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Beyond Don Quixote and tapas, Spain is a diverse and rich country that has inspired centuries of romantic travellers, from explorer Christopher Columbus to Scarlet Johansson in Vicki Christina Barcelona.
In fact, Spain is so diverse that there are three different climate zones that exist within its borders: hot and dry with mild rainy winters by the Mediterranean, a continental climate in the plateaus, the Meseta, and an alpine chill at the foot of the Pyrenees.
Spain is also known as a country of great passion, a fire that extends from its love of great food. It holds some of the world's best restaurants, from the famous Roca Brothers right the way through the foodie spectrum to hearty traditional Paella — to be enjoyed alongside its historic dance culture, Flamenco. In Barcelona, former home to Picasso, Joan Miro, and director Pedro Almodovar, urban sophistication pours out from every nook and calle. Immortalized by Gaudí, here “modernos" (hipsters) soak up culture, fashion, and fixed gear bikes while enjoying the rich Catalonian heritage, punctuated by edgy art installations and bold architecture. The all-night discos of Ibiza may bring in the flash, but for understated glamour, travel to the crystal turquoise beaches of Mallorca or the rocky grandeur of the Canary Islands. The country may boast a whopping 3,000 catalogued beaches, but it is still easy to find your very own spot of Spanish tranquilo or perhaps a hushed moment in the mountains of Matarraña.
Southern Europe is full of destinations that promise beautiful stretches of sand and bright turquoise waters, but few can compare to the laid-back bohemian charms of Mallorca.
read moreFavourite hub to creatives, writers and artists over the centuries, Pollença (Pollensa) is peppered with historic buildings, gorgeous villas, aged narrow streets, galleries, stylish boutiques, cafes, wine bars and foodie pit stops.
read moreWhen the doors opened to the public in 1970, it wasn’t just the interior of Flash Flash that was forward thinking. The restaurant is soundproofed to make conversation easy and comfortable, and while it may not seem particularly revolutionary now, the restaurant is only closed on Christmas day and features bright and pleasant restrooms — both rare in a restaurant in 1970!
read moreAlthough they are currently closed for the winter season, the stunning (and ever so sunny) designer den in Mallorca, Son Brull Hotel and Spa, is still doing its bit for sustainability.
read moreSun-drenched and sustainable, luxury eco-friendly hotel, Son Brull Boutique Hotel and Spa, have recently added a further string to their organic Mallorcan bow, in the form of special edition Son Brull wines, made in collaboration with nearby celebrated organic winery, Bodega Can Axartell.
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read moreGorgeously flamboyant, Casa Vicens is a riot of colour and fantastical architectural detailing - bearing the hallmarks of Barcelona hero, Antoni Gaudi.
read moreWhen wandering Mallorcan village streets, a specific type of fabric will catch your eye – the blue & white fabric called Ikat. It bears a characteristic pattern obtained by the process of resist dying, and the island of Mallorca is the only place where you can still visit family-run workshops that have been operating for over 160 years.
read moreDiscover the rural side of Mallorca in style – book a stay a the boutique Son Brull Hotel and combine with a tour a bodega built into an old stone quarry in the Tramuntana mountains experts Mimo Mallorca for an holiday experience of combo; countryside and style.
read moreSummer in Mallorca is seeing the Balearic isle at its best. A blazing sun hangs in a deep blue, cloudless sky, people throng the cobbled streets of Palma’s old town and restaurants spill over into the streets. Yachts bob in the glittering Mediterranean Sea, church bells chime and the coastline beckons for downtime on the sandy beaches and azure water. Head northwards to Pollensa for a whole away-from-the-crowds experience.
read moreFor the aficionados of easy, slow wear, Muchache is an ethical brand of soul and purpose, designed for those unfussed with gender rules, 'wear what pleases you'.
read morePoseidon’s Sanctuary, the Ilha Verde or the basecamp of cashmere, these wild island hush outposts of myths, folklore and cultural soul are well worth finding your sea legs.
read moreAnchored to specific genres of hotel design, The Aficionados print editions: Farmhouse Fabulous, Casa Gorgeous, Blueprint Beauts and Neu Heritage take the reader through the creation narratives. A sourcebook for hoteliers, travellers, style aficionados and those who appreciate design.
read moreChef Andreu Segura champions the fusion of organic and culinary excellence at the helm of Mallorca's 365 Restaurant, sitting in the comforts of the luxury eco-hotel Son Brull. A rural sanctuary dating back to the 18th century
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