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Publisher‘s note
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home + couture –
The new addition
You may notice there has been a slight change to our esteemed Home Couture
logo. However, for all the Home Couture purists out there, please don’t panic, as
it is a small change, in the shape of a + located to the left of Couture.
The + is certainly symbolic: as the new logo reflects the editorial change in
Home Couture. While everything that our readers love in Home Couture will
remain the same, we have simply added to the editorial content… hence the
+. Yes, the new Home + Couture has broken down the barrier of design – by
combining editorial on fashion in addition to interiors.
Our flagship section “Stylish Living” now also includes expert opinions on current
trends in the world of fashion as well as the world of interiors. This issue, we
have focused on the vintage side of both fashion and interior design – mixing
vintage fashion with shabby chic interiors; conveying this feeling of inter-dependence
between both facets of the design world.
“Seasonal Living” now contains seasonal trends in fashion as well as interior
design – our journalists are there to witness both industries blossoming with
new and exciting products throughout the year.
Our “Gourmet Corner” has expanded significantly. The kitchen has always
remained the showpiece of our homes, and we have decided to explore other
culinary paths within this section. We now have a wine column, an “In Vogue”
food section and a recipe of the month, in this instance from a Michelin-star chef
based on the island, as well as regular interviews with world-renowned chefs
and in-depth local restaurant reviews.
Now, to the online additions… Not only is our much-anticipated online store set
to open in September this year but we also have the launch of our interactive
E-Zine, which will go live at the end of July. The E-Zine will feature design news
and trends, product reviews and news on luxury property, both locally and internationally,
the only difference being that everything will be interactive – allowing
you to read “Boutique Chic” then book the hotel room, or browse “In Vogue”
then purchase the product there and then from your tablet or PC.
Home + Couture represents all of our efforts to give you, the reader, more. This
issue marks the first of many benefits that we will continue to provide to our
valued readers. Over the next few months we will be expanding to new areas
and developing our digital platforms to ensure we are ahead of the game in the
publishing industry.
So we now invite you take this new + to mean exactly what it was created to
represent: a positive new initiative
Mark McCafferty
Publisher, AM Media
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Contents
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Mallorca & Costa del Sol
09/2012
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aRT
FilE
03 Condo ChiC
Sublime seclusion in Portals
12 in VoGUE
Avant-garde style and cutting-edge trends…
18 dEsiGn bloG
Latest news and views from our blog
20 bUsinEss nEws
Out & About… who’s who and where it’s all happening
22 dEsiGn idEas
Estefania Küster: personal artistic motivation
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24 sTYlish liVinG
44
dEsiGnER
PRoFilE
42 sTYlE TREnds
24 sTYlish liVinG
Shabby chic: all about style
Vintage fashion: growing in popularity
44 dEsiGnER PRoFilE
Malene Birger: unveiling new talent for art

Contents
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48 ThE GREEn RooM
Environmentally-friendly high street furniture
50 sEasonal liVinG
Deep end: choosing the right pool for you
Crossover: fashion trends for autumn/winter
54 sTYlE FilE
Cool sun sails… and “smart-home” passion
56 GoURMET kiTChEn
Wine notes: the magic of sherry
Luxury food: the best of Mallorca
Chef’s selection: Michelin-star cuisine
66 MEdiTERRanEan
GaRdEn
Evocative scents of summer
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56 sEasonal liVinG
IncorporatIng
villa
&vida
76 In tHE KnoW
Market update: changing face of investors
Property trends around the world
Rentals of business premises
Foreign exchange advice
Car insurance refunds
78 arEa FocUS
Santanyi: idyllic Mediterranean living
Agent Speaks: “Real estate as it used to be”
92 LIVIng at SEa
Riva Duchessa: innovative comfort and style
Charter luxury and personalised service
118 cHIc LISt
The definitive directory of local home and décor services
104 arEa DIrEctorY
A stunning showcase of island and Costa properties
122 cUISInE & FaSHIon
The best restaurants and boutiques in town
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in Vogue
12
bRaVE ConCEPT
The Brave New World Lamp started as a
concept piece, evolving from the darkest
corners of the ever-creative Moooi minds,
before, by popular demand, becoming
available to the public.
Moooi.nl
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ModERn ClassiC
objECTs oF dEsiRE
Wonders of Wood
This fan chair from Tom Dixon is a
modern take on the classical Windsor
chair. It is produced via a careful
process of turning, steaming and
then bending the wood to create a
slatted silhouette.
Tomdixon.net
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iConiC sTYlE
Designed by Arne Jacobsen, the Series 7
is by far the most sold chair in the history of
Fritz Hansen and perhaps one of the most
iconic wooden chairs in the world.
Fritzhansen.com
AVANT-GARDE STYLE AND CUTTING-EDGE TRENDS TO MAKE YOUR HOME
THE TALK OF MALLORCA AND THE COSTA DEL SOL
The use of wood as the chosen material for design does not need to be restricted to the stereotypical
oak coffee tables or classic bench furniture. Here are seven examples of how many designers
have made innovative and alternative uses of our favourite natural material.
CREaTiVE TREasURE
Another Objekto piece, this time
designed by Renaud Bonzon, the
Gaviota was awarded the Museum of
the Brazilian House Prize and Movesp
Prize, making it one of Brazil’s most
treasured creations.
Objekto.fr
QUiRkY innoVaTion
This hand-carved bar stool from Pol‘s
Potten, made of DIMB wood (from Senegal),
is subtle, innovative and quirky…
Pols Potten products are clearly rooted
in the Dutch design tradition.
Polspotten.nl

CollECToR’s iTEM
This bookshelf from Compagnie is designed to mimic the
Mikado game (or pick-up sticks). Formed from 10 thin
oak rods, the shelving unit takes the focus away from your
embarrassing Harry Potter collection.
Madeindesign.co.uk
Raw ElEGanCE
Pelicano was the last creation of French designer
Michel Arnoult in 2003. This Pelicano armchair
from Objekto was formed from a walnut wood
structure with a raw cotton seat.
Objekto.fr

in Vogue
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FREsh ConVEniEnCE
Keeping your coffee, tea or sugar perfectly
fresh, this storage box is also a great decorative
item.
Mimarbalear.com
objECTs oF dEsiRE
haVE dinnER wiTh
ThE bEaTlEs
Or choose this fabric for your lounge in order
to chill with The Beatles. Andrew Martin always
surprises us with extraordinary designs and effects
in his materials, while the quality remains
outstanding. His current collection is available
at Chiton in Porreres.
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AVANT-GARDE STYLE AND CUTTING-EDGE TRENDS TO MAKE YOUR HOME
THE TALK OF MALLORCA AND THE COSTA DEL SOL
Chitondeco.com
ClassiC
ChaRM
sUMMER FUn
The wonderfully scented
candle from the Baobab
collection comes in an
extensive range of cool colours
– ideal for the summer.
Available at veri5 in
Port Andratx.
This attractive, one-ofa-kind
table adds an
alluringly classical touch
to the dining room.
Mimarbalear.com
VinTaGE FUn
This vintage-style kitchen scale in
aqua colour makes cooking even
more fun for home chefs.
Mimarbalear.com
soFT ElEGanCE
This carved armchair in walnut
wood with black leather
backrest is ideal for softening a
room and creating contrast in a
straight-line modern design.
Ambiencehomedesign.com

aRTisTiC sYMPhonY
ChiC RETRo
These Cementi Línea pavement-hydraulic
style tiles are
making a major comeback
retro tiles at its best.
Femenias.com
Tuuci’s newest parasol style, the Max Cantilever Classic, is simply
art and engineering harmonising in a symphony of shade. The
polished and anodised marine-grade canopy structure cantilevers
from a sturdy, oval shaped mast inspired by sailing yachts.
Available at Möbel Messerschmidt in Pol. Son Bugadelles.
sMooTh loUnGinG
Platform is the must-have “yacht” for lounging in the garden.
Made from glass fibre reinforced plastic – flat, cool and with an
impressively ultra-smooth surface – it is ideal for relaxation and, at
the same time, great to look at!
Available at Möbel Messerschmidt in Pol. Son Bugadelles.
ExQUisiTE CoMFoRT
in Vogue
Featuring geometrical shapes upholstered in textured fabric,
this sofa brings a dazzling dynamic to any living room.
Ambiencehomedesign.com
PowERFUl TonEs
Providing soul-shaking sound and
featuring a heart-pounding design
and a one-button set-up, this
speaker fills any room with deep,
clear HiFi sound, and
integrates seamlessly with the
Sonos system.
Digitalcinema.es
ViEwinG bliss
The new Loewe Connect ID
has it all... 12 colours and
2,160 design variations.
Offering the possibility of
immediate customisation,
this state-of-the-art television
features brilliant image and
perfect audio.
Loewegallerypalma.es
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SeaWaShed TableS
100 per cent isLand-made
sea-Washed
THE MASTER TABLE IS AT THE HEART OF THE HOME, A MASTERpIECE OF FURNITURE THAT
TELLS LIFE-LONG STORIES, THAT UNITES FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND GENERATIONS – IN ALL
DIFFERENT STYLES OF HOMES, DAYTIME AND AT NIGHT, AND ON MANY DIFFERENT OCCASIONS.
Carde Remeirdes’ goal with seawashed tables
was “to design and hand-craft extraordinary oneof-a-kind
tables, destined to be the focal point of
any home… Each table celebrates nature with its
little unique marks such as knots, grains and other
imperfections not found in mass-produced items.”
The surface is carefully treated with ecological
patina to give a silky haptic and to maintain the
natural seawashed character with its soft silvery
shine, and they work only with environmentally
conscious carpenters on the island, producing
custom-made sustainable tables.
“Our design supports and adapts to all different
ambiences, says Carde, “A warm island in a
modern home, matching naturally styled interiors,
catching up with any light colour concepts and
softening strong powerful interior surroundings…
These tables embrace the island’s beauty and
add a unique seawashed spirit to your home.”
More information
contactme@seawashed.es
Tel. (+34) 659 702 423
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Latest neWs
CuStomiSed nature
Rayfish Footwear brings customisation to a
whole new level, offering customers the opportunity
to generate their own pair of personalised
hi-top trainers made from genuine
stingray leather. Using the brand‘s online
grow sneaker tool you can select elements
from dozens of animal patterns and remix
them into something that nature itself could
never have even imagined.
Culinary art
Damien Hirst was commissioned to create a
sculpture to celebrate chef Mark Hix‘s new
London restaurant venture – Tramshed in
Shoreditch. Titled Cock and Bull, it is a reference
to Tramshed‘s menu, which is centred
on chicken and beef dishes. The huge sculpture
is elevated above diners in the centre of
the old electricity generating station.
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moderniSt deSiGn
London design office Doshi Levien and designer
Sebastian Herkner both have pieces in
production for Italian furniture manufacturer
Moroso. Doshi Levien’s latest offering is the
Chandigarh sofa, paying homage to modernist
architect Le Corbusier; while Sebastian
Herkner has launched a coat armchair and
a complementary Bask basket doubling as a
side table.
luxury livinG
The Marq on Paterson Hill, Signature Tower
in Singapore is the first luxury apartment building
that is fully decorated by French luxury
design house Hermès. Built in collaboration
with SC Global Developments, the expansive
apartments feature a carefully curated combination
of Hermès furniture, fabrics, accessories
and artworks.
Green Sound
Eco-made have come up with a sustainable
design to enhance the loudspeaker of your
iPhone. The Eco-Amp is an environmentally
friendly amplifier made from FSC Certified
100 per cent Post Consumer and Alternative
Fibre paper, and printed with soy-based ink.
The design is based on the same principles
as the classic gramophone.
Cultural eveninGS
The acclaimed annual commission at
London’s Serpentine gallery has been designed
by architects Herzog & de Meuron and
Beijing-based artist Ai Weiwei. The 12th pavilion
has a plane of water that is now floating
above the lawn of the gallery. Also, throughout
summer, public talks (“Park Nights”) are being
organised by the Serpentine for visitors.

SoothinG ComFort
These knotty pouffes designed by Praguebased
design studio Kumeko are made from
soft jersey tubes stuffed with highly resilient
foam. The tubes are plaited and weaved together
to create a knotted ball and a lining that
is filled with polystyrene balls. The cushion
adjusts easily and moulds to your body, making
it extra comfortable.
aquatiC Complexity
The aquatics centre designed by Zaha Hadid
for the London 2012 Olympic Games features
an undulating wave-like roof that critics originally
speculated would be too complex to
build on time – but it is now completed and
ready for July. Six curved concrete diving
boards stick out like tongues across one pool
at the end of the main hall.
Sleek FuSion
Loehr is a small family business that creates
and manufactures premium furniture for the
luxury market – a fusion of traditional craftsmanship
and modern design. The DL 2 Euclides
easy chair is part of its debut collection.
Sleek and minimal in design, it is upholstered
in leather or Kvadrat fabric cushion and comes
in polished stainless steel or powdercoated
steel.
SuStainable ShadeS
Italian fashion house Gucci continues its
commitment to the environment by using
biodegradable materials in products such as
sunglasses and packaging. The hardware is
all made from recycled metal, paired with mineral
glass lenses, and the other parts comprise
bio-based materials from sustainably
managed forests and natural wax.
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dramatiC heiGhtS
The building‘s façade was completed in January
2008, but the OMA-designed CCTV headquarters
in Beijing will finally open its doors
this year. Rem Koolhaas’ reinvention of the typical
skyscraper forms a looping tower with a
dramatic cantilever, representing the architectural
firm’s first major project in China as well
as its largest overall building.
deliCiouSly dotty
Parisian fashion house Louis Vuitton‘s latest
artistic collaborator is 82-year-old Japanese
multimedia artist Yayoi Kusama. Together
they present a limited edition collection of fashion
items under the name Infinitely Kusama.
Yayoi Kusama is considered to be one of the
most significant and influential artists working
today, most notably known for her obsession
with polka dots.
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Out & abOut
nikki beach
Spectacular launch on mallorca
The celebrated Nikki Beach extravagance, elegance and entertainment
was on appropriately glamorous show when 2,500
guests enjoyed the Grand Opening White Party celebrations at the
global brand’s latest beach club on Mallorca. Dressed in pristine
white, the chic revellers got into the party mood with en evening
of live music, top DJs, exotic dancers, acrobats and luxurious refreshments.
Nikkibeach.com
lapicida mallorca
luxury stone products for bespoke projects
World-class stone specialists Lapicida have opened their own
showroom on Mallorca, displaying a stunning range of contemporary
and antique stone products for interiors and outdoors…
mansions, apartments, pools and gardens. The new showroom is
conveniently located in Pol. Son Bugadelles (Santa Ponça), where
you will always be greeted with a friendly smile and busy parents
wanting to browse in peace will appreciate the on-site crèche!
Lapicida.com
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Who‘s who and where it‘s all
happening on the island
incompar
Staying cool with a customised sun sail
Based on Mallorca for 12 solid years of business, Incompar Balear
is the exclusive distributor of Sun Square products in Spain and
Portugal, and offering a diverse line of additional customisable
product and installation services. Privately owned and family run,
Incompar’s staff includes a line-up of highly qualified professionals
in architecture, construction and customer services.
Incompar.com
Gemelli Turzi
chic designs in the port
Guests enjoyed cocktails, champagne, sushi and top DJ sounds
in the superb setting of Port Adriano when chic fashion, design,
books, toys, art and general living stockists Gemelli Turzi officially
opened their latest boutique store on Mallorca. Fred and Alex
Turzi and their team were on hand to give guests a fascinating
preview of the varied and extensive range of products available at
the store.
Gemelliturzi.com

uTo hoTel
conversion to luxury apartments
Located in a first-class setting on the Playa de Sant Agustí seafront,
the UTO hotel apartments have been closed for more than
five years – but they are now set to undergo a major transformation
into luxury flats. The work is to be carried out by the Bendinat
Group, and it is planned that the conversion of the old 12-storey
hotel building will be completed in autumn next year.
Bendinat.com
oTTo mare
enchanting launch by the sea
Italian chef Antonio Ummarino created a tantalising array of mini-dishes
for over 100 guests who enjoyed an evening of chilled
music and Prosecco at the opening evening of the OttoMare restaurant
in Dárseña de Can Barbará. A spectacular terrace, attractive
and welcoming interior, excellent food and wines and superb
service make this the ideal place to be whatever time of day – and
whatever the occasion.
Ottorestaurante.com

design ideas
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POPULAR GERMAN TV PRESENTER ESTEFANIA
KüSTER MOVED TO MALLORCA IN 2007 AND HAS
NOW OPENED A NEW DESIGN AND ART STUDIO IN
PORTALS NOUS WITH CLAUDIA VANESSA FALLIS.
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By Claudia Vanessa Fallis
Why We
make art
The reasons for artists to create their works of art are very
diverse. Some make art for fun and adventure, some
want to build bridges between themselves and the rest of
humanity, and others want to reunite and record fragments
of thought, feeling and memory. All their motives are deeply
personal.
But what is art? For me the best definition for art that I have
come up with, and which seems to work best for me, is that
anything anyone calls art is art. This comes from my belief
that there is nothing intrinsic about art.
We cannot do a chemical analysis to determine if something
is art or not. Instead, I feel that calling something “art” is
really just a subjective way of indicating value – which could
be aesthetic, cultural, monetary, etc.
Art has no judgment and can never be wrong; you can do
anything freely as it is self-expression in abundance. All
artists have one thing in common and that is their commitment
and dedication to their subject – and that they are just
doing what they feel they were born to do.
I make art primarily because I enjoy the process of creating.
In a project I really look for something that resonates with
life as I see it and speaks to our experience as humans.
I like expressing emotions in my paintings, so that others
viewing them may interpret them in a similar way.
I tap into my instincts and intuition, letting my inner emotions
and spontaneity guide me while I am painting. Bringing
materials together into a form, distilling and shaping
movement, creating a context, working until something feels
cohesive and complete… this is a process that feels incredibly
powerful to me, something that really keeps me going.
Whatever the reasons for creating art, an inner compulsion
exists and I continue to honour this internal imperative. If
I didn’t I would feel horrible. I would be a broken human
being.
So, whether or not attempting to make art is noble or selfish,
the fact remains that I will continue to do it nevertheless.
The Art and Design Studio
Calle Oratorio 7, Portals Nous
Tel. 971 676 908
design@estefaniakuester.com
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SHABBY CHIC
stylish living
character
and intrigue
IN AN ATTEMPT TO CREATE AN EDGY AESTHETIC,
SHABBY CHIC DISREGARDS WHAT IS FASHIONABLE,
POLISHED OR NEW. IT’S NOT ABOUT OVER-PRICED
ANTIqUES, CUTTING EDGE MODERNISM OR OVER-
EMBELLISHED DESIGNER CLUTTER. SHABBY CHIC
IS A FORM OF DESIGN THAT EVOKES EMOTION,
FEELING AND ATMOSPHERE.
BY MARK MCCAFFERTY By Mark McCafferty
ironically it is the opposite of
what is considered as chic: Shabby Chic designs
are not at the forefront of what is fashionable; nor
are they exclusive and unattainable to the majority.
On the flipside, Shabby Chic products are not
shabby either: they exude quality as they have to
be able to stand up to the test of time.
Naturally weathered artefacts make great additions
to the home and truly epitomise shabby chic
ideals. The style was first created in beach-front locations
in California and San Francisco, mainly due
to the abundance of naturally weathered artefacts
being washed up on the shore. Driftwood, maritime
rope and other such nautical items were constantly
being added to bathrooms and outdoor areas in
conjunction with pre-existing modern utilities that
helped to transform the rugged and shabby items
to a level of unique chic.
There is a sense of reminiscence that accompanies
Shabby Chic, especially when using such natural
artefacts. Each weathered object has it’s own
story to tell, filling the chosen room with a sense
of omniscience and wisdom. An object such as
driftwood may look like junk when it is discovered
in its natural environment, but when it is added to a
bathroom complete with modern utilities it obtains
a form of deliberation and purpose – adding character
and intrigue.
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While finding naturally weathered objects
certainly injects an air of mystique into
your home, there is an abundance of other
techniques you can use to create your
Shabby Chic interior.
Worn décor and finishes to walls, ceilings
and floors creates the shabby canvas
that your weathered objects will populate.
Roughly sanding down painted walls or
deliberately chipping paint off surfaces
creates that worn, weathered look. This
same process can be applied to any furniture
additions to your home – try painting
vintage furniture white, or in a neutral tone,
then sanding it down roughly or ham-
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mering chips and dents into it. While the
scrupulous home-owner in all of us tells us
to conceal such imperfections, the Shabby
Chic enthusiast demands you embrace
them, and exaggerate these blemishes.
At this point you may be questioning the
“chic” part of this interior style. After all,
so far we have discussed how to destroy
your walls and furniture. But there is one
element of Shabby Chic that transforms all
the destruction to a higher tier of aesthetic
consciousness – or, at least, allows you
to veer away from the impending fear of
turning your home into a shed.

stylish living
The romantic aspect is what truly categorises
Shabby Chic. Romantic colour palettes
such as sky blue, soft pinks, off-whites and
neutral beiges are one means of injecting
your interior with a romantic atmosphere.
Add quaint lighting such as wall sconces
or crystal chandeliers, decorative pillows
adorned with lace or floral patterns, and
your Shabby Chic ambience is really pulled
together beautifully.
Combining the vintage, weathered and romantic
elements of your Shabby Chic interior
with modern styling can have astounding
effects. Designers have found seamless
ways to combine modern elements such
as stainless steel kitchen and bathroom
appliances and futuristic glass tables with
vintage detailing to form another evolution
in Shabby Chic design.
While this relatively recent strain of Shabby
Chic does seem to be in contrast with its
ethical origins of vintage romanticism, the
Shabby Chic design aesthetic has been
built on contrast and paradox, so why
change the habit of a lifetime!
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shabby
There is only one thing that is left
to remember when attempting
to create Shabby Chic in your
home – make sure you’re able to
enjoy it. Ensuring you get the most
from your new laidback, nostalgic
ambience means creating comfort,
conversation areas and relaxing
configurations of living and bedroom
furniture.
While you can maintain formal
details, the overall goal of Shabby
Chic is to create a haven away
from the chaos of the outside
world, so don’t be afraid to utilise
your new space – after all, the
more it is used the more Shabby
Chic it becomes.
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The rise of
vintage Fashion
UNIqUE, STYLISH AND TIMELESS…
WHAT‘S NOT TO LIKE ABOUT VINTA-
GE CLOTHING? WRITER AND STYLIST
CHARLOTTE MASLEN COMMENTS
ON THE GROWING POPULARITY OF
VINTAGE FASHION.
have we reached a place
where all fashion trends have been
explored? Are modern designers simply
regurgitating designs from by-gone eras?
Are styles that we’ve all seen before simply
tweaked each season then sent down the
catwalks with the proclamation that they
are somehow “new”? And if this is the case
then why be a slave to trends? Why not
think vintage?
Marcelle Symons, former partner in Paul
and Joe, and creator of One Vintage, a
luxury brand that “sources beautiful pieces
from the last century and lovingly reconstructs
them into unique, contemporary
styles with an air of old-school glamour”,
states that the “One” in One Vintage stands
for “one-off, one and only, just the one”.
These pieces are timeless and, unlike
modern fashion trends that change with
the season’s vintage clothes, transcend the
trends and can be worn for as long as the
wearer wishes.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Handbag
x-tra Moda, Port Andratx
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8 Of Our
favOurite
Vintage
one
pieces
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vintage
est turnover possible.
The high streets are piled high with designer
imitations so choice is limited if the
current trends are not suited to our body
types. However, choosing vintage means
there are decades of styles to choose
from. As stylist Bow Harris explains,
“Shopping for vintage has become ever
more popular with my clients and this is
great news for me. Finding styles to fit different
women’s figures can prove difficult.
However, when I shop vintage styles I have
decades of clothes to pick from.” When
asked what era suits what body shape
Harris says, “If you have an hour-glass
figure try ‘50s vintage dresses. If you have
a more boyish physique try the ‘20s flapper
style. There’s something for everyone
and we all look unique rather than looking
like clones.“
Indeed uniqueness is cited as the main
reason that vintage fashion has exploded
in recent years. Vintage fashion offers individuality
that is rare in the current climate.
Charlie Brear, owner of The Vintage Wedding
Dress Company, cites uniqueness
as the single most important reason for
starting her company. “I wanted to take the
trepidation and hard work out of finding a
unique dress to get married in.” At a time
where brides can purchase a wedding
dress from Monsoon or Marks and Spencer,
it’s no wonder that Brear has seen an
upsurge in people wanting an exquisite
piece that cannot be found elsewhere.
The trend has been embraced by luxury
retailers. Luxury online clothing giant
Net-A-Porter stocks One Vintage, while
luxury brand Matches stocks vintage
pieces including beautiful vintage Chanel
handbags.
It is no coincidence that the upsurge in
popularity of vintage clothing has coincided
with the rise of cheap, fast fashion.
With throwaway fashion and cheap
designer imitations dominating the high
street is it any wonder that fashion lovers
have been taking to vintage in their
droves? Designer pieces were once
coveted in part because of their rarity. But
these days the catwalk is ripped-off within
weeks by the high street, turning fashion
into a throwaway commodity with the fast-
There are downsides to the growing interest
in vintage clothing. Mainstream retailers
such as ASOS allow anyone to sell
vintage through their ASOS Marketplace
shop. Not a bad thing in itself but sellers
are selling items from the 1990s, purporting
them to be vintage and confusing
buyers in the process.
So how is vintage defined? Jackie, a
consultant at vintage boutique Mela Mela,
says it is defined as “an item of clothing
that is at least 20 years old”.
Where once shopping for vintage fashion
was a niche pastime left mainly to fashion
stylists, designers, trend consultants and
set designers now it‘s an open market and
everyone wants a piece. More mainstream
retailers are jumping on the vintage bandwagon,
and the price of vintage clothing
and accessories continues to rise. Many
small traders are being forced to swallow
the rising costs rather than pass them on
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and find items themselves.
Jackie tells me, “We’ve seen a huge upturn in popularity
over the last four years. The downside is that
vintage clothes are harder to come by and when we
do find them they are more expensive. We like good
products and good fabrics so our costs have risen
but the quality has not been compromised.”
When probed on why she thinks vintage has become
so popular she points to celebrities. “Celebrities such
as Lily Allen, who opened her own vintage shop, have
helped bring vintage to a wider audience.“ Celebrities
often wear Vintage Couture on the red carpet with
spectacular results. Natalie Portman wore a vintage
dress by Dior at this year‘s event and, in doing so,
stood out from the A-list crowd.
Need another reason to buy vintage? The more
vintage clothing we buy, the less we throw away; and,
where cheap clothing is piling up as landfill after only
a few wears, buying vintage means that‘s just one
more dress that is not being thrown in the bin. Buying
vintage is good for the environment.
If you’re left in any doubt as to whether buying
vintage is a good idea the list of positives speaks
for itself: unique, timeless quality, more choice and
environmentally friendly.
Harris tells me, „My most favourite item is a vintage
Chanel dress. I wear it as much as I can and it never
dates. I could never buy anything current that I would
wear as much.“
And, if you’re tempted to buy something simply
because it’s on trend, remember: fashion changes,
style is immortal.
Vintage Chanel
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Vintage Christian Dior

seasonal living
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crOssOver
By Charlotte Maslen
trends
JULY AND AUGUST BRING WITH THEM THE AUTUMN/WINTER FASHION COLLECTIONS. BUT
WHAT TO WEAR WHEN IT’S STILL 30 DEGREES OUTSIDE? WE BRING YOU THE CROSSOVER
TRENDS THAT WILL SEE YOU SAFELY INTO NExT SEASON.
fLOraL
seasonal living
The stand out crossover trend is floral. On the autumn/winter catwalks Peter
Pilotto pulled the flowers from the summer collections and grew them into larger,
bolder floral prints, then spread them over a summer staple: the cigarette
trouser. Pilotto wasn’t alone. The floral cigarette trousers are back in a big way.
Team with matching top and this combo will last you into 2013. Or wear yours
with black spiked heels and a peplum top to keep them current.
Erdem took an altogether more feminine approach, weaving delicate floral patterns
through the entire collection. Their ladylike A-line skirts and floral dresses
walked straight out of summer into autumn so keep yours out and wear with
tights and heels as the nights draw in.
Floral trends also seen at Jonathan Saunders, Lanvin and Dolce & Gabbana…
LuxuriOus Lace
After exploding onto the spring
catwalks, luxurious lace skips into autumn.
Woven into most of the autumn/
winter collections, lace is a trend that
will last. Lanvin displayed gorgeous
strapless lace cocktail dresses. Dolce
and Gabbana offered a mixture of
elegant white lace, which was prominent
in the spring/summer collections,
and gothic black lace worn with head
pieces and large jewellery.
Keeping lace current this autumn
requires gold jewellery or an intricate
head-piece a la Dolce & Gabbana.
Erdem also offered their usual array of
elegance using lace overlay in green
hues.
Also seen at Alberta Ferretti…
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seasonal living
beLt up
Why not belt up your gorgeous red
dresses with a belt-cinched waist?
They were all over the catwalks, most
notably at Alexander Mcqueen and
Burberry, and every exit at the Mulberry
show was styled with a skinny
belt. This is an easy trend to wear
because belts worn on the waist are
flattering on all shapes. They create
curves where there are none and draw
the eye to the smallest part of the
body when we want to disguise some
pounds.
This season belts came in all shapes
and sizes, adorned with glitter, flowers
and jewels. Get extra trend points
with a bow belt, as seen at Burberry,
and utilitarian green which is perfect
worn with summer pastels. Colourful
contrasting waist belts added that little
something extra at Chanel, Cacharel
and Jonathan Saunders. Belts
were skinny and subtle at Cacharel,
Mulberry and Victoria Beckham. So
whichever belt you bought in the
spring will look fabulous worn over
coats, dresses, jumpers and skirts.
Also seen at Giambattista Valli, Yves
Saint Laurent, Elie Saab…
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pepLum
Wiggle into autumn with your spring
peplum designs as it makes a welcome
return to the autumn catwalks. Peplum,
the short ruffle that sits at the natural
waist, appears in nearly every collection
this season on dresses, tops, skirts and
beautifully constructed jackets.
The trend has been embraced on the
red carpet as seen on Emma Watson,
Blake Lively and Michelle Williams.
On the catwalks the peplum dress
appeared in a rainbow of colours at
Lanvin. Burberry Prorsum went for a day
look, teaming their peplum skirts with
tights, boots and short jackets. Etro and
Bottega Veneta created statement peplum
cocktail dresses, best worn with a
smile and a pair of heels. Feminine and
elegant, last season’s peplum silhouette
can be updated with glittering make-up
and luxurious gold shoes.
Also seen at Elie Saab, Dsquared and
Preen…

Lady
in red
seasonal living
The summer brights trend saw red make
a splash and it returns this autumn. The
red cocktail dress as seen at Lanvin is
understated, classic and sexy. Red was
worn head-to-toe at Kane and Saunders
while House of Holland, Antonio Berardi
and Clements clashed it with pink.
If you’re brave enough, go top to toe red
in new season jumpsuits, full-length coats
and dresses as spotted on the Valentino
catwalks. Or team your spring/summer
red trousers, skirts and dresses with a red
winter coat a la Marni and Valentino for
cool summer evenings. Update your look
with new season shoes – vertiginous,
sparkling Mary Janes.
And, as for accessories, why not try
gloves? Wear them long and leather or
short and lace depending on the weather.
Also seen at Alexander Mcqueen, Alexander
Wang…
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Winter White
Designers often shy away from
winter white, professing that it
is more suited to the sun. This
season is different. Winter white
has been embraced on an epic
scale. And what better way to
brighten up cold, cloudy days than
by deflecting clouds with bright
whites. White exploded onto the
Alexander Mcqueen catwalk in
the form of skater skirts, fitted
jackets, silk and leather dresses.
The models wore mirrored visors
that covered their faces, which
allowed the crowd to focus on the
main event, the clothes. Mirrored
visors seem extreme? Simply team
your spring jackets with an autumn
cocktail dress such as the turquoise
number from Lanvin.
Sheer, white shirts and blouses
have been embraced for the
second half of the year so wear
them with autumn leather or tuck
them into an up to date A-line skirt.
Alexander Wang embraced white
with his signature ruched dresses
and a number of more structured
white numbers. Both appeared in
the spring collections so take your
pick and team with patent, black
boots for an even sexier silhouette.
Also seen at Derek Lam, Alexander
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“business creates creativity –
and creativity creates business”
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Just the bir-ginning
parT one
Exhibition runs until
15 August 2012
Convent de la Missio
C/ de la Missio 7A
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 227 347
Bymalenebirger.com
MalEnE biRGER
designer Profile
MALLORCA HAS ALWAYS BEEN SPOILT FOR
CHOICE WHEN IT COMES TO INSPIRATIONAL DE-
SIGNERS OR ARTISTS VISITING OR ExHIBITING
ON THE ISLAND. IT WOULD SEEM THAT WE ARE
ABOUT TO BE SPOILT ONCE MORE AS THE AR-
RIVAL OF FASHION ROYALTY MALENE BIRGER‘S
NEW ExHIBIT IS NEARLY UPON US.
Already a huge icon in the fashion industry, Malene produces
some of the most innovative and beautiful items sought after by
women all over the world.
“By Malene Birger” is a brand that is synonymous with success
and integrity, truly reflecting the personal sense of style, impeccable
workmanship and attention to detail that Malene has
become world renowned for.
“By Malene Birger” has been the recipient of numerous design
awards and recognitions, including “Brand of the Year” at the
DANSK Fashion Awards 2011.
However, it would seem that Malene’s latest exhibition is slightly
out of the ordinary. Malene will be unveiling her talent for art –
exhibiting her paintings for the first time in Mallorca. Set to take
place in the gallery of Toni Esteva, a celebrated architect and
friend of the late Joan Miro, Malene’s exhibition is expected to
be a very exciting proposition for fashion enthusiasts and artists
alike.
“You have always been an artist,“ said Toni Esteva, when he
first met Malene and saw her pictures. She was very touched
by this comment, because the Mallorcan architect has a great
understanding of art and is a very spiritual man. He immediately
felt the strength of her paintings and had not the slightest
doubt about showing them in his gallery.
The question has to be asked as to why such a successful and
sought after fashion designer needed to turn her hand to another
discipline. But, like many true pioneers of design, Malene’s
sole motivation for this latest venture is to express herself. Whether
her medium differs from canvas, to fabric or even to interior
design, Malene’s love for expression of shape always remains
evident in her work.
Be sure to check out Malene’s latest triumph in expression…
And check out the next issue of Home Couture for an
exclusive interview with Malene Birger and a review of the
exhibition.
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alFREd liChTER
life-long search for the
artistic essence of spirituality
BORN IN UPPER SILESIA IN 1917, PAINTER AND SCULPTOR ALFRED LICHTER HAS CONSECUTIVE ExHI-
BITIONS RUNNING THIS SUMMER AT HIS FOUNDATION IN ALARó. HE MOVED TO MALLORCA 30 YEARS
AGO, AND THE FUNDACIóN LICHTER ALARó – ESTABLISHED IN 2011 – IS NOW HOME TO 800 PAIN-
TINGS, DRAWINGS, SCULPTURES AND SKETCHES SPANNING SIx DECADES OF “A JOURNEY TO THE
INExPLICABLE PHENOMENON OF OUR OWN BEING AND OF ART”.
More information about the artist and his foundation at:
Alfredlichter.de and Fundaciolichteralaro.com

art File
Alfred Lichter was 12 when Kandinsky’s “Dreamy Improvisation” provided his first encounter
with art, and he says the work has never lost its intensity for him. Another “revelation”
was August Strindberg’s essay “On Accident in Artistic Creation”, which enunciated the
kind of art he had always been searching for. “Towards the end of a long life, I consider it
a privilege to be accepted into the service of the kind of art which disregards any personal
vanity, and validates only the final outcome.” Validation of this remarkable artist’s life is also
confirmed at his Alarós foundation, where examples of essential works from different phases
of his artistic production are presented in a permanent exhibition, with a special emphasis
on his late work, including “Windows”, illustrating his understanding of the meaning
of art: “to open windows to the spiritual world – an alternative concept to our materialistic
and conflict-filled earthly existence”.
What prompted you to move to Mallorca in
1982?
Mallorca’s nice weather. I‘ve always preferred
southern climates, because living through
the Russian winters as a soldier during the
war left me with a constant fear of the cold.
Is there any particular element in your
work that characterises the Mediterranean
lifestyle?
On Mallorca my paintings have become
more colourful and more joyful.
You currently have an exhibition, “The Path
II“, continuing to 28 July, and then “Insights“,
from 4 August to 4 October. What
can we expect to see in your “Insights“
show?
“Insights“ will be an exhibition of works by
Heidi Stein and myself, and I have therefore
chosen to show very recent paintings done in
the past few months. They are an expression
of my current state of mind.
You must have been delighted when two
German art patrons provided the impulse
to set up the Alfred Lichter Foundation in
2011, to preserve your artistic oevre. What
do you believe is your main legacy in the
world of art?
To restore dignity to art.
You describe the “unexplainable“ as being
the essence of pure art. Now, at 95, do you
believe you’ve unlocked the mystery of that
essence? Are you now as close as you believe
you can get to it?
My lifelong search for the essence of art has
made me realise that this search is identical
to the search for the meaning of our existence.
It is the search for what we call God:
the great unknown, cosmic intelligence or
creation. It has led me to discover the “spiritual
world“, the all-encompassing source of
energy for all possible forms of existence.
What work are you most proud of?
I understand myself as a messenger delivering
information originating with a higher
power. There can be no question of pride.
What – or who – inspired you to become an
artist?
My early love of modern art. My first art
teacher, Mr. Lange, who kindled my love for
modern painting. Unfortunately, this occurred
at the same time as Hitler‘s rise to power.
Hitler denounced all the art we both loved as
“degenerate“, leaving me and my art teacher
speechless.
What was the first style you experimented
with as a young artist? And in what ways
has your style evolved over the past eight
decades?
I have always searched for the essence of
art. It made me journey like a vagabond
through all the many artistic styles, always in
search of this essence. With my Capriccio
paintings, I have now found a way to come
closer to this goal.
How you would define your current style?
I hope that every new painting I complete
now manages to open a window or a door to
the spiritual world, which for me is the only
real world.
Fundacio Lichter Alaró
C/ de l‘ Ermità Joan Mir 9
Alaró
Tel. 971 510 850 / 634 853 391
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 17- 20 h
Saturday: 10- 14 h
+ 20-22 h
8th, 10th, 11th and 15th August
Fundaciolichteralaro.com
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The Green Room
high Street Furniture
The Green Way
ECOLOGICAL FURNITURE IS ALL GOOD AND WELL IN THEORY BUT, IF IT’S TOO HARD TO COME BY OR TOO
ExPENSIVE TO BE A VIABLE OPTION, ALL OUR GOOD RESOLVE CAN qUICKLY FLY OUT OF THE WINDOW. IN
TOWNS AND CITIES ACROSS THE DEVELOPED WORLD, SMALL ARTISANAL BOUTIqUES ARE OPENING UP OF-
FERING BESPOKE “ORGANIC” FURNITURE PERFECT FOR NEGATING YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT, BUT WHAT
ARE THE HIGH STREET RETAILERS DOING TO LEND A HAND TO THE ENVIRONMENT?
In a perfect world, ecological or more
specifically organic furniture is made
of 100 per cent natural material and
manufactured in a way that is respectful
to the environment. In reality, life is
rarely so perfect and manufacturers aim
instead to keep the ecological footprint
in manufacturing and materials as low
as reasonably possible, whether as a
gesture to help our planet or a gimmick
to boost their marketing!
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Often this means taking a step back
from technological advancements and
looking at how generations before us
created the wonderful pieces of furniture
that, in many cases, have outlived the
more modern pieces we buy (and throw
away) today. The most environmentally
friendly type of furniture is secondhand
– but that’s not of much interest
to our department stores and furniture
warehouses already struggling to survive
By Charlotte Hanson
in this period of global uncertainty.
Instead, buyers sourcing ranges of
environmentally friendly furniture have
to look for products made from either
organic natural or recycled materials with
no volatile organic compounds (whether
manufactured or naturally occurring,
these are organic chemicals which when
released into the air can be harmful to
the environment or health).

These buyers will be on the look out for welldesigned
and marketable furniture ranges
made from sustainable wood, as certified by
the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). This
certification acts as a guarantee that the wood
is a product of socially and environmentally
responsible forestry (so addressing issues of
human exploitation as well as deforestation)
grown in an area where the forests and surrounding
eco-systems continue to be maintained.
Among the most popular sustainable
woods used to create environmentally friendly
furniture are bamboo, certain types of teak
and other sustainably grown hardwoods.
Alternatively, you can find furniture made from
recycled materials. Nowadays, this can be a
whole lot more exciting than restored antique
furniture. Table bases made from the recycled
steel of old bridges, 100 per cent recycled
plastic kitchen cupboards, recycled cardboard
dining chairs, sofas stuffed with soy-based
foam, hemp fabric bed covers and cushions
coated in cotton, wool, silk and natural latex
coloured by vegetable dyes – the ingenuity
and inventiveness behind some of the ideas
and designs is amazing.
This new commitment to environmentally
friendly interior design and decoration is taking
its time to get to the high street. Many of our
favourite stores have realised that ecological
is the way forward but have not got much
further than outlining their desires for greener
suppliers and working practices. And,
although most have committed themselves
only to reducing (rather than omitting) the
use of volatile organic compounds, some are
introducing more remarkable examples to their
product lines, and making them available to
consumers throughout Spain.
El Corte inglés has realised that mothers are
among those most concerned with ensuring
that their children are protected from harmful
chemicals used in manufacturing today. The
store has introduced a number of products
to address this need, starting with the simply
designed Miniguum mini crib. Made in Spain
from bamboo and MDF, it’s ideal for baby’s
first few weeks. When baby’s too large for the
mini crib, turn it upside down to use as a side
table or store toys inside.
Globaldeco, a nationwide chain with stores
in Menorca, Sevilla, Almería, Murcia and
Marbella, has introduced MDF and veneer
ecological ranges of modern and stylish living
room units (shelves, wall-mounted cupboards
and sideboards). In common with many other
furniture stores such as SuMobel and Natuzzi,
The Green Room
they also now stock contemporary designer
sofas in ecological leather. This presents an
interesting compromise as entirely environmentally
friendly or organic sofas are still presenting
a challenge to most retailers who have
to ensure that the required high standards of
fire retardancy are adhered to.
Banak importa has long realised the
significance of importing good-quality and
well-designed ecological furniture. Its ranges
cover most rooms of the house as well as the
garden, and include ecological rattan tables
and chairs for use outside, sustainable teak
living and dining room furniture, and comfortable
chairs for dining and relaxing covered in
eco-leather.
on Mallorca, Nat Palma’s store concentrates
on selling pieces of furniture crafted
from reclaimed Indonesian teak. Its dedication
to sustainable and ecological production of
individual pieces of furniture is truly inspiring
and surprisingly affordable.
Not only is Roche Bobois one of the finest
retailers of high quality furniture in Spain, but
it also leads the way in ecological furniture.
It has been working with designers such as
Christophe Delcourt since 2005 to create
fantastic contemporary and ecological limited
edition furniture to sell in its 240 stores worldwide.
Its Legend range in particular is crafted
from 200-year-old reclaimed timber!
Other ecologically sound items of furniture
sold in its stores are manufactured from wood
sourced in sustainably managed forests,
Roche Bobois represents one of, if not the
most successful example of how green can
be combined with style to such great effect.
Sideboards, bookshelves, sofas – Roche Bobois
is continually working to develop its lines
of ecological furniture for the discerning and
environmentally aware customer.
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seasonal living
in at the
deep end
THE MALLORCA SUMMER IS wELL AND TRULY UpON US…
IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY ExpERIENCED THE TRANqUIL-
LITY OF YOUR OwN pRIVATE pOOL THEN HERE IS SOME
INSpIRATION FOR YOUR NExT OUTDOOR pROjECT.
There are many different types of
pools available, ranging from the
casual plunge pool to the more
aesthetically pleasing infinity
how to choose the pool. Choosing the right one for
your home is key – taking into
right pool for you
consideration the size, décor
and view of your chosen pool
location.
If your home is ultra modern in terms of design, then finding the right pool to
suit its surroundings is relatively easy. The more popular pool options for this
type of home are geometric, infinity or perimeter overflow pools.
The geometric style of pool is one that bases its design on straight lines.
Think jagged shapes, straight lines and innovative use of form. This kind of
design really compliments any alternative, modern architecture of the home.
The popular infinity pool is another option for the modern home. Also known
as the negative edge pool, it is designed to look like the edge extends into
the horizon, which works brilliantly in combination with a sea view, or facing a
sunset. The benefits of an infinity pool are truly optimised when positioned in
conjunction with an expansive view, which is why they are popular with homes
that have huge outdoor spaces, or homes positioned on the beachfront.
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The perimeter overflow pool is another
example of innovative engineering and
modern aesthetics. This pool gets its
name from the fact that the water level is
the same as the decking, meaning the
water overflows over the decking and
into a trough built behind the decking.
The visual effect is one of mirrored glass
– and looks fantastic with any homes
that have an abundance of glass windows
or doors.
If your home is more Mediterranean and
rustic looking, there are still a number
of pool options available for you. The
more popular is the free-form pool,
which is designed to mimic a lagoon or
lake. Think wavy lines and curves used
in a means to create a natural oasis in
the middle of your garden. This design
works great with palm trees and tropical
plants.
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A mix of modern pool design in a rustic home can still have some fantastic visual effects. The
key in blending these two opposing styles lies with the choice of decking you pick to encase
your pool within. Sometimes contrasting an infinity pool with rustic, sandstone tiles can have
outstanding results – especially if the infinity pool has a great view off out into the countryside.
If owning a full size swimming pool is not for you, then there are a variety of other smaller and
more manageable options available. One of the more popular varieties recently has been the
spool – a combination of spa and pool. Spools are typically oversized spas and offer a good
middle ground between owing a jacuzzi and a full-size pool.

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chef’s seLectiOn
seafOOd
deLicacy
Gourmet Corner
this issue we are invited into the kitchen of one of mallorca’s michelinstar
chefs, Fernando Pérez arellano from Zaranda sa torre, who reveals
how to prepare a popular signature dish at the restaurant: seafood tartar
and cruciferous vegetables with grapefruit dressing.
Arellano worked in top restaurants around the world
(Patrick Guilbaud in Dublin, Le Gavroche in London,
Don Alfonso 1890 in Naples, Maison Pic in Valencia
and Can Fabes in Barcelona) before he and his wife
Itziar Rodríguez (who runs the dining room) opened
Zaranda in Madrid in November 2005, where they
gained their first Michelin star. Five years later, they
moved Zaranda to Mallorca’s Hotel Hilton Sa Torre
and within just a few months the restaurant was one
of five Mallorcan establishments honoured with a
2010 Michelin star.
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Ingredients – SEaFooD:
Scallops (veiras)
Oysters (ostras)
Goose neck barnacles (percebes)
Cockles (berberechos)
Prawns (gambitas – small)
Stony sea urchins (erizos)
preparation:
Place cockles and goose neck barnacles in a vacuum
pack with a spoonful of salted water (150 grams
water/10 grams salt) and cook for six minutes at
72ºC. Then cool in cold water.
Ingredients – crISpY rED cabbagE:
100 gr red cabbage juice
100 gr potato flour
preparation:
Mix the ingredients in a blender and smooth out
over a very thin silpat. Steam in the oven at 100ºC
for one minute. Allow to dry in the oven at 100ºC for
30 minutes. Place in a sealed plastic container with
silica gel.
Ingredients – caULIFLoWEr pUréE:
900 gr boiled and strained cauliflower
25 gr virgen olive oil
60 gr strained water from cauliflowers
35 gr red grapefruit juice
preparation:
Boil the cauliflower in salted water with olive oil. Pass
through a straining cloth, pressing hard until the mix
is dry. Place in a thermomix and salt to taste. Add
the other ingredients. Cool and place in a strainer.
Ingredients – grapEFrUIt VInaIgrEttE:
75 gr red grapefruit juice
1 gr grated grapefruit
100 gr virgen olive oil
0.5 gr salt
preparation:
Mix all the ingredients together as a vinaigrette and
add to a bottle for dressing.
Ingredients - crUcIFEroUS VEgEtabLES:
Cauliflower
Romanesco broccoli (aka roman cauliflower)
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
preparation:
Shape into florins and blanch in boiling salted water
for 15 seconds. Cool in iced and salted water.
In the case of the Brussels sprouts, cut out the
hearts first, blanch for one second only, then cool
the same way.
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finishinG tOuch
Pour and smooth out the cauliflower puree on a
13x7 centimetre flat dish. Dress the cruciferous
vegetables with the grapefruit vinaigrette and the
seafood (prawns, scallops, goose neck barnacles
and oysters) with chopped spring onions. Place on
top of the puree.
Fry the red cabbage at 210ºC in olive oil, drain and
add salt to taste. Place on the plate and add a few
sea urchin tips.

interview: Fernando pérez arellano
The man
behind the chef
What made you decide to become a chef?
The idea of becoming a chef came about for two reasons. I was
18 and living in Dublin with the intention of improving my English,
and I had to cook for myself. On the other hand, to pay for my stay
I worked in a hotel kitchen as a dish-washer, where I discovered an
inherent restlessness to become a chef.
What was the fi rst dish you prepared?
I love chicken curry and one day I tried to make it. After five hours
in the kitchen of my apartment, I don’t know but perhaps because
of mounting hunger, it tasted fantastic and I thought I was the most
talented chef in the universe, and that gave me the definitive encouragement
to embark on a cooking career.
What would you say makes Zaranda Sa Torre stand out from other
haute cuisine restaurants?
Each restaurant has its own style, so the differences can be infinite.
In general terms, I believe we create honest cuisine, with recognisable
tastes and flavours, and very much based on our immediate
environment.
Are there any particular ingredients that defi ne your cooking?
In winter, game; and in general, seasonal produce, especially those
from the Balearic sea.
What ingredient can you not do without in the kitchen?
Pimentón de la Vera (paprika produced in Cáceres).
What is the most important message you give to your team?
Effort is more important than talent.
What haute cuisine trends are on the rise at the moment?
Lightness, simplicity and a focus on the local, or native.
Are there any signifi cant differences between Mallorcan, Andalucian,
Catalan, Basque, etc., chefs?
As I noted before, chefs and their restaurants are a world apart from
each other, though obviously we are also influenced by our respective
traditional recipes, local ingredients and kinds of clients.
What is the secret to gaining a Michelin star? And holding on to it?
Paying attention to detail, precision in the kitchen and consistency.
The best way to hold on to it is to work towards obtaining a second
one.
The best tip for a home cook?
Take care with the cooking times, don’t over-season and ensure your
various dishes are well-balanced.
Do you have any special goal for 2012?
Keep working hard to secure a little sister for our (Michelin) star –
she’s been alone for too many years and getting bored.
Zaranda
Hilton Sa Torre Mallorca
Llucmajor
Tel. 971 010 450
zaranda.es

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the magic
of sherry
By Ana Gil Peña
“ if i had a thOusand sOns, the first human
principle i would teach them would be to forswear thin
potations and dedicate themselves to sherry
”
(shakespeare: Henry iV, Part ii)

the enchanted
triangle
Even before claret was known outside France,
sherry had a flourishing export market and was
drunk in England in Shakespeare’s time. Foreign
merchants started the export trade, giving many
bodegas their original Anglo-Saxon names (e.g.
Williams, Humbert, Domecq, Garvey, Croft, Sandeman,
Osborne, Harvey, Byass).
Unless it comes from the enchanted triangle
formed by the towns of Jerez de la Frontera, El
Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda
this remarkable wine cannot be referred to as
sherry.
Unlike the young Rueda or Albariño white wines
that are riding high currently, sherry’s popularity
has been declining over recent times, but there
are several good reasons why you should consider
becoming a sherry-lover.
Historically the most under-priced wine in the
world, a good dry sherry will cost around € 6, and
you are buying something that has taken hundreds
of years to produce. Forget vintage sherry,
since there is no such thing, although occasionally
a date on a bottle signifies the year that the barrelageing
process started for that particular wine.
After the grape pressing the fermented must
decides for itself what it is going to turn into –
Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Oloroso or Palo
Cortado – another unique characteristic of sherry.
Once it has made up its mind it is introduced into
the multi-tier solera ageing system, where it will
take years to travel (manually, not by gravitation)
from the top row of wooden barrels that is the first
stage to the floor-level, ready-for-bottling, stage.
During this period it will have assumed the
characteristics of the solera, meaning it will taste
the same as the original wine produced hundred
years previously already in the barrels. Providing
only limited amounts are drawn off for bottling, the
quality of the solera will remain constant. There is
no other wine in the world that is capable of being
blended with older wines in order to take on their
characteristics. The magic of sherry…
But this wonderful business has changed, although
not necessarily forever. The golden age
of sherry was probably the last half of the 20th
century when demand outstripped supply, and if
you belonged to a sherry family you almost did not
have to work.
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There were around 800 Domecq family members
in Jerez, for example, of whom 180 worked in the
bodega. The rest lived off them and the dividends
that were declared each year. Few people in Europe
enjoyed as good a life as the so-called sherry
barons, and the vast sums they invested in horses
(a Jerez must), breeding bulls (for bullfights),
country estates, motor cars and travel has never
been acknowledged.
People drink less sherry (more fool them!), mainly
in the traditional export markets, although any
Andalucian feria will see mind-boggling quantities
being consumed.
Or maybe we can expect a rebirth. Finally it has
been acknowledged that sherry was sold too cheap
to satisfy northern European demand for a lowcost
source of alcohol. It is totally illogical that you
can buy a bottle of wine that has needed, ultimately,
300 years to bring it to maturity, for a few euros,
when even a mediocre young red wine from any
Spanish region will cost the same or more.
And don’t forget one thing: the older amontillados
and olorosos are naturally dry wines. They may
have been sweetened for certain export markets
but the sugar level is as low as any other wine with
a 16º alcohol level.
The vastly-reduced number of bodegas that still
produce this magic brew (there is no room here
to go into why a “flor” forms only on the surface of
finos) have very sensibly realised that they were
under-selling their product. They are rummaging
around in the cobweb-steeped cellars to find butts
of wine that have been there for centuries, often
reserved for family members, and bottling them.
These old wines are not cheap but, even if they
cost 20 euros, how can any wine aficionado deny
that this is price worth paying for a significant
chunk of the history of the oldest wine-producing
region in Spain?
In Britain celebrity chefs are recommending sherry
to pair with their cuisine, and it is the perfect wine
to accompany Asian food, especially Indian. Tapa
bars have sprung up all over northern Europe. Ten
years ago Marks &Spencer UK stores sold five types
of sherry, three of them sweet. Now they offer
12, principally finos and manzanillas, and sales
are up 18 per cent.
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la ina is one of the longest-established
brands of
fino in the region, and was
born under the Domecq
name. Now owned by
Caballero/Lustau it is still
a landmark wine and has
earned more awards at
international tastings than
there is room to list here.
Amazing value at € 6.
Available at all wine outlets
everywhere.
bodegas hidalgo la
Gitana is another family
affair from Sanlúcar, with a
small range of perfect wines. La
Gitana is known anywhere in the
world where manzanilla sherry
is drunk, and has won many
awards (€ 5). A very interesting
old sherry is the Manzanilla
Pasada Pastrana, which is
deeper and richer in taste owing
to its superior age, and since
this type of manzanilla is always
of limited production it may be
best to buy it direct from the
bodega (€10).
La Gitana can be found in any
supermarket in the Baleares and
on the Costa del Sol, or both
sherries are available direct from
the winery, lagitana.es.
barbadillo is one of the oldest sherry houses still family-run. Its Manzanilla
Solear from the bodegas in Sanlúcar de Barrameda is an industry standard, and at
around €6 another gift to wine lovers. Barbadillo‘s Cuco Oloroso Seco is likewise
amazingly good, and much appreciated by connoisseurs of mature sherries (€15).
There is a range of Very Old Rare Sherries and a manzanilla en rama (bottled direct
from the barrel by hand).
In Mallorca, ebasa.com; Costa del Sol Vadevinos, Málaga.
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romate was one of the earlier
bodegas to understand that
premium, rather than low-price,
sherry can have a market that
compares with the best Riojas
or Ribera del Duero wines. Its
manzanillas and finos are some
of the best and I dare not even
quote the price as you will think
it is a printing error. However,
the range of very old wines
“Vinos de la Sacristia” come in
at around € 50 for the half-litre
flask – and are at 20º alcohol
level.
Mallorca, ebasa.com;
Costa del Sol,
pebar@pebar.com.
Although the saying goes
that the best finos come
from Puerto de Santa María,
the best amontillados and
olorosos from Jerez and, of
course the best manzanillas
from Sanlúcar, there are
exceptions. Tio diego,
originally from the centuriesold
Valdespino bodega, is
now produced by Estevez,
and is one of the amontillados
that best typifies this
sensational wine. Not cheap
(as sherry goes), at around
€ 20, but an experience you
may never forget.
Bodegas Tunel in Marratxi,
tunel.com, is a stockist; on
the Costa del Sol, Exclusivas
Caba, exclusivascabadistribuciones.com.

lustau has probably the
largest range of sherries
available from one bodega. As
a result it is hard to choose a
good example, but this East
India Solera is the only cream
sherry featured in these pages.
It is a blend of oloroso and
Pedro ximénez sweet wine that
comes in at 20º alcohol (€15).
Lustau‘s Almacenista range
is for real sherry specialists,
carefully-made wines that can
come from private bodegas
with as little as a 10-barrel
capacity. Contact the bodega
for these as they are not sold
through normal retail outlets.
In the Baleares, islacatavinos.
com; Costa del Sol, Guadalmina
Licores (Tel. 952 781 877);
lustau.es.
“
osborne‘s Fino
Quinta has been
around almost since they
started making sherry and,
if anything, confirms the
dictum that the best finos
come from El Puerto de
Santa María. The 200-year
old bodega, founded by an
Englishman, is one of the
most representative of the
region, and apart from Fino
quinta (€6) there are other
landmark wines (Coquinero,
RF10, Bailen) at silly prices.
There is also a range of
“Vinos Viejos” that are quite
unique and sell at around
€150.
Osborne wines are widely
available but just in case…
Grupo Bakear de Vins in
Llucmajor (Mallorca) and
Miró SL (Tel: 971 396 508);
Costa del Sol,
hvinasur.com.
then Let us drink OLd sacke, boyes,
Which makes us fond and merry,
the life of mirth and joy on earth,
is a cuppe of good old sherry.”
(anon, 17th century)
Gonzalez byass‘s
Fino Tio pepe has
always been, alongside
Domecq‘s La Ina, one of
the two most classical dry
sherries in the world (apologies
to all the other makers
of excellent finos and
manzanillas), helped along
by extensive promotion.
But Gonzalez Byass (1835)
still carries on as a family
business, unlike Domecq.
Apart from the iconic fino,
there are other very good
ones, and the Amontillado
AB is the only sherry to
have a soup named after it
(“Sopa AB”).
But even without the soup
it is worth getting hold of
and is widely available at
all outlets (€ 8.50)…
gonzalezbyass.es
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bodegas Tradición,
in spite of its name, is a new
business venture. Very cleverly a
group of far-sighted friends from
Jerez who had made money in
other activities decided that the
traditional values of sherry should
not be left to chance. They bought
up soleras of sherry that were
centuries old, and started marketing
what could be considered
the best of the best. Bottled and
labelled by hand, waxed seal, they
sell to El Corte Inglés and Fortnum
& Masons. Visitors to the bodega
are welcome, where they can
admire the extensive private art
collection (15th-19th century) that
includes Velazquezes and Goyas.
Around €40.
No distributor in Mallorca yet (they
are looking); Costa del Sol Vinos
Perea; bodegastradicion.es.
A palo cortado is
a rare type of sherry that
starts life as a fino, but
changes into an amontillado
with hints of oloroso.
Only between one and
two per cent of all sherries
will become like this,
and in its strictest form
it happens by accident,
although it can be helped
along.
Most bodegas produce
limited amounts of
Palo Cortado, always
much sought-after, and
Gutierrez Colosia‘s is
an excellent example at
€12…
gutierrez-colosia.com
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best of
Mallorca
THIS ISSUE WE FOCUS ON MALLORCAN CUISINE IN OUR TANTALISING THIRD
LOOK AT SPAIN’S LUxURY FOOD.
GEnTlE
swEETnEss
The almonds used in
this wonderfully natural
oil are grown at a small
orchard on Mallorca, then
cold-pressed and filtered
following a 75-year-old
tradition. Almonds have a
high content of vitamins
E, B and P and, like olive
oil, almond oil is a monounsaturated
fatty acid with
excellent linoleic compositions.
This balance makes
for an extremely healthy oil
that helps to protect the
heart and fight against bad
cholesterol.
Azadaorganic.com/shop
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sooThinG boUQUET
Natural Verdereta almond oil is perfect to
spread on your salads, desserts or skin –
soothing both body and soul. Almost addictive
once you have tried it, it adds incredible aromas
to any dish – and is especially delicious
with yoghurt. Both these Son Pau almond oils
are cold-pressed
from hand-picked,
organically grown
Verdereta almonds.
Sonpau.com
dEliCaTE
aRoMas
Of all the peppers brought
back from the Americas
and grown around the
world, Mallorca is privileged
to be home to the Tap
de Cortí, an exceptional
discovery which took root
in the unique Mallorcan
soil – from where it gains its characteristic
sweetness and colour. Once dried and milled it
is transformed into a delicate, aromatic paprika
(“pebre bord”) which gives sobrasada and many
traditional dishes their special taste.
Especiascrespi.com
ExoTiC TasTEs
Mallorcan saffron comes from authentic smallscale
production on the island. It is traditionally
dried on a century-old olive wood table and then infused
in local virgin olive oil and red wine. Poached
saffron is ideal for lagoon rice and provides dishes
with a wonderfully exotic taste.
Especiascrespi.com
nUTRiTional Passion
These fine Bakis crispbreads are made by hand,
and “with passion”, kneaded with Blat xeixa,
an ancient wheat variety native to the Balearic
Islands (free from genetic manipulation and with
improved digestibility). They grind the grains of
wheat every morning for the day‘s production,
thus maintaining all its nutritional properties.
Product combinations include sesame and
chilli, sea salt and olive oil, sesame, linseed and
caraway, and rosemary and honey.
Bakis.es
sPaRklinG TRadiTions
Raor Brut Nature is produced from a grape harvest
made at the optimum point of maturity for each
variety. Light pressing is undertaken for freerun
juice, which, after fermentation at controlled
temperatures, is followed by a second fermentation
in the bottle with strict adherence to the traditional
method of processing. It has a fruity character, and
is well structured without losing its lightness. Its fine
and persistent bubbles, on a pale yellow and green
background, produce a light palate and delicate
after-taste.
raormallorca.com

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The mediTerranean Garden
Sweet summer
scents
a favourite perfume is sometimes
used by doctors to rouse a patient
from a coma, so the effect of scent on
our psyche should not be underestimated.
A garden is the perfect place to play with
scent, and to enjoy on a daily basis the myriad
combinations that Nature offers us.
Plants use scent for several reasons, not
only for our human pleasure! Bees and insects
are attracted to many plants by scent,
to pollinate them, in the same way that plants
with repellent smells keep predators at bay
and protect themselves from attack by birds
or creatures intent on eating them. Many living
creatures including humans use scent
to attract a mate with natural pheromones
(or, in the case of humans, sometimes by the
use of manufactured perfumes).
In our Mediterranean climate there are
thousands of scented plants that release
their perfume into the warm air of spring and
early summer. Drought-tolerant plants often
have tough, oily leaves which release their
pungency as you brush past them; others
loose their perfume into the night air as the
dew comes down upon their petals.
One of the first signs of spring in our climate
is the brilliant yellow flowering of the Mimosa
trees, bursting into bloom in mid-February as
winter draws to a close. Mimosa flowers have
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OF OUR FIVE HUMAN SENSES, SCENT
IS PERHAPS THE MOST EVOCATIVE,
RECALLING IN AN INSTANT MEMORIES
OF A TIME, A PLACE OR A PERSON,
IN-STANTLY TRANSPORTING US TO
ANOTHER MOMENT OF OUR LIVES.
a delicate, lemony scent which perfumes an
entire house with just a few branches. These
cost a fortune at a London florist, and grow
happily here for nothing, the prettiest variety
being the feathery leaved Acacia dealbata.
Plant this in a sheltered, sunny spot and
prune immediately after flowering (even
harshly), to encourage vigorous and strong
growth. Mimosa will tolerate salt air and dry
winds, and is an excellent choice for an island
garden. As spring advances we enjoy
the fragrant deep pink flowers of Daphne
odora and Syringa vulgaris, commonly
known as “mock orange”.
Then comes the glorious, heady, evocative
scent of citrus blossom, lemon, lime, orange
and grapefruit, which for several weeks perfume
the morning and evening spring air in
the gardens of the Mediterranean.
Pittosporum tobira bears very fragrant,
creamy-white flowers in spring, and can be
used as a hedge or a shrub, or grown in a
pot to line a driveway. Wisteria sinensis has a
short flowering season here, but the pleasure
its glorious scented racemes bring for those
weeks is worth every second. It will cover
a wall or a pergola with its attractive green
foliage, as will climbing Rosa banksiae, the
white form of which is the most scented in
spring.

Shall I strew on thee rose or rue or laurel,
Brother, on this that was the veil of thee?
Or quiet sea-flower moulded by the sea,
Or simplest growth of meadow-sweet or
sorrel...¨
Charles Swinburne
seasonal living
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Then there is glorious Jasmine in all its varieties.
This perennial climber may take a year or
so to establish, but once it has it will give years
of pleasure with its heady summer scent.
Jasminum officinale and Jasminum polyanthum
are particularly recommended and will
grow in sun or shade.
As summer approaches evergreen Datura
starts to bloom. Officially renamed as Brugmansia,
all varieties produce exquisite, often
heavily-scented blooms, and will grow well in
sheltered areas, preferably with a little dappled
shade, and in containers. Brugmansias are
not frost hardy, and must be protected if exposed
in winter.
Recommended are Brugmansia candida
“Knightii”, B. arborea, B. aurea and B. suaveolens.
The scent is released at night and will
perfume your entire garden.
My other all-time favourite is the wonderful
Cestrum nocturnum, or Galan de noche as it
is known locally. This deciduous shrub bears
tiny creamy-white flowers in high summer, and
releases a scent at night like the most heady
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of expensive perfumes. It is a must for summer
gardens, and may be planted near the
outside dining area for maximum effect, or
under a bedroom window.
Everyone knows the common Oleander
which blooms so beautifully alongside the
highways here. This, though poisonous, is a
useful garden plant as it can be clipped into
an impressive flowering hedge, grown in pots
by a pool, or allowed to spread at the back
of a wild area. Its intoxicating perfume is released
throughout the long summer months.
Less showy, but equally lovely is the tough
little Pelargonium graveolens, the lemonscented
geranium whose leaves smell divine
as you brush past them in the flower bed, and
keep away mosquitoes.
herbal aromas
Many aromatic plants have medicinal uses
as well as culinary or aesthetic ones. Amongst
these are many common herbs easily grown in
the Mediterranean garden. Whether for eating
or for using as a herbal remedy, the beneficial
effect of a plant is greater the closer it is grown
to the home of the person consuming it. For
this reason it makes sense to have a kitchen
garden, or grow herbs and other edible plants
in containers, on windowsills or balconies.
I find the latter to be particularly useful, as it is
easy to remember to water pots and window
boxes, and weeds are easily controlled. The
following basic 10 herbs and plants all have
a variety of properties that make them ideal
components for a kitchen garden “starter-kit”:
Lavender – analgesic anti-depressant, antiseptic
and an aid to sleep, this comes in many
varieties and is easily grown here.
Garlic – antiseptic, a natural antibiotic and
anti-fungal agent, which can also be used to
worm domestic pets as well as for making our
food taste delicious.
Lemon – stimulates the immune system, digestive,
astringent, bleaching.
aloe vera – naturally antibiotic, used for
burns and gastric problems.
calendula (pot Marigold) – anti-inflammatory,
antiseptic, anti-fungal.
thyme – antiseptic and antibacterial.
rosemary – analgesic, promotes hair growth
and shine, energising as an infusion.
camomile – soothing, calming, sleep aid, internal
disinfectant and diuretic, bleaching hair
rinse.
Mint – cooling, stimulating, decongestant.
basil – expectorant, laxative, antispasmodic,
deters insects, particularly flies.
rue – repellent to insects, aromatic.
Sage – soothing, calming, fire retardant,
bee pasturing.

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Owner Ali Warren-Gash gives
us an insight into The Garden
Company: Mallorca-based
specialists in garden design for
high-end properties, and providers
of a professional garden
and pool maintenance service.
How important are gardens to the overall design of a home?
I am particularly passionate about the design aspect of gardens.
In my mind, outdoor living is a huge part of what being
and living in Mallorca is all about. They are the first impression
that a visitor gets and, thanks to the local climate, folks
often spend just as much time outdoors as inside.
What are the main factors you take into consideration when
designing a garden?
We are lucky here in Mallorca as we have a fantastic canvas
of dramatic topography and a rich palate of wonderful
and often aromatic
plants to work
with. However, designing
a garden
is not just about
which flower
looks pretty next
to another, how to
best contrast textures
or creating
flow and rhythm.
These elements
are of course very important, but practicalities should be the
designer’s largest consideration. Plants are living creatures
and all have distinct likes and dislikes, whether its soil quality,
water supply or any of the other long list of variables. On top
of that, you have the logistical pain of converting the often
rocky or rubbly ground into something that plants might consider
habitable. And of course irrigation, terracing, drainage,
maintenance levels… and, most importantly, personal taste.
During these times when many people will have a more limited
budget than before, are there ways to keep costs down without
unduly affecting the final result?
Proper ground preparation is the key to a beautiful and
healthy garden, and no short cuts should be taken. Costs
can be cut in plant size, finishing details or the size of the area
to be landscaped, but not in preparing the ground.
How would you describe your design style?
I tailor all my gardens to best suit the architecture and local
topography, as well as all of the above listed practicalities;
however, if I were to best describe my design style, I would
have to call it a kind of “Mediterranean chic”. I work a lot with
many of the Med classics – lavenders, cypresses, olives and
such. But I have to admit I also like a nice lawn with a colourful
herbaceous border.
Presumably, ongoing maintenance is just as important as design
and preparation…
Yes, I also have a maintenance side to my company. I see this
as a necessity as no matter how beautifully designed your
garden is, if you neglect it, it will start looking neglected pretty
quickly. I like my gardens to develop the way that I intended
them to, and I have trained up a team of good people to
make sure they do just that.
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Tel. 661 634 127
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Galan de la noche
All the herbs listed here can be used for
home remedies, in cooking, as natural
cosmetics or as household cleaning preparations,
and most can be used in their
raw state as leaves and flowers in essential
oils. It is not really practical to produce
essential (or aromatherapy) oils at home
as a long distilling process is required.
However, as a short cut one can steep
the herbs in a base oil available from the
chemist, and use the aromatic result as
a basis for natural cosmetics or in the kitchen.
This oil is not as potent as a distilled
essence, but is still worthwhile and fun to
make with little effort.
With a little research it is easy and cheap
to make home-made herbal ointments,
infusions, floral “waters”, sachets, potpourris,
bath essences, air fresheners and
“burning” or massage oils. Perhaps in these
times of recession we should go back
to basics, and start “making our own” as
our grandmothers used to do.
energising Summer drink
Pour boiling water onto a sprig or two of
mint leaves, add a small sprig of rosemary
and steep for five or 10 minutes before
straining. The resulting “tea” will give an instant
and lasting energy boost much better
for you than a caffeinated drink.
Finally…
Cut and spread herbs such as bay,
thyme, rosemary, sage and lavender in
the sun to dry. When dry store them in a
sealed container for use in winter, or place
dried lavender heads in a pretty dish and
use to scent your bedrooms. A drop of essential
oil from time to time will revive the
scent as it fades.

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customised “smart house”
projects … with a touch of passion
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INAUGURATED SEVEN YEARS AGO, THE COMPANY HAS ExTENSIVE ExPERIENCE IN INTEGRATING AND DESIGNING AUDIOVI-
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INTELLIGENT LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEMS.
describing themselves as
“passionate” about completing different
audio-video and “smart house” projects,
the Digital Cinema team are constantly
searching for new challenges – finding the
most suitable technology that truly adapts
to each client‘s needs and expectations.
They provide customised technological
solutions and engineering projects, taking
responsibility for everything from advice on
which product to buy and the design and
décor of the surroundings to installation,
integration, start-up and personalised aftersales
service.
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diGiTal cinema
They are committed to the notion that “a
perfect smart house is also a safety and
completely controlled house”, and they
believe that the automation of domestic
functions contributes to greater comfort, safety
and efficiency in energy consumption.
With an existing electrical installation, it is
possible in some cases to implant a basic
home-automated system that operates with
the lights, blinds and domestic appliances.
If a client, in addition, wants to incorporate
other functions such as internet access,
entertainment multimedia and multi-room, a
specific information network is required.
Home automation provides a range of
safety functions, from simple alarm kits with
control panels and presence detectors to
sophisticated remote control equipment
with video cameras controlled from mobile
devices.
Digital Cinema also offers a design service,
which is free of charge if purchased
as part of asystem. If not, the amount is
deducted from the cost of the system when
purchased.
The design documentation package
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cabling infrastructure, thus “giving you the
peace of mind that when you are ready to
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property market update
changing Face of Spanish property investors
The average real estate agent in the street will
happily give you their opinion on the state of
the property market at this moment in time.
Their emphasis, however, may change depending
on whether you’re looking to buy or to
sell. To the buyers, the agent will enthusiastically
extol the virtues of buying right now while
the market is on its knees – the only chance
you’ll get to snap up that bargain property. To
the sellers, their demeanour may appear more
downcast, full of woe about how difficult it is to
sell even the best property without hammering
down the price by 40 per cent – and that’s only
the start.
To be fair, they have got a point whichever
way the conversation goes. There are great
bargains to be had as some owners find
themselves having to sell at very low prices or
risk losing their properties. Equally, the challenges
in selling as a profession are increasing
every day. Changing regulations, over-inflated
cadastral values and a virtual credit block have
forced many agents out of business. But, for
those able to think out of the box and adjust
their working practices to meet the changing
needs of the market, the opportunities are out
there for the taking.
Perhaps the most important factor for agents
to consider when updating their marketing
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focus has been the changing demographic
of the average property buyer in Spain today.
Traditionally, overseas buyers have come and
gone but the domestic market has remained
consistent. As a rule, the Spanish have always
been more disposed to owning property rather
than renting. Families tend to live in a home
that has been passed down to them, while
renting out the small apartment they bought
earlier in their lives together. Others divide their
time between two properties, living in convenient
centrally located apartments during the
working week and winter months, then decamping
to their country or beachside retreats for
the summer.
Huge levels of unemployment and general
financial insecurity have taken their toll on
young Spanish adults and many have now
had to rent or continue living with relatives.
Those who were able to buy before the property
crash are struggling to pay their high mortgages
and, in the more unfortunate cases,
finding themselves forced out of their homes.
The problem will be exacerbated, according to
Spanish savings bank CatalunyaCaixa, by the
reduced demand for housing now that the financial
crisis is restricting family sizes. Another
reason why Spain will become yet more reliant
on foreign property buyers in the future…
By Charlotte Hanson
Despite the economic climate, Spain is still
a great place to holiday or live. Visitors from
northern Europe appreciate the relaxed
attitudes, particularly towards children and
families, the long sunny days and the mild
winters, not to mention the first class health
system, multilingual services and accessibility
of the Spanish islands and coastal areas to
networked airports around the world.
Different areas of Spain have always appealed
to different nationalities of foreign visitors and
residents. The Balearic Islands have traditionally
held more appeal for the Germans;
Marbella and towns further west on the Costa
del Sol have welcomed the Brits; the Scandinavians
often preferred Mijas, just west of
Málaga. The Irish were keen to build on inland
plots while the Spanish Madrileños wanted a
place big enough for their family and domestic
staff to enjoy the month of August; the nearer
the beach, the better.
But, when the German economy started to
experience problems of its own in the early
2000s, its citizens were the first to withdraw
their investments from Spain. With hindsight,
their timing was excellent. The profits realised
from their sales at the height of the Spanish
property boom have enabled many German
Spanophiles to return now that Germany is
back on a surer footing and once more the
largest economy in Europe.
These returners to the market are finding that
prices have fallen considerably over the past
five years, up to 40 per cent in some cases.
In addition, there is far more quality property
on the market at realistic prices. It’s no longer
a case of having to snap up a shoddily built
apartment just to get on the ladder! Resale
properties are proving more popular than new
despite the government’s attempts to boost
the “direct from developer” market with tax incentives.
Instead, investors are aiming for top
luxury properties, like the frontline beach villas
with great sea views which continue to sell on
the Costa del Sol and Mallorca, where these
properties are holding their value much better.
Today’s buyers tend to be over 50 years old,
cash rich, professional or self-employed,
retired or contemplating early retirement, and
enjoying a medium to high standard of living
in their home country. As well as Germans,
the property market is attracting successful
Belgian, Dutch, Scandinavian, Swiss, Russian,
Arab and Chinese investors. Many have been

playing the waiting game, anticipating
exactly the right moment to buy
property in Spain to maximise their
investment in the future.
Russian international property portal
Prian.ru claims that 20 per cent
of visitors to their site are looking
to buy properties in foreign resort
areas for holidays, and 20 per cent
for retirement, while 27 per cent intend
to emigrate. In our experience,
many of those choosing Spain fall
into the latter category, settling their
families here for a better lifestyle,
even if the husband is still commuting
or working remotely.
The recent strengthening of the UK
pound should increase British confidence
in the market. For several
years, Brits have felt priced out of
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the market and, to some extent, the
resorts as holiday destinations where
restaurants, shops, hotels and
apartments were all deemed too
expensive as the euro and pound
hovered around parity.
New entrants on to the Spanish
property scene should restore other
nationalities’ faith in the security
of bricks and mortar combined
with the benefits of sunshine and
a healthy Mediterranean lifestyle. If
more can be done to make sensible
lines of credit available to foreigners
and increase legal certainty, thereby
diminishing fears of illegal builds
or homes that are to be demolished,
foreign investment in Spanish
property will continue its upwards
struggle.

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idyllic mediterranean living
Es Caragol
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Santanyí
THE MAIN ROAD WINDS THROUGH PICTURESqUE HILLS WITH PALM TREES, PINES AND
CYPRESSES, LEADING TO IDYLLIC BAYS AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES ON THE ISLAND –
PRISTINE WHITE SAND AND CRYSTAL-CLEAR, TURqUOISE WATER JUST LIKE IN THE CARIBBEAN.
The south-east part of Mallorca conquers
everyone’s heart, not in a loud
and demanding way like some other
areas, but soft and charming with an
enchanting variety of landscapes and
small, authentic fishing ports.
Plaza Mayor in Santanyí
Es‘Trenc

Cala Figuera
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It is home to small towns and villages which have grown but still preserve
their original character with a wide range of cultural amenities, vibrant weekly
markets and excellent restaurants. There is an international atmosphere in
the Cala d’Or marina, one of the most beautiful golf courses on the island,
Vall d’Or, and the natural beaches of Es Trenc and Cala Mondrago and other
stunning beaches offering something for everyone.
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South EaSt
Those who have finally lost their heart to this Mallorca, and would like to call a
part of it their own, will find professional property advice in the Engel & Völkers
office at the attractive market place in Santanyí. Their main focus is on obtaining
high-quality properties in the coastal regions of Sa Rapita, Cala d’Or, Porto Petro
and Cala Figuera and the marvellous villages of Alqueria Blanca, Ses Salines and
Calonge, as well as the inland areas of Campos, Porreres and Manacor.
They offer all facets of Mediterranean properties: old and new country houses,
traditional town houses, seafront or hillside villas and houses, and comfortable
apartments and plots.
10 reasons to buy in Santanyí
• Authentic, original, individualistic
• Understated
• Beautiful landscape… hills sloping towards the sea,
pristine beaches, rugged coastline, pine trees, cypresses,
palm trees
• Modern villas and country fincas
• Most sun hours on Mallorca
• Authentic, beautiful weekly market
• Most stunning calas on Mallorca, with white sandy beaches
and natural rock sea access
• Romantic fishing ports … Cala Figuera, Porto Petro,
Porto Colom
• Vall d’Or golf course
• International Marina Cala d’Or
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Property showcase
Stylish property
with sea views in
Son macia
This tasteful property is located on a hill in the
romantic landscape of Son Macia with marvellous
views towards the sea. The impressive living area of
approximately 100 square metres, with a fascinating
fireplace, marble floors with pebbles and attractive
plastered walls, is the jewel of the house. Next to it is
an exclusive, fantastic kitchen. In addition, there are
two bedrooms with bathroom.
The first floor comprises a spacious master bedroom
with a bathroom en-suite.
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The garden of this impressive
house has been designed
exquisitely. There is a pool as
well as
a studio, and several points
provide views of the sea or the
stunning hilly landscape.
This magnificent country
house with a tower can truly be
described as unique because
of its position and extraordinary
architecture.
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Finest Real Estate Mallorca · Santanyí
Mallorca Southeast/Santanyí: Impressive finca near the sea, plot surface
approx. 16,000sqm, total surface approx. 600sqm, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,
central-oil-underfloor heating, fireplace, pool, BBQ, 2 garages.
ID-No.: W-00I2UV. Price: 1.900.000 €.
Mallorca Southeast/Son Macia: Natural stone finca with sea views, plot
surface approx. 15.000sqm, total surface approx. 355sqm, 4 bedrooms,
4 bathrooms, central oil heating, fireplace, basement, double garage.
ID-No.: W-00W1ED. Price: 1.500.000 €.
Mallorca Southeast/Cas Concos: New splendid rural estate, plot surface
approx. 25.850 sqm, total surface approx. 637 sqm, 4 beds, 4 baths, firstclass
materials, central oil heating, fireplace, library, pool, marvelous views.
ID-No.: W-00CNM3. Price: 4.200.000 €.
Mallorca Southeast/Cala Santanyí: Charming house near the beach,
plot surface approx. 700sqm, total surface approx. 190sqm, 2 bedrooms,
2 bathrooms, central oil heating, very well-kept, lovely garden, pool.
ID-No.: W-00UAI7. Price: 740.000 €.
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Telephone: +34 971 64 21 01 · Telefax: +34 971 64 20 39
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Property Details:
Property ID. W-00Y5J1
Plot Surface: approx. 22,462 m²
Total Surface: approx. 303 m²
Bedrooms: 3
Asking price: 1,450,000 EUR
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More Information:
Engel & Völkers Süd-Ost S.L.
Plaza Mayor, 18
Santanyí
Tel: (+34) 971 64 21 01
santanyi@engelvoelkers.com
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TOWNHOUSE IN SANTANYI
COMPLETELY RENOVATED
Plot size 380 m 2, Constructed area 250 m 2, , Bedrooms 3, Bathrooms 3
Price 980.000,- €
Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria, S.L. - Calle Centro No. 8 - ES 07650 Santanyi, Mallorca
Officina +34 971 653 557 - Fax +34 971 163 416 - Movil +34 65 1100 182
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Country home nearby Santanyi
5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
1.300.000,- € Ref. 1236
Contry home in Ses Salines with seaview
7 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, 2.800.000,- € Ref. 1214
Country home nearby Es Trenc
4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms
1.390.000,- € Ref. 1199
Hotel and store in Porto Petro/Santanyi
14 Bedrooms, 14 Bathrooms
1.155.000,- € Ref. 1237
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By Alejandro Bellapart
THE RENTAL TRILOGY
RENTALS OF BUSINESS PREMISES
In the final of a three-part series, alejandro bellapart
looks at the legal rental regulations applying to business
premises.
Should you be the owner of business premises, they may
be rented out freely to third parties at will. The Spanish Civil
Code protects tenants and landlords fully, and this article
holds good for both parties. The Urban Rentals Law (Ley de
Arrendamientos Urbanos – or LAU) also takes into account
rental of business premises and is applied with priority over
the Civil Code.
Prior to acquiring such premises for personal use or to rent
out, it is a good idea to check with the local town hall to define
exactly what activities may be carried out therein, whether
located in town or on an industrial estate. This is a sensible
precaution before purchase, on the one hand, and renting on
the other.
The parties should study all aspects of their proposed contract
in detail, to ensure that no surprises occur at a later date. The
tenant should be aware that he needs the landlord’s approval
of his planned activity on the premises. Should he wish to
change his business, the landlord has to approve the change.
Rent must be paid in advance, as well as a cash deposit to
ensure that the premises are handed back to the owner in
proper condition at the end of the agreed term. It is normal for
the established rent to be raised annually by the percentage of
the latest Consumer Price Index.
Tenants pay for services and utilities and the community and
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local taxes, though not the town hall Impuesto Sobre Bienes
Inmuebles (IBI), and are also required by law to obtain the official
licence for their activities. Should the landlord have such
a licence, then the tenant will need to have it changed into his
name for the duration of tenancy.
No building works may be undertaken without the owner’s
written authorisation and such works eventually revert to the
owner on termination of the contract. At times, depending on
the extent and type of works, a mutual agreement might be
made about certain elements or characteristics of the works,
but this is a matter for discussion – as indeed are all the terms
of contract.

Owners are obliged to hand over the premises
in good condition and carry out any
repairs for which they are legally responsible.
Tenants are required to maintain the premises
in this same condition and keep its
installations in good repair. The various areas
of responsibility are clearly defined in the
appropriate regulations, and compliance with
these regulations is to the advantage of both
parties.
There are standard contracts for rentals of
business premises, and the parties can modify
them at will by mutual agreement. When
signed the documents are filed in the local
Chamber of Commerce.
As noted in our previous articles, the secret
for success is always a thorough investigation
of your ideas and proposals before entering
into any kind of compromise or contract.
So much grief is caused by a lack of proper
groundwork and due diligence – usually accompanied
by a serious loss of money.
Even with the best thought and precaution,
not everything necessarily comes out as
one might hope, but it is still important to do
everything reasonably possible to ensure a
relatively smooth path and process. Reliable
local advisers are vital, and it is far cheaper
to hire a competent interpreter than to face
the risk of suffering the consequences of not
understanding a particular point.
Bellapart Solicitors
Avenida Jaime III, 25
Palma
Tel. 971 72 40 46
bellapart@mallorcasolicitors.net
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Tel.: +34 971 72 40 46
bellapart@mallorcasolicitors.net
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Once you have registered with Moneycorp, you are allocated to
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iva 92’ ducheSSa
living at sea
innovative comfort…
and poised style
RIVA’S MEGAYACHT ADVENTURE CONTINUES, WITH THE REFINED 92’
DUCHESSA MODEL FOLLOWING IN THE SUCCESSFUL WAKE OF THE
FLAGSHIP OF THE COMPANY’S FLEET SINCE 2005, THE 115’ ATHENA.
Encompassing the classic elegance of Riva
style, the Duchessa’s design is harmoniously
curved and racy.
A large windscreen integrated into the high
and bold line of the boat provides an excellent
view from the pilot station, and large windows
on the upper deck ensure that as much light
as possible filters through to the salon and
dining area.
The environment is welcoming and comfortable:
a chromatic balance between the warm
shades of the black American walnut embellished
with hand-sewn, white and chocolate
leather inserts used for the furniture and bulkheads
and the white varnished wood of the
flooring (which can be replaced with white
stone in marble powder in the dining area).
The pilot station is equipped with latest-generation
instruments, and features a comfor-
table dinette for the crew with direct access to
the flybridge and galley, which is completely
accessorised and set lower down, on an intermediary
level.
A utility room has been created under the
helm station. Additional household appliances
can be fitted or it can be used as a storage
area. In the foredeck area, the galley
provides access to the three crew cabins, all
with en-suite bathrooms, accommodating a
captain and four crew. This completely separate
area guarantees total privacy for owners
and their guests. The low set galley and crew
areas also make it possible to optimise the
space available in the lower bridge, to create
four large cabins amidships.
Located astern, the large master cabin is
separated from the engine room by a utility
room accessed from the cockpit and the lar-
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ge, full beam head located behind the bed,
and is fitted with shower and bathtub.
The owner’s cabin features a walk-in wardrobe
and vanity unit and is well-lit by two large,
new windows fitted on either side. Portholes
at each end make it possible to air the environment
naturally. A dormeuse, located under
one of the windows, is the perfect place to
relax and enjoy the panoramic view.
One excellent innovation is a private entrance
to the owner’s cabin from the main deck,
while the other stairway fitted here leads to
two guest cabins in the centre of the yacht:
a double on starboard and a twin room portside.
The full-beam VIP cabin is located towards
forward and features an extension of
the day areas. All the cabins have en-suite
bathrooms, and the day head is on the main
deck.
The cockpit features a large teak table with
seating for up to eight: a comfortable sofa
and four foldable chairs, which can be stored
in the base of the table. An elegant stairway
to the right provides easy access to the flybridge.
A second, smaller living-room has
been created on the foredeck, with a teak table,
six-seater sofa and sundeck.
The sundeck can be shaded by an awning
with easy manual opening, and the flybridge
is surmounted by a fibreglass hard top. The
special advanced shape of the hard top enhances
the flybridge layout, providing shade
from the sun‘s rays in the pilot station and
small living area, which consists of two sofas
and a teak table with seating for up to eight
and is separated from the sundeck by a centrally-fitted
whirlpool, which can be replaced
with a smart mobile bar in the optional version.
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An exclusive advanced entertainment system
enables those aboard to play the same
videos and music in both the salon and master
cabin.
The flybridge is large enough to be equipped
with a tender measuring up to 4.2 metres
long, handled using a small davit. Another
special feature of this model is the garage:
closed by a foldable door, it can house a tender
measuring up to 3.2 metres or a jet-ski.
When lowered, a chaise-longue on runners
can be placed inside the garage, creating
another area for relaxation, suspended directly
over the water.
The 92‘ Duchessa is fitted with two MTU engines
(16V 2000 M92, power 2218 mhp) delivering
a maximum speed of 28 knots and a
cruise speed of 25 knots. The optional version
is equipped with two MTU engines (16V 2000
M93, power 2435 mhp) giving a maximum
speed of 30 knots and a cruise speed of 27
knots. The yacht’s stability, when moored or
at sea, is guaranteed by two ARG 4000 stabilisers.

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laTiTude charTer
Taking luxury yacht services
to a new personalised level
When the team at Latitude Charter note
that sailing is their passion they are talking
from their hearts. This is no conventional,
or typical, charter yacht service.
They are firmly committed to providing a
unique and luxurious sailing experience
aboard one of their new 2012 fleet of
fully-equipped Hanse sailing yachts: high
quality, excellent service and a personal
touch.
As they note, “Whether you want to enjoy
the freedom of bareboat chartering or
a crewed sailing holiday, we will help
you make this a relaxing, enjoyable and
stress-free experience ready for you to
be mesmerised by the contrasts that
the Balearic Islands and its surrounding
waters can offer.”
Their philosophy is based on the principle
that “all of our boats are extensively
fitted out to feel like your own”, as well
as featuring latest safety and navigation
equipment, cutting-edge comfort and
even collection from the airport and
transport to the boat in a private vehicle.
The whole Latitude Charter family are
sailors who have experienced numerous
charters over the years, in different parts
of the world, and who own their own
boats – so they understand what makes
a stress-free holiday.
Sarah Lopez Loud and Ana Martin McShane,
who run the day-to-day operations,
have worked for major multinational
organisations around the world, where
customer satisfaction was their highest
priority. Gordon Fens is the “sailor
fanatic”, running his own company and
helping out wherever possible. Sarah
is from the island and Gordon and Ana
have just moved to Mallorca, with their
daughter, from mainland Spain. Between
them all, Spanish, Catalan, Mallorquín,
English, Dutch, French, German and
Italian are spoken.
They note that, due to the economic situation,
people are not as willing to risk the
investment of buying a yacht, and they
fulfil that niche by providing sailing boats
equipped to the highest standard – as if
they were their own.
They currently have three new 2012
Hanse boats: one Hanse 445 and two
Hanse 415. The boats are fitted with teak
decks, touch screen Simrad plotters, AIS
transponders and courtesy LED cockpit
table light. On the deluxe creature
comfort side, they have fitted cockpit
cushions, Egyptian cotton bedding and
towels, Nespresso coffee machine, Wi-Fi,
iPad, flat screen LED TV and DVD, and
source a full range of organic and environmentally
friendly toiletries.
The boats are well looked after, sail like a
dream, look fantastic and are spacious
inside, and the Latitude team make sure
clients are well looked after throughout
the charter.
They have also teamed up with a sister
yacht concierge company Latitude3934
to provide a varied range of services,
enabling clients to enjoy experiences on
any of the Balearics’ four island, including
golf, visits to wineries, diving (accompanied
by a master), hotels, car hire,
special anniversary gifts, and excursions
to secluded and unspoiled coves.
In addition, “dedicated to ensuring your
sailing holiday is a success”, they offer
refresher courses for those who haven’t
sailed for a while, or a sailing instructor to
remain onboard “until you feel comfortable”.
This “sailing holiday with tuition”
can even lead to gaining a sailing qualification
along the way.
They have a wide range of customers,
from experienced sailors and new sailors
who have just received their qualifications
to groups of friends and whole families
with young children.
They chose the Portocolom fishing port
as their base, “as we felt it would give
our customers a lovely base from which
to start their charter…it still has that feel
of old Mallorca while keeping up with
guests’ needs with a good selection of
restaurant and bars… we also wanted to
give our customers a base from which
they could easily explore new ports and
calas from the afternoon they take charge
of their yachts, with Porto Petro not
that far, and Cala D‘Or.”
For a genuine bespoke boating experience
– discreet, green, carefree and
delightfully indulgent – Latitude Charter
offer the perfect formula.
READER OFFER
living at sea
More information:
Tel. 972 342 764
info@latitudecharter.com
latitudecharter.com; latitude3934.com
Latitude Charter would like readers to have the chance of sailing with them. To that end they
are offering a 10 per cent discount on their summer 2013 sailing holiday, if booked by 31
January 2013.
WIN A WEEKEND ABOARD ONE OF OUR YACHTS...
Readers can also win a weekend aboard one of their yachts. Just answer this simple question:
Where is Latitude Charter based on Mallorca?
Visit their website and answer via their contact page, including your details and answer in the details
section. The prize weekend will take place in October 2012, dates to be confirmed with the winner –
and valid for up to four people.
latitudecharter.com
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agent speaks
98
THIS ISSUE WE INTERVIEWED THE PARTNERS OF:
MallorCa ProPertieS
Why real estate? And why specifically Mallorca?
In these times of economical recession to invest
in real estate is still the safest investment and
Mallorca is still an exception to the rule when it
comes to property investment and compared
to the crisis in the mainland of Spain. Mallorca
is a unique island that offers good accessibility
and infrastructure, and there is a great
variety and diversity of property, landscapes
and people. International and local schools
and medical facilities are of a high standard.
Service has improved over the years. There is
everything a great city can offer and it is surrounded
by coastline and has great weather.
We find that clients new to Mallorca are always
pleasantly surprised by what this fabulous island
has to offer.
What main piece of advice would you give to
a seller?
Price… Price… Price! Times have changed and
prices need to be adjusted accordingly – if you
really want to sell. Listen to professional advice
and price your property in line with comparab-
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les in your area. If you offer your property within
the competitive market price of your area, you
will have a better chance of a successful sale.
Supply is higher than demand right now; the
property market is more transparent nowadays
due to easier access to information and therefore
clients have higher expectations and are
clearer about what they want to buy. Properties
need to offer much more value for money than
in previous years; buyers do not buy a property
regardless of price bracket. A high-quality build
or reform, sea views, great décor and realistic
pricing will increase your chances of selling
considerably.
And to a buyer?
To stimulate the market, a new law was passed
in May stating that buyers of property until the
end of 2012 have the right to a 50 per cent discount
on any capital gains profit made on the
house when they come to sell. Plus, if buying a
new construction, the IVA (VAT) will be charged
at four per cent instead of the normal eight per
cent, making buying on the island even more
Barbara Tickle, Alexandra Zuralski and Dorien Nissen are
seasoned real estate professionals with over 15 years
experience on Mallorca that place great value on personal
and professional service to their customers, which can
choose from plots, apartments and penthouses through to
dream country houses or unique villas. Their long experience
in the luxury real estate business and excellent knowledge
of the region property market with the wide range of
services especially when it comes to sell, rent or buy real
estate from a distance, is used in their mission to find the
right property for clients and to guide them through the
whole purchasing and/or selling process.
Barbara, Alex and Dorien work together to provide an
excellent and reliable service and assure confidentiality to
their customers. An in-depth knowledge of the local market
sets them apart. Together, they can offer their service
in several languages (Russian, Swedish, English, German
and Spanish) and therefore are catering to successful and
trustworthy clients from all over the world.
Mallorca is a magnificent Island where the customer will
find everything from the sea, beaches, mountains, beautiful
countryside to golf courses, top quality hotels, fine
restaurants, quality shopping, entertainment, culture and
relaxation.
Customer satisfaction is their focus!
The parTnerS Give Their inSiGhT on The properTy markeT
attractive. Buyers from markets outside the Eurozone,
like UK or Switzerland, are especially
in a good position to make a good investment
on the island due to the decreasing value of
the euro.
How do you feel the property market is faring
during 2012?
The trend is still higher-end properties. Middlemarket
buyers have almost disappeared. Demand
is high for top luxury properties and also
for under-500 000 Euros investments – but, regardless
of the price, trends are for high-quality,
unique, value for money and mostly sea views.
Your favourite place?
The whole of Mallorca but if we must choose,
unanimously, the harbour of Puerto Portals! You
will always find a favourite place of the moment.
There is something for everyone with great facilities
and atmosphere... shopping, restaurants,
entertainment and beach. It is also close the
city and the airport.

Ground floor apartment with spectacular sea views
A modern apartment in a small, top quality
contemporary style development in Cala
Llamp…
The living area is divided into three bedrooms,
two bathrooms (one en-suite),
a lounge room with dining area, an open
kitchen and a separate laundry room. It is
equipped with a fireplace, integrated flat
screen TV, wooden flooring, Miele appliances
in the kitchen, fitted cupboards, reversible
A/C, and security/weather blinds.
The apartment has a garage place and the
community has a beautiful modern pool with
sea views and lifts in every building.
Ref.: 1156
Price: 1.300.000 Euro
Build: 148 m2 Garden: 48 m2 MALLORCA PROPERTIES
Puerto Portals, Local 45
07181 Portals Nous
TEL +34 971 676 515
info@mallorcaproperties.es
mallorcaproperties.es
ellegant villa
in bendinat
MALLORCA PROPERTIES
Puerto Portals, Local 45
07181 Portals Nous
TEL +34 971 676 515
info@mallorcaproperties.es
mallorcaproperties.es
agent speaks
A beautiful, high quality villa with sea views,
constructed in 2002…
The main house contains three bedrooms all
en-suite and a large terrace on the first floor.
The
ground floor is distributed with a lounge, office,
kitchen, pantry and guest toilet. The stairs lead
down to a staff bedroom, game room, sauna,
storage room, laundry and technical room.
The separate guest apartment, divided on
two floors, has one double bedroom en-suite
upstairs and a lounge and kitchen on the lower
floor. There are various terraces, a summer
kitchen, a large pool and a double garage. The
house has central heating and reversible A/C.
Ref.: 1104
Price: 3.850.000 Euro
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Property showcase
Cala Ratjada
an auThenTic mediTerranean JeWel
This stately home, typical of the area, is located in one of the most exclusive urbanisations in Cala Ratjada –
with a frontline beach setting.
Extending over 1,200 square metres of built
area, divided into two floors, the villa’s elegant
ambience is highlighted by a stylish lounge
area and fireplace and a second lounge-room
with integrated library.
Most of the nine bedrooms (two of them suites)
include a tasteful, large, modern and fullyequipped
bathroom.
The spacious kitchen (more than 100 square
metres) has various annexes and is perfect for
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preparing dinners or other events.
Set on a 4,5000 square metre plot, the property
has expansive terraces, a games room, a
guest-house, a bodega, a stunning pool with
magnificent sea views, well-maintained gardens
and ample garage space.
The villa features parquet floors and highquality
tiles, and centrally-controlled heating
and air-conditioning, among other exceptional
amenities.
It also has direct access to the sea via an underground
pathway.
More Information:
Sr. Biel
Tel. 60714 95 59
gnegre@adoroconsulting.es

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Property showcase
Set on a 1,250 square metre plot, this
recently reformed villa is situated in Porto
Cristo and enjoys fantastic sea views. With
a living area of 750 square metres, the two
large living rooms and a separate dining
room all have views of the swimming pool
and out to sea. There is a beautiful fully-fitted,
modern kitchen with separate utility room,
and five bedrooms all en-suite.
To fully utilise the wonderful sea views there
are spacious covered and open terraces for
outside living and dining, and the property
has a large garage with additional space
which could be utilised as a gym, home
cinema, indoor pool or additional guest/staff
quarters.
A very high quality designer reformation
resulting in a first class home…
More Information:
Michael Perkins Finest Properties
Tel. (+34) 971 130 831
michaelperkins-finestproperties.com
Ref.: V7001
Price: 2,950,000 Euro
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PoRto CRisto
Wonderful sea views

Property showcase
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area direCtorY
Welcome to the Villa & Vida area directory, where we showcase the island’s most eligible
properties in an easy to digest format.
We are well aware that the majority of property hunting is done on the internet these days, quite simply
because the online search method is much easier and more efficient in terms of finding a property that
ticks all the boxes. Therefore, our area guide has been created based on this internet model.
Within our directory, you can search for your dream property by area in ascending price order. We are
confident you will find what you are looking for right here, so grab a coffee and happy hunting!
andratX
CalviÀ
sÓller
PalMa surroundinGs
son vida
PalMa
advertise with us!
To advertise a property within our Area Directory
please get in touch at +34 971 450 432 or email email us at
info@villayvida.com.
(Please bear in mind we do not advertise the same
property more than once, so any duplications will be
dealt with on a first come first served basis. Get in
touch now to avoid disappointment).
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inCa
PollenÇa
santanYÍ
arta

Impressive Country Residence in Puigpunyent
9 9 1.500m 117.000m
€10,000,000
F1001
Beautiful Contemporary Villa in Camp de Mar
5 5 448m 1.445m
Exquisite Villa in Son Vida
4 4 500m 2.000m
€4,600,000
V3040
€3,950,000
V2003
Elegant Mansion with Sea Views in Cas Catala
6 6 750m 2.000m
tel: +34 971 130831 info@michaelperkins-finestproperties.com
www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com
€4,950,000
V3057
Stylish Villa in Exclusive Sol de Mallorca
7 7 470m 1.470m
€1,695,000
V3036
Designer Duplex in Casca Antiguo, Palma
2 2 70m
€395,000
A1007

area: southwest
Andratx
3
2 150 m 2
Beaumount Properties
www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
Illetas
2
Mallorca Properties
www.mallorcaproperties.es | Tel: +34 971 676 515
Puerto Andratx
2 86 m 2
2 2 135 m 2
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V0299
Illetas
18 m €395.000
2 32 m2 3 3 104 m2 1132
€599.000
A0318
€895.000
Michael Perkins Finest Properties
www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
Beaumount Properties
www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
Bendinat
4
2 170 m 2
88 m 2
Beaumount Properties
www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
Calvia
4-5
3 250 m 2
650 m 2
Mallorca Properties
www.mallorcaproperties.es | Tel: +34 971 676 515
A0402
€575.000
A0376
€690.000
1155
€900.000

Port Adriano
4
3 207 m 2
unique Mallorca
www.uniquemallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 699 329
Nova Santa Ponsa
reduced!
3-4
Bendinat
2 258 m 2
3 3 156 m 2
180 m 2
1011 m 2
Beaumount Properties
www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
A-Portogolf-101
€1.170.000
V0358
€1.390.000
A3015
€1.500.000
Michael Perkins Finest Properties
www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
Portals Nous
4
Portals Nous
4
4 350 m 2
3 278 m 2
area: southwest
833 m 2
822 m 2
real homes Mallorca
www.realhomesmallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 676 484
V0345
€1.375.000
Michael Perkins Finest Properties
www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
Puerto Portals
3 2
real homes Mallorca
www.realhomesmallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 676 484
RH1009
€1.495.000
1314
€1.695.000
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area: south-west
Nova Santa Ponsa
5
unique Mallorca
www.uniquemallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 699 329
Calvia
3
Cas Catala
5
5 463 m 2
4 293 m 2
5 450 m 2
1.067 m 2
945 m 2
Mallorca Gold
www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
1340 m 2
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V-Ponsa-141
€1.695.000
60389
€1.980.000
V3056
€2.200.000
Michael Perkins Finest Properties
www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
Sol de Mallorca
4
Nova Santa Ponsa
5
3 519 m 2
4 485 m 2
1539 m 2
1.220 m 2
unique Mallorca
www.uniquemallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 699 329
V3047
€1.900.000
Michael Perkins Finest Properties
www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
Cala Vinyes
3
3 400 m 2
1470 m 2
V3031
€2.000.000
Michael Perkins Finest Properties
www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
VUP-109
€2.650.000

Bendinat
5 4 350 m 2
Bendinat
5
4 600 m 2
2.148m 2
Mallorca Properties
www.mallorcaproperties.es | Tel: +34 971 676 515
V3004
Michael Perkins Finest Properties
www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
Port Adriano
5
5 698 m 2
1100 m 2
4028 m 2
€3.450.000
V3043
€4.000.000
Michael Perkins Finest Properties
www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
1103
€6.900.000
Andratx
7
Mallorca Gold
www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
Sol de Mallorca
6
7 653 m 2
area: south-west
1860 m 2
Mallorca Properties
www.mallorcaproperties.es | Tel: +34 971 676 515
Port Adriano
2
5 395 m 2
2 150 m 2
840 m 2
115 m 2
Beaumount Properties
www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
70288
€3.950.000
1145
€5.500.000
A0339
€1.050.000
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area: PalMa & surroundinGs
Arenal - Apartment
3
dressler & Partner
www.bauenmallorca.eu | Tel: +34 971 125 375
Palma
3
Son Vida
4
2 104 m 2
2 330 m 2
Mallorca Gold
www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
4 635 m 2
2017 m 2
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€3.950.000
engel & völkers
www.engelvoelkers.com/mallorca | Tel: +34 971 609 141
007
€175.000
80332
€1.800.000
W-00AB1l
Puigpunyent
2
Son Vida
4
2 75 m 2
5 380 m 2
25 m 2
Beaumount Properties
www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
2.403 m 2
Mallorca Gold
www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
Palma
5
5 600 m 2
2350 m 2
A0432
€260.000
20367
€3.000.000
€4.200.000
engel & völkers
www.engelvoelkers.com/mallorca | Tel: +34 971 609 141
W-00KEKM

‘The Chi Lounge...fresh Sushi, oriental food selection,
beachfront cocktails, extensive premium drinks range,
trend espana
top DJ’s, great chilled music, VIP area, and a view to die for...’
great food, great drinks, great company
To avoid disappointment book
your Table or VIP call
0034 648 670 418
info@chiloungemallorca.com
www.chiloungemallorca.com
Chi Lounge - Son Matias Beach - Palma Nova
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area: south-east
Cala Llombards
4
Cala Mondrago
3
3 245 m 2
400 m 2
Jerome ledin inmobiliaria
www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
Cala Llombards
3
2 150 m 2
2 180 m 2
700 m 2
Jerome ledin inmobiliaria
www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
20.000 m 2
Jerome ledin inmobiliaria
www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
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1209
€375.000
€690.000
1088
€790.000
Con Negre
3
Jerome ledin inmobiliaria
www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
1174 Cala Llombards
3
Con Negre
5
2 165 m 2
2 165 m 2
2 350 m 2
231 m 2
8.000 m 2
Jerome ledin inmobiliaria
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10.000 m 2
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1201
€399.000
1185
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1016
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60338
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Cala Llamp - Price on request
Bendinat - 1.100.000 €
Cala Vinyas - 1.800.000 €
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Santa Maria - 3.750.000 €
Costa d’en Blanes - 1.770.000 €
Puerto Andratx - 1.060.000 €
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Porto Cristo
3
son alegre
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Porto Cristo
3
3 219 m 2
95 m 2
son alegre
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Porto Cristo
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€545.400
€688.200
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Santanyi
6
Arta
1
Pollenca
500 m 2
7 516 m 2
1 810 m 2
1.800.000 m 2
1.395 m 2
Mallorca Gold
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27.000 m 2
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90451
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F-7777
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Bonaire-Alcudia
3
Ses Salines
3
Finest selection Properties
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6
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Finest selection Properties
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2.5151 m 2
4.400 m 2
Finest selection Properties
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€1.950.000
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AQUAQUAE
C/ Llucmajor, 38
Portixol, Palma
Tel. 971 420 600
aquaquae.com
ALOU BARCELO
FONTANERIA
C/ De Na Ravandella
Santanyí
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aloubarcelo.com
AUBAPOOL
C/ Marroig, 6A
Llucmajor
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aubapool.es
CALIzAS MALLORCA
Gran Via Asima, 7
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 432 210
calizasmallorca.com
CAN CABOT
Camp de S‘ Oca, 13
Soller
Tel. 971 630 796
cancabot.com
DUCHA FRESCA
C/ Ca‘n Cavalleria, 17
Palma de Mallorca
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duchafresca.net
ALMACENES FEMENIAS
Pol. Son Castello
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femenias.com
KERA GRES
16 de Juliol, 28
Palma de Mallorca
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keragres.es
MACODOR
Crta. Calonge-Cala d‘Or
Cala d‘Or
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macodor.com
PORCELANOSA
Gran Via Asima, 21
Palma de Mallorca
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QUILIS
Ctra. Valldemossa, 12
Palma de Mallorca
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quilis.es
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AMBIENTES, INTERIORISMO
Ctr. Santanyí
Campos
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ambientes-mallorca.com
19 D ART I ALTRES
Placa dels Hostals, 19
Santa Maria del Cami
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19dartialtres.com
BEACH HOUSE
C/ Levante, 16
Port d‘Andratx
Tel. 971 698 598
beach-house.es
CASA BRUNO
C/ de les Illes Balears
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CHITON DECO
Crta. Porreres-Campos Km. 0.4
Porreres
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chitondeco.com
CLASSIK PALMA
Gran via De Formentera
Santa Ponça
Tel. 660 234 755 /
650 983 805
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DAA3
C/Sant Domingo, 3
Pollenca
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D‘ OLIvER
C/Joan Lluis Estelrich, 14
Palma de Mallorca
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dolivermobiliari.es
DAS DEPOT
Pagesos, 14
Inca
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depot-online.com
DANIEL STEEN
C/Cordoba 1, Son Caliu
Palmanova
Tel. 971 683 217
DE BATABAT
Eusebio Estada, 80
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 763 666
debatabat.es
DOMUS ARTIS
C/ Can Veri, 6
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 594 505
ALMACENES FEMENIAS
Pol. Son Castello
Tel. 971 430 484
femenias.com
HäSTENS
C/ Son Thomas 7°a
Son Bugedalles, Santa Ponca
Tel. 971 699 732
sublimdescanso.es
HOLGER STEWEN
C/ Tous y Maroto, 10
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 727 016
holgerstewen.com
INCOMPAR
Carrer Obisbo Verger, 25
Santanyí
Tel. 971 642 204
incomparbalear.com
INTERLED SOUNDS & vISIONS
Calle de Gremi Tintorers 43
Pol. Son Castello, Palma
Tel. 664 364 444
mallorca-led.com
INTERIOR HOUSE
MALLORCA
Avda. Tomas Blanes, 41
Costa den Blanes
Tel. 971 676 252
interiorhousemallorca.com
INTERMOBEL
Crta. Palma Km. 47, Manacor
Tel. 971 845 048
Carrer des Port, 153
Port d’Andratx
Tel. 971 671 359
inter-mobel.com
KARTELL
Ramon y Cajal, 6
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 871 953 162
KOKUKAN
C/Illes Baleares, 37
Santa Ponça
Tel. 971 694 055
kokukan.com
LARES DECORACION
C/ Francisco Casa, 17
Plaza Bendinat, Calvià
Tel. 971 701 868
laresdecoracion.com
MALLORCA STYLE
Tel. 626 817 724
mallorcastyle.net
MESTRE PACO
Rotonda C‘an Berenguer
Pollenca
Tel. 971 534 370
mestrepaco.es
MIDNIGHT BLUE
Plaza Nova, 7
Port d‘Andratx
Tel. 902 006 988
midnightblue.es
MIMAR BALEAR
Carrer Obisbo Verger, 25
Santanyí
Tel. 687 543 863
mimarbalear.com
MOBLES RIERA
Ctra. Palma Arta Km. 48
Manacor
Tel. 971 552 467
moblesriera.com
NEGRE
Avda. Joan Miro, 262
Marivent, Palma
Tel. 971 701 662
negre.es
PACO MOBLES
Rotonda Ca‘n Berenguer
Pollenca
Tel. 971 530 535
pacomobles.com
PARAvANA
C/ Albercuix, 27
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 791 246
paravana.com

PERELLO MOBLES
Cecili Metel, 25
Pollenca
Tel. 971 533 735
perellomobles.com
PUYALTO
16 de Juliol, 6
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 430 040
puyalto.com
RIALTO LIvING
C/ Sant Feliu, 3C
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 713 331
rialtoliving.com
ROCHE BOBOIS
Bonaire 15
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 726 313
roche-bobois.com
SAITON ARMARIOS
16 de Juliol, 8
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 430 880
saiton.com
SOCÍAS Y ROSSELLO
Gran Via Asima, 3
Pol. Son Castelló
Palma, C/ Via Palma, 5
Manacor
Tel. 902 512 626
sociasyrossello.es
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Carrer de Ca‘n Veri, 5
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 495 322
baobabcollection.com
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ART AQUA
C/ Sant Feliu, 17
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 228 970
artaqua.com
EMPIRE ART
C/ Metge Obrador, 3
Cas Concos
Tel. 971 839 603
GALERIA MAIOR
Can Sales, 10
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 728 098
Placa Major, 4
Pollenca
Tel. 971 530 700
galeriamaior.com
GALERÍA SAILER
C/ Bisbe Verger, 6
Santanyí
Tel. 971 163 438
galeriasailer.com
HELLA MARIA HOFER GALERIA
Puerto d’Andrtax
Tel. 971 674 300
hella-maria-hofer.com
General
CARPADEDOMO
C/ Colomer, 4
Santa Ponça
Tel. 971 697 838
marquee-mallorca.com
CRISTALERIA CALvIà
Crta. de Capdella, 25
Pageura
Tel. 971 686 021
cristaleriacalvia.com
LOvELACE CARPENTRY
Tel. 637 065 632
lovelacecarpentry.com
MÖBEL MESSERSCHMIDT
C/ Alacant 19
Son Bugadelles
Tel. 971 695 168
info@moebelmesserschmidt.
com
moebelmesserschmidt.com
CHITON DECO
Crta. Porreres-Campos,
Km 0.4
Porreres
Tel. 971 168 257
info@chitondeco.com
chitondeco.com
TOPCRET MICROCEMENTOS
C/ Barranco, 21
Genova
Tel. 971 700 047
topcret.com
SCANDINAvIAN LIvING
C/ Llucmajor, 38
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 274 271
infurn.com, norr11.com
SOCÍAS Y ROSSELLO
Gran Via Asima, 3
Pol. Son Castelló
Palma, C/ Via Palma, 5
Manacor
Tel. 902 512 626
sociasyrossello.es
home
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DIGITAL CINEMA
Protectora, 14
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 710 075
digitalcinema.es
LOEWE GALLERY
Montcades, 2
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 724 951
loewegallerypalma.es
kitChenS
ALOU BARCELO FONTANERIA
C/ de Na Ravandella
Santanyí
Tel. 971 641 675
aloubarcelo.com
BULTHAUP GROC Y BLAU
C/ Pau, 6
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 726 119
BULTHAUP NICOLAU
Rambla Duques, 15
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 717 863
nicolau.bulthaup.com
COCINART
Eusebio Estada, 11
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 750 072
cocinart.com
COCINAS HäCKER
General Riera, 26
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 205 503
COCINA Y vIDA – BIRGIT
MüLLER
Paseo Mallorca, 4
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 669 188
Isaac Peral, 59
Port d‘Andratx
Tel. 971 674 633
birgitmüller.com
CUISINALE
Via Ernesto Mestre, 40
Felanitx
Tel. 971 582 011
LARANDA
C/ Can Rado, 1B
Marratxi
Tel. 971 605 602
laranda.net
MIELE
C/ General Riera, 8
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 200 603
mielecentre.com
CUINART
C/ Plaza España, 16
Felanitx
Tel. 971 581 605
cuinart.net
PRODI COCINAS
Ctra. Palma-Artá, 100-102
Manacor
Tel. 971 559 137
C/ Jaime I
Santa Ponça
Tel. 971 692 986
prodi-cocinas.com
SIEMATIC
Paseo Mallorca, 17D
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 221 551
siematic.com
SPAzIO vARENNA, POLIFORM
Sant Feliu, 6
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 713 258
info@spaziovarenna.com
STUDIO MIRNA
Alfons el Magnànim,
Capitan Salom, 12
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 751 947
studiomirna.com
outdoor
Furniture
KONWAY & NOSINGER
Calle Colomer, 4
Santa Ponça
Tel. 971 697 838
MERIDIANO MALLORCA
Ctra. Santanyí
Campos
Tel. 971 652 888
meridiano-mallorca.com
TERRAzA BALEAR
C/ Islas Baleares, 18
Santa Ponça
Tel. 971 698 258
terrazabalear.com
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C/ Mayor, 53
Calvia village
Tel. 971 670 998 /
651 581 293
curtaindesign@hotmail.com
HOME MALLORCA
Tel. 697 914 233
home-mallorca.eu
FireplaCeS
PROMETHEUS
Tel. 971 82 80 83
Mob: 676 366 819
prometheus@telefonica.net
PEDRO LIRA
C/ Ronda Cataluña,
Campos
Tel. 971 651 425
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CC Sotomarket
Autovia del Mediterraneo
Exit 130
Sotogrande
Tel. 956 793 166
ark-arquitectos.com
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Centro Comercial Guadalmina,
San Pedro de Alcántara
Tel. 952 886 970
carloslamas365.com
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Bulevard Principe Alfonso von
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Marbella
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marbellacarpets.com
General
AQUAPOOL
Pol. Ind. San Pedro
San Pedro Alcántara
Tel. 952 927 811
aquapool.es
DECORACIóN ANDALUSI
Urb. Paraiso
Estepona
Tel. 952 884 215
decoracion-andalusi.com
DESIGN CONCEPT
Pol. Ind. La Ermita
Marbella
Tel. 952 828 657
designconcept-marbella.com
DISENOS Y TEJADOS TROPICALES
Camino de Campanales
Mijas
Tel. 952 588 011
tejadostropicales.com
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ESTUDIO ARQUE -
STONE & GLASS
Avda. Conchudo
San Roque
Tel. 956 695 896
estudioarque.com
GLASS CURTAINS
Pol. Ind. La Vega
Mijas
Tel. 902 433 435
glasscurtains.es
G. vEGA CERAMICA
Pol. Ind. Nueva Andalucía
Marbella
Tel. 952 816 848
gvega.com
HOUSES OF ART
Marbella Club
Tel. 661 763 064
housesofartmarbella.com
LA SILLA ROJA
C/ Pinzón, 6, Málaga
Tel. 952 212 373
la-silla-roja.com
LOANI HOME
Avda. Jaime de Mora, 2
Marbella
Tel. 952 771 469
loani.net
MARBELLA CLUB
Tel. 952 822 211
marbellaclub.com
MUEBLES BENITEz
Fuengirola
Tel. 952 474 900
mueblesbenitez.com
ROYAL PIANOS
C/ Ancha, 1
Marbella
Tel. 952 858 777
royalpianos.com
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Marbella
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SMART SYSTEMS
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AMBIENCE HOME DESIGN
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San Pedro d Alcántara
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ambiencehomedesign.com
ARENAY HOME
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San Pedro Alcántara
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arenay-home.com
BO CONCEPT
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Tel. 951 242 092
boconcept.es
CASASOLA
Ctra. Cádiz-Málaga Km. 184.5
Marbella
Tel. 952 772 758, 952 772 762
mueblescasasola.com
CLIvE CHRISTIAN
Marbella Club
Tel. 952 808 402
DECORHAUS
Crta. Mijas-Fuengirola Km. 3.5
Tel. 902 200 107
decorhaus.es
DESIGN BY PENANC
Tel. 619 34 20 43
penanc.com
DESIGN CONCEPT
C/ Cinc, 3 .P.I. La Ermita
Marbella
Tel. 952 828 657
designconcept-marbella.com
DM INTERIORS
C/ CInc, 3, Pl. La Ermita
Sotogrande
Tel. 952 828 657
dminteriors.es
DESIGN STUDIO
Ctra Ronda, La Cancela de la
quinta, Edificio 3, Local 3.2B
San Pedro de Alcántara
FLAMANT HOME
INTERIORS
Marbella Club
Tel. 952 771 038
GASTON Y DANIELA
Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 72A
Marbella
Tel. 914 852 590 / 952 774 224
gastonydaniela.com
G L DISENO
Edif España en la Mano
CN-340 Km. 189
Las Chapas
Marbella
Tel. 952 830 483
GLASS CURTAINS
Parque Empresarial El Pinillo
Mijas
Tel. 902 433 435
glasscurtains.es
GUNNI & TRENTINO
Marbella Club
Tel. 951 968 771
gth.es
GRUTMAN FINE ARTS
Hotel Puente Romano, local 10
Marbella
Tel. 952 827 174
grutmanfinearts.com
IBERMAISION
Crta. Cádiz Km. 176
San Pedro de Alcántara
Tel. 952 770 675
ibermaison.com
IDEA TERRAzAS
Calle Ramon y Cajals
Fuengirola
Tel. 952 461 174
ideaterrazas.com
MAISON AFRIQUE DU SUD
Pol. La Campana Antigua
Marbella
Tel. 951 279 407
maison-afriquedusud.com
MESSEG DESIGN
Pol. Ind. La Ermita
Marbella
Tel. 952 857 439
MIKKU
Urb. La Cancelo
San Pedro Alcántara
Tel. 952 853 063
mikku.es
MISENDEMEURE
Marbella
Tel. 952 857 396
misendemeure.com
MOBILE & DISEñO
Crta. Cádiz Km. 189.5
Marbella
Tel. 952 837 601 / 952 837 604
ORIGINAL INTERIORS
Crta. Cádiz Km. 177
Marbella
Tel. 952 863 230
originalsinteriors.com
PEDRO PEñA
C.C. Tembo
Marbella
Tel. 952 824 962
pedropena.com
PURE HOME
Avda. Pacífico, 32
Málaga
Tel. 952 357 616
purehome.es
ROCHE BOBOIS
Crta. Cádiz 185
Marbella
Tel. 952 777 858
roche-bobois.com
SB INTERIORS
Marbella Club Hotel
Tel. 952 864 545
sbinteriors.net
TERRA LUz
CN-340 Exit Km. 166
Urb. Bel-Air
Estepona
Tel. 952 882 322
terraluz.info
U DESIGN
Pol. Ind. La quinta
Ctra. de Ronda Km. 168.5
Tel. 952 928 495
info@udesign.es
SB INTERIORS
Marbella Club
Tel. 952 864 545
sbinteriors.net
U DESIGN
Pol. Ind. La quinta
Ctra. de Ronda, km. 168.5
San Pedro Alcántara
Tel. 952 928 495
info@udesign.es
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BULTHAUP
Avda. Canovas del Castillo, 10
Marbella
Tel. 952 857 962
bulthaup.com
COCINAS PLUS
Bulevard de La Cala
La Cala de Mijas
Tel. 952 587 759
cocinasplus.com
HACKER
C/ Francisco Moreno Lomeña, 16
San Pedro Alcántara
Tel. 952 799 307
kitchenconcepts.info
KüCHEN & CONFORT ALNO
C/ Ramiro Campos Turmo
Marbella
Tel. 952 861 122
RWK
C/ Las Violetas
Nueva Andalucía
Tel. 952 906 622
rwk.es
FireplaCeS
PIAS CHIMENEAS
C/ El Califa, 564
Marbella
Tel. 951 275 693
pias-chimeneas.com
THE FIREPLACE SHOP
C/ Fragua 16
Marbella
Tel. 952 902 430
thefireplaceshopmarbella.com
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The Gourmet directory
HOME COUTURE‘S PICK OF RESTAURANTS, BARS AND PLACES WE LOVE
ALOU BARCELO
801
Plaza Comtat del Roselló 6
Palma
Tel. 971 495 449
AGAPONTO
Camino del Faro 2
Puerto de Sóller
Tel. 971 633 860
BACCHUS (READ’S HOTEL & SPA)
Santa María
Tel. 971 140 261
BASMATI
C/ Santa Catalina de Siena 2
Los Geranios
BENS D‘AvALL
Ctra. Sóller-Deià
Sóller (Costa Deià)
Tel. 971 632 381
BOGAvANTE
Carrer Teodoro Canet 2
Puerto de Alcúdia
Tel. 971 547 364
BRIDGEPORT
Avda Gabriel Roca 2
Port Andratx
Tel. 971 672 516
restaurantbridgeport.com
CASES DE SON BARBASSA
(PETIT HOTEL)
Ctra. Cala Mesquida
Cami de Son Barbassa
Capdepera
Tel. 971 565 776
CAvALL BERNAT
C/ Maressers 2
Pollença
Cala Sant Vicenç
Palma
Tel. 971 530 250
CELLAR SA SINIA
Carrer des Pescadors
Tel. 971 824 323
EMILIO INNOBAR
C/ Concepcion 9
Tel. 657 507 294
ES BALUARD
Plaza Porta 9
Santa Catalina
Tel. 971 719 609
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ES MOLÍ DEN BOU (1 STAR)
Protur Sa Coma Playa Hotel &
Spa
C/ Liles
Sa Coma
Tel. 971 569 663
EL OIvIO
Hotel La Residencia, Son Canals
Deià
Tel. 971 639 011
EL PATIO
Ctra. d‘es Port
Andratx
Tel. 971 671 703
ES RACó DES TEIx (1 STAR)
C/ Sa Vinya Vella 6
Deià
Tel. 971 639 501
esracodesteix.es
GALA!
Avda. Rey Jaime 1, 92
Santa Ponça
Tel. 971 699 333
GENESTAR
Plaza Porta de Mallorca
Alcúdia
Tel. 971 549 157
IRU
Passeig Anglada Camarassa 23
Puerto de Pollença
Tel. 971 867 002
JARDIN (1 STAR)
C/ Tritons
Alcudia
Tel. 971 892 391
restaurantejardin.com
LA CALATROvA
Calle Ses Roques 13
Palma
Tel. 971 829 153
LA GRAN TORTUGA
Aldea Cala Fornells I
Paguera
Tel. 971 686 023
LA LONJA
Moll Vell
Puerto de Pollença
Tel. 971 868 430
LAURUS
C/ Palangres 5
Can Pastilla
Tel. 971 263 231
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talking about. Cool music& great vibe day or night!
LIMON Y CHELO
C/ Andalucía 23
Andratx
Tel. 971 136 368
MIDORI (BLAU PORTOPETRO)
Carrer des Far 16
Porto Petro, Santany
Tel. 971 648 282
PEPE PINTOS COCINERO
San Francisco de Sales 18
Rotonda Conservatorio
Palma
Tel. 971 750 234
PORT ALT
Oratorio
Portals Nous
Tel. 971 676 179
restauranteportalt.com
PORT PETIT
Avenida Cala Llonga
Cala d’Or
Tel. 971 643 039
RANDEMAR
Es Traves 16
Puerto de Sóller
Paseo del Mar, 19
Playa de Palmanova
07181 Calvia
READ’S (BACCHUS)
Palma
Tel. 971 140 261
REFECTORI (CONvENT DE LA
Missió)
Carrer de la Missió 7A
Tel. 971 227 347
RITzI
Puerto Portals 34-35
Costa d’en Blanes
Calvià
Tel. 971 684 104
SAKANA SUSHI
Avda. de la Playa 4
Palmanova
Tel. 971 681 005
SA TAFONA (LA POSADA DEL
MARQUES)
Finca Es Verger
Espories
Tel. 971 611 230
SIKI, ROBATA GRILL & SUSHI BAR
Gran Via Puig des Castellet 1
Santa Ponça
Tel. 971 693 893
SIMPLY FOSH
Carrer de la Missió 7A
Palma de Mallorca,
Tel. 971 720 114
simplyfosh.com
SON FONY (LA RESIDENCIA)
Cami Son Canals
Deià
Tel. 971 639 011
SON JULIA (GRAN HOTEL SON
JULIA)
Ctra. S‘Arenal a Llucmajor
Llucmajor
Tel. 971 669 700
ST. REGIS MARDAvALL (ES FUM &
AQUA)
Passeig Calvia
Costa d’en Blanes
Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 629 629
TAHINI
Puerto Portals 2
Tel. 971 676 025
TRISTáN (1 STAR)
Puerto Portals
Tel. 971 675 547
grupotristan.com
zARANDA SA TORRE (1 STAR)
Sa Torre Hilton Hotel
Cami de Sa Torre 8
Llucmajor
Tel. 971 010 450
zaranda.es

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The Fashion directory
HOME COUTURE‘S PICK OF RESTAURANTS, BARS AND PLACES WE LOVE
ADDICT PALMA
Danus 4 & Pelaires 3
Palma
Tel. 971 724 567 / 971 720 353
AQUA BLUE SWIMWARE
C/ Isaac Peral 67
Port Andratx
Tel. 630 478 000
B CONNECTED FASHION STORE
C/ Dameto 6
Santa Catalina
Tel. 971 282 195
BILLY’S ExCLUSIvE
Avda. Gabriel Roca 7
Puerto Andratx
Tel. 971 673 451
BLUE MARIN
Puerto Portals
Tel. 971 677 092
BORN 22
Paseo del Borne 22
Palma
Tel. 971 722 780
BOSS STORE
Paseo de Born 2
Palma
Tel. 971 712 795
BOUTIQUE DIAMOND
Avda. Jaime III, 20
Palma
Tel. 971 723 184
CORNER
Plaça de Rei Joan Carles I, 10
Palma
Tel. 971 715 356
CUSTO BARCELONA
Carrer de Sant Miquel 15
Palma
Tel. 971 228 347
DESIGUAL
Carrer de Sant Miquel 12
Palma
Tel. 971 716 201
EL CORTE INGLéS
Avda. de Jaime III, 15
Avenida Alejandro Rossello 12-16
Palma
Tel. 971 770 177
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IN-SIGHT
Local 28
Puerto Portals
(Plus: Port Adriano)
Tel. 971 676 701
KIDAMA BOUTIQUES
Plaza Juan Carlos I, 7-1
Palma
Local 86
Puerto Portals
Calle Pelaires 19 (outlet)
Palma
Tel. 971 720 584
KLING
C/ Consititución 3
Palma Old Town
Tel. 971 723 436
LITTLE INDIA
C/ Brossa 6
Palma Old Town
Tel. 971 721 520
LIROUAGE
Local A.15
Port Adriano
Tel. 971 237 398
LOUIS vUITTON
Paseo del Borne 19
Palma
Tel. 971 170 890
LURELLE
Calle Palma-Andraitx 26
Portals Nous
Tel. 971 677 470
MARC CAIN
Can Veri 5
Palma
Tel. 971 722 383
MUNPER LUxURY LEATHER GOODS
Palma-Alcúdia Km. 30
Inca
Tel. 971 881 000
MOLA EYEWEAR
Paseo del Borne 24A
Palma
Tel. 971 729 236
NAUTICA STORE
Avda. Jaime III, 16
Palma
Tel. 971 713 324
PILUCA OSABA
Avda. Jaime 111, 3
Palma
Tel. 971 715 227
PINKO
Calle de San Nicolás
Palma
Tel. 971 723 839
RELOJERIA ALEMANA
Avda. Jaime III, 26
Palma
Tel. 971 716 712
RIALTO LIvING PALMA
C/ Sant Feliu 3C
Palma
Tel. 971 713 331
TOUS JEWELLERS
Paseo de Born 6
Palma
Tel. 971 715 259

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