Local tips
EsSabater is the only shoe maker in the Baleares who manufactures shoes for problem feet, flatfeet and feet with plateau. The owner measures the feet, takes photos and shows different models out of a catalogue. He says, women have high expectations, they want to be chick. All shoes are made of calf or buffalo leather, possibly low weight and rubbing is avoided. Besides the manufacturing of orthopedic shoes and special private orders they as well repair normal shoes. C/Ticia, 34C, Tel.: 971 204136, www.essabater.es, FB: Es Sabater
Gustavo, full name Gustavo Penalver Vico, is an artist, painting colourful and humor full figures, decorating the harbour promenade in Cala Ratjada. Born on the main land in Cartagena, the 80-year-old artist lives now in Capdepera and had exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Barcelona, Paris, Palma, Brussels and Berlin, where he lived 20 years. September 2019 he bought the rooms of an old bakery and opened end of January his 200 m2 own gallery “Espai” (room in Catalan). The entrance is decorated with nature stones and ceramic tiles, coming from his workshop. In his gallery hang 15 to 20 paintings, the sculptures stand on 6 pedestals. A sofa invites you to rest. artgustavo.com
The Black IPA is one of the three beer sorts started by the small brewery Adalt Brewing. Black like a Guinness beer with a similar dark foam - not an usual black beer but a dark Indian Pale (IPA), the kind of strong, rich an hop, beers, known for their bitter but fruity aroma. The black color comes from roasted malt. A few months ago the 3 friends found premises, approx. 10 minutes walking from Plaza Espana, directly beside the traditional Bar Venecia. There is space for a brewing kettle, a bar and a big patio, been used as beer garden. On Saturday from 11.30 til 15.00, before lunch, people meet for a glass of beer. On Thursday and Friday they open from 17.30 to 21.00. Relaxed atmosphere. C/Arxiduc Lluis Salvador, 40, Palma. adaltbrewing.com FB: adaltbrewing
Your suitcases are looked after at the airport: “Consigna left Luggage.” Open daily from 6:00 to 21:00 on the level of the check-in-counters (facturación). In the shop you can buy suitcases, protection covers and more. They offer you to wrap the suitcase and to check the weight, also they do copies and send parcels. If you don’t want to check in your suitcase you can send it from here. It’s a good alternative if the airline charges too high costs for overweight luggage.
Stay in a place of history: huge fincas for your holiday around Mallorca. Prices around 100 Euro p.p. and night:
“Torrent Fals” a mansion from the 16th century, close to St Maria del Cami, surrounded by vineyards. WiFi, outdoor and indoor pool. Carretera Santa Maria-Sencelles, km 4,5, Tel.: 971 144191, Torrentfals.com
“Es Cabas” close to St Maria del Cami is from the 13th century, WiFi, outdoor pool, huge gardens, beautiful finca and landscape. Carretera Palma – Santa Maria km 2,4. www.fincaescabas.com