njoy coves of turquoise water so clear that boats seem to be floating in the air, venture into hidden caves, visit lighthouses with endless views, and see unforgettable sunsets. That’s life on the largest of the Balearic Islands, a place of idyllic landscapes where the mountains are just a step away from the beach, and the inspiration for generations of writers, musicians and painters. A trip to the island could start in Palma, its lively capital, and continue in villages where you can forget about the outside world, like Valldemosa or Sóller. The climate is always mild, and everywhere you go, you’ll find the true Mediterranean lifestyle and cuisine. Because Mallorca really embodies the Mediterranean spirit. Palma is one of the most delightful cities to explore on foot in all of Spain. As well as the Cathedral, Bellver castle, Es Baluard museum and the Pilar i Joan Miró Foundation, be sure to explore its quaint courtyards, eating at restaurants with cuisines from all over the world, shopping in the exclusive boutiques of Passeig del Born, and soaking up the sun at a pavement café. You’ll be tempted to stay there forever, but Palma is just the entrance to a fascinating island. Travellers will find enchanting villages like Valldemossa, where the composer Chopin and the writer George Sand stayed in the Charterhouse. Very close by is Sóller, where you can take an antique train. Other options include mallorca E Mallorca is emerging as a top destination for -eco-minded travellers and the slow food trend.Chef Maria Solivellas cofounded the Balearic branch of the worldwide Slow Food movement in 2007 and has never looked back. She now runs Ca na Toneta restaurant, originally founded by her mother Catalina Rotger, together with her two sisters, Teresa and Cati. The food at Ca na Toneta is strictly seasonal, based almost entirely on local, organic products, much of which comes from the family farm, while the rest is provided by a close-knit network of small, island-based producers, from livestock herders to farmers, fishermen and winemakers.The result is a tasting menu consisting of either six or nine exquisitely balanced dishes. slow food trend gathers pace 40
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