9,502 house purchases were made by foreign residents in Spain during the second quarter of this year, representing an increase of 12% compared to the number of transactions recorded in the same period of 2011, and the highest figure since four years ago. One clear factor explaining the rise in foreigners’ property purchases in Spain has […]

Palma hosts its Nit de l’Art (night of art) every year on the third Thursday in September – this year’s event falls on the 20th of September. La Nit de l’Art is Mallorca’s Mediterranean version of the “Nuit Blanche” concept, which many cities across the world are organizing. In Mallorca, the event features a wide

Cap Rocat is a former 19th century military fortress located in the most secluded area of the bay of Palma de Mallorca. Stunningly blended into the landscape, this magnificent fortress has been totally refurbished without altering its unique architecture and its natural environment. Architect Antonio Obrador of Aodenario has maintained many of the fortress’s original

One of the bad things about Mallorca, in our opinion, has always been the absence of a Starbucks coffeeshop. Well, not anymore !! If you are a fan of  their Frapuccinos, Mokkacinos and the like or just enjoy reading a book or sitting in front of your laptop in a Starbucks cafe, then you will

Located in Ibiza’s Cap Martinet, this villa by Atelier d’Architecture Bruno Erpicum & Partners boasts some amazing views to the Mediterranean and the design of the residence makes no mistake in optimizing those views. The architect has opposed the dazzling beautiful landscape with a house of transparent facades and open surfaces, emphasizing the natural qualities of the environment. With

These striking 28 series pendant lights are all made individually by Vancouver-based Bocci’s highly skilled glassblowers at their studio. The complex glass blowing technique whereby air pressure is introduced into and then removed from a glass matrix, which is then intermittently heated and then rapidly cooled, provides a striking distorted spherical shape with a composed collection

When it comes to luxury houses in the Mediterranean, property buyers are spoilt for choice, but there’s a reason why Mallorca remains so popular: it ticks so many more boxes than other destinations. Shaped like a bird in flight, this fantasy villa, baptized ” The Rockstar” is perched on the highest point of Majorca’s south-west

In 1987 José Carreras recovered from Leukaemia thanks to the extraordinary work of the team of professionals who took care of him in Barcelona and Seattle. Soon after his recovery, he felt that he had to find a way to give back to medical science all that he had been given. It was in trying to

The Balearic Islands are the setting for some outstanding architecture and interior design projects. The intense blue of the Mediterranean Sea, the clear blue skies,  the pine forests,  the typical all-white Ibizan style  make Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza the hosts of an impressive collection of residences. The Casa Jondal in Ibiza is one such surrealistic