Journal
Notes, opinions, and practical tips about Mallorca from someone who lives here year-round.
1 June 2026
What We Actually Eat in Mallorca (Not the Tourist Menu Version)
A local's honest food guide to Mallorca — what pa amb oli, ensaimada, and sobrasada actually are, and where the real versions show up.
Read→18 May 2026
Boat, Hike, or Drive: How to Actually Reach Mallorca's Best Coves
A local's breakdown of the three ways to reach Mallorca's calas — driving, hiking in, and going by boat — and which coves need which.
Read→4 May 2026
The Best Time to Visit Mallorca (If You Want It Quiet)
When to visit Mallorca to avoid the August crowds, with real trade-offs on weather, sea temperature, and what's actually open.
Read→20 April 2026
The Mallorca Everyone Photographs vs. the Mallorca I Actually Live In
Why Mallorca's most-photographed spots aren't necessarily the best ones, and what a local would actually recommend instead.
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