving.com

Billy’s Fashiongroup

For the hippest in street and beachwear, you name it, Billy’s has it. An institution in Puerto Andratx for more than 14 years, Billy’s offers the best of brands like Escada Sport, Marc Cain, Riani, je suis, Bogner Jeans, Argentovivo, Blugirl beachwear, Blugir Fitnice, Laurèl, Elizabeth Hurley Swimwear etc. in 3 shops in the Southwest.

BILLYSSIMO, ST. REGIS Mardavall Mallorca, Passeig Calvià, s/n, Costa d’en Blanes, Tel. +34 971 629 213,

Billy’s EXCLUSIVE (also for Billy’s Intimo), Avda. Gabriel Roca 7, Pto. Andratx, Tel. +34 971 673 451

Billy’s OUTLET, Avda. Gabriel Roca 8, Pto. Andratx, Tel. +34 971 672 474

www.billys-fashiongroup.com

Marc Cain

Stand out from the crowd with exclusive clothes from the Marc Cain collection available in the Marc Cain Store in Palma.

Can Veri 5, Palma de Mallorca, Tel. 971 722 383

XOL sun glasses for divas

The XOL shop in Palma has the best selection of glamorous designer sunglasses of the island – THE vital accessory for a hot summer.

C/ Union 2-A, Palma de Mallorca, Tel. 971 726 951

3. Interiors for the upper crust

G4

Based in Palma de Mallorca, this interior designer enjoys a worldwide reputation and clientele and can realize any project, be it for 100.000 € or 25 million €. Creativity and the ability to accommodate all international tastes have given G4 the opportunity to style the homes of many super rich clients all over the world.

Laguna de Sanabria 3, Palma – Son Rapinya, Tel. +34 971 775 126

Maxim Confort

If it comes to elegant furniture for your living room, Maxim Confort has the widest range and best selection of designer sofas on the island.

C/ Aragó, 64, Polígono Son Valentí, Tel. +34 971 254 014 www.maximconfort.com

4. Gourmet

Dine with the stars

Sea Restaurant

This restaurant in Cala Estancia, just off the sea, opened last summer and became an immediate success thanks to the excellent modern Spanish cuisine and the stylish, outstanding interior design. Nice extra: the restaurant offers a shuttle service and will pick you up and drive you back home with a 24 hours pre-booking.

C. Congrio, 26, Cala Estancia, Ca’n Pastilla, +34 971 261 337 or 670 547 545, www.seapalma.com

Tristan Restaurant

The Tristan restaurant in the glamorous marina of Puerto Portals is a long time classic and thanks to the exceptional talent and skills of Chef Gerhard Schwaiger the only restaurant with 2 Michelin stars on the island. A real must and treat for all gourmets.

Local no. 1, Puerto Portals, Tel. +34 971 675 547, www.grupotristan.com

Opening hours: daily 20:00 – 23:30 hrs

Bacchus Restaurant at Reads Hotel

Marc Fosh has led this hotel restaurant to a Michelin star in 2003 and has received many awards ever since thanks to his creative, tasty and very modern cuisine. The restaurant is set in an impressive hall, richly decorated with frescos, the perfect background for Fosh’s theatrical creations and an unforgettable dinner night.

Bacchus Restaurant at Read’s Hotel, Santa Maria, Tel. +34 971 140 261, www.readshotel.com

Bar,Co

If you think you have been to the best on the island already, try Bar,Co for a whole new experience! Emilio Castrejon combines the best of Asian flavors with local products to a symphony of aroma and texture. So, it came as no surprise that he has quickly passed the status of an insider tip to become the favorite of the chic and the beautiful.

C/ Vicario Joaquin Fuster, 83, Es Molinar/Palma, Tel. +34 971 248 685

Opening hours: daily, from 20:00 hrs

Sushi Club

The two restaurants of the Sushi Club serve great variations of Sushi, Sashimi and Asian cross-over cuisine and are the place to go if you want to rub shoulders with the beautiful and trendy Palma model crowd. Great atmosphere and a chic place for celebrity spotting.

Torre de Peraires 7 (close to Porto Pi), Palma, Tel. +34 971 404 060 and Calle Union 2, Palma, Tel. 971 906 060, www.sushiclub.es

Opening hours: daily 13:00 -16:00 hrs und 20:00 – 02:00 hrs (Torre Peraires closed on Mondays / Calle Union closed on Sundays)

5. Bars

See and be seen

Marchica

The bar Marchica close to the Sushiclub in Torre Peraires has only recently opened and has quickly become the hottest place in town. Enjoy one of their excellent cocktails in a cool and modern atmosphere and mingle with the beautiful and famous.

Torre Peraires 1, Palma de Mallorca, Tel. 971 285 693, open from Monday to Saturday, 16.00 until 03.00.

King Kamehameha Club

The King Kamehameha nightclub on the Paseo Marítmo is a cool combination of club feeling and bar culture and one of the hottest places to dance the night away with the Palma party crowd. Every Friday, they have a different internationally reknown DJ to play the right beats.

Paseo Marítimo 20, Palma, Tel. +34 667 270 230, www.king-kamehameha.de

K Bar Restaurant Poolside by King Kamehameha

The latest addition is the K Poolside Bar and Restaurant which is set in the grounds of the Son Quint Golf Resort in Son Vida. Clubhaus Golf Son Quint, Carretera Son Vida, Palma, Tel. +34 793 005

6. Hotels Mallorca – Sleep like a king

Mallorca offers anything from cosy country hotels to stylish modern designer hotels in Palma’s buzzing old town. If you want to stay with the best try the following places:

St. Regis Mardavall Hotel
5-Star Hotel in the Southwest with marvelous Spa facilities
Passeig Calviá s/n, Costa d’en Blanes, Tel. +34 971 629 629, www.mardavall-hotel.com

Arabella Sheraton Golf Hotel
5-Star Hotel with excellent access to 3 golf courses
Urbanisación Son Vida, S/N, Palma, Tel. +34 971 606 136, www.arabella.es

Castillo Hotel Son Vida
Jackie Kennedy was here just as Grace Kelly… Enjoy marvelous views of the Palma bay and the recently restored splendor.
Raixa, 2, Palma, Tel. +34 971 493 493, www.hotelsonvida.com

Valldemossa Hotel
A secluded gem on the Northwest coast, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Carretera Vieja de Valldemosa , s/n, Valldemossa,
Tel. +34 971 612 626, www.valldemossahotel.com

Son Brull Hotel
Set in the North of the island, excellent combination of a historic building and modern design.
Ctra. Pollensa-Port Pollensa, KM 49,800, Pollensa, Tel. +34 971 535 353, www.sonbrull.com

Portixol Hotel
Chic designer hotels on Palma’s doorstep with great seaviews
Sirena, 27, Palma, Tel. +34 971 271 800, www.portixol.com

Esplendido Hotel
Modern design in a traditional seaside hotel set on the new Port de Sóller promenade.
Pg. Través, 5, Sóller, Tel. +34 971 631 850, www.esplendidohotel.com

La Residencia Hotel
This hotel overlooking the artist’s village of Deià and the spectacular Northwest coast has been a romantic hideaway for many celebrities.
Calle Son Canals, s/n, Deià, Tel. +34 971 639 011, www.hotellaresidencia.com