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67 results for Palma

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Keep cool

16 June 2022

In the island sun sits an innovative new apartment block that could reshape the city’s design ambitions.

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Don’t drop the ball when it comes to fashion and fitness: with the right clothes even working up a sweat can look good. From sharp tennis shorts to a streamlined swimsuit, these sporty numbers have got you covered. Now,…

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Even keel

27 June 2024

Balance is key when it comes to residential yacht design. We step aboard the new Y8 to find out how its living space complements – and contrasts – life above deck.

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Santa Catalina

14 May 2014

Santa Catalina balances Mediterranean charm with fresh ideas from its Nordic diaspora.

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If I can make it here...

19 May 2022

Mallorca might be an idyllic magnet for holidaymakers but not everyone here wants to make their money from tourism – and the island is also home to manufacturers, makers and artists determined to create vibrant businesses…

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City Guide: Las Palmas

23 February 2017

Beyond the golden sands, Gran Canaria is bursting with surprises.

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The Cinema Show - Rossy de Palma

26 August 2016

Pedro Almodóvar’s muse Rossy de Palma recalls her early years as part of a band in 1980s Madrid and her first encounter with the legendary Spanish director. We also explore the Spanish capital via an essay written by film…

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Set for a second act

17 January 2019

An architectural gem in Palma has been revamped as a stunning cinematic hotel.

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Colour one’s view

22 February 2024

Good developments can transform an area. Take Plaza Gomila, where brightly hued buildings are bringing back former glories.

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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 351: Can Vivot, Palma

3 April 2023

Andrew Tuck peers inside one of Palma’s many shuttered courtyards to reveal a breathtaking property ordinarily concealed from public view.

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Diplomacy

17 February 2014

An interview with the Italian ambassador in Copenhagen, plus other diplomatic shenanigans.

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Europe

11 June 2015

Málaga's makeover, Poland's first openly gay mayor and Berlin's co-housing conundrum.

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Natural talent

19 January 2023

The young owners of two ventures in Palma de Mallorca are uncorking success with their passion for natural and low-intervention wine.

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The Stack - Summer reading: the Hydra Book Club, ‘Lodestars Anthology’, ‘In Palma’ and ‘Monocle Mediterraneo’

16 July 2022

This week it’s all about summer in Europe, from a bookshop on the Greek island of Hydra to a title celebrating the best of Palma de Mallorca. Plus, ‘Lodestars Anthology’ looks at Spain in its latest issue and we launch…

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Creative Mallorca

14 February 2019

Palma has kept its charm for young creatives despite its tourist-trodden streets. We meet the people keeping this city alive.

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Shop around

21 October 2021

From Prague to Palma, here are suggestions for out-of-the-way places that are worth a detour to discover – and a few that will furnish you with some special treats to take home.