Dra Estrella Fernandez “Come in, sit down. Would you like a water?” says Dr Estrella Fernández, welcoming us in to her elegant clinic in Palma. “It’s good for you to drink,” she says smiling, as we take a sip. It didn’t take long for the established doctor in Oculoplastics to make us feel completely at ease. There is no noisy waiting room nor lots of doctors bustling around, just Dr Fernández calmly working at her own pace. “When a client comes in to see me, they get my full and focused attention,” she says, promising the highest level of privacy. “I do a personal analysis of the face and ey ..read more

Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel Son Vida, commonly referred to as the “Beverly Hills of Mallorca”, is a luxury residential area on the outskirts of Palma, highly sought-after as a place for the rich and famous to purchase their slice of paradise. Long, leafy lanes lead to architect-designed, lavish homes of varying tastes and styles at a price guide of no less than two million euros. The urbanisation is home to three golf courses, Son Vida, Son Quint and Son Muntaner, and complemented by two five-star hotels that attract celebrities from around the globe including world leaders, royalt ..read more

High Deià With Deià’s international popularity and irresistible charm, it should come as a surprise to no one that property prices here are some of the highest on Mallorca. Most purchases in and around the village today are for second homes, so largely catering to the affluent end of the market. The village of Deià can be split into various segments but its inclining hill is one of its defining characteristics. Properties in the lowest part of the village near the stream for example differ massively from those that sit on the steepest part of the mountain. There are many things to bear in mi ..read more

Helen Cummins’ Son Vida home The private community of Son Vida rests high in the hills above Palma at a height overlooking breath-taking views of the sea and city. Drive through the 24hr patrolled entrance and you’ll soon see why Son Vida is a magnet for buying luxury property. Europe’s top architects, and landscapers are accustomed to executing their most progressive work here. Investors will arrive with substantial financial backing in Son Vida meaning that when construction projects are carried out, they reach exceptional standards. Just look at what construction companies like Llull Sast ..read more

Property finder and developer, Claudia Zivko There are not many homes in Mallorca that are entirely made of wood. Even less with painted black ceilings and even less still, infused with incense and photographs of African wildlife. This is the home of property finder and developer Claudia Zivko who specialises in homes that are built for connection and personal belonging. She offers two services, finding properties for her buyers (listening to exactly their needs) as well as building them too (implementing her own unique style). “I feel my work is between the material and spiritual world and ..read more

Santa Ponsa As you fly into land over Mallorca’s mountainous terrain and notice its little turquoise coves dotted with houses, thoughts of making the island your new home arise. And how could they not? The largest of the Balearic Islands is where the Mediterranean Sea meets stunning landscapes, from vast acres of farmland, to lush mountain hills and lines of olive groves. It is beautiful as it is diverse, and promises new buyers one of the richest lifestyles in southern Europe. Exclusivity exists in Mallorca if you turn your eye away from the mass-tourist sights and look deeper. Properties i ..read more

Stay in the Sierra de Tramuntana Situated in a hidden part of Mallorca’s northeast is The Glamping, a Nomad-based retreat experience from Argentinian couple Nahuel Signetto and Antonella Kuni and fellow partner Sara Pedrazo. Together, they invite visitors to consider a sustainable lifestyle through introducing back-to-nature retreats and events. Their luxury eco tents travel with them to places all over the island in an effort to send out one very clear message. “To make that click in the mind. To reconnect everything that we’ve lost during the pandemic: a life outdoors with the people we lov ..read more

Nail, from France “For me, Mallorca is all about the incredible light, easy access to nature and the rich Mediterranean culture. It’s about authentic living and not overdoing it. How we translate this into the home is key and, at Oma Project Mallorca, I’m always advising people on the different ways they can bring in this sense of calm and warmth. Natural materials always work and I recommend adding in handmade accessories like woven baskets, wooden pieces and ceramics. Feeling at home is about understanding the culture and the environment we live in. I wouldn’t feel half as happy here if I ..read more

Mobles Riera The family-run furniture business Mobles Riera handcrafted their first chair in 1932 as a modest artisan workshop in Manacor. And since then, they have certainly come a long way. While still based in the same town, three generations of the Riera family have grown the company into an innovative, forward-facing furniture business to rival any on Mallorca. While their 2,000-square-metre showroom dedicated to quality design is impressive, its their projects that really showcase their flawless eye for high-end furnishing. And few properties provide a better canvas than this luxury vil ..read more

While few would argue that Palma has a wonderful collection of historic buildings, many were constructed to minimise sunlight and – in the age before air con – keep interiors cool during sweltering summers. This would often result in, by today’s standards, gloomy and oppressive spaces that belong very much in the past. Mallorcan native Marga Comas is particularly adept at transforming these old building into fresh, bright and modern homes created for contemporary living. And this top-to-toe renovation, set in a centuries-old property next to Palma’s famous Mercat del Olivar, is a superb illus ..read more