Tuesday, March 19, 2024

IBIZA: Cocktails in the House of WOW

SPEND the days on Ibiza's famous beaches and the nights with everyone else at this restaurant in Santa Eulalia del Rio for exciting cocktails and food.

YOTAM OTTOLENGHI: dinner at Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel, Ibiza

IT'S hard to think of a better way of spending a summer night than by eating food prepared by the internationally renowned chef and food writer Yotam Ottolenghi among the picture perfect vegetable garden of Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel, Ibiza. The hotel is one of three...
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HOTELS: Israeli chain Leonardo opens three new properties in Ibiza 

THEY’VE already opened four hotels in Mallorca this year… now the Leonardo group has opened a trio of new joints on the white isle. The hotels in San Antonio and two in Santa Eulalia means in just seven years the Israeli group has opened 17...
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Happy Hat Trick: Vida, Tree House and Leo’s bring a vibrant new feel to...

LIKE London buses, as the saying goes, you wait ages for one to arrive then three turn up at the same time. That’s the case with a hat trick of new restaurants opening in Mallorca over the last month. The first is Leo’s Grill, in Portals,...
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Mallorca’s Natural Charms Inspire Latest Novel by Author Diana Janney

From raindrops dripping from terracotta rooftops, people and pine forests, to a glimpses of distant sea and wild grandeur, Mallorca inspires author Diana Janney. Here she explains why Mallorca was the ideal island muse for her new novel, A Man of Understanding FOR me, inspiration...
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DON’T MISS: The Best of What’s On in Spain

Top events in Spain for the week and month ahead from Malaga to Madrid via Barcelona and Cordoba. THE WEEK AHEAD Ronda Romantica (May 11-13). Ronda (Malaga) wholeheartedly returns to the heady days of bandoliers, horsemen, wine and song with performances, markets and processions. Cordoba Patio...
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Iberian conquest: A little-known Israeli hotel chain has acquired eight new hotels in Spain...

IT has been something of a silent takeover. But in just seven years an ambitious Israeli group has acquired 17 hotels in Spain. In the last year alone, the Leonardo chain has bought eight hotels in the country, with six in the Balearic Islands and one...
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Street parties and colourful costumes flood the streets of Mallorca

2023 welcomed back the Sa Rua carnival for the first time without restrictions since the pandemic. This year’s festivities were set to be extremely popular and they did not disappoint. Carnivals took place across the island with various municipalities dishing out a range of...
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Mallorca listed as one of the top destinations for nature lovers in Traveler’s Choice...

Trip Advisor's annual Traveller’s Choice Awards has ranked Mallorca as number seven for those looking for a nature getaway. The site highlights its pristine beaches and coves, spectacular mountain ranges and “rustic countryside” as some of the “dreamy island’s” offerings. Mallorca is one of Spain’s...
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TOP SPOT: Hotels in Madrid and Ibiza lead the way in a global luxury...

WHEN it comes to the world’s best luxury hotels, Spain ticks many boxes. Now, a new hot list puts an exciting launch and two long-awaited relaunches of hotels over the last year at the top of the pile. Ibiza’s new Six Senses hotel and Madrid’s recently...
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Where to eat in Spain’s Ibiza

MINIMUM spend lunches at €250-a-head, €700-a-week hire cars, Michael Gove on the dancefloor. Yikes! Is it any wonder Ibiza’s been a little quieter this summer. Ask any regular visitors or business owners and they’ll tell you the same thing; the White Island is anything but...
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Ocean Drive Port Portals: the perfect hotel for your holidays in Mallorca

GIVEN OD Hotels’ commitment to being present in fabulous spots, there was only one suitable place for Ocean Drive Port Portals: the most exclusive yacht harbour on the island.  Located in Portal Nous, Ocean Drive Port Portals opens onto the marina with breathtaking views, a...
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EYE ON IBIZA 2022: Where to stay and where to eat on the Spanish...

MINIMUM spend lunches at €250-a-head, €700-a-week hire cars, Michael Gove on the dancefloor. Yikes! Is it any wonder Ibiza’s been a little quieter this summer. Ask any regular visitors or business owners and they’ll tell you the same thing; the White Island is anything but...
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REVIEW: the Standard Hotel in Ibiza Town gives you a whole new experience

THERE is nothing standard about The Standard hotel in Ibiza Town. You can tell this place is different from the upside down nameplate on the front door to the offering of a local hierbas de Ibiza spirit at reception, which at 23% almost guarantees a...
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WATCH: Guardia Civil chopper picks up body of Brit who fell 120m to his...

A MAN who fell 120 metres to his death while visiting a lighthouse on the eastern edge of remote Balearic island Formentera, has now been confirmed to be British. Authorities at first described the 55-year-old as Lebanese but later identified him as having a UK...
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Why these pueblos in Spain should be on your travel bucket list this summer

EVERY cloud has a silver lining and for some villages you may never have heard of in Spain, the COVID-19 crisis has been an opportunity to shine and show off their uncrowded, idyllic spaces. Traditional tourist hotspots like Marbs and Palma de Mallorca have been...
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Insider tips to the ultimate Ibiza getaway

Here are some other great money-saving ideas for doing Ibiza on a budget without missing out on a thing
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Fed up hoteliers in Spain’s Mallorca get police training for staff in a bid...

HOTELIERS in Mallorca have decided to take the law into their own hands as they struggle to deal with  unruly alcohol-fuelled holidaymakers. They are pleading for action against drunkenness, saying recent measures designed to tackle the issue have failed. They claim that chronic underfunding of police...
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Mallorca tops list of best travel destinations for 2022 and here’s why

MALLORCA has been named as the world’s top destination of 2022 by travel review website TripAdvisor. The biggest of the Balearic Islands tops the ranking of ‘trending destinations’ in the 2022 Travellers’ Choice Awards beating other island hotspots such as Tulum in Mexico and the...
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IN PICS: First look at Richard Branson’s luxury new hotel planned for converted 15th...

BRITISH entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson flew into Mallorca this week to look around Virgin Limited Edition’s latest tourism project: the restoration of a 15th century finca into a luxury hotel resort. Here we can share the first photos from the Son Bunyola Estate which is...
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Simply the Best: Top 20 exciting and luxurious places in Spain

LOOKING for somewhere out of this world for the perfect escape in Spain? Want a place to really luxuriate and properly treat a loved one?  Already know the Costas and the capital city? Well here is the Olive Press’ hand-picked guide of 20 places to check...
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Monasteries and museums: Why Mallorca is one of the best winter destinations in Spain

IN THE depths of winter Mallorca may not seem like the ideal holiday destination. Many businesses and restaurants are closed for the season and the water is far too cold for a dip for all but the hardiest of bathers. The island out of season...
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Mallorca restaurant awarded two-Michelin stars as Spain’s Balearic Islands gain ground as foodie destination

MALLORCA once again has a two-Michelin starred restaurant, putting the island firmly on the haute-cuisine map. Voro, the restaurant run by chef Alvaro Salazar at the Cap Vermell Gran Hotel, near Canyamel on the island’s eastern coast, was awarded the coveted two-stars in a ceremony...
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SubliMotion: Ibiza restaurant crowned most expensive dining experience in the world

DINERS with exceptionally deep pockets should head to SubliMotion in Ibiza which has been recognised as the most expensive tasting menu in the world.  The restaurant located at the Hard Rock Hotel on Playa d’en Bossa is only open during the summer season from June...
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The Best Culinary Experiences on Mallorca

Imagine setting off on an unforgettable gastronomic adventure from one of the most luxurious villas in Mallorca to explore sensational cuisine on every corner. With everything from sophisticated Michelin star restaurants to unassuming tapas bars, the magnificent island of Mallorca is simply brimming with...
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From Somerset to Menorca: Extraordinary art centre opens in Spain’s Balearic Islands

The 40,000 square metre island is only a short boat ride from Mahon and now home to an extraordinary art centre featuring works by acclaimed artist Mark Bradford

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