New Hotels
In 2020 a new 5 star luxury hotel will open, by the Mallorcan hotel chain Zafiro in Camp de Mar with 300 rooms. The Zafiro Palace Andratx will have several buildings on 40.000 m2 next to the Golf de Andratx. Planned are 11 outdoor and 2 indoor pools, 5 restaurants. www.zafirohotels.com
Inca will get its first Boutique Hotel in the center. The former bakery Forn de Can Guixe in Carrer Estrella will be changed into a hotel with 7 beds
Palma Palace
Visit the Palace Casal Balaquer in Palma, open in June. In the entrance hall are the archeological excavations of the rock island Sa Galera in front of Can Pastilla. In the 1st floor they show you how the Mallorquan blue blooded used to live. Take a drink in the cafe and patio, absorb yourself in a palace who’s classic renovation received architecture award. Carrer de la Unio, 3, open Tue-Sat 10-19, Sun 10-15, free entry.
Mallorca on Netflix
Netflix discovers the island. After producing the series “Turn up Charly” in Playa de Mago (Calvia), Cala Serena (Southeast) and Felanitx, they finished in Port de Pollensa, at the Fort Sa Fortaleza. DJ Charly is played by Idris Elba, whom many English would like to see as the future James Bond.
Netflix already plans their next series in Mallorca “White Lines”. They will film in Palma, Valldemossa, Santa Maria, Pollensa, Escorca and many more beaches and mountain areas.
Island Restaurants
Guapa Coffee & Food in Cas Catala. Swedish coffee shop, with pastries and cakes in a homely and welcoming environment. Also small foods such as salad, sandwiches and smoothies. Open everyday 08:00 - 17:00. Carretera Andratx nº35, Illetas. FB: Guapa Coffee & Food
Macarena de Castro (www.macadecastro.com) received her 3 Repsolsun, meaning she is the only female chef in Spain with 3 suns. Victor Garcia in the restaurant la Fortaleza (Hotel Cap Rocat) got a 2nd sun. As well 2 suns have the restaurants Bens d’Avall (chef Andreu Genestra), El Olivo, Santi Taura and Zaranda. One sun received 2019 the restaurants Aromata, Baiben, Bodega Barahona, Sa Drassana, Ca na Toneta, Can Toni Moreno, Es Raco d’es Teix, Flanigan, Marc Fosh. The Guia Repsol is known in Spain similar as the Guide Michelin and celebrates its 40th birthday.
Spain is healthier than the rest of the world. It reached the top with most healthy country, No. 2 is Italy. Studies prove that the Mediterranean nourishment, supplemented with olive oil and nuts has a positive effect to the heart-circulation-system. Within EU, Spain has the highest life expectation, cancer and heart diseases are less, plenty of clean water and experienced doctors.