Discover Mallorca - This is an invitation to uncover the hidden treasures of an island that offers far more than just sun and sea. Let yourself be carried away by stories that delve deep into the history and culture of Mallorca. From secret gardens in bloom to beaches that are still considered well-kept secrets - here the island is illuminated from new, surprising perspectives. This Mallorca is not what tourists find in travel guides, but what you have to discover if you really want to get to know the island.
The most beautiful beaches on Mallorca with soft sand and crystal-clear water. Mallorca's east and south coast is lined with dream beaches. There are more than 60 beaches between Capdepera and Campos. ISLA went in search of the secret of the beaches and found out how wind, waves and vegetation interact.
Mallorca is a Mediterranean Garden of Eden in itself. Mountains, coast and flat land form different landscapes on which an immense variety of plants thrive. If you want to bring a piece of nature into your own garden, you can hire professionals or try it yourself. Three experts reveal their gardening tips!
Santanyí's market square has a new meeting place. In the Sa Cova restaurant, actor Uwe Ochsenknecht and architect Hans-Peter Oehm offer food, drink and good music from early until late.
Mallorca has no native cacti. Nevertheless, they thrive phenomenally here. At Toni Moreno, for example. The family business has been growing and selling succulents for more than 40 years.
Mallorca's coast is lined with old watchtowers. They tell of times when corsairs from North Africa and Turkey raided the island. The Mallorcans are still terrified to this day.
Hiking in Mallorca - Elke Lässer reveals her 3 most beautiful hiking routes in the southeast of Mallorca.
If you hurry, you can still admire flamingos at Campos - with binoculars.
Britt Müller has shaken up Mallorca's organic sector. As a spelt baker, as vice president of the certification authority for organic farming, as a store owner and also as a therapist. She tells us how it all came about and gives us some tips.
Jørn Utzon became famous with the Sydney Opera House. He later built a house on Mallorca that is completely integrated into the landscape. It is located on the coast near Portopetro and can be visited.
3,000 trees against the loss of identity: Montserrat Pons collects fig trees. For him, figs are the Balearic Islands' identity symbol par excellence. They have been growing on Mallorca for almost 2000 years.
Organic wine on Mallorca - Miquel Manresa wants to give something back to nature. He invested the start-up capital he earned from a tobacco store in a piece of land that he took away from cultivation. An unusually natural wine now grows in Son Alegre. The earth always has the last word.
The Teichmann family has definitely arrived on the island. That's what the ISLA team wanted with their beloved LIEGESTÜHLEN
and refurnish them: Mediterranean turquoise instead of North German red and white. They found what they were looking for at Teixits Riera in Lloseta.
Porreres is surrounded by apricot trees. The villagers have been processing the orange-colored fruit for generations. June is peak season, when Gabriel Mora is also very busy.
Miguel Ángel Benito is Mallorca's only perfumer. His creations used to enchant tourists in particular, but today his fragrances, oils and creams are also popular with locals.
Miguel Adrover was a star in the New York fashion world. Back on Mallorca, the artist from Calonge presents his first photo exhibition in Santanyí.