Up on a hill in Cala Fornells, just next to Peguera, there is a couple of terracotta coloured houses facing the street. From one side, they look like quite ordinary houses, but if you look behind them you will see a fantastic little residential area, built along the slope down to the sea.
On a small street, next to a rippling brook at the foot of the Tramuntana mountain, Johan and Erica Månsson welcome us into to their newly purchased apartment in Sóller, on Mallorcas West Coast.
– It is the first time we’re in here since we bought it. We’re just getting settled, Erica says.
In Portixol/Es Molinar, in a neighbourhood with low buildings, just a breath away from the sea, Janne Önnesjö and Lillemor Robbins have found their dream home.
– This is a very quiet area. And to be able to live this close to the center of Palma, but still right next to the sea is just amazing, Janne says.
In one of Palma’s busiest restaurant streets in Santa Catalina there is a small, charming townhouse. Here, just a few steps from the buzz of chattering people and sound of coffee cups and wine glasses, is the home of Tove and Emil.
The apartment is bright and welcoming. The combination of old Spanish charm and Scandinavian, stylish decor gives it something extra. But it was far from love at first sight for Tove and Emil.
– When we came here the first time, it looked terrible, Tove says with a laugh.
In one of the many narrow streets of the old part of Palma there is an old, beautiful house that recently went through a thorough renovation. Behind the bright stone walls and a large wooden door you find Yvonne and Richard Eklunds stunning apartment, a dream home they created from scratch.
From the small park across the street comes a soothing sound from a fountain and a large ficus tree throws a soft shade over the apartment terrace. Between the buildings in front of the house you get a glimpse of the sea and the boats down along the Paseo Maritimo.
On this quiet street in El Terreno Kaveh Kiani lives, just a few steps from the port and biking distance from Palma. Mallorca has been his home since 2011.
It is winter in Mallorca. The leaves have turned yellow and the sun is low, but the temperature is still almost 20 degrees and after a few days of rain, the island is greener than ever.
In one of the steep hills of Son Vida you find a beautiful, white house with a big garden overlooking the entire Palma bay. This is the home of Helen Cummins, founder and owner of abcMallorca. In this luxury villa she lives with her family.
Son Vida is one of the most exclusive areas on the island and the street in front of their house is called ”the golden mile”, Helen says.
– We really love Son Vida because you are more or less in the countryside, but still just 10 minutes away from Palma. It is peaceful, quiet and safe around here.
On a cross street from La Rambla, among restaurants, cafes and shops, Björn and Carina Arkhult own a small apartment. From the balcony you can see the narrow streets and alleys between the church and beautiful buildings. A staircase leads up to two of Palma’s most popular bars, Babel and Café L’Antiquari.
The first thing you see when you enter the home of Ulf and Helena Strömqvist, is the sea. The Mediterranean lights up the apartment with its turquoise, glittering water and the large glass framed terrace gives you a full view of the port of Cala Nova, Bendinat hills and Illetas coast line.
