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LMGI COMPASS
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Spring 2021
MUST-SEE PLACE:
The Formentor Lighthouse on the nor-
thernmost point of the island. On your
way, you will drive on an incredible road
that runs along the cliffs and ends with an
incredible sunset at the lighthouse.
FAVORITE SHOP:
Isurus. This is an adventure equipment
store where every time I go, I find
something to buy for my next getaway.
They have great gear for diving, fishing,
trekking, camping, climbing and every
kind of water sport you can imagine.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
Toque de Queda, a great cozy tapas bar
tucked off a little side street, is known
for its vegetarian and seafood menu.
Although I am not a vegetarian, the
atmosphere is incredible and the food is
delicious.
PLACE TO SEE BY NIGHT:
Walk around the Cathedral at night before
going to dinner. Seeing the illuminated
Cathedral reflected in its surrounding lake
is a postcard worth visiting.
BEST DAY TRIP:
Drive to the center of Palma and take
the vintage wooden train to Sóller. From
Palma to Sóller, you will travel through
spectacular landscapes. In Sóller, you can
walk around the town and enjoy its main
square lined with cafes and stunning
old Mediterranean architecture. Have an
orange juice, relax, enjoy the sun, then
take the tram to the charming port where
you can eat the best freshly caught fish at
any restaurant.
Be sure to try the Sóller prawns. If you
still have time, you can take a boat and
travel along the coast to reach the remote
beach of Cala Tuent or the village of Sa
Calobra. Cyclists from all over the world
come there to ride the winding mountain
road to Sa Colobra, which rises to just
over 2,000 feet over six miles .
FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD:
My favorite is Santa Catalina. It's an old
fishermen's quarter that has been revived
Daniel's Private Tour
as a popular 'bohemian district.' Its heart
and soul is the famed Santa Catalina Mar-
ket, which attracts visitors with its fresh
fish, meat, vegetables, and fruits.
FAVORITE LOCAL ARTIST:
Tomeu Canyelles, a renowned land-
scape, architecture and interior design
photographer.
BEST BAR/CLUB:
Moltabarra Tapas Bar in old town
Palma is a comfortable neighborhood
bar where you can enjoy a craft beer
or wine and sample pintxos, tapas and
traditional Mallorcan cuisine.
BEST PLACE TO HEAR MUSIC:
Hogan´s Live Music Sports Bar is Palma's
first-and-only authentic Irish pub! Enjoy
tasty pub food, watch a game or listen to
live music.
The Shamrock Palma Mallorca is
another great Irish pub. Anyone and
everyone drops by Shamrock. Go on
Monday for the Irish folk band or Tuesday
for the reggae.
BEST VANTAGE POINT/SCENIC VIEW:
The lighthouse of Formentor without a
doubt, and if you can go for sunset, even
better!
Moltabarra Tapas Bar
Sóller Train
