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MALLORCA & COSTA DEL SOL
DESIGN. FASHION. ART. GOURMET. INTERIORS. PROPERTY.
ISSUE 10/2012 | €4.50
MALENE BIRGER A CONSUMMATE CREATOR NEON RESURGENCE NEW DIMENSIONSMADRID STYLE FASHION SHOWCASE NAUTICAL CHIC NEW WAVEWINE NOTES BEST ROSADOS STAR CUISINE PRAWN DELICACYGOURMET CORNER SUMPTUOUS SÓLLER ECO INNOVATION GREEN SOPHISTICATIONSEA DREAMS MODERN CLASSIC GRAND LUXURY ELEGANT SPLENDOUR
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Situated hilltop above the crystal clear turquoise waters
of the Med; you’ll find the prestigious new Portals Hills
Hotel & Residence. Just minutes from the über chic Puerto
Portals, on the paradise island of Mallorca this Miami-
inspired boutique condo hotel will be arguably one of the
most glamorous and fashionable on the island.
Sumptuously appointed residential-style condo-suites plus
two incomparable high-end FENDI CASA furnished
Penthouses, the condo hotel Portals Hills Hotel &
Residence will be the epitome of comfort, ele-
gance and cutting-edge design. The island‘s
first Condohotel is scheduled to open late
summer 2013.
Miamimeets mallorca
A Finest Selection Real Estate Developmentwww.finest-selection.com | +34 971 911 254
WWW.PORTALS-HILLS.COM
Situated hilltop above the crystal clear turquoise waters
of the Med; you’ll find the prestigious new Portals Hills
Hotel & Residence. Just minutes from the über chic Puerto
Portals, on the paradise island of Mallorca this Miami-
inspired boutique condo hotel will be arguably one of the
most glamorous and fashionable on the island.
Sumptuously appointed residential-style condo-suites plus
two incomparable high-end FENDI CASA furnished
Penthouses, the condo hotel Portals Hills Hotel &
Residence will be the epitome of comfort, ele-
gance and cutting-edge design. The island‘s
first Condohotel is scheduled to open late
summer 2013.
Miamimeets mallorca
PURITY & STYLEINSPIRED BY LIFE
Scandinavian LivingC/ Llucmajor 38 (same building as Aqua Aquae) | Portixol | 07006 Palma de Mallorca
Tel.: 971 274 271 | [email protected] | www.sliving.es
How to find us:
PURITY & STYLEINSPIRED BY LIFE
Scandinavian LivingC/ Llucmajor 38 (same building as Aqua Aquae) | Portixol | 07006 Palma de Mallorca
Tel.: 971 274 271 | [email protected] | www.sliving.es
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Publisher‘s Note
Because No One Reads These Things Anyway…Well, I guess I might be wrong… You see the AM Media team has ended up at a crossroads of opinion over the popularity of our Publisher’s Note. It would seem half of the office regard my retrospective prologue to each issue as a delightful aperitif to the main event inside these covers; while the other miserable 50 per cent believe I could ramble on about my grocery purchases at El Corte Inglés and still none of our readership would be any the wiser about my dietary require-ments.
So, in a bid to restore some faith in humanity to the brow-beaten 50 per cent, we have decided to run a secret competition, hidden in our Publisher’s Note. Quite simply, log in to Facebook, like our page @facebook/homecouturemagazine, post a comment on our wall, and you could be in with a chance to stay at a luxury, urban hotel in Palma de Mallorca for two nights at any time this year.
Now, on to another exciting revelation… We have launched a brand new website – check out our online library @www.homecouturemagazine.com. We have also created a completely interactive issue, available to read on your smart-phone, iPad or PC, where all pages are clickable.
So, for instance, if this month’s review on Hotel Port Adriano takes your fancy, simply click on the page and wait to be escorted directly to the website to book your room. Alternatively, if you are interested in any of our Objects of Desire, simply click on the image and go directly to the store to buy the product, or find a local dealer to collect it from. It doesn’t stop there – request viewings from our property showcases, reserve tables online or simply read more about any of our blog articles.
The best part about our new site is that you can post any of our back issues to Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or Google plus, so all your friends and friends’ friends can discover the delights of Home+Couture… after all sharing is caring.
There is one more topic for perusal – the latest issue! The 10th issue of Home+Couture is one we are particularly proud of. The highlight this issue, for us, is meeting and securing an exclusive interview with the wonderful Malene Birger… a true visionary in the design world. Then there is the resurgence of Neon design (you won’t be able to miss that… ahem), a chic glimpse ahead at summer 2013 trends from the Mercedes Fashion Week in Madrid, a look back at the inspirational Maison & Objet, plus much, much more!
So, as always, we hope you enjoy our new instalment of the latest design trends, fashion exclusives and best of luxury living in Spain… and don’t forget to share!
Mark McCafferty Publisher, AM Media
The only interiors magazine designed for Mallorca and the Costa del Sol
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Contents
12 IN VOGUEAvant-garde style and cutting-edge trends…
18 DESIGN BLOGLatest news and views from our blog
20 BUSINESS NEWSRound-up of launches, presentations and general news
22 STYLISH LIVINGNeon: fluorescent resurgence adds new dimension Spanish fashion: Madrid showcase of top designers
Mallorca & Costa del Sol
10/2012
24 STYLISH LIVING
38 DESIGNER PROFILE
46 STYLISH LIVING
36 DESIGN BLOG
44 DESIGNER PROFILEMalene Birger: the many talents of a consummate creator
44 SEASONAL LIVINGNautical: new wave of interior design
“My husband had wanted a country style kitchen, I really preferred a modern kitchen. But we agreed on one thing: it had to be a Birgit Müller kitchen.And the Birgit Müller team has found a brilliant compromise for us – we now truly love our open kitchen: we enjoy cooking with friends and indulgingwith fi ne wines. We would certainly go back to Birgit Müller for their know how and experience.” – Mrs Anette Darmstädter
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Palma de Mallorca . Paseo Mallorca, 4 . Tel. (00 34) 971/66 91 88 / Port d’ Andratx . Isaac Peral, 59 . Tel. (00 34) 971/67 46 33 . [email protected] . www.birgitmueller.com
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Contents
52 BOUTIQUE CHICHotel Port Adriano: grand luxury by the sea
54 GOURMET CORNERWine notes: Spain’s best rosados Chef’s selection: Michelin-star prawn carpaccio Luxury food: the best of Sóller
66 THE GREEN ROOMEco design takes leaps and bounds in the right direction
66 MEDITERRANEAN GARDENAdvance of the dreaded Red Palm Weevil
INCORPORATING
76 IN THE KNOW Property trends around the world Market update: the era of austerity Currency exchange advice
78 AREA FOCUS Sóller: a haven of rustic charm and seaside chic
92 LIVING AT SEA Sanlorenzo SL94: modern transformation of a classic
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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56 SEASONAL LIVING
VILLA &VIDA
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OBJECTS OF DESIRE
The FRENCH Revolution AVANT-GARDE STYLE AND CUTTING-EDGE TRENDS TO MAKE YOUR HOME THE TALK OF MALLORCA AND THE COSTA DEL SOL
In Vogue
MODERN MEMORIESCollection of assembled wood Elan-Moustache trophies designed by Big Game – a decorative item confronting heritage and contemporary lifestyle.
Moustache.fr
QUIRKY STYLEEccentric, exciting and extrava-gant… Ibride provides a perfect mix of humour and design, and the Diva Lucia Console is the embodiment of these ethics.
Ibride.fr
POLISHED ORDERThe Junior Bookcase from Ibride is made from high-pressure laminate with a shiny white finish. Have no fear: these animals
are highly domesticated.
Ibride.fr
STRIKING IMAGEA beautiful mirror comprised of 140 small circular mirrors – just don’t try to do your make-up in the Sirène Mirror by Tse Tse
Madeindesign.com
BRILLIANT RADIANCEThe arms of the Vaisseau Céleste Pendant Lamps are slender but robust rods, be-aring brilliant halogen bulbs and discreet LEDs. Change the shape of the lamp for varied lighting effects.
Madeindesign.com
It’s that time of the year again when the French show what they can do in the interior design world. After another ground-breaking Maison & Objet exhibition, here are a handful of the new French brands making waves this year…
The FRENCH Revolution
AUDACIOUS COMFORTThe iconic Bold Chair is covered with a removable textile coating and can change colour in a few seconds.
Moustache.fr
CHIC PATTERNSA French invention, panoramic wallpaper has had its ups and downs… Now Domestic are proving that it’s on its way up again with Wholearth Wallpaper.
Domestic.fr
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SHOWROOM LOEWE GALLERYMoncades, 2 (near Jaime III)
07012 Palma de Mallorca. Illes Balears
[email protected]+34 971 724 951. M+ 34 629 609 680
www.loewegallerypalma.es
Your home entertainment specialist with Loewe, Bose and Sonos
since 1923Perfect entertainment.Television and audio systemsLoewe HomeCinema Set and AirSpeaker.
TV Loewe Connect
Loewe Home Cinema Set
Loewe AirSpeaker
Loewe equipment AudioDesign:Loewe HomeCinema Set. The perfect home cinema system consisting of a MediaVision Blu-ray 3D player, two aluminium Satellite Speakers, the Subwoofer Compact amplifier (200W) and the Loewe Assist Multi Control remote, which can also be used with other TV sets on the market.
Loewe AirSpeaker. Two subwoofers, two tweeters and two mid-range speakers. Total power 80W. Compatible with the Apple AirPlay wireless system for listening to music from an iPhone, iPod or iPad.
Loewe SoundVision.Loewe Soundbox.
All-in-one. The new AudioDesign systems: Loewe SoundBox and SoundVision.
Loewe Sound Box. A compact audio system that draws music from all kinds of sources and can be connected to multiple devices.
Loewe SoundVision. You have never seen, heard or touched an audio system like this one! The high-resolution 7.5“ touch display can also be controlled from the remote so you can enlarge the image of the song that is playing.
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In Vogue
OBJECTS OF DESIREAVANT-GARDE STYLE AND CUTTING-EDGE TRENDS TO MAKE YOUR HOME THE TALK OF MALLORCA AND THE COSTA DEL SOL
AUSTRALIAN COMFORTThese sheepskin bean-bags blend comfort and design to create stylish furniture for the contemporary home. Several sizes are available and they are ideal for lounging arround the house.
Auskin.com
FUTURISTIC ACTIONMr Roboto‘s spring-loaded wind up drive lets your mind receive some much-needed exercise… with two ports, LED eyes and mini USB.
Imixid.com
HOMELY FUNEntertaining friends at home becomes an authentic designer bar experience with these funky stools and sofa – the perfect lounge ambience for a memorable celebratory night.
Inter-mobel.com
PURE CONTENTMENTHappy is a modular, pure, full cushion – uncomplicated, maintenance-free and with the excellent feature of always staying dry. The four available modules are available in white and light-grey. The long corner element can be used as a recamier.
Moebelmesserschmidt.com
FRESH DIMENSIONSApproaching the cupboard phenomenon in a refreshingly original way, designer Robert van den Herik combines art and functiona-lity with his new-creation “sphere cupboard”. Instead of a straight cupboard, the same rectangular space is given a totally different dimension.
Robertvandenherik.com
COMPACT ELEGANCE
A handy portable music system that plays music
wirelessly from your iPod, iPhone, iPad or Mac, or
wired from any other smart-phone or PC, the Beolit 12 from Bang&Olufsen offers
cutting-edge sound perfor-mance and an elegant and
compact design
Digitalcinema.es
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In Vogue
COOL DUDEMade from a soft, white plastic and stan-ding just 7.5 centimetres tall the IMIXID Audiobot Beanie Speaker Dude can accompany you and your iPhone anywhe-re. The little guy’s face acts as the actual speaker and the figure features two hand-made beanies (one visible and the other a “surprise”), a 2,000-milliwatt built-in amp and a rechargeable battery.
Imixid.com
BOLD COLOURComing in an attractive set of three, these cushions are enhanced by a neon-colour
dragon fly print.
Mimarbalear.com
SWEET SOUNDSThe BeoPlay A8 from Bang&Olufsen offers wireless streaming of music from your iPho-ne, iPad or iPod through integrated Apple AirPlay technology. To get the best sound performance no matter where you place the speaker, set the room adaptation switch for superb audio.
Digitalcinema.es
VINTAGE CHEER A happy sign of the times… vintage style, made from wood and in an ap-pealing petrol colour.
Mimarbalear.com
NOVEL STYLE The original style of this 10 by 15-cen-timetre vase will leave guests intrigued – and maybe a little confused!
Mimarbalear.com
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SLEEK SHAPESBritish architect Zaha Hadid was commissi-oned by American art dealer Kenny Schach-ter to create a sleek 7.5-metre all-black limited edition Z boat. Only 12 boats and four prototy-pes will be manufactured in France by Shore-team. The beautiful all-black form and asym-metrical geometric shapes create a stunning illusion hovering on the surface of the sea.
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Design Blog
and Views from our BlogLATEST NEWS
MAD MEN INSPIRATIONDanish urban design brand BoConcept has taken inspiration from popular TV series Mad Men in developing its new 2013 coll-ection, in conjunction with special in-store events around the world to commemorate the company’s 60th anniversary in September. The collection features design elements from the fifties and sixties era, when the brand was founded.
CHIC FOOTWEARSpanish shoe-maker Pedro García was foun-ded in 1925 in Alicante… For their latest collection of beautifully sculpted shoes the editorial catalogue was shot by Daniel Riera at Sargadelos, a porcelain ceramic factory in Lugo. The silhouette of the shoes looks striking against the industrial factory environ-ment.
SPORT IN STYLEFrench fashion house Chanel has a collection of branded sports equipment – sporting luxu-ry in every sense of the word. So when you next go surfing, weight lifting or skiing, or play tennis, remember to pack your Chanel sports accessories. There‘s even a boomerang if you fancy it!
PORTABLE TECHNOLOGYRenewable energies, especially solar power, are all the rage, and now with Kudo’s case you can charge your iPad as you go – using the world’s free resource. You can also char-ge your smartphone at the same time by plugging it into the Kudocase directly. There’s also a built-in HDMI port facility to enable vie-wing content on external projectors and TVs. Transform the iPad into a truly portable piece of technology.
IMPECCABLE TIMINGAfter five years of research and development of a new engineering approach, the ID Two by Cartier demonstrates the possibilities of re-volutionising mechanical watches by utilising technology that consumes 50 per cent less energy and stores 30 per cent more energy than a comparable internal movement, which allows up to 32 days of power reserve.
SOFT SENSUALITYSpanish designer Lievore Altherr Molina has developed the nature-inspired Saya chair se-ries for Italian manufacturer Arper. Developed for use in both residential and commercial settings, the seating object is made from oak, finished in teak and natural stain. The Saya silhouette takes on the character of an animal – with four legs and a curved neck.
Design Blog
SHINING ART Icelandic designer/artist Olafur Eliasson developed the Little Sun, a work of art that brings solar-powered light to off-grid areas of the world. The Little Sun features at the Tate Modern in London, where visitors can learn about solar power, the global energy challen-ge, light and its importance in and for life.
ARTESANAL BEAUTY This autumn leading British lifestyle brand Barbour will team up with three of the biggest names in fashion: Paul Smith Jeans for a li-mited collection that celebrates 100 years of John Barbour‘s working garments heritage (shipbuilding, farming, mining and fishing); Alice Temperley for their womenswear collec-tion, and Jack Spade for a capsule collection.
HYBRID INNOVATIONSamsung’s latest innovative product to chal-lenge Apple is the Galaxy Camera, which can also be used as a phone due to its integrated microphone. This hybrid camera/tablet allows you to connect to the web and, with the And-roid operating system, run apps, play games and upload images through a Wi-Fi connec-tion.
POP-ART TRIBUTECampbell‘s Soup commemorates the 50th anniversary of pop-artist Andy Warhol’s fa-mous artwork by releasing a series of four limited edition soup can labels. The prints have become a symbol of the artist’s career as much as of the pop art movement. “I used to have the same (Campbell’s soup) for lunch every day for 20 years,” Andy Warhol obser-ved back in the sixties.
DEEP DIMENSIONSAmethyst geodes inspired London-based designer Jake Phipps to create this table full of faceted goodness. The Stellar Conso-le Table’s 900 angled mirrors give the piece depth and dimension, running alongside the smooth surfaces and making it actually look like the geodes that provided their inspiration.
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Business Bulletin
ROUND-UP of launches, presentations and general news
ENGEL & VÖLKERSOngoing growth in premium segmentEngel & Völkers in Spain achieved 11 per cent growth for the first half of 2012, compared with revenues over the same period for the previous year. “This positive result shows that prestigious real es-tate is increasingly being seen as an alternative asset investment in the mindset of buyers,” noted Marcus von Busse, managing director of E&V’s regional office in Spain.Engelvoelkers.com
SCANDINAVIAN LIVINGLaunch of new flagship store for KartellScandinavian Living, the inspiring and edgy interior design store in Portixol, is now the new partner for Kartell after the closure of the innovative Italian label’s own store in Palma. Scandinavian Living’s spacious showroom, located above the wonderful AquaAque ex-position, will be offering Kartell’s wide and varied range starting from October.Sliving.es
DIGITAL CINEMANew shop-in-shop for Bang & OlufsenDigital Cinema has been selected to install the renowned brand’s second shop-in-shop outlet in Spain. Fifty per cent of the store now carries a shop-in-shop system by B&O. Digital Cinema is a “multidisciplinary and multicultural group” which offers complete systems integration for homes, companies, showrooms, hotels or boats.Digitalcinema.es
FUNDACIÓ LICHTER ALARÓPromoting imagination among childrenAn art competition for pre-schoolers will be the first children‘s event hosted by the Fundació Lichter Alaró, with the aim of promo-ting natural artistic capability at an early stage and strengthening youngsters’ confidence in their creative potential. Entitled “What I Really Like”, the competition is very close to the heart of the artist, who recently celebrated his 95th birthday. Fundaciolichteralaro.com
MALLORCA LANDINGSCutting-edge urban art from Luis GispertWhen Mallorca Landings opened their gallery in Palma in June 2011, Luis Gaspert supported the initiative with a show of his lar-ge-scale photos, sculptures and then latest film “Turbo Burbo”. Now the celebrated artist is presenting a new exhibition at the Pal-ma gallery, based on his recent works and last two project shows, “Dececpión” and “All Oysters, No Pearls”.Mallorcalandings.com
UK CONNECTIONSAirlines expand winter schedules for BalearicsMallorca and Ibiza will become even closer for travellers to and from the UK this winter, with three leading airlines expanding their direct flight schedules. Monarch is adding a winter service from Manchester to its current flights between Palma and London Gat-wick; easyJet has expanded its winter schedule to include the Glasgow-Palma route; and British Airways is extending its twice-weekly flights between London City Airport and Palma and Ibiza to throughout winter.
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Design Blog
This year’s Inspirations itinerary at Maison & Objet in Paris focused on the “Essentiel” – minimalist luxury unburdened by superficiality and enhanced by practicality. The theme represented a return to “what’s crystal clear and is the essence of life… re-establishing a bare, serene timelessness… contemplating beauty in its most elementary sobriety”.
One of the key stated aims of the exhibition was to reconcile the older, the current and the future. “Discoveries in the techno-sciences are reinvigora-ting an optimistic vision of the future. Attitudes and styles are maximising the senses and sensations, and giving a highly desirable art of living a vibrant new spirit.
MAISON & OBJET
THE ESSENCE
OF LIFEYES FUTURE BY STUDIO BRAM GEENEN
ELEMENTS BY IONNA VAUTRIN
ELEMENTS BY PIERRE FAVRESSE
MINIMUM BY NENDO
ELEMENTS BY SEBASTIAN HERKNER
ELEMENTS BY KATRINA NUUTINEN
ELEMENTS BY ALEXANDER PELIKAN
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Stylish Living
We reallyshould have seen
this coming…
By Mark McCafferty
IT’S TIME TO ADJUST OUR PERCEPTIONS, THROW AWAY ANY PRECONCEPTIONS AND EMBRACE THIS RATHER FLUORESCENT COMEBACK. THE NEON RESURGENCE IS UPON US AND, MUCH LIKE THE RETURN OF YOUR TEENAGE SON FROM HIS GAP YEAR, IT HAS MATURED SOMEWHAT… AND GAINED A FORM OF LIFE EXPERIENCE.
THE NEON RESURGENCE
BY MARK MCCAFFERTY
Stylish Living
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When Neon originally emerged in the design industry it did so in an abrasive, almost vul-gar manner. Painful memories of ‘80s pop culture and chintzy nightclubs spring to mind. Neon was the overpowering, unwanted guest at your dinner party, controlling all conversation and ensuring all the attention was firmly focused in its direction. Neon did not get on well with others; in fact it was a bully, stealing attention from all other aspects of its surroundings and standing out like a sore thumb. However, that was then…Nowadays, Neon is malleable, evolved and able to mix with others. In fact, when implemented in the correct way, Neon colours and furniture can actually add a new dimension to your home while showcasing your penchant for the new and unconventional. However, there are a few golden rules to follow… Firstly, when adding Neon to your existing dé-cor, try to stay with solid colours as opposed to patterns. While an injection of Neon can be exciting and invigorating, remember it can also be domi-neering and abrasive. Solid chunks of Neon colours allow you to intro-duce excitement without stealing all attention from the rest of your décor. Try a hot pink, or turquoise, coffee table, or a large neon green vase on top of a neutral-coloured coffee, or side, table.
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Stylish Living
Remember Neon wants to steal the lime-light, so don’t place it in an environment where it’s fighting for attention. Tone down the rest of your room to reduce the risk of conflict. Set up the Neon products with items that are easy to outshine – think neutral-coloured sofas (cream, white, grey) with Neon cushions or throws. Or a white, shabby, weathered dining table with Neon pink plates and glasses. It’s the small touches that count – most importantly, a little Neon goes a long, long way. Be sparing with the amount of Neon you use within each room. To avoid crea-ting something representative of Wham!’s
dressing room, ensure that the overall tone and colour of the room is something that contrasts well with your small Neon touches. The more Neon you use the less impact it has.
Neon can be used to accent a specific pie-ce, or object, within your room that you feel needs more exposure. Think of the Post-It, and the job it is required to do. You can use Neon in your home to the same effect (please don’t go home and cover your favourite ornament in post-its now). For in-stance, if you have a particular mono-tone photograph or painting that you would like to accent, try encasing it in a Neon frame. Abiding by the Neon code, as listed above, will ensure that you can enjoy the good parts of Neon design without encountering its failings. Neon colours are most effective when used in contrast with a more neutral undertone, which explains why many belie-ve a small injection of Neon to be the icing on the cake in terms of interior design.
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ELECTRIC COLOURS
8 OF OUR FAVOURITE NEON ACCESSORIES
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HIGH-VOLTAGE NEONS KEEP GOING STRONG The colour-blocking trend which got a fun, fresh facelift in this summer’s collections keeps going strong into autumn and the collec-tions for spring/summer 2013. While combinations of pop colours with stark white were IT this summer, electric hues with bright turquoises and oranges will make some seriously exciting combinations next year!
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Stylish Living
JESUS DEL POZO
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Spain’s top designers were joined by their gifted up-and-coming colleagues in the 56th edition of the Merce-des-Benz Fashion Week Madrid. Formerly known as Pasarela Cibeles, the twice-yearly show is considered to be the driving force for creativity and design in the Spanish fashion industry, with 41 designers presenting their latest collections on this year’s catwalk at the EGO showroom at Cibelspacio, as well as 20 young designers unveiling their own collections for spring/summer 2013.
MERCEDES BENZ
FASHION Week
JESUS DEL POZO
DEVOTA & LOMBA
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ÁGATA RUIZ DE LA PRADA
EVA SOTO CONDE
ARMAYA ARZUAGA
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FRANCIS MONTESINOS
JUANJO OLIVA
HANNIBAL LAGUNA
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MARIA KE FISHERMAN
ROBERTO VERINO
MIGUEL PALACIO
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FASH
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RUIZGALÁN
VICTORIO & LUCCHINO
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Reviewing the week, ifashionnet-work described the collections as running the gamut “from “ruffled peasant styles and whimsical prints to sleek hard-hitting suiting and over-the-top avant-garde creations”. DelPozo, the new name of the company founded by the late Jesús del Pozo, opened this year’s summer programme, followed by other top names including Robert Verino, Victorio&Lucchino, Francis Montesinos, Devota&Lomba, Hannibal Laguna, Amaya Arzuaga, Juanjo Oliva, Miguel Palacio and the ever-flamboyant Agatha Ruiz de la Prada. Mercedes-Benz has owned the na-ming rights for the event since the February 2012 edition, following the signing of an agreement with the organisers, IFEMA, to promote the international development of the fair while strengthening the German vehicle maker’s links with the world of fashion and new trends, a strategy it has pursued throughout the rest of the world.L’Oréal Paris served as the official hairdresser and make-up artist for the fashion week.
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Every morning was a “ready, steady…go” run to stands that had one-of-a-kind pieces which travelled in time to reach the chosen ones. We were among the first 10 lucky and persistent ones to get in and, even so, sometimes we didn’t make it.
The hunt was incredible: old deer heads, tables, embroidered upholstered fauteuils, old stepped-on and lived-in carpets… gone, vani-shed… and by the end of the day, with very little
time and a lot of skill, these stands would re-do themselves entirely for yet another treasure hunt. It was a collector’s paradise and we felt the spike in our stomach, like a child excited by the idea of the unknown every morning.
Tradition has a whole new ap-proach: when uncertain go back to your roots and learn; and appre-ciate the true value of hand-work, be it the most ancient Moroccan embroidery that we would hardly
recognise as such or the skilled work on a South American tapestry. Using old traditional art that had gone missing in our memories and
giving it new life: new colours, new applications or simply new meaning… upholstering furniture with rugs used for horse-riding or even making bags out of them. Petit point is certainly one of the highlights of the moment; who would imagi-ne that a wall-hanging could be wrapping you in the winter or defining sculptures?
As for trends, well, at bconnected we believe they will only live so long, but we can give you hints: neon colours are dosed as “petit” touches with a lot of class; animal heads are re-created in various ways ranging from papier-mâché to petit point, feathers and/or Tibetan fur; raw, blunt, solid materials in simple designs make a stand on the bio end of deco; upholstery is at its most original point and a must; and, last but not least, Mix & Match, where everything is al-lowed as long as it comes from the heart… the most traditional lamp with its most witty shade, traditional embroidery in neon colours, high-end techno-design objects on old wooden tables, and Africa in fabrics and recycled materials. It is definitely time for Africa.
To provide it all with a colourful and cosy ending we give you the star: carpets, old, new, stripped, washed, made of leather, wool, fur…
A collector’s paradise in Paris
THE TRUE TREASURE HUNT HIDDEN IN A MAP DESIGNED WITH NEON LINES… JUST IN FROM PARIS WHERE WE ATTENDED MAISON & OBJET AND WERE ASTONISHED BY THE RICHNESS OF CONT-RAST: UNIQUE ANTIQUE PIECES ARE THE TRUE “OBJET DU DÉSIRE” BUT THEN AGAIN SO ARE THE CONTRASTING NEON TOUCHES IN EXQUISITE MODERN HIGH-TECH, ORGANIC AND/OR ENVIRON-MENTALLY FRIENDLY ITEMS – TRUE VITAMINS FOR THE SOUL.
AROUND THE WORLD: INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FAIRS
MAISON & OBJET
B Connected Owner & Designer Christine Leja
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we picked them all for you and we will always give you our best choices. That is why you come to us. You know we will gui-de you into a unique world, yours, where you are comfortable and happy, where you feel connected and very much alive.
We have to say we are succeeding in our mission when, without planning ahead, our CEOs and our visual merchandiser and marketer ended up in the same places choosing the same items without even knowing it!
It is with great pleasure that we deliver to you, directly from the fair, the images we took in loco of the selected items that will soon be available at our shops. We hope they please you as much as it pleased us to find them for you.
bconnected conceptstore C/Dameto 6
Tel.: 971 282 195
Palma (Santa Catalina)
www.bconnectedmallorca.com
Photos by: Andrée Mienkus, Christine Leja & Monica Cernich
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Designer Profile
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The Many Talents of a Consummate Creator
PART TWO
UNTIL NOW, MALENE BIRGER IS A NAME THAT HAS PRIMARI-LY BEEN SYNONYMOUS WITH THE FASHION INDUSTRY.
Winning numerous awards, establi-shing a global brand and becoming a style icon are achievements that are traditionally far beyond the aspi-rations of the stereotype entrepreneur, but Malene is anything but stereoty-pical. In an exclusive interview with Home+Couture, she tells us about her personal pursuits in art, her love of in-terior design and why Mallorca has a special place in her heart.
MALENE BIRGER
“I HAVE HAD A DESPERATE NEED to express myself as an artist for a long, long time. ”
H+C: Congratulations for your first art exhibition here in Palma de Mallorca – it just closed last week (August) and has been a big success. How do you feel?
MB: I’m very proud and relieved, and excited. It has been a very positive and inspiring process and I’m very humble and thankful to Toni Esteva, who owns the gallery, and Sabine Wesemann, who stood behind my interiors book “Life and Work - Malene Birger life in pictures”… they both supported me all the way. It’s still early days for me as an artist, and I have so much more to learn. I will keep working hard. To answer you in short: I feel good and hap-py… art is freedom to me.
H+C: As an internationally acclaimed designer it is a very bold move to start from zero as an artist!
MB: Well, I have more than 25 years in the fashion trade and I have created two brands. I have had a desperate need to express myself as an artist for a long, long time. Now finally I got it out. I believe we can all do what we wish and want to do, if we do it with our heart and with honesty. I took the step, and I will continue. My dream is to be a full-time artist in the years to come.
H+C: And yet this is not the only start-from-scratch project from Malene Birger – you are about to launch your interior design business. What can our readers look forward to?
MB: Well, I have started BIRGER1962 this year. It’s a very personal company, since it’s me doing the work and my sister Katrine is my partner. We worked together for many years in fashion. I can provide a consulting assistant to customers who find my interior style and designs interesting. I can create universes for people. I don’t have any plans to create a huge company again – I have done that and I’m still a part of By Malene Birger, and responsible for all collections and creative initiatives. Due to the fact that I will be personally involved, I have plans and projects in London, within the hotel business. A lot of exciting things are appearing on the scene... and not to forget still painting, painting, painting…
Fashion shoots: Henrik Bulow
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H+C: Your interest in design began at an ear-ly age, inspired by your grandmother and your mother… In what ways did they inspire you, and do you remember the first piece you de-signed?
MB: I grew up surrounded by fashion magazi-nes and a sewing machine. I am from a com-pletely normal family, and my mother’s interest in fashion was larger than the budget, so she designed all her clothes herself and stitched them. And so did I from an early age. My sister and I always had the same outfits as my mother, up to the age of 10.
The first piece I designed was a red pencil skirt. I cut the fabric directly on the floor… no paper pattern, just imagination. I was 12 years old.
My grandmother was in the perfume business, and always smelling of Elnett hairspray and Chanel No 5. Both good-looking women… my grandmother is sadly not with us any more but my mother is still alive and still very creative and my angel.
H+C: In 2010 you relinquished the majority of your responsibilities within By Malene Birger to concentrate on other aspects of your work. Had you always planned to branch out from the fashion industry?
MB: Selling my shares was carefully planned for years and I was supported by my investors. They could see I needed other creative projects in my life – they understood. I was not feeling like a whole person any more, only working in the fashion trade. I needed something diffe-rent. I needed myself; I was missing inspiration and time to just be me, with me, so to speak. It was a good decision. I have grown; I feel like a better person. I have a better overview and I’m happier and I have a private life today. I’m able to give even more to By Malene Birger now, being distant but still there for all creative mee-tings with my teams. And I have time for my new adventures and my husband. But you are right: it’s hard-core planning, discipline and focus on what comes next. I get inspired from working, and not the opposite.
H+C: There are a number of fashion desig-ners who have successfully crossed over into the interior design industry. From an expert’s perspective, what are the core similarities bet-ween the two disciplines?
MB: A natural eye and a heart for details, coor-dination and proportions… a mix of textiles and colours. Experience, hard work and, again, very good planning.
H+C: Your beautiful coffee table book “LIFE and WORK - Malene Birger life in pictures...” showcases your flair and talent for interior design. How has your background in fashion design affected the way you approach an inte-riors project?
MB: I design, coordinate and design my homes the same way as I build up my coll-ections. Functionality and beautiful design in one… It’s easier and cheaper to change the pillows than the sofa. Same thing you do with a black suit: you change the shirt or the necklace.
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H+C: “LIFE and WORK - Malene Birger life in pictures” is full of stunning, beautifully individu-al images… If you had to pick one, which image would you choose to best describe your style of interior design?
MB: I can’t pick one picture, I’m sorry (laughs). I don‘t have one favourite dish either. I like so many things, but the way I group things or pictures is pro-bably one of my recognisable signatures, and also my bed décors.
H+C: Your By Malene Birger pieces all carry cha-racteristics that identify you as the designer. Are there any signatures apparent in your interior de-sign projects?
MB: The detail in the heart… same thing for my interiors. I mix and match, and again functionality and beauty go hand in hand. People used to see the same in my homes as in my collections, and recently somebody told me my art looks like me. I’m so happy about that. It is all my universe and my expressions… that’s it.
H+C: Have you drawn any inspiration from Danish designers for your interior design projects? If not, which international interior designers have influ-enced your work?MB: Not from anybody, to be honest. Well, I have always been a big fan of Ralph Lauren, especially in the ‘80s and ‘90s. The general inspiration came from me, all my travelling and from other cultures, and not to forget my life in hotels. That‘s another dream: to design a hotel. I feel at home in hotels, and I decorate my homes as hotels... just with more stuff. I used to decorate my eight square met-re room as a child every month. My parents were very patient.
H+C: You have received many awards and prai-se for your work in design over the years inclu-ding the DANSK “Best Danish Designer Award” in 2009. What part of your life, or work, are you most proud of and why?
MB: I’m proud of many things, but so far By Malene Birger is a huge achievement in my life. We came very far very fast. I have always worked very hard. I don‘t believe in compromises. I follow my heart in combination with being a realist. Nobody creates alone, so a prize like Brand of the Year, which we received in 2011, is an important one to achieve, not only for me but for all my creative teams behind the success. I’m proud of them. They are very loyal and trusted. And then my art of course, my very first exhibition, a memory forever and a big thing for me… a personal and private project and I loved it.
H+C: Do you have any unfulfilled creative dreams?
MB: No, my dreams are my goals. I believe they have to be realised and not only dreamt. So the dreams and wishes I have I will realise in the future. That‘s why I’m here, that‘s my life.
H+C: Why did you choose to come to Mallorca and live here?
MB: Mallorca chose me, I think. I visited a friend and I loved it – that was 10 years ago. I felt at home; I felt relaxed and inspired. I bought my first little flat in 2005 and have been here since.
H+C: How would you describe your own home here on Mallorca?
MB: My home is my fundament. My husband is here, my studio, my books, movies, pictures… We travel a lot so Mallorca is our base. We live in the
Malene Birger has been photographing her Palma flat on her iPhone 4S LENS Jane/FILM Black Keys B+W Hipstamatic
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centre of Palma, in a historical building with a view to the cathedral. The energy here is out-standing: busy outside and very peaceful in-side. I’m surrounded by buildings with Arabian details and influences, whispering the story of the Moors. Palma is a very special and extre-mely beautiful city with a lot of history.
H+C: Mallorca is home to a multitude of crea-tive people including artists, writers, desig-ners and musicians. What is it about Mallor-ca that you find inspiring?
MB: All the people you just mentioned. The to-tal energy is inspiring... they are all here to live a freer life. The all stepped out of the “box”. Mallorca has so many faces! That‘s inspiring.
H+C: Is there any particular place on Mallor-ca that is special to you? And, if so, why?
MB: I could mention several but Formentor at the lighthouse… the view is amazing and I have a very special memory from there.
Thank you for the interview Malene.
“THE ENERGY HERE IS OUTSTANDING: busy outside and peaceful inside”
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Photo: Asger Mortensen
More about Malene: Birger1962.com or Bymalenebirger.com
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The Green Room
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Ask the salespeople working in any of the typical furniture stores in our towns and cities and you’ll generate little more than a blank look. If you’re lucky, they’ll point you in the direction of an artisanal craft piece or some teak terrace furniture (as long as they haven’t been replaced by cheaper imports from the Far East). But their reticence is under-standable; after all, keeping costs down and remaining competitive has to be the priority of all furniture retailers strugg-ling to survive in today’s challenging economy.
High costs of production and sustai-
nable raw materials have deterred many retailers from investing in environmentally friendly stock, while the shrinking eco-nomy has done nothing to encourage them to attempt to educate their clientele in an effort to increase demand. So it’s refreshing to see one of the leading retailers in luxury furniture taking leaps in the right direction to bring us not one but four ranges of eco products.
Roche Bobois has 240 stores worldwi-de, of which 26 are located in 21 Spa-nish towns and cities including Alicante, Barcelona, Denia, Marbella, Palma de Mallorca and Valencia. Branch director
Cécile Peyrard invited Home Couture to her stunning showroom in Marbella to explain the background behind their commitment to selling environmentally friendly eco furniture. The style and sophistication of the Roche Bobois collections are evident as soon as you walk into the showroom. But, far from echoing the safe neutrality of most other furniture retailers in Spain, their elegant showrooms are bright and bold, enticing you in. Pinks, turquoises, lime greens and reds are all unashamedly displayed next to each other, creating an amazing burst of colour that completely assaults your senses.
DESPITE INCREASING AWARENESS IN ALL THINGS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY THROUGHOUT THE DEVE-LOPED WORLD, SUSTAINABLE OR ECO FURNITURE CAN STILL BE INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO FIND BOTH ON THE ISLANDS AND THE MAINLAND OF SPAIN.
Eco Design
HOLISTIC INTERIORS
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The three buildings that make up the Marbella branch all have huge glass win-dows overlooking an eye-catching view of the Mediterranean. Inside, muted jazz and world music accompanies our tour around the individual pieces of furniture, quirky accessories, contemporary rugs, Gaul-tier mannequins and abstract sculptures. Among the eclectic mix of styles, subtle signs written in English, Spanish and Rus-sian hint at the clientele and you can only imagine that any products even remotely environmentally friendly are going to stick out like a sore thumb.
The first clue that there may be more to Roche Bobois’s values than initially meets the eye is on a bookshelf. Remember those hollow plastic fake books that used to litter the shelves of large furniture stores? Obvi-
ously far too crass for Roche Bobois, who instead present neat bundles of coverless books, tied with string. Look a bit harder, and you’ll notice that the bookshelf upon which they are sitting is entirely ecological.
The Legend bookshelf was first launched in 2006. Designed by Christophe Delcourt, it was made of oak and represented Roche Bobois’s first steps in creating an eco furniture collection. A total of 250 bookshel-ves were manufactured, signed, numbered – and sold out. Such was their popularity that Roche Bobois decided to reproduce them but couldn’t source enough sustai-nable oak. The chestnut version of Legend was created, and the Roche Bobois unique selling point of limited edition eco furniture collections was born.
The concept is to offer pieces with “unique character, inspired by multiple personalities”. The designers of each collection create pieces built to last while minimising impact on the environment. They identify, measure and reduce the environmen-tal impact at each stage of production and adhere to EU social, environmental and health standards:
• Raw materials are selected based on their availability and must be entirely recyclable, from non-endangered species and harvested in susta-inably managed and certified forests. The number of different materials used in a product is limited to facilitate dismantling and recycling.
• The production techniques used must have minimal impact on the environment and the worker. Particle boards are being replaced with slatted panels which are free from formaldehyde and urea formaldehyde emissions.
• Hazardous fumes are controlled, reduced or eliminated to prevent air pollution for the benefit of workers and customers. One hundred per cent water-based glues, varnishes and lacquer finishes are free from solvents and ammonia. The repairable and exclusive Daquacryl durable glossy lacquer has no toxic by-products and increases the life of the furniture.
• Transport is kept to a minimum with most raw materials being sourced in Europe. Packaging is recyclable or recoverable.
• Roche Bobois is also phasing in ISO Standards 14001 (Environmental Management), 9001 (Quality Control) and 18001 (Management of Heath and Safety in the Workplace) throughout its workshops and factories to reduce the environmental impact of all of its furniture collections.
Peyrard agrees that the Spanish have been slow to embrace the concept of eco furniture, but is at pains to point out that they are not alone: it would seem that the English and Irish here in Spain are not rushing to improve their footprint in terms of home décor either. In Marbella, at least, Peyrard welcomes customers from many different corners of the globe and has noticed that those originating from France, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Cana-da are among the most environmentally aware.
Of course, cost is a huge consideration for customers looking to buy eco and, although these collections are priced in line with their other ranges, Roche Bobois is a high-end luxury retailer and commands pretty hefty price tags. These limited edition pieces are not going to be adorning most of our living rooms but at least it’s a carbon-friendly step in the right direction.
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Seasonal Living
Seasonal Living
A New Wave of Interior DesignLET’S FACE IT, OUR PRECONCEPTIONS OF A NAUTICALLY DECORATED HOUSE CONJURE UP LACKLUSTRE IMAGES OF WALL-MOUNTED MARLINS AND AN ABUNDANCE OF IMPOSSIBLY SMALL PIRATE SHIPS STUFFED INSIDE A HO-RIZONTAL BOTTLE OF BACARDI.
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Fortunately the times have changed, and nautically inspired inte-riors are no longer reserved for the elderly or the amateur interior designer who’s out of ideas – nautical design has become a beachcombing adventure, presented in a rather relaxed blue and white hue.In fact, shabby chic style embellishments have crept into nautical style interiors, in a bid to add some adventure to the nautical theme. Weathered furnishings such as driftwood or frayed rope add to the authenticity of the project, while creating an ambience of discovery and intrigue.
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The nautical world has always been one of ex-ploration and wild escapades, so your nautically inspired interior should reflect these qualities. The addition of small items such as pebbles and seas-hells aids in achieving this voyaging ambience, while keeping the children’s imaginations running wild.While these small touches make a big difference, you have to ensure that the context and surroun-ding environment of the room is also in keeping with the nautical theme. Colour-wise, navy blue and white has always been the go-to palette for anything with a nautical twist. However, if the tradi-tional is not your bag, try mixing in some turquoise, sky-blues and creams into the mix – the result is something that recreates the colours that remind you of the ocean. Anything along these lines will provide you with that tranquil paradise that we all associate with being by the beach. Li
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It’s important to recognise that the nautical theme does not just stop with navy and white stripes and the occasional piece of knotted pine. The nautical interior style has finally opened its doors to a wealth of other beach-like qualities in its new revival. Combining traditional nautical colours and objects with more weathered, simple facets that you may associate with the seaside adds to the creation of a more accessible, tranquil environment in your chosen room.Access your emotional response to being by the sea – relaxation, beauty and simplicity are three memories that may spring to mind.
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out. Beauty is your attention to detail – hand-picking indivi-dual shells to decorate your bathroom, or framing weathe-red artefacts from the beach are what give your décor its character. Simplicity is important too: make sure you don’t over-embellish your home with unnecessary clutter, or clash your weathered beach look with more sophisticated, refined furniture. Of course, for those of us who prefer the more militant nau-tical design ethic, there is still much scope to achieve this. Designers such as Roche Bobois and Jean Paul Gaultier have combined forces to produce beautiful, nautically inspired furniture. Showcasing the traditional navy blue and white stripes in conjunction with modern lines and shapes has elevated their projects to a truly individual level of design, proving the nautical look doesn’t need to be authentic to be suc-cessful – just well executed.
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Boutique Chic
WHEN IT COMES TO LOCATION, THE FIVE-STAR PORT ADRIANO HOTEL TICKS ALL THE MOST DESIRABLE BOXES FOR HOLIDAY-MAKERS, BUSINESS VISITORS – OR LOCAL RESIDENTS SEEKING A ROMANTIC WEEKEND GETAWAY IN A SUMPTUOUS ADULTS-ONLY SETTING.
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Overlooking the showpiece new Port Adriano commercial centre and leisure marina, just steps away from the beach, the hotel is located close to Santa Ponça’s high street and championship golf courses, and a convenient distance from Palma city and the airport.
As to be expected in a hotel of its category, the 69 elegant rooms and suites at Port Adriano – and the expansive lobby and panoramic terrace – are spacious, offer full sea views and have been designed with maximum comfort as a key priority.
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Just as important, however, are the establishment’s complementary amenities: four meeting rooms, two swimming pools, a café-bar, two restaurants, a fitness centre and a health spa.
Dinner at the Restaurant Splendor is served on a majestic terrace, where guests can admire a stunning sunset in a discreet atmosphere – with impeccable service. Menus are changed daily, and include both a la carte and set and tasting menus featuring quality Mediterranean and inter-national cuisine. Excellent breakfast buffets are also served in the Splendor.
The atmosphere in the Bistro Marina is more re-laxed, with cold dishes served from 11am to 1pm and hot meals from 12 noon to 11pm. Throughout the day, until 1am, the intimate Bar Marina is a popular rendezvous point for guests wanting to enjoy a drink before or after dinner.
Especially designed as a luxury wellness centre, equipped with the most up to date facilities, the P.A. Spa by Natura Bissé comprises a sauna, Turkish bath, sensations shower, fitness room, cold water pool and indoor swimming pool with direct access to the outdoor pool – and spectacular cliff views.
The spa’s exotic treatments and beauty treatments have been selected to offer guests a memorable combination of relaxation, health and body care, all overseen by top professionals. Optional services and areas include hydro-massage, solarium and Vichy shower, as well as relaxing and renewal treatments.
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Gourmet Corner
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This issue we have the pleasure of entering the kitchen of another Michelin-star restaurant – Marbella’s El Lago – where master chef Diego del Rio reveals the secrets of his Marbella white prawn carpaccio with avocado and basil pesto.
Inaugurated in summer 2000, the restaurant’s creative Andalucian cuisine, personalised service and picturesque setting at Greenlife Golf earned the team – led front-of-house by manager Paco García and maître‘d María José Aguilar – a Michelin star in 2005.
Restaurant El Lago in Marbella
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• Peel the prawns and save the heads in two parts – remove the innards.
• Place four prawns in cling-film, pound and save them in the freezer.
• In a saucepan lightly fry the leek and two garlic cloves, then add one part of the prawn heads and grind to release all the juices. Add a glass of dry sherry, reduce and cover with water. Bring to the boil, pulverise the ingredients in a superbag, then continue reducing to concentrate the flavour of the prawns. Add salt to taste and thicken with xanthan gum.
• Place the second part of the prawn heads in a vacuum bag with the olive oil, and cook at 65ºC for four hours.
• Prepare a pesto with the basil, and grind the mixture with the pine nuts, half a garlic clove, the grated Parmesan and a pinch of salt. Turn the mix into a paste and add the olive oil.
• Crush the avocado with the juice of half a lime and salt, and once again add olive oil.
• Finally, mix the prawn-flavoured oil with the mal-todextrin until it has a sand-like consistency.
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PREPARATION
500 gr white prawns
2 avocados
1 lime
120 ml olive oil
salt
70 gr basil
50 gr pine nuts
80 gr Parmesan
garlic
1 leek
I cup dry sherry
xanthan gum
sunflower oil
500 gr prawn heads
60 gr maltodextrin
120 gr prawn-flavoured oil
borage (starflower)
chives
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Did you cook growing up… and what made you decide to become a chef?I liked to cook from a young age. Initially I saw my future career in clerical work but I soon realised I didn’t like that and opted instead for cooking, always with my parents’ support and encouragement. I thought that cooking, in addition to enabling me to develop my creativity, would also provide me with other things I liked, such as learning about different cultures, travelling… I began with a cooking course – and here I am now.
What was the first dish you cooked?I remember preparing desserts with my paternal grandmother, such as chocolate mousse and apple pie. Also, with my maternal grand-mother, every Sunday in Pujerra, a town in the Serranía de Ronda area that I consider home, we prepared a superb roast chicken dish with boiled potatoes and alioli (garlic mayonnaise).
Are there any particular ingredients that define your cooking? All the finest products of our region… vegetables from the Guadal-horce area, fish from Cádiz, artisanal cheeses from Andalucía, etc.
What ingredient can you not do without in the kitchen?Olive oil, virgin extra.
What would you say makes El Lago stand out from other haute cuisine restaurants?Working with the best products from the Andalucian pantry and regaining the lost flavours of our traditional gastronomy. We work side by side with local producers to ensure our diners can enjoy the best and freshest products. We are even working on bringing back species that have been disappearing. That is the main hallmark that has made El Lago stand out right from its creation 12 years ago.
What haute cuisine trends are on the rise at the moment? A return to origins and choosing products from the surrounding area, environmentally friendly where possible.
What is the most important message you give to your team?The importance of doing things with great care and affection, striving for simplicity in enhancing flavours, but not masking them, as well as a constant quest for quality.
What is the secret to gaining a Michelin star? And holding on to it?Always work with integrity, perseverance, sacrifice and enthusiasm.
The best tip for a home cook?Cook with a lot of love and enthusiasm and things will turn out well.
What are your main plans and objectives for 2012? To continue as we are now.
Interview: Diego del Rio
The Man behind the Chef
El Lago Greenlife Golf (Marbella)Tel. 952 832 371Restauranteellago.com
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H ave you ever been lost for words when offered a glass of clarete? If this was a problem, let it be said it is a very Spa-nish problem, since in most wine-pro-
ducing countries the stuff is either red, white or rosé, but in Spain they complicate our lives by introducing that wild card which throws you off balance.
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You may have found yourself in some bar in a wine region and ordered a glass of local wine – quite correctly not specifying type, since this would remove the shock element – and got what looked like a rosado. If you liked it you might have asked for a second glass of “Rosado”, only to be corrected by the barman pointing out that what you were drinking was not rosado, but clarete.
Such an experience is normal in the Navarra and Rioja areas, often in Ribera del Duero, but hardly ever in Cataluña. All “red” wines from the central Valdepeñas region are clarete-colour, although la-tely they have taken to darkening them and calling them tintos, but I remember importing wine from this region into Britain in the 1960s, and it was hard to convince people that as far as the produ-cers were concerned it was red wine, not rosado.
Rosé wines are different depending on the conti-nent where they are made. In the New World they were originally somewhat sweet, and if you re-member Mateus Rosé, that ubiquitous Portuguese product that has become a case study in how to market a wine worldwide, it was anything but dry. Perhaps it is no coincidence that it became popu-lar in the US and northern Europe in the middle of the last century, and still survives today converted to a table lamp in many households. Saddam Hussein is reputed to have stockpiled thousands of bottles (along with his Cuban cigar collection).
If you still don’t want to take rosé wines seriously, maybe you should have a re-think. In France ove-rall wine consumption is falling while rosé sales have doubled in the last decade. Imports in the US increased 28 per cent in 2009. Supermarket sales in the UK have doubled in five years. The hotter the weather the more rosé gets drunk, since white wines have too much acidity for hot days to reveal much fruit, and while rosés have acidity they also have berry flavours and cassis – and ladies love them. They are also ideal with Asian food.
It is legal to make rosé wine in the US by blen-ding white wine with red. In Europe, a true rosé is made in the same way as a white wine, but
using black grapes or a mixture of black and white grapes. The time-honoured method is saignée (bleeding) in which the grapes are not crushed but allowed to slowly release their juice by natural pressure and gravity. However, all four accepted methods of making rosé have one thing in com-mon: when the colour of the wine is judged to be correct, the black grapes’ skins are removed.
Rosados can be made from practically any grape if you follow the rules, but the eco-friendly Garnacha tops the list in Navarra, traditionally the great Spanish rosado-producing region that has for so long been overshadowed by Rioja, its big neighbour. I should know. I took the first Navarra wines to England in the 1960s. Cigales and So-montano are also excellent sources of rosados.
And don’t forget rosado cavas, less expensive than their white cousins, and if you are serving guests it is almost guaranteed they will enjoy it more because of the better balance between aci-dity and fruit. Good rosé champagnes with some age can be a real delight.
To select 12 of Spain’s best rosado wines out of the thousands made is a thankless task, as many of the truly great rosados will have been omitted for reasons of space. Indeed, in a recent article for sister publication Mallorca Life & Style (now merged into Home+Couture), my review of wines from the Navarra region included many great rosados such as Palacio de Sarda’s Garnacha ro-sado (€4), the ground-breaking rosado from Pura Garncha (€8) and Ochoa’s Rosado de Lagrima (€7). Clearly there is little point in replicating the same items here.
Outstanding rosados from other regions that must not be overlooked are Albet i Noya’s Pinot Noir Merlot Clàssic (€6); La Rosa de Raventós i Blanc (€8); Viña Sastre’s Rosado Joven (€8); Urabain’s Rosado de Lágrima (€3.5); and from a region that makes superb rosados, Somontano, Otto Bestué’s excellent Bestué Rosado (€6.25) and Laus Flor de Merlot (€6).
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ACROLLAM ROSAT Bárbara and Jaume have always wanted to show that Mallorca can produce good wine, and now they make just four varieties in the Pla i LLevant denomination. Made or-ganically and biodynamically, they use different fermentation methods to ensure a perfect final blend. This excellent rosado costs €13, but the production is small at only 14,000 bottles. It can be bought at Isla Catavi-nos and La Vinoteca in Palma de Mallorca, Dismavi in Manacor and Almacenes Moyá en Artá. Also from the bodega: mesquidamora.com
RIBAS ROSATRibas is one of Mallorca‘s oldest wineries, founded in 1711 in Consell, and started selling wine in bulk at the bodega door. In the process of converting to organic agriculture, an interesting feature is that native Mallorca grapes are used in the pro-duction, namely Prensal Blanc, Manto negro, Callet and Gargollassa, so you get a bit of Mallorca history when you buy a bottle. This young rosado is made from two of these grapes, with some Merlot added, and is sold at two years. Classified as Vino de Tierra Mallorca, and good value at €7. Available in most wine stores or you can buy direct at: bodeguesribas.com
SCHATZ ROSADOSchatz‘s forebears made wine in Germany, but Fernando came to Spain looking for somewhere warm to fulfil his dream of making perfect wines in small quantities, and as a result was the first producer of wines in Ronda 20 years ago. Still with only three hectares and now biodynamic as well as organic, Schatz‘s wines have become almost a cult item, and can be found on the best restaurant wine lists. The winner of many awards for the six wines that make up the range, this rosado is quite different from anything you may be used to. Price €15 and available from Islavinos in Palma de Mallorca, [email protected]; and on the Costa del Sol from Pebar, [email protected], [email protected]
JL FERRER ROSATJosé L Ferrer is one of the best-known references for Mallorcan wine from the classical zone of Binissalem. The family commenced making wine in 1931 and because the Spanish Civil War put developments on hold, and the arrival of mass tourism in the 1960s did not produce an increase in the consumption of local wine, it was a slow start. But by the time the region was officially recognised in 1990 Ferrer was producing a respecta-ble selection of wines using local and classic grape types. Now managed by the third generation, the bodega offers a wide selection of wines across a broad range, and this classic rosado is made with seven varieties of grape. Superb value at around €5. Bodega visits for groups by arrangement:
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TIANNA VELOROSEAntonio Nadal, another traditional Binissalem wine-making dynasty, dating back to 1960 and still in the family, makes a selection of four wi-nes at its 200-year old vineyard at Son Roig. This rosado is made from red Manto Negro grapes and is very light coloured, almost like the Provencal rosés. A happy and exuberant wine for everyday drinking, you can find it at most outlets for around €??. The bodega welcomes visitors for tastings, luncheons and wine buying: bodegasantonionadal.es
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ALBA FLORRosat Vinsnadal is another Mallor-can wine, this time from the classic Binissalem region of the island and a bodega founded in 1932. Made with the native grape variety Man-ton negro plus a little Merlot and Cabernet, it is a quality wine with a good structure, perfect acid balance and pure red fruit flavour. Only ever presented for an award once, it got a Tellus gold medal as the best rosado from Baleares. You can buy it for around €8 from the winery at: vinsnadal.com
VAL ROSADOValdelosfrailes Rosado comes from the interesting Matarromera Group, which has rocketed up the charts since it started at the end of the last century but now produces many interesting wines as well as a range of cosmetics made from red grapes. The-re are seven wineries spread between Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Cigales and Toro. This young rosado from Cigales makes no pretensions of being anything other than a happy drinking wine made from red Tempranillo and white Verdejo grapes. Good value at €3.50. Distributor is Queserias Bagur in Palma and the bodega also has a useful online shop: matarromerashop.com
AVANTHIA ROSEAvanthia is a project of Jorge Ordo-ñez with Bodegas Godeval. Jorge left his native Málaga years ago to become an importer of Spanish wines in the US. Now back home he is fulfilling a lifelong ambition to make wine, and not just any old wine. Avanthia Rosé is interestin-gly a rosado from the Valdeorras region of Galicia and made from the Mencia grape. Amy Hopkinson is the winemaker, and has produced a desirable rosado that stands out from the pack. Can be bought direct from Jorge Ordoñez at €70 for a case of six: [email protected]
BARBAROSABarbarosa is a fascinating project insofar as the province of Cádiz is the home of sherry and red wines have not been made there for centuries. The owners of the Huerta de Albala bodega had an ambition to bring back great red wines not only to Cádiz but also to Andalucía, and appear to have succeeded. Indeed, of the four wines they make, three are red (Taberner, Taberner I and Barbazul) and this one is rosado, made with Shiraz grapes and matured on lees. Hardly a snip at €14.50, but perfect for that special treat. Available in Mallorca at La Vinoteca Balear, Tel. 971 761 932; on the Costa del Sol at Club del Gourmet at El Corte Inglés and Distribuciones Narbona Solís, [email protected]; and also [email protected]
HITO ROSADOHito Rosado is from the C21 bodega in Ribera del Duero (Emilio Moro Group), next door to the famed Cigales (rosado) region. Made from the local Tinto Fino grape (read Tempranillo), it has a good colour and raspberry fruit overtones with the right balance of acid. This 2010 vintage is fair value at around €7. Distributors are Suministros Escalas in Marratxi, [email protected]; and Natalia Especialidades in Alhaurín de la Torre (Málaga), [email protected]
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PETIT VERDOTPago el Vicario Petit Verdot Rosado is a wine for people who may find typical rosados lacking in the oomph factor but, for red winos who would prefer not to be seen drinking anything else, this is their tipple. From the La Mancha region of Spain, better known for its bulk production reds, this wine has been voted for the second year running best Spanish wine by the Wine Writers‘ Association, beating 341 other products. Also best Spanish rosado by the Repsol Guide for three years. Pretty heady at 15º alcohol, the price of around €7 is fair, although at some outlets you can get it for less. Available in most big stores such as El Corte Inglés, Eroski and Alcampo; and in Mallorca at IC Castilla La Mancha CL Licorers, Tel. 971 756 816, and on the Costa del Sol at Perimuz, Tel. 952 240 869.
PIRINEOS SELECCIONBodegas Pirineos, of the Somontano region and owned by sherry firm Barbadillo, makes as reliable a range of red, white and rosado wines as you will find anywhere from one producer. There are three rosados: Pirineos Selección (€6), made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvi-gnon; Montesierra (€4.50), Tempranillo and Garnacha; and Alquézar, a very young slightly sparkling wine, known as a “vino de aguja”, like Blanc Pescador (€4.50). All are excellent, and the first-named has been awarded more prizes and higher scores than the others, while the bubbly is hard to better on a hot summer‘s day. Can be found in Mallorca at Ebasa, ebasa.com; and on the Costa del Sol at Vadevinos, vdv-vadevinos.com
ENATE ROSADOEnate‘s rosado, from the Somontano wine region, is about as good as it gets. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that impart a characteristic tang to the wine, it is hard to compare it to other rosados. At harvest the leaves and stalks are removed and the grapes are left in tanks to “bleed” out their precious liquid over several days, a method considered superior to normal pressing. This wine has won many awards, and is worth buying at under €8. Available from Rullan Navarro Dos in Palma de Mallorca, rullan-navarro.com; and on the Costa del Sol at Exclusivas Soto, [email protected]
ENATE ROSADOEnate‘s rosado, from the Somontano wine region, is about as good as it gets. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that impart a characteristic tang to the wine, it is hard to com-pare it to other rosados. At harvest the leaves and stalks are removed and the grapes are left in tanks to “bleed” out their precious liquid over several days, a method considered superior to normal pressing. This wine has won many awards, and is worth buying at under €8. Available from Rullan Na-varro Dos in Palma de Mallorca, rullan-navarro.com; and on the Costa del Sol at Exclusivas Soto, [email protected]
CHIVITE COLECCIONChivite‘s wines, from the Navarra region, continue to be as good as any, and their Coleccion 125 range is a guarantee of quality. This top-of-the-range rosado could well be the most expensive of its kind, but it is 2007 vintage – and not many rosados have that much staying power. The grape varieties used are not stated, but the wine is matured on its lees for six months, a process that has to be ca-refully monitored to avoid unwanted elements getting in, and matured in French oak for 11 months. Fewer than 6,000 bottles are released of each vintage, and the price of €28 reflects the intense level of care that goes into its production. In Mallorca you can find this wine at Cobadis, cobadis.es; and on the Costa del Sol at Pebar, Tel. 952 332 204.
LOS AGUILARESCortijo de Los Aguilares is one of the wineries that has been responsible for putting Sierra de Málaga wines in general and Ronda wines in particular on the map. Winemaker extraordi-naire Bibi Garcia has twice won top awards for the bodega‘s Pinot Noir wine at the annual International Pinot Noir Competition in Switzerland, bea-ting 2,000 other PNs in blind tastings. This superb rosado is made from a third each Petit Verdot, Merlot and Tempranillo, and it has the body that many rosados often lack. Price around €8. No distributor in Mal-lorca but Exclusivas Soto in Marbella (exclusivas-soto.com) stock it, and it is available directly from the bodega, cortijolosaguilares.com
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THIS ISSUE WE FOCUS ON THE CUISINE OF SÓLLER – FAMED FOR ITS ORANGE VALLEY, DATING TO THE TIME OF THE MOORS – IN OUR SUMPTUOUS FOURTH LOOK AT SPAIN’S LUXURY FOOD.
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FRUITY DELIGHTFigs are a deliciously aromatic Medi-terranean fruit… The untreated fruits just after harvest are used to make this delicious jam, which tastes good on a breakfast roll as well as in combination with curd and goat’s cheese.
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PURE FLAVOURSFlor de Sal is the purest virgin salt of all sea salts… Refined with untreated sweet mandarins from Sóller valley, Flor de Sal Mandarina should not be missing from your kitchen.
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FRESH TASTESMade of untreated fresh and juicy oranges… these sweet fruits are carefully treated to become a full-bodied and tasty jam. Only the sweet tasting oranges are used in order to give the jam a sweet rather than bitter taste.cooperativasoller.com
LEMON DELICACYThe Rural Cooperative of Sóller offers a dainty, delicate lemon marmalade made of fresh and untreated lemons, gro-wing in the beautiful and precious orchids of Sóller. Adding orange juice and lemon peel, this marmalade is less sour and bitter. It should not be missed on your breakfast table.
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HERBAL PLEASURESprinkled with the finest Mediterranean herbs – rosemary, oregano and thyme – this goat’s cheese has the same characteris-tics as „semi curat“ goat’s cheese. With its special aroma, garnished on a slice of rustic wholemeal bread, sprinkled with olive oil, it becomes a typically tasty Mallorcan morsel. You can also serve with olives, tomato and, of course, a glass of wine.
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EXCLUSIVE SELECTIONPresented in an attractive metallic box, the naturally fresh Angel d’Or Orange Liqueure (31 per cent) is produced from the best orange distillates based on fully ripened, carefully selected oranges. fetasoller.com
TRADITIONAL RARITY
This unique olive oil is from the Can Det finca, where they still use centuries-old produc-
tion methods. It represents just a small production line
and is rarely found on the island.
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SWEET TEMPTATIONMade from Mallorca almonds, this velvety ice-cream has an authentic taste, enriched with small pieces of crushed almo-and… irresistible for the most demanding palates.
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REFRESHING PANACHE Presented in an elegantly designed bottle, this light Balsam Orange vinegar is flavoured with aromatic orange essences and fine spices for a soft and fruity flavour. Perfect for green salads, Russian potato sa-lad… and creative cuisine with a touch of cava. fetasoller.com
NATURALLY SPICYBased on extra virgin olive oil with additional natural fresh essences of lemons and spicy paprika Salsa Sol Picante is a delicious spice blend to accompany cold and hot food. Ideal to drizzle on bread, tomato or avocado, or to prepare salad dressing. You can also use it to marinate or fry meat, or as an addition to vegetables.fetasoller.com
INTENSE AROMASGreen olives are harvested from the tree and im-mediately used to make olive oil with a cold press pro-cess… An amazing olive oil with a delightful flavour and intense aroma in a 750 millilitre newly designed can, it is ideal for your home as well as a great pre-sent for friends.
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WHEN WE THINK OF A MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND, WE IMAGINE PALM FRONDS RUSTLING IN THE WARM BREEZE, FANNING THE FOREGROUND OF A VISTA OF TURQUOISE SEA BEYOND, A PARADISE INDEED! WELL, OUR VISION IS UNDER A VERY REAL, AND VERY IMMEDIATE, THREAT. RHYNCHOPHORUS FERRUGINEUS, THE RED PALM WEEVIL, IS ADVAN-CING UPON PALM TREES AND KILLING THEM AT A BARELY CONTROLLA-BLE RATE ALL ACROSS THE MEDITERRANEAN BASIN, AND HAS NOW BECOME A SERIOUS PROBLEM ON MALLORCA, AFFECTING TREES ALL OVER THE ISLAND.
Palms down!
THE MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN
The adult weevil is in fact a large, reddish brown beetle, about three centimetres long, with a red, curved back and black spots on its head. Originating in Asia, the beetle has spread with frightening speed across continents and countries, with very little effective control, to arrive in Mallorca in 2006, with devastating results.
Primarily the insect attacks palms younger than 12 years, but many older specimens are also affected, and as the female lays up to 200 eggs at the base of the young leaves at the heart of the tree, and in its crown, the emerging grubs feed on the ten-der shoots and soft tissue of the young leaves, burrowing quickly towards the centre of the tree as they feed, and leaving behind them tunnels and large cavities, which weaken the trunk.
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The larva pupates inside a cocoon woven of brown palm fibre (the locals call these “cro-quetas” as they closely resemble the local dish of that name) and then emerges as an adult capable of flying more than 100 metres to infest the next tree, and recommence the cycle.
The weevils are capable of four reproductive cycles a year, so diffusion of the problem is exponential. Palms affected often do not dis-play symptoms of infestation until the dama-ge is beyond repair, and in any case between 80 and 90 per cent of those trees affected will not recover, even with treatment. Obviously, the sooner treatment can begin the better the chance of recovery, and this is why it is vital for all of us gardeners to be super vigilant.
EARLY SIGNSThe first sign of infestation in a palm tree
is wilting of the leaves around the outside, quickly followed by drying out and collapsing of those near the crown. Within two weeks, the tree will look asymmetrical, untidy and dry, and very soon after that it may die.
The preferred food of the Red Palm Wee-vil is the beautiful, perfectly symmetrical and grandiose Phoenix canariensis, a great gar-den favourite here in Mallorca, but if there is no immediate source of this it will move on to attack the true date palm, Phoenix dactylife-ra, and it has been observed locally that it will even eat and destroy Washingtonia filifera, its taller cousin, and, alarmingly, some species of Agave, including Agave attenuata.
It is vital that all garden owners be alert for signs of the problem. In Mallorca, the Consel-leria de Agricultura y Pesca requires that it be informed immediately if the plague is spotted.
They will remove the tree and dispose of it if it is too badly affected to treat, or advise on treatment if not.
Since May 2010 government legislation sta-tes that no unauthorised pruning of palms is
allowed on the island, and all pruners must apply for a certificate from the Conselleria in order to lawfully prune palms. This is to help the department control the spread of the pro-blem and be aware of which trees are infested and under treatment.
Once an affected tree is diagnosed, it must be removed and destroyed the same day if its disease is too far advanced to treat. This means cutting down the tree if it cannot be saved, or cutting to at least one and a half me-tres below the last visible larval tunnel if treat-ment is considered worthwhile, in order to be sure no insects remain inside the trunk.
The affected fronds, leaves and trunk must then be cut up into pieces no larger than 50 centimetres in length, and taken in a sealed truck to TIRME in Palma, where they can be disposed of and burnt free of charge. The truck must be sealed in order to prevent adult insects flying away and infecting trees along the route. Palm owners may burn their own detritus, or shred it, but the shredder used must be small enough to destroy all larvae, or else the cycle will start up again. The best solution in case of doubt is to contact a pro-fessional garden service, or the Conselleria, and ask their advice.
PREVENTATIVE CONTROLPrevention is clearly better than cure, and in
the case of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus the only sure ways are fumigating or trunk injec-
tions. The treatment must be done monthly without fail, and unfortunately is not cheap. Treatment must be done by a professional gardener, though this is much less expen-sive than waiting until the tree is damaged and must be removed permanently or sa-ved with very cost intensive surgery. Palm owners can either inject the trees themsel-ves on a monthly basis or fumigate their own trees, applying the products with a fine nozzled spray into the tender heart of the tree, also repeating every month. For pro-fessional advice contact our partner The Garden Company or other professional gardeners in your area. Failure to treat palm trees now incurs an enormous fine, so be informed, and be aware! As well as insecti-cide, the weevils can be controlled by phe-romone lures or pitfall traps, but for most of us fumigating and trunk injections are the easiest and most practical way to go, al-beit contrary to principles of environmental cohabitation and ecological gardening… A difficult choice to make for conscientious gardeners who are increasingly aware of the devastating effects of poison on our soil.
Recently I attended an evening devoted to the control of this plague at the Andratx town hall, and was impressed how many
people were there to learn more. Represen-tatives from ABEJA, the Asociación Balear de Empreses de Jardinería, had organi-sed talks by scientists, who explained the problem to us, followed by other talks from members of the Conselleria de Agricultura y Pesca, and from professional gardeners and garden centre owners who made suggesti-ons on pest control.
It was gratifying to see how much every-one cares about the lovely trees that grace our island. I left with the feeling that it is in-cumbent upon all of us to be vigilant, and do our best to protect and preserve our trees, the lungs of the earth, though my re-luctance to use strong chemicals in my own garden has left me unsure of how to achie-ve this goal. What choice should we make? Food for thought...
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Above: a healthy palm tree‘s bark Below: an infected palm tree with permanent hollow needle for trunk injections
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A haven of bucolic charm and seaside chic
Sóller & Port de Sóller
THE SPANISH ROYAL FAMILY MIGHT HAVE SPENT LESS TIME ON SUMMER HOLIDAYS IN MALLORCA THIS YEAR BUT THERE WAS ONE VISIT THE YOUNGEST MEMBERS WERE NOT GOING TO MISS.
On a sun-drenched August day Prince Felipe, Princess Letizia and their two daughters Leonor and Sofia boar-ded the famous wooden tourist train in Palma’s Plaza de España for the 27-kilometre journey through the pictu-resque Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range to Sóller – accompanied by bemused tourists and a bevy of press photographers on hand to capture the moment for posterity.
The Sóller municipality offers tou-rists and residents an idyllic blend of tradition and modernity. Located three kilometres inland from the port, in a rolling valley lush with lemon and oran-ge groves and quaint hamlets, Sóller village is home to stately mansions with grand façades and elegant architec-
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• Exceptional mountain and seaside setting
• Historic train to Palma… and tramline to port
• Sweeping citrus and olive groves
• Picturesque valley hamlets
• UNESCO World Heritage site Sierra de Tramuntana
• Picasso and Joan Miro museum
• Historical architecture
• Verdant botanical gardens
• Modern infrastructure and amenities
• Properties holding their value
Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel & Spa
ture, many dating to the 16th century. The focus of town life is the Plaça Constitució, surrounded by cafés and verdant plane trees.
The aforementioned historic tram passes through the plaza on its way to and from the main station, which has been restored to incorporate a Picasso and Joan Miró museum. The Sant Bartomeu church is flanked by the town hall and Banco de Sóller, a 1912 Modernista building designed by Catalan architect Joan Rubió i Bellver, a follower of Antoni Gaudí. The original building dates from before 1236, and the current main interior structure is now largely baroque (1688–1733), with the bell-tower blending in with its neo-gothic design. The old street plan is of Islamic origin.Located on the outskirts of the town, the Jardí Botanic (botanical garden) is laid out with native plants of the Balearics and Mediterranean islands, while the Modernista mansion in the garden houses the Museum of Balearic Natural Sciences.
The Andratx-Pollença highway runs through the valley and Sóller is conveniently linked to Palma by a highway and toll tunnel, as well as the “Orange Express” tramline to the port. Nestling in a sheltered bay, originally inhabited during the Stone Age and la-ter becoming famous as a major citrus fruit trading centre and hub of cultural exchange, the port bustles with tourist activity during the day before taking on a more relaxing mode in the evenings as visitors and residents enjoy the excellent range of cafés, bars and restaurants stretching along the promenade of Sóller’s two main beaches, Platja den Repic and Platja des Través. One of the most impressive – and recent – modern bridges to Sóller’s venerable past is the spectacular Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel & Spa. Inaugurated in spring, the hotel looms above the rugged coastline, offering guests breath-taking views from its five-star deluxe suites.
10 reasons to buy in Sóller
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PUIGPUNYENT
Impressive Country Residence close to Palma
This 200-year old grand manor house and estate on a substantial plot of 117,000 square metres is currently undergoing a complete and major refurbishment. The developers have extensive experience in residential work, creating grand houses in the UK, Ireland, Mallorca and the US.
This imposing house is only a 15-mi-nute drive through beautiful scenery to Palma. Situated in a picturesque and traditional Mallorcan village, it enjoys breath-taking views of the Tramuntana mountains.
After entering the gates the house is approached along an impressive driveway, giving a panoramic view of the property. Beyond the entrance hall-way is a spectacular central courtyard entirely covered by an ancient vine.
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PUIGPUNYENT
Impressive Country Residence close to Palma
More Information:
Michael Perkins Finest PropertiesTel. 971 130 831 Michaelperkins-finestproperties.com
Ref: F1001 Price On Application
Four wings provide enormous potential for varied and spacious accommodation, with up to nine bedrooms. The substantial grounds give a multitude of opportunities to create a unique residence in this outstanding location.
Refurbishment is well underway, including plans for both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The property is offered for sale at any stage as the work progresses, or indeed completed to a full specification (price on application).
This is truly one of the finest country residences in Mallorca.
TOWNHOUSE IN SANTANYI COMPLETELY RENOVATED
Plot size 380 m2, Constructed area 250 m2, , 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
[email protected] - www.jl-immobilien.de
Villa in Cala Santanyi with great sea viewsBedrooms 4, Bathrooms 3, Constructed area 350 m2
Price on request. Ref. 1239
Villa in Cala Santanyi with sensational sea views
Bedr. 5, Bathr. 3, Constr. area 545 m2
Price on request. Ref. 1220
Finca in the nature reserve at Cala Mondrago/Santanyi
Bedr. 3, Bathr. 3, constr. area 245 m2
Price on request. Ref. 1088
Townhouse in Es Llombards – completely renovated
Bedr. 3, Bathr. 2, constr. area 231 m2
Price on request. Ref. 1201
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
[email protected] - www.jl-immobilien.de
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PROPERTY TRENDS
In the Know
The first luxury apartment building fully-furnished and decorated by Hermès has been unveiled at The Marq on Paterson Hill in Singapore. La Table Hermès creative director Yves Taralon and Michelle Cheong, creative director of the SC Global design team, spearheaded the project, which features a combination of Hermès furniture, furnishing fabrics, wallpapers, carpets, tableware, made-to-order leather upholstered items and artworks.
RESORT IN THE TOP LEAGUEPlans are underway to develop the first tourism complex built under the Real Madrid trademark. The reigning Spanish La Liga champions have named Ras Al Khaimah’s Marjan Island as the United Arab Emirates site for a branded theme park valued at US$1 billion. The 50-hectare “Real Madrid Resort Island” will feature a theme park, stadium and museum dedicated to the football club, as well as residential and luxury hotel facilities. It is scheduled to be open in January 2015.
• The British Embassy has warned potential buyers of property in Spain “to avoid cutting corners when purchasing a home or holiday apartment”. Notes embassy property adviser Alex Brown, “You should exercise extreme caution if an estate agent, promoter or lawyer urges you to cut corners to save money or time… There is a wealth of information on the Embassy’s UKinSpain website (ukinspain.fco.gov.uk). We strongly urge people to check the advice in full, make sure they use fully qualified, reputable advisers throughout the purchase process, and avoid any kind of ‘dodgy deal’ that could end up costing huge amounts of heartache and hard-earned money later on.”
• Chinese architecture firm Broad Sustainable Building (BSB) is planning to build the world’s tallest building in just 90 days. It took more than five years to build the current tallest building, the 828-metre “Burj Khalifa” in Dubai, and BSB is confident it can take the title by constructing the 838-metre “Sky City” in just three months. The building will have 220 stories, cover one million square metres of floor space, and be serviced by 104 elevators. IN B
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DESIGNER CHIC IN SINGAPORE
AIRPORTS OF THE FUTURE
A design created as prefa-bricated, mass-produced islands situated in the Thames Estuary has won first prize in an internatio-nal competition to find the airports of the future. Two hundred student submissi-ons were received for the Fentress Global Challenge.
Organised by Fentress Architects, the competition showcased imagined possibilities in airport design, with participants encouraged to integ-rate concepts of urbanisation; globalisation; innovations in materials, technologies, aesthetics, flexibility, security and adaptability; and traveller experience from “curbside to airside”. The winning entry from London South Bank University student Oliver Andrew, “LDN Delta Airport”, was designed to “ease the overcrowding of the surrounding airports as there are no cars, runways or check-in desks… (it) is served solely via public transportation. Flight information is connected through passengers‘ cell phones, providing the departure time and assigned gate. The airport supports vertical takeoff with hyper-sonic jets capable of flying at the edge of space, lifting off from purpose-built landing pads, and uses the tidal currents to run on total sustainable power.” The second-placed entry from Martin Sztyk, “Los Angeles”, was self-sus-taining through the use of algae grown in nearby farms as a renewable resource. Third place went to Alexander Nevarez’s design for “Pocket Airports”, which used existing infrastructure within a city for the airport. More information: fentressarchitects.com
FROM LONDON… TO BERLINWith the international spotlight on the Olympics and Paralympics this summer, London’s residential property market was described as “one of the most dynamic in the world”. According to Engel & Völkers, high-end real estate in the UK capital continues to be regarded as a save haven for secure investment, while low interest rates, a “growing fear of inflation” and uncertainty about the future of the euro, as well as the Olympic Games, all bolstered this trend during the first six months of 2012.
“We are registering a growth in demand for prestigious homes in all desirable locations,” notes Alix McAlinden, managing director of Engel & Völkers in Chelsea. “The shortage of properties on the market means that we are seeing price rise in some cases of up
to 10 per cent over the same period in the previous year.” Around 60 per cent of buyers are foreign nationals looking to invest their money outside the Eurozone, including Greek nationals in 2010 and 2011, fol-lowed by wealthy Spanish and Italian buyers. The level of demand from Russian, Kazakh, Chinese and Middle Eastern clients is also reportedly on the rise.Meanwhile, the most expensive residential locations in Germany have also risen significantly in value between 2010 and 2011, especially in Berlin and Hamburg and Munich, and on Lake Starnberg. A compre-hensive survey of the most exclusive residential addresses in Germany, published by Engel & Völkers, found that record price highs had also been recorded in holiday regions on the northern and Baltic Sea coasts and in the Alpine region. “On Lake Starnberg, at prime addresses in the lakeside town of Berg, rare lakeside plots are already reaching prices per square metre of up to €25,000 in exceptional cases. The dynamic of the price trend in these locations has become reminiscent of the development witnessed on the island of Sylt. In Kampen, the most sought-after part of Sylt, unaltered prices of as much as €35,000 per square metre mark the highest end of the market.”
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INCREASE IN IVA / VAT
AUSTERITY
The rise in IVA, the Impuesto Sobre el Valor Añadido or value added tax, was implemented on 1 September. It has been the most widely reported of all the austerity measures announced, predominantly because rises in IVA affect the largest proportion of the population in Spain. Nearly every product or service in Spain is subject to IVA and there are three different rates which everyone has to pay:
Super Reduced Rate (4%)… The lowest rate applies only to the most basic of items such as bread, eggs, cheese, milk, fruit, vegetables, books (apart from school materials, which rise to 21%), newspapers and medicines. The rate of IVA for these products will remain at 4%.
Reduced Rate (increasing from 8% to 10%)… This middle rate applies to most food items (except the most basic as above), contact lenses, spectacles, performances, sport and leisure, hotels and restaurants (except those deemed to be super luxury) and public transport.
Standard Rate (increasing from 18% to 21%)… The stan-dard rate applies to most products that you buy including alcohol, tobacco, cars, CDs, DVDs, electronics, applian-ces, furniture and so on.
Importantly, the purchase of a new property direct from developer is subject to the Reduced Rate of IVA. In August 2011, then Prime Minster José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero introduced a temporary measure slashing IVA on new pro-perties to four per cent in an attempt to revitalise the flag-ging real estate market and shift some of the huge stock of empty, new properties clogging up the coastal tourist areas in particular. During their election campaign, Rajoy’s party (Partido Popular) pledged to extend this measure for an extra 12 months. The special rate is only applicable in limited circumstances when a property is being sold directly by the developer, for the first time. It does not apply to reposses-
Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy won’t be winning any popularity competitions this year. Less than 12 months into his term of office, he has been accused by those who voted for him of procrastina-ting and prevaricating, hopelessly burying his head in the sand. But actions speak louder than words and his austerity reforms have certainly got them talking. Rajoy wanted his austerity measures, valued at €65 billion, to move the country forward by increasing revenue and cutting expenditure, and to represent “a milestone in the modernisation” of Spain. But a poll published in El País newspaper claimed that a staggering 80 per cent of Spaniards have little or no confidence in Rajoy. Instead they have taken to the streets: in Madrid, firemen protested alongside policemen and civil guards while miners marched down from Asturias to demonstrate their anger and desperation; students in Pamplona called for a ge-neral strike; and civil servants nationwide dressed in mourning. But what does it all mean to those looking to buy or sell a property?
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sions, even if the properties have been seized from the developer as they have, in effect, alrea-dy been subject to one transfer of ownership to the bank. It has been confirmed that this special measure will be terminated at the end of the year and IVA on new property purchases will be increased to the new higher rate of Reduced Rate IVA at 10 per cent. This has serious implications for the property market in Spain and will cause many prospecti-ve purchasers to re-evaluate the timing of their transaction. Should they buy now and take advantage of the lower rate of tax, or wait until next year when it is predicted that prices will have fallen even further? For example, the purchaser of a new €1 million property will need to decide whether to buy now and save €60,000 in IVA, or wait until 2013 and see if the value has dropped by more than this amount. But this is not the only reform they need to consider!
Purchasers of resale and bank-repossessed properties not subject to IVA have to pay ITP, or Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales, which is set by the autonomous regio-nal government where the property is located and banded depending on the purchase price as follows:
Andalucía:8% on first € 400,0009% on subsequent € 400,001 to € 700,00010% on remainder over € 700,001
As the autonomous regions are under just as much pressure as the national government to reduce their deficits, it is likely that these percentages will also increase although no announcements have been made to that effect.
Abolition of income tax relief for purchase of a primary residence…At the moment, many property owners qualify for 15 per cent income tax relief on mor-tgage payments up to €9,040 made annually on their primary residence. This means that it’s possible to save up to €1,356 per year as a single person or €2,712 as a couple. Those purchasing a primary residence in 2012 may, therefore, save additional amounts if they are able to secure a mortgage and benefit from this tax relief before it is abolis-hed in 2013. Another factor to consider in the question of whether to buy now or wait for future price decreases!Of course, there are many more questions to ask before deciding when and if to make a property purchase. We’d all rather have a crystal ball with the answers but in its absence economists advise that a price drop of between 10% and 20% will equate to the tax advantages of buying a new property from a developer in 2012.
Some real estate agents argue that the reforms will do nothing to boost or hinder property sales, believing instead that Spain must first address its horrendous unemploy-ment figures and improve public confidence in the country and its finances. Agents sel-ling primarily to foreigners in tourist areas may disagree, especially in the coastal towns where gluts of new properties are still patiently awaiting their new owners.
Mallorca:7% on first €300,0008% on subsequent € 300,001 to € 500,0009% on subsequent € 500,001 to € 700,00010% on remainder over € 700,001
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Despite trading billions in currencies each year, Moneycorp still understand the value of the personal touch and aim to place their customers at the heart of everything they do. We bring you a glimpse into an average working day for John Goldie, senior dealer with Moneycorp’s private client division, and Clarisse Musselwhite, Moneycorp’s account manager based in Mallorca.
CLARISSEI am normally up by 6.45am and ready for work between 8.30am and 9.00am. I travel all over Mallorca by car, and the length and structure of my day is determined by my appointment schedule. I am
based in Alaro. It is a beautiful village and gives me easy access to anywhere on the island. I plan my schedule carefully but at the same time need to be flexible, should any of my customers have an urgent requirement. Fortunately I work with a great team, both on the Spanish mainland and in our London office. I usually start the day by checking my emails and reading Moneycorp’s market update, which is available to anyone through our main website. The update is no substitute for the expertise of a qua-lified currency dealer, like John, but is very useful for simply helping my customers to keep in touch with general developments that influence the rate. Moneycorp believe in transparency and we like to keep our customers informed.Mornings are always busy for me and a light breakfast is my normal routine. Fortunately, many businesses in Mallorca follow the traditional siesta hours, which means that I do get the chance to stop for lunch. This is not always relaxation time, howe-ver, as it is not uncommon to conduct business over lunch in Mallorca.I am usually back in front of my computer by late afternoon and I spend as long as is required che-cking emails, returning phone calls and liaising with colleagues. I usually finish around 7pm but my pho-ne is always on. To relax after work, I am fortunate in living where I do. Mallorca is a great place for outdoor activities. We have lovely walks, beautiful beaches, good restaurants and a fabulous climate.
JOHNI live in Chiswick, West London, and it only takes around 25 minutes to travel to the Mo-neycorp office in central London. This means that I can set my alarm for 6.15am and still arrive at 7.30am. If the tubes are particularly congested, however, I have been known to complete the final leg of my journey, from
Earls Court, on a “Boris Bike”. Admittedly, cycling is not an activity I would normally choose to wear a suit for.On the tube, I normally read City AM, the free London financial pa-per. In my job, it is very important to be up to date on any news items or global developments which might influence rate movements. At Moneycorp, we offer highly competitive rates of exchange and have to be alert to economic data and significant technical levels for the major currency pairs. Each morning my team have a short market update where we monitor recent trends and target levels. I have a large database of customers who I keep in regular contact with. My job is to guide them through the process of trading their money at a favourable time. As a normal, working person, I com-pletely respect that saving money is important to my customers. I regularly liaise with our overseas offices to keep abreast of any local issues which may affect this. For example, the repatriation service we offer in Mallorca represents a fantastic way to save money on Spanish bank charges if you are repatriating property sale proceeds. When based at our Knightsbridge office, visiting the Harvey Nicholls sandwich hall was always a favourite Friday lunchtime treat, but I now spend more time at our Victoria office, where lunch is a quick sandwich from the local food market and then back to my desk to be available for customers calling in.I usually finish work around 5.30pm UK time, but sometimes can be on duty till 10pm. Our opening hours are designed for customer convenience as we speak to people across the world, in all different time zones. To relax after work, I enjoy sport and play in a Sunday football league side, when I am not spen-ding time with my wife, friends and family.
In the Know
A day in the life of...MALLORCA LIFE & STYLE RECOMMEND MONEYCORP, LEADING CURRENCY EXCHANGE SPECIALISTS TO ALL OUR READERS. MONEYCORP SERVE BOTH PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES. THEY ARE FSA AUTHORISED AND RE-GULATED AND OFFER SAFE, SECURE CURRENCY TRANSFERS, SO THAT YOUR MONEY ARRIVES WHERE IT SHOULD DO, WHEN IT SHOULD DO.
For further information about Moneycorp’s services, or how to register with them, con-tact [email protected], call Mallorca in Spain on (+34) 902 887 243 or visit moneycorp.com/spain. Please remember to tell Moneycorp that you saw this article in Home+Couture.
SAVEHUNDREDSOF EUROSwhen you sell your house inSpain and return the funds tothe UK. Did you know that Spanish bank fees can leaveyou hundreds of euros out of pocket when yousend the proceeds from the sale of your house,back to the UK?
For more information call Moneycorp on +34 902 887 243 or email [email protected] quote Villa & Vida
recommend Moneycorp
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Living at Sea
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Living at Sea
Modern transformation of a classic
SANLORENZO SL94
SANLORENZO HAS CONSISTENTLY MAINTAINED A TRADITIONAL FEEL TO ITS TOP LINES OVER THE YEARS. THE NEW SL94 CONTINUES THAT TREND – BALANCING ELEGANCE, VOLUME BALANCE AND PROPER RA-TIO BETWEEN SOLID BODY AND OPENINGS – BUT AT THE SAME TIME THE SHIPYARD HAS HARMONIOUSLY CONDENSED THE NEW STYLING ELEMENTS INTRODUCED IN THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING SL104.
This ongoing evolution has inspired the inclusion of large windows and rectangular potholes to boost the natural light, a con-temporary profile and modern interior design (including separate formal dining area and saloon), and a flybridge on the upper deck (with an optional hard-top) that is larger than on most similar-sized boats and thus allows for an additional social area, while also being kept tender-free with the addition of a large stern garage. The 28.60-metre SL94 can host up to eight guests in luxury style (master sui-te, VIP and two twin cabins), and includes lar-ge crew quarters for four.
Two engine options are available: a pair of 1,415kW (1,890 HP) Caterpillar C32 Acerts generating a top speed of 27 knots and cruising speed of 25 knots; or twin 1,630kW (2,100 HP) MTU 16V 2000M92s for 29 and 26 knots, respectively.
SIGNIFICANT INNOVATIONS
The contemporary exterior lines are inflected on the larger SL104 composition elements, thanks to soft touches on the sheer line, the windows and the shape of the transom and flybridge. The most distinctive elements are rectangular portholes, wide windows at the main deck and powerful uprights supporting the aft part of the flybridge. These can be painted in the same colour as the optional hard-top, which covers part of the flybridge (the other version has a radar arch and soft-top).
The flybridge is largely customisable with furniture and decoration, and the glassed, transparent hand-rail, finished with a teak top, provides an unlimited view of the surrounding panorama.
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One of the most significant technical inno-vations is the configuration of the stern, with the transom hiding a roomy garage. A 15-foot (4.50-metre) tender can be placed by beam, utilising a moving system that allows a ten-der of that large size to be fitted while, at the same time, maintaining the two side stairways from the swimming platform (which moves up and down to facilitate easy access for guests and water toys) to the main deck. This solu-tion maximises the interior volumes without moving the engine room forward.
Designed by Francesco Paszkowski and the in-house team and enriched by a wide choice of materials, the interior decoration features naturally and tri-dimensionally treated ve-neers, bulkheads in whitened and planned oak, wooden furniture treated with a “fabric” effect and panels painted with metallic shade.
The large salon on the main deck has en-hanced lighting thanks to its wide windows and is totally separated from the dining room by a staircase leading to the lower deck, en-suring more intimate relaxation in the living area, as well as an ample space behind dou-ble doors for guests to dine in privacy.
The galley is in front and sided by the crew mess, with the crew quarters on the lower
deck, in front, joined by a stairway beside the mess. Overall, the lower deck has a classical layout: an open-space owner’s cabin (inclu-ding shower cabin and vanity desk on the starboard side and more privacy dedicated to the toilet) at mid-ship; VIP cabin in front; and two twin-bed guest cabins in the middle.
With its deference to Sanlorenzo’s venerab-le history and its commitment to cutting-edge contemporary design, the new semi-custom SL94 superbly bridges the gap between the Ameglia shipyard’s SL88 and SL104.
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Property Showcase
SON VIDA
Luxury Mansion with Superb Sea Views
This exceptional south-facing mansion is distributed over three well-appointed levels.
The ground floor includes a large entrance hall with high ceilings, spacious living room with fireplace, dining room, office, large kitchen and guest toilet.
The master bedroom, with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, is located on the first floor, together with three other bedrooms, each with an en-suite ba-throom.
On the basement level there is an indoor pool, sauna and gym area, several utility rooms, a laundry room and bathroom, and a garage with space for two cars. There is also a separate apartment for staff, with a bedroom and bathroom.
Top-quality features include marble floors, reversible air-conditioning with heat pump, high ceilings with visible wooden beams in the bedrooms, large panora-mic windows, wooden windows and double-glazing.
Beautiful open and covered terraces provide panora-mic views over the bay of Palma, while outdoors the property includes a swimming pool with sun terrace, attractive garden with mature trees, barbecue area – and lots of privacy!
Property Showcase
More Information:
Mallorca GoldPalma de MallorcaTel. (+34) 971 790 [email protected]
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AREA DIRECTORYWelcome to the Villa & Vida area directory, where we showcase the island’s most eligi-ble 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!
ADVERTISE WITH US!To advertise a property within our Area Directory please get in touch at +34 971 450 432 or email us at [email protected]
(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).
ANDRATX
CALVIÀ
SON VIDA
PALMA SURROUNDINGS
INCA
POLLENÇA
SÓLLER
ARTA
SANTANYÍ
PALMA
LLUCMAJOR
tel: +34 971 130831 [email protected]
www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com
Substantial Penthouse in Santa Ponsa
3 3 317m €695,000
A3004
Stylish Contemporary Villa in Puerto Andratx
4 3 286m 1.072m€1,300,000
V3059
Elegant Villa with sea views in Costa d'en Blanes
5 4 576m 2.300m€3,250,000
V3068
Large Villa wonderful sea views in Porto Cristo
5 6 700m 1.250m€2,490,000
V7001
Exceptional Country Estate in Son Font
5 5 607m 4.000m€3,750,000
F3004
Impressive Country Residence in Llucmajor
5 5 500m 52.000m €2,400,000
F7002
tel: +34 971 130831 [email protected]
www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com
Substantial Penthouse in Santa Ponsa
3 3 317m €695,000
A3004
Stylish Contemporary Villa in Puerto Andratx
4 3 286m 1.072m€1,300,000
V3059
Elegant Villa with sea views in Costa d'en Blanes
5 4 576m 2.300m€3,250,000
V3068
Large Villa wonderful sea views in Porto Cristo
5 6 700m 1.250m€2,490,000
V7001
Exceptional Country Estate in Son Font
5 5 607m 4.000m€3,750,000
F3004
Impressive Country Residence in Llucmajor
5 5 500m 52.000m €2,400,000
F7002
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AREA: SOUTHWEST & PALMA
Illetas
€250.0001
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
1 58 m2
A0485
6 m2
Palma
€398.0001
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
1 55 m2
A0447
81 m2
Illetas
€290.0002
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
1 80 m2
A0480 A0475 Nova Santa Ponsa
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
€299.0002 2 69 m2 51 m2
Santa Ponsa
€142.0001
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
1 45 m2
A0311
6 m2
Sol de Mallorca
€535.0005
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
2 156 m2
V3064
250 m2
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32 m2
Illetas
€575.0003
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
3 104 m2
A0402
€1.260.0004 3 230 m2
Palma
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
80324
Santa Ponsa
€875.0003
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
2 130 m2
30323
Puerto Andratx
€1.500.000
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
m2
70298
1300 m2
Calvia
€900.0005
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
3 824 m2
V0456
218 m2
Puerto Andratx
€895.0002
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
2 135 m2
A3018
AREA: SOUTH-WEST & PALMA
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Sol de Mallorca
€5.300.0004
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
5 787 m2
V3041
2108 m2
Sol de Mallorca
€1.900.0004
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
3 519 m2
V3047
1539 m2
Cala Vinyes
€1.750.0005
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
4 500 m2
V3061
1450 m2
1500 m2
Santa Ponsa Bay
€1.975.0006
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
5 362 m2
V3075 Santa Ponsa
€1.950.0004
Finest Selection Real Estate www.finest-selection.com | Tel: +34 971 911 254
4 335 m2
V-9191
1100 m2
Genova
€1.500.0004
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
3 330 m2
80301
1030 m2
AREA: SOUTH-WEST & PALMA
Santa Maria
Price on request5
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
4 500 m2
30107
8400 m2
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Cas Catala
€2.200.0005
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
5 450 m2
V3056
1340 m2
1566 m2
Puerto Andratx
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
V3077
€8.900.0005 5 841 m2
Puerto Andratx, Monport
€5.900.0005
Finest Selection Real Estate www.finest-selection.com | Tel: +34 971 911 254
6 585 m2
V-4812
1876 m2
380 m2 2403 m24 4
Son Vida
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
20367
€3.000.000
Costa d‘en Blanes
Price on request4
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
4 286 m2
60402
1200 m2
AREA: PALMA & SOUTH-EAST
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Arenal - Apartment
€175.0003
Dressler & Partner www.bauenmallorca.eu | Tel: +34 971 125 375
2 104 m2
007
711 m2
Cala Santanyí
€790.0003
Engel & Völkers Süd-Ost S.L. www.engelvoelkers.com/southeast | Tel: +34 971 64 21 01
2 308 m2
W-00CMIX Calonge
€1.399.9955
Engel & Völkers Süd-Ost S.L. www.engelvoelkers.com/southeast | Tel: +34 971 64 21 01
5 666 m2
W-00D7Q2
20.918 m2
Cala d‘Or
Price on request8+3 10+2
Engel & Völkers Süd-Ost S.L. www.engelvoelkers.com/southeast | Tel: +34 971 64 21 01
730 m2
W-0136C6
1850 m2
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Llucmajor
€595.0004
Finest Selection Real Estate www.finest-selection.com | Tel: +34 971 911 254
2 170 m2
F-1088
1130 m2
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Con Negre
€399.0003
Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
2 165 m2
1201
231 m2400 m2
Cala Llombards
€375.0004
Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
2 150 m2
1209
700 m2
Cala Llombards
€690.0003
Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
2 180 m2
1174 Porto Cristo
€2.950.000
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V-9112
3 5 493 m2 744 m2
25859 m2
Cás Concos/San Salvador
€4.200.0004
Finest Selection Real Estate www.finest-selection.com | Tel: +34 971 911 254
4 493 m2
F-8889 Son Macià (4-star country hotel)
€4.300.00015
Finest Selection Mallorca Hotelbroker www.mallorca-hotelbroker.com | Tel. +34 971 911 254
900 m2
G-1225
57000 m2
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€688.2003
Son Alegre www.son-alegre.de | Tel: +34 971 81 51 98
3 219 m2 95 m2
Las Torres II A0
Porto Cristo
€545.4003
Son Alegre www.son-alegre.de | Tel: +34 971 81 51 98
3 156 m2 114 m2
Casa Blanca A0
Porto Cristo
€1.900.0007
Son Alegre www.son-alegre.de | Tel: +34 971 81 51 98
7 446 m2 310 m2
Cubo II
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Formentor
€9.000.0006
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5 784 m2
V-9979
4.400 m2
Ses Salines
€4.400.0003
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4 900 m2
F-4455
2.5151 m2
1.800.000 m2
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€4.700.000
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500 m2
F-7777
1.120 m2
Bonaire-Alcudia
€1.950.0003
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2 387 m2
V-2322
Arta
€3.850.0001
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
1 810 m2
90451
27.000 m2
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€4.500.0006
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
7 516 m2
90450
1.395 m2
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The Useful DirectoryINTERIOR DESIGN • BUILDING SERVICES • ART GALLERIES • BATHROOMS • KITCHENS • TECHNOLOGY
BATHROOMSAQUAQUAE C/ Llucmajor, 38 Portixol, Palma Tel. 971 420 600 aquaquae.com
ALOU BARCELO FONTANERIA C/ De Na Ravandella Santanyí Tel. 971 641 675 aloubarcelo.com
AUBAPOOL C/ Marroig, 6A Llucmajor Tel. 971 662 629 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 Tel. 971 712 210 duchafresca.net
ALMACENES FEMENIAS Pol. Son Castello Tel. 971 430 484 femenias.com
KERA GRES 16 de Juliol, 28 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 434 240 keragres.es
MACODOR Crta. Calonge-Cala d‘Or Cala d‘Or Tel. 971 658 210 macodor.com
PORCELANOSA Gran Via Asima, 21 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 430 667 porcelanosagrupo.com
QUILIS Ctra. Valldemossa, 12 Palma de MallorcaTel. 971 756 769 quilis.es
INTERIOR DESIGNAMBIENTES, INTERIORISMO Ctr. Santanyí Campos Tel. 971 651 583 ambientes-mallorca.com
19 D ART I ALTRES Placa dels Hostals, 19 Santa Maria del Cami Tel. 971 141 213 19dartialtres.com
BEACH HOUSE C/ Levante, 16 Port d‘Andratx Tel. 971 698 598 beach-house.es
CASA BRUNO C/ de les Illes Balears Son Bugadelles Tel. 971 699 273 casabruno.com
CHITON DECO Crta. Porreres-Campos Km. 0.4 Porreres Tel. 971 168 257 chitondeco.com
CLASSIK PALMA Gran via De Formentera Santa Ponça Tel. 660 234 755 / 650 983 805 classikpalma.com
DAA3 C/Sant Domingo, 3 Pollenca Tel. 971 535 000 daa3.net
D‘ OLIVER C/Joan Lluis Estelrich, 14 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 728 227 dolivermobiliari.es
DAS DEPOT Pagesos, 14 Inca Tel. 971 728 227 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 1 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
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. 971 653 301 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
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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, 5Manacor Tel. 902 512 626 sociasyrossello.es
VERI 5, AROMAS Carrer de Ca‘n Veri, 5 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 495 322 baobabcollection.com
GALLERIESART 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 098Placa Major, 4 Pollenca Tel. 971 530 700galeriamaior.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.net
GENERALCARPADEDOMO 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 [email protected] moebelmesserschmidt.com
CHITON DECO Crta. Porreres-Campos, Km 0.4 Porreres Tel. 971 168 257 [email protected] 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 sliving.com
SOCÍAS Y ROSSELLO Gran Via Asima, 3 Pol. Son Castelló Palma, C/ Via Palma, 5Manacor Tel. 902 512 626 sociasyrossello.es
HOME ENTERTAINMENTDIGITAL 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 [email protected] STUDIO MIRNA Alfons el Magnànim, Capitan Salom, 12 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 751 947 studiomirna.com
OUTDOOR FURNITUREKONWAY & 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
SOFT FURNISHINGS
TRANSFORMATIONS‘ C/ Mayor, 53 Calvia village Tel. 971 670 998 / 651 581 293 [email protected]
HOME MALLORCA Tel. 697 914 233 home-mallorca.eu
FIREPLACESPROMETHEUS Tel. 971 82 80 83 Mob: 676 366 819 [email protected]
PEDRO LIRA C/ Ronda Cataluña, Campos Tel. 971 651 425 chimeneas-mallorca.com
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The Useful DirectoryINTERIOR DESIGN • BUILDING SERVICES • ART GALLERIES • BATHROOMS • KITCHENS • TECHNOLOGY
ARCHITECTS
ARK ARQUITECTS CC SotomarketAutovia del MediterraneoExit 130SotograndeTel. 956 793 166ark-arquitectos.com
CARLOS LAMASCentro Comercial Guadalmina,San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. 952 886 970 carloslamas.com
FLOORING
MARBELLA CARPETS Bulevard Principe Alfonso von HohenloheMarbellaTel. 952 773 765 marbellacarpets.com
GENERALAQUAPOOLPol. Ind. San Pedro San Pedro AlcántaraTel. 952 927 811aquapool.es
DECORACIÓN ANDALUSIUrb. Paraiso EsteponaTel. 952 884 215decoracion-andalusi.com
DESIGN CONCEPT Pol. Ind. La ErmitaMarbellaTel. 952 828 657 designconcept-marbella.com
DISENOS Y TEJADOS TROPICALESCamino de Campanales MijasTel. 952 588 011 tejadostropicales.com
ESTUDIO ARQUE - STONE & GLASS Avda. ConchudoSan RoqueTel. 956 695 896 estudioarque.com
GLASS CURTAINS Pol. Ind. La VegaMijasTel. 902 433 435 glasscurtains.es
G. VEGA CERAMICAPol. Ind. Nueva Andalucía MarbellaTel. 952 816 848 gvega.com
HOUSES OF ART Marbella Club Tel. 661 763 064 housesofartmarbella.com
LA SILLA ROJAC/ Pinzón, 6, Málaga Tel. 952 212 373 la-silla-roja.com
LOANI HOME Avda. Jaime de Mora, 2MarbellaTel. 952 771 469loani.net MARBELLA CLUB Tel. 952 822 211 marbellaclub.com
MUEBLES BENITEZ FuengirolaTel. 952 474 900 mueblesbenitez.com
ROYAL PIANOS C/ Ancha, 1MarbellaTel. 952 858 777 royalpianos.com VELAS DE LA BALLENA MarbellaTel. 952 898 892 velasdelaballena.es
VERGOLA SPAIN Pol. La ErmitaMarbellaTel. 902 102 658 vergola.es
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
BANG & OLUFSEN Puerto BanúsTel. 952 817 250 bang-olufsen.com
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AV PREMIUMCC SotomarketAutovia del MediterraneoExit 130SotograndeTel. 651 818 044avpremium.com
DOMOSAT Pol. Ind. La QuintaSan Pedro d AlcántaraTel. 952 787 357domosat.com
SMART SYSTEMSPol. Ind. Norte San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. 952 799 344 smartsystems.es
ZAPPING DIGITAL HOME Urb. La Cancela de la Quinta San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. 952 785 698 zappingdigitalhome.com
INTERIOR DESIGN
AMBIENCE HOME DESIGN Crta. RondaSan Pedro d Alcántara Tel. 952 788 691 ambiencehomedesign.com
ARENAY HOME Pol. Ind. San PedroSan Pedro AlcántaraTel. 952 780 886 arenay-home.com
BO CONCEPTCrta. Mijas-Fuengirola Km. 3.5 Tel. 951 242 092 boconcept.es
CASASOLA Ctra. Cádiz-Málaga Km. 184.5MarbellaTel. 952 772 758, 952 772 762mueblescasasola.com
CLIVE CHRISTIANMarbella Club Tel. 952 808 402
DECORHAUSCrta. Mijas-Fuengirola Km. 3.5Tel. 902 200 107 decorhaus.es
DESIGN BY PENANCTel. 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 ClubTel. 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 ManoCN-340 Km. 189Las ChapasMarbellaTel. 952 830 483
GLASS CURTAINSParque Empresarial El Pinillo MijasTel. 902 433 435 glasscurtains.es
GUNNI & TRENTINO Marbella ClubTel. 951 968 771 gth.es
GRUTMAN FINE ARTS Hotel Puente Romano, local 10 Marbella Tel. 952 827 174 grutmanfinearts.com
IBERMAISION Crta. Cádiz Km. 176San Pedro de AlcántaraTel. 952 770 675 ibermaison.comIDEA TERRAZAS Calle Ramon y CajalsFuengirolaTel. 952 461 174 ideaterrazas.com MAISON AFRIQUE DU SUDPol. La Campana AntiguaMarbella Tel. 951 279 407maison-afriquedusud.com
MESSEG DESIGNPol. Ind. La ErmitaMarbella Tel. 952 857 439
MIKKUUrb. La Cancelo San Pedro AlcántaraTel. 952 853 063 mikku.es MISENDEMEURE MarbellaTel. 952 857 396 misendemeure.com
MOBILE & DISEÑOCrta. Cádiz Km. 189.5 MarbellaTel. 952 837 601 / 952 837 604 ORIGINAL INTERIORS
Crta. Cádiz Km. 177MarbellaTel. 952 863 230 originalsinteriors.com
PEDRO PEÑAC.C. Tembo MarbellaTel. 952 824 962pedropena.com
PURE HOMEAvda. Pacífico, 32 MálagaTel. 952 357 616 purehome.es
ROCHE BOBOIS Crta. Cádiz 185MarbellaTel. 952 777 858roche-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 [email protected] SB INTERIORSMarbella ClubTel. 952 864 545 sbinteriors.net U DESIGN Pol. Ind. La QuintaCtra. de Ronda, km. 168.5 San Pedro Alcántara Tel. 952 928 495 [email protected]
KITCHENS
BULTHAUP Avda. Canovas del Castillo, 10MarbellaTel. 952 857 962 bulthaup.com COCINAS PLUSBulevard de La Cala La Cala de MijasTel. 952 587 759 cocinasplus.com HACKER C/ Francisco Moreno Lomeña, 16San Pedro AlcántaraTel. 952 799 307 kitchenconcepts.info
KÜCHEN & CONFORT ALNO C/ Ramiro Campos Turmo MarbellaTel. 952 861 122
RWKC/ Las Violetas Nueva AndalucíaTel. 952 906 622 rwk.es
FIREPLACES
PIAS CHIMENEASC/ El Califa, 564MarbellaTel. 951 275 693pias-chimeneas.com
THE FIREPLACE SHOP C/ Fragua 16 Marbella Tel. 952 902 430 thefireplaceshopmarbella.com
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The Gourmet DirectoryHOME + COUTURE‘S PICK OF RESTAURANTS, BARS AND PLACES WE LOVE
801Plaza Comtat del Roselló 6PalmaTel. 971 495 449
AGAPONTOCamino del Faro 2 Puerto de SóllerTel. 971 633 860
BACCHUS (READ’S HOTEL & SPA)Santa MaríaTel. 971 140 261
BENS D‘AVALLCtra. Sóller-DeiàSóller (Costa Deià)Tel. 971 632 381
BOGAVANTECarrer Teodoro Canet 2Puerto de AlcúdiaTel. 971 547 364
BRIDGEPORTAvda Gabriel Roca 2Port AndratxTel. 971 672 516restaurantbridgeport.com
CASES DE SON BARBASSA (PETIT HOTEL)Ctra. Cala MesquidaCami de Son BarbassaCapdeperaTel. 971 565 776
CAVALL BERNATC/ Maressers 2PollençaCala Sant VicençPalmaTel. 971 530 250
CELLAR SA SINIACarrer des PescadorsTel. 971 824 323
EMILIO INNOBARC/ Concepcion 9Tel. 657 507 294
ES BALUARDPlaza Porta 9Santa CatalinaTel. 971 719 609
ES MOLÍ DEN BOU (1 STAR)Protur Sa Coma Playa Hotel & SpaC/ Liles Sa Coma Tel. 971 569 663
EL OLIVO Hotel La Residencia, Son CanalsDeiàTel. 971 639 011
EL PATIOCtra. d‘es PortAndratxTel. 971 671 703
ES RACÓ DES TEIX (1 STAR)C/ Sa Vinya Vella 6Deià Tel. 971 639 501 esracodesteix.es
FORN DE SANT JUAN C/ Sant Joan Tel. 971 728 422 forndesantjuan.com
GALA!Avda. Rey Jaime 1, 92Santa PonçaTel. 971 699 333
GENESTARPlaza Porta de MallorcaAlcúdiaTel. 971 549 157
IRUPasseig Anglada Camarassa 23Puerto de PollençaTel. 971 867 002
JARDIN (1 STAR)C/ TritonsAlcudia Tel. 971 892 391restaurantejardin.com
LA CALATROVACalle Ses Roques 13PalmaTel. 971 829 153
LA GRAN TORTUGAAldea Cala Fornells I PagueraTel. 971 686 023
LA LONJAMoll VellPuerto de PollençaTel. 971 868 430
LAURUSC/ Palangres 5Can PastillaTel. 971 263 231
LIMON Y CHELOC/ Andalucía 23AndratxTel. 971 136 368
MIDORI (BLAU PORTOPETRO)Carrer des Far 16Porto Petro, SantanyTel. 971 648 282
MISA BRASERIACan Maçanet 1PalmaTel. 971 595 301misabraseria.com
PEPE PINTOS COCINEROSan Francisco de Sales 18Rotonda ConservatorioPalmaTel. 971 750 234
PORT ALTOratorioPortals NousTel. 971 676 179restauranteportalt.com
RESTAURANTE RIBELLOLa Lonja, Apuntadores 1, Palma de Mallorcarestaurante-ribello.com
RANDEMAREs Traves 16Puerto de Sóller
READ’S (BACCHUS)PalmaTel. 971 140 261
REFECTORI (CONVENT DE LA Missió)Carrer de la Missió 7ATel. 971 227 347
RITZIPuerto Portals 34-35Costa d’en BlanesCalviàTel. 971 684 104
SAKANA SUSHI Avda. de la Playa 4PalmanovaTel. 971 681 005
SA TAFONA (LA POSADA DEL MARQUES)Finca Es VergerEsporiesTel. 971 611 230
SIKI, ROBATA GRILL & SUSHI BARGran Via Puig des Castellet 1Santa PonçaTel. 971 693 893
SIMPLY FOSHCarrer de la Missió 7APalma de Mallorca,Tel. 971 720 114 simplyfosh.com
SON JULIA (GRAN HOTEL SON JULIA)Ctra. S‘Arenal a LlucmajorLlucmajorTel. 971 669 700
ST. REGIS MARDAVALL (ES FUM & AQUA)Passeig Calvia Costa d’en BlanesPalma de MallorcaTel. 971 629 629
TAHINI Puerto Portals 2 Tel. 971 676 025
TASCA DE BLANQUERNABlanquerna 6PalmaTel. 971 290 108tascadeblanquerana.com
TRISTÁN (1 STAR)Puerto Portals Tel. 971 675 547grupotristan.com
ZARANDA SA TORRE (1 STAR)Sa Torre Hilton HotelCami de Sa Torre 8Llucmajor Tel. 971 010 450 zaranda.es
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ADDICT PALMADanus 4 & Pelaires 3PalmaTel. 971 724 567 / 971 720 353
ARISTOCRAZY Plaza Mercat 10Tel. 971 721 924aristoocrazy.com
AQUA BLUE SWIMWAREC/ Isaac Peral 67Port AndratxTel. 630 478 000
B CONNECTED FASHION STOREC/ Dameto 6Santa CatalinaTel. 971 282 195
BILLY’S EXCLUSIVEAvda. Gabriel Roca 7Puerto AndratxTel. 971 673 451
BLUE MARINPuerto PortalsTel. 971 677 092
BORN 22Paseo del Borne 22PalmaTel. 971 722 780
BOSSA Plaza Cort 3Tel. 971 213 565bossapalma.com
BOSS STOREPaseo de Born 2PalmaTel. 971 712 795
BOUTIQUE DIAMONDAvda. Jaime III, 20PalmaTel. 971 723 184
CORNERPlaça de Rei Joan Carles I, 10PalmaTel. 971 715 356
CUSTO BARCELONACarrer de Sant Miquel 15PalmaTel. 971 228 347
DESIGUALCarrer de Sant Miquel 12PalmaTel. 971 716 201
EL CORTE INGLÉSAvda. de Jaime III, 15Avenida Alejandro Rossello 12-16PalmaTel. 971 770 177
ESCADA Veri 8Palma Tel. 971 719 187 Portalsescada.com
IN-SIGHTLocal 28Puerto Portals(Plus: Port Adriano)Tel. 971 676 701
KIDAMA BOUTIQUESPlaza Juan Carlos I, 7-1PalmaLocal 86Puerto PortalsCalle Pelaires 19 (outlet) PalmaTel. 971 720 584
KLINGC/ Consititución 3Palma Old TownTel. 971 723 436
LITTLE INDIAC/ Brossa 6Palma Old TownTel. 971 721 520
LIROUAGELocal A.15Port AdrianoTel. 971 237 398
LOUIS VUITTONPaseo del Borne 19PalmaTel. 971 170 890
LOEWE Avda. Jaume III, 1Tel. 971 715 275loewe.com
LURELLECalle Palma-Andraitx 26Portals NousTel. 971 677 470
MARC CAINCan Veri 5PalmaTel. 971 722 383
MUNPER LUXURY LEATHER GOODSPalma-Alcúdia Km. 30IncaTel. 971 881 000
MOLA EYEWEARPaseo del Borne 24APalmaTel. 971 729 236
NAUTICA STOREAvda. Jaime III, 16PalmaTel. 971 713 324
PILUCA OSABAAvda. Jaime 111, 3PalmaTel. 971 715 227
PINKOCalle de San NicolásPalmaTel. 971 723 839
RELOJERIA ALEMANAAvda. Jaime III, 26PalmaTel. 971 716 712
RIALTO LIVING PALMAC/ Sant Feliu 3CPalmaTel. 971 713 331
TOUS JEWELLERSPaseo de Born 6PalmaTel. 971 715 259
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