On Mallorca’s south-western tip, Sant Elm faces the island of Sa Dragonera with the Serra de Tramuntana at its back. Once the summer heat fades, this small coastal village becomes one of the quietest gateways to the island’s countryside. Walk the Dry Stone Route The Serra de Tramuntana has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site […]
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Istán and Benahavís: the Costa del Sol that looks to the mountains
A few kilometres from Marbella, two white villages show another side of the Costa del Sol: rivers, rock pools, walking trails and a national park on the doorstep. They are where coast dwellers go to escape inland. Benahavís, the Costa del Sol’s dining room Benahavís lies about 7 kilometres from the sea, on a bend […]
Dénia, UNESCO City of Gastronomy: what to eat on the Marina Alta
Denia gastronomy In 2015, UNESCO added Dénia to its network of Creative Cities of Gastronomy. More than a decade on, the capital of the Marina Alta is still a place people visit above all to eat. Red prawns, the star ingredient Dénia’s red prawn (gamba roja) is caught in deep water off the coast and […]
Why Mallorca’s Font de Sa Cala is the perfect spot for sustainable new homes
‘Peace without isolation’: Why Mallorca’s Font de Sa Cala is the perfect spot for sustainable new homes What makes the perfect destination for an autumn escape? Sun, sea and sand are the obvious choices, but a careful balance between nature and convenience is also key. “If you’re looking to relax and recharge, being somewhere serene […]
Spain crowned Europe’s top retirement destination
Spain crowned Europe’s top retirement destination Spain has been named the best place in Europe to retire and third worldwide after scoring strongly for quality of life, mobility and citizenship and its residency procedure Spain has been named Europe’s best retirement destination thanks to its high quality of life, strong mobility and citizenship score and […]