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Publisher‘s note
home + couture –
The new addition
The only interiors magazine designed for Mallorca and the Costa del Sol PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Mark McCafferty mark@homecouturemagazine.com EDITORIAL editorial@homecouturemagazine.com
You may notice there has been a slight change to our esteemed Home Couture logo. However, for all the Home Couture purists out there, please don’t panic, as it is a small change, in the shape of a + located to the left of Couture.
GROUP EDITOR James Bellevue james@homecouturemagazine.com
The + is certainly symbolic: as the new logo reflects the editorial change in Home Couture. While everything that our readers love in Home Couture will remain the same, we have simply added to the editorial content… hence the +. Yes, the new Home + Couture has broken down the barrier of design – by combining editorial on fashion in addition to interiors.
EDITOR Sarah Hughes sarah@homecouturemagazine.com
Our flagship section “Stylish Living” now also includes expert opinions on current trends in the world of fashion as well as the world of interiors. This issue, we have focused on the vintage side of both fashion and interior design – mixing vintage fashion with shabby chic interiors; conveying this feeling of inter-dependence between both facets of the design world. “Seasonal Living” now contains seasonal trends in fashion as well as interior design – our journalists are there to witness both industries blossoming with new and exciting products throughout the year. Our “Gourmet Corner” has expanded significantly. The kitchen has always remained the showpiece of our homes, and we have decided to explore other culinary paths within this section. We now have a wine column, an “In Vogue” food section and a recipe of the month, in this instance from a Michelin-star chef based on the island, as well as regular interviews with world-renowned chefs and in-depth local restaurant reviews. Now, to the online additions… Not only is our much-anticipated online store set to open in September this year but we also have the launch of our interactive E-Zine, which will go live at the end of July. The E-Zine will feature design news and trends, product reviews and news on luxury property, both locally and internationally, the only difference being that everything will be interactive – allowing you to read “Boutique Chic” then book the hotel room, or browse “In Vogue” then purchase the product there and then from your tablet or PC. Home + Couture represents all of our efforts to give you, the reader, more. This issue marks the first of many benefits that we will continue to provide to our valued readers. Over the next few months we will be expanding to new areas and developing our digital platforms to ensure we are ahead of the game in the publishing industry. So we now invite you take this new + to mean exactly what it was created to represent: a positive new initiative
Mark McCafferty Publisher, AM Media
ART & PRODUCTION Stefan Arens (cobra5 Design) stefan@homecouturemagazine.com ADVERTISING Ursula Peer ursula@homecouturemagazine.com Tel. 622 179 017 David Edwards david@homecouturemagazine.com Tel. 665 689 907 Deborah Walker deb@homecouturemagazine.com Tel. 699 56 99 34 Hannah Spurdle hannah@homecouturemagazine.com CONTRIBUTORS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Sally Beale, Tito Bosch, Claudia Vanessa Fallis, Jenny Fung, Ana Gil Peña, Charlotte Hanson, Estefania Küster, Christine Leja, Charlotte Maslen, Ursula Peer, Carde Remeirdes COVER PHOTO Zanotta.it DEPóSITO LEGAL
MA 2123-2010 CONTACT AM Media SLU Calle Solo 43 Pueblo Español Palma 07014, Mallorca Tel. 971 450 432 The views and opinions expressed by contributors to Home Couture may not represent the views and opinions of the publishers. AM Media slu takes no responsibility for claims made in advertisements or advertorials in this magazine. No part of Home Couture may be reproduced or copied in any way without the prior written consent of AM Media slu.
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Contents
44
designer profile
Mallorca & Costa del Sol
09/2012
24 stylish living 42 style trends
46
art file
03 condo chic Sublime seclusion in Portals
12 IN VOGUE Avant-garde style and cutting-edge trends…
18 design blog Latest news and views from our blog
20 business news Out & About… who’s who and where it’s all happening
22 design ideas Estefania Küster: personal artistic motivation
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24 STYLISH LIVING Shabby chic: all about style Vintage fashion: growing in popularity
44 DESIGNER PROFILE Malene Birger: unveiling new talent for art
Contents
56 seasonal living
Incorporating
76 IN THE KNOW
48 THE GREEN ROOM Environmentally-friendly high street furniture
50 SEASONAL LIVING Deep end: choosing the right pool for you Crossover: fashion trends for autumn/winter
54 style file
Cool sun sails… and “smart-home” passion
56 gourmet kitchen Wine notes: the magic of sherry Luxury food: the best of Mallorca Chef’s selection: Michelin-star cuisine
66 mediterranean garden
Evocative scents of summer
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Market update: changing face of investors Property trends around the world Rentals of business premises Foreign exchange advice Car insurance refunds
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78 AREA FOCUS
Santanyi: idyllic Mediterranean living Agent Speaks: “Real estate as it used to be”
92 LIVING AT SEA
Riva Duchessa: innovative comfort and style Charter luxury and personalised service
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CHIC LIST
The definitive directory of local home and décor services
AREA DIRECTORY
A stunning showcase of island and Costa properties
CUISINE & FASHION
The best restaurants and boutiques in town
In Vogue
Brave Concept The Brave New World Lamp started as a concept piece, evolving from the darkest corners of the ever-creative Moooi minds, before, by popular demand, becoming available to the public.
Iconic
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Style
Designed by Arne Jacobsen, the Series 7 is by far the most sold chair in the history of Fritz Hansen and perhaps one of the most iconic wooden chairs in the world. Fritzhansen.com
7Wonders of Wood Objects of Desire
AVANT-GARDE STYLE AND CUTTING-EDGE TRENDS TO MAKE YOUR HOME THE TALK OF MALLORCA and the costa del sol The use of wood as the chosen material for design does not need to be restricted to the stereotypical oak coffee tables or classic bench furniture. Here are seven examples of how many designers have made innovative and alternative uses of our favourite natural material.
Creative Treasure Another Objekto piece, this time designed by Renaud Bonzon, the Gaviota was awarded the Museum of the Brazilian House Prize and Movesp Prize, making it one of Brazil’s most treasured creations. Objekto.fr
Modern Classic This fan chair from Tom Dixon is a modern take on the classical Windsor chair. It is produced via a careful process of turning, steaming and then bending the wood to create a slatted silhouette. Tomdixon.net
Quirky Innovation This hand-carved bar stool from Pol‘s Potten, made of DIMB wood (from Senegal), is subtle, innovative and quirky… Pols Potten products are clearly rooted in the Dutch design tradition. Polspotten.nl
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Collector’s Item This bookshelf from Compagnie is designed to mimic the Mikado game (or pick-up sticks). Formed from 10 thin oak rods, the shelving unit takes the focus away from your embarrassing Harry Potter collection. Madeindesign.co.uk
Raw Elegance Pelicano was the last creation of French designer Michel Arnoult in 2003. This Pelicano armchair from Objekto was formed from a walnut wood structure with a raw cotton seat. Objekto.fr
in Vogue
FREsh ConVEniEnCE
sUMMER FUn
VinTaGE FUn
The wonderfully scented candle from the Baobab collection comes in an extensive range of cool colours – ideal for the summer.
This vintage-style kitchen scale in aqua colour makes cooking even more fun for home chefs. Mimarbalear.com
Available at veri5 in Port Andratx.
Keeping your coffee, tea or sugar perfectly fresh, this storage box is also a great decorative item. Mimarbalear.com
objECTs oF dEsiRE AVANT-GARDE STYLE AND CUTTING-EDGE TRENDS TO MAKE YOUR HOME THE TALK OF MALLORCA AND THE COSTA DEL SOL
haVE dinnER wiTh ThE bEaTlEs Or choose this fabric for your lounge in order to chill with The Beatles. Andrew Martin always surprises us with extraordinary designs and effects in his materials, while the quality remains outstanding. His current collection is available at Chiton in Porreres. Chitondeco.com
soFT ElEGanCE This carved armchair in walnut wood with black leather backrest is ideal for softening a room and creating contrast in a straight-line modern design. Ambiencehomedesign.com
ClassiC ChaRM This attractive, one-ofa-kind table adds an alluringly classical touch to the dining room. Mimarbalear.com
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in Vogue
ChiC RETRo These Cementi Línea pavement-hydraulic style tiles are making a major comeback retro tiles at its best. Femenias.com
aRTisTiC sYMPhonY Tuuci’s newest parasol style, the Max Cantilever Classic, is simply art and engineering harmonising in a symphony of shade. The polished and anodised marine-grade canopy structure cantilevers from a sturdy, oval shaped mast inspired by sailing yachts. Available at Möbel Messerschmidt in Pol. Son Bugadelles.
ExQUisiTE CoMFoRT Featuring geometrical shapes upholstered in textured fabric, this sofa brings a dazzling dynamic to any living room. Ambiencehomedesign.com
PowERFUl TonEs Providing soul-shaking sound and featuring a heart-pounding design and a one-button set-up, this speaker fills any room with deep, clear HiFi sound, and integrates seamlessly with the Sonos system. Digitalcinema.es
ViEwinG bliss The new Loewe Connect ID has it all... 12 colours and 2,160 design variations. Offering the possibility of immediate customisation, this state-of-the-art television features brilliant image and perfect audio. Loewegallerypalma.es
sMooTh loUnGinG Platform is the must-have “yacht” for lounging in the garden. Made from glass fibre reinforced plastic – flat, cool and with an impressively ultra-smooth surface – it is ideal for relaxation and, at the same time, great to look at! Available at Möbel Messerschmidt in Pol. Son Bugadelles.
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in Vogue SeaWaShed TableS
By Carde Remeirdes
100 per cent isLand-made
sea-Washed
THE MASTER TABLE IS AT THE HEART OF THE HOME, A MASTERpIECE OF FURNITURE THAT TELLS LIFE-LONG STORIES, THAT UNITES FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND GENERATIONS – IN ALL DIFFERENT STYLES OF HOMES, DAYTIME AND AT NIGHT, AND ON MANY DIFFERENT OCCASIONS.
Carde Remeirdes’ goal with seawashed tables was “to design and hand-craft extraordinary oneof-a-kind tables, destined to be the focal point of any home… Each table celebrates nature with its little unique marks such as knots, grains and other imperfections not found in mass-produced items.” The surface is carefully treated with ecological patina to give a silky haptic and to maintain the natural seawashed character with its soft silvery shine, and they work only with environmentally conscious carpenters on the island, producing custom-made sustainable tables. “Our design supports and adapts to all different ambiences, says Carde, “A warm island in a modern home, matching naturally styled interiors, catching up with any light colour concepts and softening strong powerful interior surroundings… These tables embrace the island’s beauty and add a unique seawashed spirit to your home.”
More information contactme@seawashed.es Tel. (+34) 659 702 423
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Cultural Evenings
Rayfish Footwear brings customisation to a whole new level, offering customers the opportunity to generate their own pair of personalised hi-top trainers made from genuine stingray leather. Using the brand‘s online grow sneaker tool you can select elements from dozens of animal patterns and remix them into something that nature itself could never have even imagined.
Damien Hirst was commissioned to create a sculpture to celebrate chef Mark Hix‘s new London restaurant venture – Tramshed in Shoreditch. Titled Cock and Bull, it is a reference to Tramshed‘s menu, which is centred on chicken and beef dishes. The huge sculpture is elevated above diners in the centre of the old electricity generating station.
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London design office Doshi Levien and designer Sebastian Herkner both have pieces in production for Italian furniture manufacturer Moroso. Doshi Levien’s latest offering is the Chandigarh sofa, paying homage to modernist architect Le Corbusier; while Sebastian Herkner has launched a coat armchair and a complementary Bask basket doubling as a side table.
The Marq on Paterson Hill, Signature Tower in Singapore is the first luxury apartment building that is fully decorated by French luxury design house Hermès. Built in collaboration with SC Global Developments, the expansive apartments feature a carefully curated combination of Hermès furniture, fabrics, accessories and artworks.
Eco-made have come up with a sustainable design to enhance the loudspeaker of your iPhone. The Eco-Amp is an environmentally friendly amplifier made from FSC Certified 100 per cent Post Consumer and Alternative Fibre paper, and printed with soy-based ink. The design is based on the same principles as the classic gramophone.
The acclaimed annual commission at London’s Serpentine gallery has been designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron and Beijing-based artist Ai Weiwei. The 12th pavilion has a plane of water that is now floating above the lawn of the gallery. Also, throughout summer, public talks (“Park Nights”) are being organised by the Serpentine for visitors.
Design Blog
Soothing Comfort
These knotty pouffes designed by Praguebased design studio Kumeko are made from soft jersey tubes stuffed with highly resilient foam. The tubes are plaited and weaved together to create a knotted ball and a lining that is filled with polystyrene balls. The cushion adjusts easily and moulds to your body, making it extra comfortable.
Aquatic Complexity
The aquatics centre designed by Zaha Hadid for the London 2012 Olympic Games features an undulating wave-like roof that critics originally speculated would be too complex to build on time – but it is now completed and ready for July. Six curved concrete diving boards stick out like tongues across one pool at the end of the main hall.
Sleek Fusion
Dramatic Heights
Sustainable Shades
Deliciously Dotty
Loehr is a small family business that creates and manufactures premium furniture for the luxury market – a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern design. The DL 2 Euclides easy chair is part of its debut collection. Sleek and minimal in design, it is upholstered in leather or Kvadrat fabric cushion and comes in polished stainless steel or powdercoated steel.
Italian fashion house Gucci continues its commitment to the environment by using biodegradable materials in products such as sunglasses and packaging. The hardware is all made from recycled metal, paired with mineral glass lenses, and the other parts comprise bio-based materials from sustainably managed forests and natural wax.
The building‘s façade was completed in January 2008, but the OMA-designed CCTV headquarters in Beijing will finally open its doors this year. Rem Koolhaas’ reinvention of the typical skyscraper forms a looping tower with a dramatic cantilever, representing the architectural firm’s first major project in China as well as its largest overall building.
Parisian fashion house Louis Vuitton‘s latest artistic collaborator is 82-year-old Japanese multimedia artist Yayoi Kusama. Together they present a limited edition collection of fashion items under the name Infinitely Kusama. Yayoi Kusama is considered to be one of the most significant and influential artists working today, most notably known for her obsession with polka dots.
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Out & About
Who‘s who and where it‘s all happening on the island
nikki beach Spectacular launch on Mallorca
Incompar Staying cool with a customised sun sail
The celebrated Nikki Beach extravagance, elegance and entertainment was on appropriately glamorous show when 2,500 guests enjoyed the Grand Opening White Party celebrations at the global brand’s latest beach club on Mallorca. Dressed in pristine white, the chic revellers got into the party mood with en evening of live music, top DJs, exotic dancers, acrobats and luxurious refreshments. Nikkibeach.com
Based on Mallorca for 12 solid years of business, Incompar Balear is the exclusive distributor of Sun Square products in Spain and Portugal, and offering a diverse line of additional customisable product and installation services. Privately owned and family run, Incompar’s staff includes a line-up of highly qualified professionals in architecture, construction and customer services. Incompar.com
lapicida mallorca Luxury stone products for bespoke projects
Gemelli Turzi Chic designs in the port
World-class stone specialists Lapicida have opened their own showroom on Mallorca, displaying a stunning range of contemporary and antique stone products for interiors and outdoors… mansions, apartments, pools and gardens. The new showroom is conveniently located in Pol. Son Bugadelles (Santa Ponça), where you will always be greeted with a friendly smile and busy parents wanting to browse in peace will appreciate the on-site crèche!
Guests enjoyed cocktails, champagne, sushi and top DJ sounds in the superb setting of Port Adriano when chic fashion, design, books, toys, art and general living stockists Gemelli Turzi officially opened their latest boutique store on Mallorca. Fred and Alex Turzi and their team were on hand to give guests a fascinating preview of the varied and extensive range of products available at the store.
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UTO Hotel Conversion to luxury apartments Located in a first-class setting on the Playa de Sant Agustí seafront, the UTO hotel apartments have been closed for more than five years – but they are now set to undergo a major transformation into luxury flats. The work is to be carried out by the Bendinat Group, and it is planned that the conversion of the old 12-storey hotel building will be completed in autumn next year. Bendinat.com
otto mare Enchanting launch by the sea Italian chef Antonio Ummarino created a tantalising array of mini-dishes for over 100 guests who enjoyed an evening of chilled music and Prosecco at the opening evening of the OttoMare restaurant in Dárseña de Can Barbará. A spectacular terrace, attractive and welcoming interior, excellent food and wines and superb service make this the ideal place to be whatever time of day – and whatever the occasion. Ottorestaurante.com
Design Ideas By Claudia Vanessa Fallis
Popular German TV presenter Estefania Küster moved to Mallorca in 2007 and has now opened a new design and art studio in Portals Nous with Claudia Vanessa Fallis.
why we make art The reasons for artists to create their works of art are very diverse. Some make art for fun and adventure, some want to build bridges between themselves and the rest of humanity, and others want to reunite and record fragments of thought, feeling and memory. All their motives are deeply personal. But what is art? For me the best definition for art that I have come up with, and which seems to work best for me, is that anything anyone calls art is art. This comes from my belief that there is nothing intrinsic about art. We cannot do a chemical analysis to determine if something is art or not. Instead, I feel that calling something “art” is really just a subjective way of indicating value – which could be aesthetic, cultural, monetary, etc. Art has no judgment and can never be wrong; you can do anything freely as it is self-expression in abundance. All artists have one thing in common and that is their commitment and dedication to their subject – and that they are just doing what they feel they were born to do. I make art primarily because I enjoy the process of creating. In a project I really look for something that resonates with life as I see it and speaks to our experience as humans. I like expressing emotions in my paintings, so that others viewing them may interpret them in a similar way. I tap into my instincts and intuition, letting my inner emotions and spontaneity guide me while I am painting. Bringing materials together into a form, distilling and shaping movement, creating a context, working until something feels cohesive and complete… this is a process that feels incredibly powerful to me, something that really keeps me going. Whatever the reasons for creating art, an inner compulsion exists and I continue to honour this internal imperative. If I didn’t I would feel horrible. I would be a broken human being. So, whether or not attempting to make art is noble or selfish, the fact remains that I will continue to do it nevertheless.
The Art and Design Studio Calle Oratorio 7, Portals Nous Tel. 971 676 908 design@estefaniakuester.com living-flair.com
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Shabby Chic
Character and intrigue Photo: miinu.de
In an attempt to create an edgy aesthetic, Shabby Chic disregards what is fashionable, polished or new. It’s not about over-priced antiques, cutting edge modernism or overembellished designer clutter. Shabby Chic is a form of design that evokes emotion, feeling and atmosphere. By Mark McCafferty By Mark McCafferty
Ironically it is the opposite
of what is considered as chic: Shabby Chic designs are not at the forefront of what is fashionable; nor are they exclusive and unattainable to the majority. On the flipside, Shabby Chic products are not shabby either: they exude quality as they have to be able to stand up to the test of time. Naturally weathered artefacts make great additions to the home and truly epitomise shabby chic ideals. The style was first created in beach-front locations in California and San Francisco, mainly due to the abundance of naturally weathered artefacts being washed up on the shore. Driftwood, maritime rope and other such nautical items were constantly being added to bathrooms and outdoor areas in conjunction with pre-existing modern utilities that helped to transform the rugged and shabby items to a level of unique chic. There is a sense of reminiscence that accompanies Shabby Chic, especially when using such natural artefacts. Each weathered object has it’s own story to tell, filling the chosen room with a sense of omniscience and wisdom. An object such as driftwood may look like junk when it is discovered in its natural environment, but when it is added to a bathroom complete with modern utilities it obtains a form of deliberation and purpose – adding character and intrigue.
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While finding naturally weathered objects certainly injects an air of mystique into your home, there is an abundance of other techniques you can use to create your Shabby Chic interior. Worn décor and finishes to walls, ceilings and floors creates the shabby canvas that your weathered objects will populate. Roughly sanding down painted walls or deliberately chipping paint off surfaces creates that worn, weathered look. This same process can be applied to any furniture additions to your home – try painting vintage furniture white, or in a neutral tone, then sanding it down roughly or ham-
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mering chips and dents into it. While the scrupulous home-owner in all of us tells us to conceal such imperfections, the Shabby Chic enthusiast demands you embrace them, and exaggerate these blemishes. At this point you may be questioning the “chic” part of this interior style. After all, so far we have discussed how to destroy your walls and furniture. But there is one element of Shabby Chic that transforms all the destruction to a higher tier of aesthetic consciousness – or, at least, allows you to veer away from the impending fear of turning your home into a shed.
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The romantic aspect is what truly categorises Shabby Chic. Romantic colour palettes such as sky blue, soft pinks, off-whites and neutral beiges are one means of injecting your interior with a romantic atmosphere. Add quaint lighting such as wall sconces or crystal chandeliers, decorative pillows adorned with lace or floral patterns, and your Shabby Chic ambience is really pulled together beautifully.
Combining the vintage, weathered and romantic elements of your Shabby Chic interior with modern styling can have astounding effects. Designers have found seamless ways to combine modern elements such as stainless steel kitchen and bathroom appliances and futuristic glass tables with vintage detailing to form another evolution in Shabby Chic design. While this relatively recent strain of Shabby Chic does seem to be in contrast with its ethical origins of vintage romanticism, the Shabby Chic design aesthetic has been built on contrast and paradox, so why change the habit of a lifetime!
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There is only one thing that is left to remember when attempting to create Shabby Chic in your home – make sure you’re able to enjoy it. Ensuring you get the most from your new laidback, nostalgic ambience means creating comfort, conversation areas and relaxing configurations of living and bedroom furniture. While you can maintain formal details, the overall goal of Shabby Chic is to create a haven away from the chaos of the outside world, so don’t be afraid to utilise your new space – after all, the more it is used the more Shabby Chic it becomes.
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The rise of vintage Fashion UNIqUE, STYLISH AND TIMELESS… WHAT‘S NOT TO LIKE ABOUT VINTAGE CLOTHING? WRITER AND STYLIST CHARLOTTE MASLEN COMMENTS ON THE GROWING POPULARITY OF VINTAGE FASHION.
have we reached a place
where all fashion trends have been explored? Are modern designers simply regurgitating designs from by-gone eras? Are styles that we’ve all seen before simply tweaked each season then sent down the catwalks with the proclamation that they are somehow “new”? And if this is the case then why be a slave to trends? Why not think vintage? Marcelle Symons, former partner in Paul and Joe, and creator of One Vintage, a luxury brand that “sources beautiful pieces from the last century and lovingly reconstructs them into unique, contemporary styles with an air of old-school glamour”, states that the “One” in One Vintage stands for “one-off, one and only, just the one”. These pieces are timeless and, unlike modern fashion trends that change with the season’s vintage clothes, transcend the trends and can be worn for as long as the wearer wishes.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Handbag x-tra Moda, Port Andratx
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vintage The high streets are piled high with designer imitations so choice is limited if the current trends are not suited to our body types. However, choosing vintage means there are decades of styles to choose from. As stylist Bow Harris explains, “Shopping for vintage has become ever more popular with my clients and this is great news for me. Finding styles to fit different women’s figures can prove difficult. However, when I shop vintage styles I have decades of clothes to pick from.” When asked what era suits what body shape Harris says, “If you have an hour-glass figure try ‘50s vintage dresses. If you have a more boyish physique try the ‘20s flapper style. There’s something for everyone and we all look unique rather than looking like clones.“ Indeed uniqueness is cited as the main reason that vintage fashion has exploded in recent years. Vintage fashion offers individuality that is rare in the current climate. Charlie Brear, owner of The Vintage Wedding Dress Company, cites uniqueness as the single most important reason for starting her company. “I wanted to take the trepidation and hard work out of finding a unique dress to get married in.” At a time where brides can purchase a wedding dress from Monsoon or Marks and Spencer, it’s no wonder that Brear has seen an upsurge in people wanting an exquisite piece that cannot be found elsewhere. The trend has been embraced by luxury retailers. Luxury online clothing giant Net-A-Porter stocks One Vintage, while luxury brand Matches stocks vintage pieces including beautiful vintage Chanel handbags. It is no coincidence that the upsurge in popularity of vintage clothing has coincided with the rise of cheap, fast fashion. With throwaway fashion and cheap designer imitations dominating the high street is it any wonder that fashion lovers have been taking to vintage in their droves? Designer pieces were once coveted in part because of their rarity. But these days the catwalk is ripped-off within weeks by the high street, turning fashion into a throwaway commodity with the fast-
est turnover possible. There are downsides to the growing interest in vintage clothing. Mainstream retailers such as ASOS allow anyone to sell vintage through their ASOS Marketplace shop. Not a bad thing in itself but sellers are selling items from the 1990s, purporting them to be vintage and confusing buyers in the process. So how is vintage defined? Jackie, a consultant at vintage boutique Mela Mela, says it is defined as “an item of clothing that is at least 20 years old”. Where once shopping for vintage fashion was a niche pastime left mainly to fashion stylists, designers, trend consultants and set designers now it‘s an open market and everyone wants a piece. More mainstream retailers are jumping on the vintage bandwagon, and the price of vintage clothing and accessories continues to rise. Many small traders are being forced to swallow the rising costs rather than pass them on to customers who could simply search for
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and find items themselves. Jackie tells me, “We’ve seen a huge upturn in popularity over the last four years. The downside is that vintage clothes are harder to come by and when we do find them they are more expensive. We like good products and good fabrics so our costs have risen but the quality has not been compromised.” When probed on why she thinks vintage has become so popular she points to celebrities. “Celebrities such as Lily Allen, who opened her own vintage shop, have helped bring vintage to a wider audience.“ Celebrities often wear Vintage Couture on the red carpet with spectacular results. Natalie Portman wore a vintage dress by Dior at this year‘s event and, in doing so, stood out from the A-list crowd. Need another reason to buy vintage? The more vintage clothing we buy, the less we throw away; and, where cheap clothing is piling up as landfill after only a few wears, buying vintage means that‘s just one more dress that is not being thrown in the bin. Buying vintage is good for the environment. If you’re left in any doubt as to whether buying vintage is a good idea the list of positives speaks for itself: unique, timeless quality, more choice and environmentally friendly. Harris tells me, „My most favourite item is a vintage Chanel dress. I wear it as much as I can and it never dates. I could never buy anything current that I would wear as much.“ And, if you’re tempted to buy something simply because it’s on trend, remember: fashion changes, style is immortal.
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Crossover
Trends By Charlotte Maslen
July and August bring with them the autumn/winter fashion collections. But what to wear when it’s still 30 degrees outside? We bring you the crossover trends that will see you safely into next season.
Floral The stand out crossover trend is floral. On the autumn/winter catwalks Peter Pilotto pulled the flowers from the summer collections and grew them into larger, bolder floral prints, then spread them over a summer staple: the cigarette trouser. Pilotto wasn’t alone. The floral cigarette trousers are back in a big way. Team with matching top and this combo will last you into 2013. Or wear yours with black spiked heels and a peplum top to keep them current. Erdem took an altogether more feminine approach, weaving delicate floral patterns through the entire collection. Their ladylike A-line skirts and floral dresses walked straight out of summer into autumn so keep yours out and wear with tights and heels as the nights draw in. Floral trends also seen at Jonathan Saunders, Lanvin and Dolce & Gabbana…
Luxurious Lace After exploding onto the spring catwalks, luxurious lace skips into autumn. Woven into most of the autumn/ winter collections, lace is a trend that will last. Lanvin displayed gorgeous strapless lace cocktail dresses. Dolce and Gabbana offered a mixture of elegant white lace, which was prominent in the spring/summer collections, and gothic black lace worn with head pieces and large jewellery. Keeping lace current this autumn requires gold jewellery or an intricate head-piece a la Dolce & Gabbana. Erdem also offered their usual array of elegance using lace overlay in green hues. Also seen at Alberta Ferretti…
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Peplum Wiggle into autumn with your spring peplum designs as it makes a welcome return to the autumn catwalks. Peplum, the short ruffle that sits at the natural waist, appears in nearly every collection this season on dresses, tops, skirts and beautifully constructed jackets. The trend has been embraced on the red carpet as seen on Emma Watson, Blake Lively and Michelle Williams. On the catwalks the peplum dress appeared in a rainbow of colours at Lanvin. Burberry Prorsum went for a day look, teaming their peplum skirts with tights, boots and short jackets. Etro and Bottega Veneta created statement peplum cocktail dresses, best worn with a smile and a pair of heels. Feminine and elegant, last season’s peplum silhouette can be updated with glittering make-up and luxurious gold shoes. Also seen at Elie Saab, Dsquared and Preen…
Belt up
Why not belt up your gorgeous red dresses with a belt-cinched waist? They were all over the catwalks, most notably at Alexander McQueen and Burberry, and every exit at the Mulberry show was styled with a skinny belt. This is an easy trend to wear because belts worn on the waist are flattering on all shapes. They create curves where there are none and draw the eye to the smallest part of the body when we want to disguise some pounds. This season belts came in all shapes and sizes, adorned with glitter, flowers and jewels. Get extra trend points with a bow belt, as seen at Burberry, and utilitarian green which is perfect worn with summer pastels. Colourful contrasting waist belts added that little something extra at Chanel, Cacharel and Jonathan Saunders. Belts were skinny and subtle at Cacharel, Mulberry and Victoria Beckham. So whichever belt you bought in the spring will look fabulous worn over coats, dresses, jumpers and skirts. Also seen at Giambattista Valli, Yves Saint Laurent, Elie Saab…
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Lady in Red The summer brights trend saw red make a splash and it returns this autumn. The red cocktail dress as seen at Lanvin is understated, classic and sexy. Red was worn head-to-toe at Kane and Saunders while House of Holland, Antonio Berardi and Clements clashed it with pink. If you’re brave enough, go top to toe red in new season jumpsuits, full-length coats and dresses as spotted on the Valentino catwalks. Or team your spring/summer red trousers, skirts and dresses with a red winter coat a la Marni and Valentino for cool summer evenings. Update your look with new season shoes – vertiginous, sparkling Mary Janes. And, as for accessories, why not try gloves? Wear them long and leather or short and lace depending on the weather. Also seen at Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang…
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Winter white
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Designers often shy away from winter white, professing that it is more suited to the sun. This season is different. Winter white has been embraced on an epic scale. And what better way to brighten up cold, cloudy days than by deflecting clouds with bright whites. White exploded onto the Alexander McQueen catwalk in the form of skater skirts, fitted jackets, silk and leather dresses. The models wore mirrored visors that covered their faces, which allowed the crowd to focus on the main event, the clothes. Mirrored visors seem extreme? Simply team your spring jackets with an autumn cocktail dress such as the turquoise number from Lanvin. Sheer, white shirts and blouses have been embraced for the second half of the year so wear them with autumn leather or tuck them into an up to date A-line skirt. Alexander Wang embraced white with his signature ruched dresses and a number of more structured white numbers. Both appeared in the spring collections so take your pick and team with patent, black boots for an even sexier silhouette. Also seen at Derek Lam, Alexander Wang, Peter Som, 3.1 Philip Lim‌
Style Trends
Flower cushions, 39 Euros
Black sequin dress, 139 Euros
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My choices for
summer 2012 I strongly believe that an image speaks more than a thousand words and an action more than a million intentions. This summer we need both more than anything and keeping that in mind I have picked my very favourite choices for you.
B Connected Owner & Designer Christine Leja
More than describing the colours, textures, fabrics and shapes that are trendy this season, I would like to leave you with impressions that awaken every sense and feed your imagination: Like Paul Klee said, “I draw a line and travel with it.” I draw my line, scribble and swirl with it in my own travels to bring our clients the best of the world and rather than draw your path I leave my line in your hands so you feel inspired to walk your own path, certain that you will never get it wrong with our sequin dresses, our “soft diamonds” incredible jewelry, the must-have fluo sandals combined with a fluo green tunic… have a hot mint tea or a fresh mint soda on a redesigned Moroccan table with friends or reading a book, travel with the eye catcher Native handbag and have our exquisite silk flowers always looking beautiful to welcome you back home… Necklace, 95 Euros
Silk flowers, 26 Euros
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Style Trends
Office XL floor lamp, 190 Euros
Fluo leather sandals, 89Euros
Native handbag, 869 Euros
Fluo green tunic, 39 Euros
Soft diamonds bracelet, 298 Euros
Products are available at: bconnected conceptstore C/Dameto 6 bconnected Fashion & more‌ C/Dameto 4 bconnected Home Verge del miracle 3 Palma (Santa Catalina) bconnectedmallorca.com Moroccan table, 61 Euros Fashion styling: Laura Swensson Photos: Roman Kuhn
Sequin long dress, 199 Euros
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Designer Profile
“Business creates creativity – and creativity creates business”
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Designer Profile
Malene Birger
Just the Bir-ginning Part one
Mallorca has always been spoilt for choice when it comes to inspirational designers or artists visiting or exhibiting on the island. It would seem that we are about to be spoilt once more as the arrival of fashion royalty Malene Birger‘s new exhibit is nearly upon us. Already a huge icon in the fashion industry, Malene produces some of the most innovative and beautiful items sought after by women all over the world. “By Malene Birger” is a brand that is synonymous with success and integrity, truly reflecting the personal sense of style, impeccable workmanship and attention to detail that Malene has become world renowned for. “By Malene Birger” has been the recipient of numerous design awards and recognitions, including “Brand of the Year” at the DANSK Fashion Awards 2011. However, it would seem that Malene’s latest exhibition is slightly out of the ordinary. Malene will be unveiling her talent for art – exhibiting her paintings for the first time in Mallorca. Set to take place in the gallery of Toni Esteva, a celebrated architect and friend of the late Joan Miro, Malene’s exhibition is expected to be a very exciting proposition for fashion enthusiasts and artists alike. “You have always been an artist,“ said Toni Esteva, when he first met Malene and saw her pictures. She was very touched by this comment, because the Mallorcan architect has a great understanding of art and is a very spiritual man. He immediately felt the strength of her paintings and had not the slightest doubt about showing them in his gallery.
Exhibition runs until 15 August 2012 Convent de la Missio C/ de la Missio 7A
The question has to be asked as to why such a successful and sought after fashion designer needed to turn her hand to another discipline. But, like many true pioneers of design, Malene’s sole motivation for this latest venture is to express herself. Whether her medium differs from canvas, to fabric or even to interior design, Malene’s love for expression of shape always remains evident in her work. Be sure to check out Malene’s latest triumph in expression…
Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 227 347 Bymalenebirger.com
And check out the next issue of Home Couture for an exclusive interview with Malene Birger and a review of the exhibition.
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Art File
Alfred Lichter
Life-long search for the
artistic essence of spirituality
Born in Upper Silesia in 1917, painter and sculptor Alfred Lichter has consecutive exhibitions running this summer at his foundation in Alaró. He moved to Mallorca 30 years ago, and the Fundación Lichter Alaró – established in 2011 – is now home to 800 paintings, drawings, sculptures and sketches spanning six decades of “a journey to the inexplicable phenomenon of our own being and of art”.
More information about the artist and his foundation at: Alfredlichter.de and Fundaciolichteralaro.com
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Art File Alfred Lichter was 12 when Kandinsky’s “Dreamy Improvisation” provided his first encounter with art, and he says the work has never lost its intensity for him. Another “revelation” was August Strindberg’s essay “On Accident in Artistic Creation”, which enunciated the kind of art he had always been searching for. “Towards the end of a long life, I consider it a privilege to be accepted into the service of the kind of art which disregards any personal vanity, and validates only the final outcome.” Validation of this remarkable artist’s life is also confirmed at his Alarós foundation, where examples of essential works from different phases of his artistic production are presented in a permanent exhibition, with a special emphasis on his late work, including “Windows”, illustrating his understanding of the meaning of art: “to open windows to the spiritual world – an alternative concept to our materialistic and conflict-filled earthly existence”.
What prompted you to move to Mallorca in 1982? Mallorca’s nice weather. I‘ve always preferred southern climates, because living through the Russian winters as a soldier during the war left me with a constant fear of the cold.
to the search for the meaning of our existence. It is the search for what we call God: the great unknown, cosmic intelligence or creation. It has led me to discover the “spiritual world“, the all-encompassing source of energy for all possible forms of existence.
Is there any particular element in your work that characterises the Mediterranean lifestyle? On Mallorca my paintings have become more colourful and more joyful.
What work are you most proud of? I understand myself as a messenger delivering information originating with a higher power. There can be no question of pride.
You currently have an exhibition, “The Path II“, continuing to 28 July, and then “Insights“, from 4 August to 4 October. What can we expect to see in your “Insights“ show? “Insights“ will be an exhibition of works by Heidi Stein and myself, and I have therefore chosen to show very recent paintings done in the past few months. They are an expression of my current state of mind. You must have been delighted when two German art patrons provided the impulse to set up the Alfred Lichter Foundation in 2011, to preserve your artistic oevre. What do you believe is your main legacy in the world of art? To restore dignity to art. You describe the “unexplainable“ as being the essence of pure art. Now, at 95, do you believe you’ve unlocked the mystery of that essence? Are you now as close as you believe you can get to it? My lifelong search for the essence of art has made me realise that this search is identical
What – or who – inspired you to become an artist? My early love of modern art. My first art teacher, Mr. Lange, who kindled my love for modern painting. Unfortunately, this occurred at the same time as Hitler‘s rise to power. Hitler denounced all the art we both loved as “degenerate“, leaving me and my art teacher speechless. What was the first style you experimented with as a young artist? And in what ways has your style evolved over the past eight decades? I have always searched for the essence of art. It made me journey like a vagabond through all the many artistic styles, always in search of this essence. With my Capriccio paintings, I have now found a way to come closer to this goal. How you would define your current style? I hope that every new painting I complete now manages to open a window or a door to the spiritual world, which for me is the only real world.
Fundacio Lichter Alaró C/ de l‘ Ermità Joan Mir 9 Alaró Tel. 971 510 850 / 634 853 391 Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 17- 20 h Saturday: 10- 14 h + 20-22 h 8th, 10th, 11th and 15th August Fundaciolichteralaro.com
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The Green Room By Charlotte Hanson
High Street Furniture
The Green Way Ecological furniture is all good and well in theory but, if it’s too hard to come by or too expensive to be a viable option, all our good resolve can quickly fly out of the window. In towns and cities across the developed world, small artisanal boutiques are opening up offering bespoke “organic” furniture perfect for negating your carbon footprint, but what are the high street retailers doing to lend a hand to the environment?
In a perfect world, ecological or more specifically organic furniture is made of 100 per cent natural material and manufactured in a way that is respectful to the environment. In reality, life is rarely so perfect and manufacturers aim instead to keep the ecological footprint in manufacturing and materials as low as reasonably possible, whether as a gesture to help our planet or a gimmick to boost their marketing!
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Often this means taking a step back from technological advancements and looking at how generations before us created the wonderful pieces of furniture that, in many cases, have outlived the more modern pieces we buy (and throw away) today. The most environmentally friendly type of furniture is secondhand – but that’s not of much interest to our department stores and furniture warehouses already struggling to survive
in this period of global uncertainty. Instead, buyers sourcing ranges of environmentally friendly furniture have to look for products made from either organic natural or recycled materials with no volatile organic compounds (whether manufactured or naturally occurring, these are organic chemicals which when released into the air can be harmful to the environment or health).
The Green Room
These buyers will be on the look out for welldesigned and marketable furniture ranges made from sustainable wood, as certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). This certification acts as a guarantee that the wood is a product of socially and environmentally responsible forestry (so addressing issues of human exploitation as well as deforestation) grown in an area where the forests and surrounding eco-systems continue to be maintained. Among the most popular sustainable woods used to create environmentally friendly furniture are bamboo, certain types of teak and other sustainably grown hardwoods. Alternatively, you can find furniture made from recycled materials. Nowadays, this can be a whole lot more exciting than restored antique furniture. Table bases made from the recycled steel of old bridges, 100 per cent recycled plastic kitchen cupboards, recycled cardboard dining chairs, sofas stuffed with soy-based foam, hemp fabric bed covers and cushions coated in cotton, wool, silk and natural latex coloured by vegetable dyes – the ingenuity and inventiveness behind some of the ideas and designs is amazing. This new commitment to environmentally friendly interior design and decoration is taking its time to get to the high street. Many of our favourite stores have realised that ecological is the way forward but have not got much further than outlining their desires for greener suppliers and working practices. And, although most have committed themselves only to reducing (rather than omitting) the use of volatile organic compounds, some are introducing more remarkable examples to their product lines, and making them available to consumers throughout Spain.
El Corte inglés has realised that mothers are among those most concerned with ensuring that their children are protected from harmful chemicals used in manufacturing today. The store has introduced a number of products to address this need, starting with the simply designed Miniguum mini crib. Made in Spain from bamboo and MDF, it’s ideal for baby’s first few weeks. When baby’s too large for the mini crib, turn it upside down to use as a side table or store toys inside.
Globaldeco, a nationwide chain with stores in Menorca, Sevilla, Almería, Murcia and Marbella, has introduced MDF and veneer ecological ranges of modern and stylish living room units (shelves, wall-mounted cupboards and sideboards). In common with many other furniture stores such as SuMobel and Natuzzi,
they also now stock contemporary designer sofas in ecological leather. This presents an interesting compromise as entirely environmentally friendly or organic sofas are still presenting a challenge to most retailers who have to ensure that the required high standards of fire retardancy are adhered to.
Banak importa has long realised the significance of importing good-quality and well-designed ecological furniture. Its ranges cover most rooms of the house as well as the garden, and include ecological rattan tables and chairs for use outside, sustainable teak living and dining room furniture, and comfortable chairs for dining and relaxing covered in eco-leather. on Mallorca, Nat Palma’s store concentrates on selling pieces of furniture crafted from reclaimed Indonesian teak. Its dedication to sustainable and ecological production of individual pieces of furniture is truly inspiring and surprisingly affordable. Not only is Roche Bobois one of the finest retailers of high quality furniture in Spain, but it also leads the way in ecological furniture. It has been working with designers such as Christophe Delcourt since 2005 to create fantastic contemporary and ecological limited edition furniture to sell in its 240 stores worldwide. Its Legend range in particular is crafted from 200-year-old reclaimed timber! Other ecologically sound items of furniture sold in its stores are manufactured from wood sourced in sustainably managed forests, Roche Bobois represents one of, if not the most successful example of how green can be combined with style to such great effect. Sideboards, bookshelves, sofas – Roche Bobois is continually working to develop its lines of ecological furniture for the discerning and environmentally aware customer.
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In at the
Deep End
The Mallorca summer is well and truly upon us… if you haven’t already experienced the tranquillity of your own private pool then here is some inspiration for your next outdoor project.
There are many different types of pools available, ranging from the casual plunge pool to the more aesthetically pleasing infinity pool. Choosing the right one for your home is key – taking into consideration the size, décor and view of your chosen pool location. If your home is ultra modern in terms of design, then finding the right pool to suit its surroundings is relatively easy. The more popular pool options for this type of home are geometric, infinity or perimeter overflow pools. The geometric style of pool is one that bases its design on straight lines. Think jagged shapes, straight lines and innovative use of form. This kind of design really compliments any alternative, modern architecture of the home. The popular infinity pool is another option for the modern home. Also known as the negative edge pool, it is designed to look like the edge extends into the horizon, which works brilliantly in combination with a sea view, or facing a sunset. The benefits of an infinity pool are truly optimised when positioned in conjunction with an expansive view, which is why they are popular with homes that have huge outdoor spaces, or homes positioned on the beachfront.
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seasonal living The perimeter overflow pool is another example of innovative engineering and modern aesthetics. This pool gets its name from the fact that the water level is the same as the decking, meaning the water overflows over the decking and into a trough built behind the decking. The visual effect is one of mirrored glass – and looks fantastic with any homes that have an abundance of glass windows or doors. If your home is more Mediterranean and rustic looking, there are still a number of pool options available for you. The more popular is the free-form pool, which is designed to mimic a lagoon or lake. Think wavy lines and curves used in a means to create a natural oasis in the middle of your garden. This design works great with palm trees and tropical plants.
A mix of modern pool design in a rustic home can still have some fantastic visual effects. The key in blending these two opposing styles lies with the choice of decking you pick to encase your pool within. Sometimes contrasting an infinity pool with rustic, sandstone tiles can have outstanding results – especially if the infinity pool has a great view off out into the countryside. If owning a full size swimming pool is not for you, then there are a variety of other smaller and more manageable options available. One of the more popular varieties recently has been the spool – a combination of spa and pool. Spools are typically oversized spas and offer a good middle ground between owing a jacuzzi and a full-size pool.
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style File INCOMPAR
cool in Summer
Staying
THE SUN IS HOT, THE OCEAN IS WARM AND SUMMER HAS JUST BEGUN! AT INCOMPAR THIS MEANS NEW INSTALLATIONS EVERY WEEK AS THEIR SUN SAIL PRODUCTS CONTINUE TO SET THE STANDARD FOR qUALITY SHADE IN SPAIN.
Based on Mallorca for 12 solid years of business, Incompar Balear S.L. is the exclusive distributor of Sun Square products in Spain and Portugal, and offers a diverse line of additional customisable product and installation services. Privately owned and family run, Incompar’s history is strong, with its staff including a line-up of highly qualified professionals in architecture, construction and customer services. Having moved offices in June to accommodate ever-growing demand, the company continues to evolve and accommodate new markets under the tagline “The Evolution of Shade”. “This is a big year for us,” says Incompar’s CEO and owner Bernd Wittman. Having the foresight to implement changes and expansion earlier in the year, they found the market waiting for them with open arms. “We can hardly keep up!” adds Christian Wittman, Incompar’s master craftsman, referring to the number of requests they receive weekly. With a focus on creating the best solutions for individual customers, each sun sail installed by
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Incompar is individually customised. Defined by when and where shade is needed and each customer’s stylistic tastes, every sail is different, as well as the parts to install it. Incompar’s primary line, SunSquare, is based in Austria and built from marine quality materials – giving the sun sails a certain level of indestructibility. Surviving the extreme conditions of both hot and cold locations worldwide, these electronically furling, self-automating sails provide protection from both sun and rain. They are built from highgrade stainless steels and offer a range of fabric types and colours. The purchase of any SunSquare product provides clients with the fullest range of capability offered by any product of its kind. Working with architects, hotel owners and private customers alike, Incompar’s “bring it on” attitude continues as the team charge head-long into their busiest season. So, if you are looking for options to shade a mid-day terrace, and an umbrella just doesn’t cut it, check out www.incompar.com – and evolve your shade today!
Electrically furling sails, for sun and rain protection.
The Evolution of Shade
in com pa r www.incompar.com
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Gourmet Corner
Chef’s Selection
seafood Delicacy This issue we are invited into the kitchen of one of Mallorca’s Michelinstar chefs, Fernando Pérez Arellano from Zaranda Sa Torre, who reveals how to prepare a popular signature dish at the restaurant: seafood tartar and cruciferous vegetables with grapefruit dressing. Arellano worked in top restaurants around the world (Patrick Guilbaud in Dublin, Le Gavroche in London, Don Alfonso 1890 in Naples, Maison Pic in Valencia and Can Fabes in Barcelona) before he and his wife Itziar Rodríguez (who runs the dining room) opened Zaranda in Madrid in November 2005, where they gained their first Michelin star. Five years later, they moved Zaranda to Mallorca’s Hotel Hilton Sa Torre and within just a few months the restaurant was one of five Mallorcan establishments honoured with a 2010 Michelin star.
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Ingredients – seafood:
Scallops (veiras) Oysters (ostras) Goose neck barnacles (percebes) Cockles (berberechos) Prawns (gambitas – small) Stony sea urchins (erizos) Preparation:
Place cockles and goose neck barnacles in a vacuum pack with a spoonful of salted water (150 grams water/10 grams salt) and cook for six minutes at 72ºC. Then cool in cold water. Ingredients – crispy red cabbage:
100 gr red cabbage juice 100 gr potato flour Preparation:
Mix the ingredients in a blender and smooth out over a very thin silpat. Steam in the oven at 100ºC for one minute. Allow to dry in the oven at 100ºC for 30 minutes. Place in a sealed plastic container with silica gel. Ingredients – cauliflower purée:
900 gr boiled and strained cauliflower 25 gr virgen olive oil 60 gr strained water from cauliflowers 35 gr red grapefruit juice Preparation:
Boil the cauliflower in salted water with olive oil. Pass through a straining cloth, pressing hard until the mix is dry. Place in a thermomix and salt to taste. Add the other ingredients. Cool and place in a strainer.
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FINISHING TOUCH
Ingredients – grapefruit vinaigrette:
75 gr red grapefruit juice 1 gr grated grapefruit 100 gr virgen olive oil 0.5 gr salt Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients together as a vinaigrette and add to a bottle for dressing. Ingredients - cruciferous vegetables:
Cauliflower Romanesco broccoli (aka roman cauliflower) Broccoli Brussels sprouts Preparation:
Shape into florins and blanch in boiling salted water for 15 seconds. Cool in iced and salted water. In the case of the Brussels sprouts, cut out the hearts first, blanch for one second only, then cool the same way.
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Pour and smooth out the cauliflower puree on a 13x7 centimetre flat dish. Dress the cruciferous vegetables with the grapefruit vinaigrette and the seafood (prawns, scallops, goose neck barnacles and oysters) with chopped spring onions. Place on top of the puree. Fry the red cabbage at 210ºC in olive oil, drain and add salt to taste. Place on the plate and add a few sea urchin tips.
interview: Fernando pérez arellano
The man
behind the chef
What made you decide to become a chef? The idea of becoming a chef came about for two reasons. I was 18 and living in Dublin with the intention of improving my English, and I had to cook for myself. On the other hand, to pay for my stay I worked in a hotel kitchen as a dish-washer, where I discovered an inherent restlessness to become a chef. What was the first dish you prepared? I love chicken curry and one day I tried to make it. After five hours in the kitchen of my apartment, I don’t know but perhaps because of mounting hunger, it tasted fantastic and I thought I was the most talented chef in the universe, and that gave me the definitive encouragement to embark on a cooking career. What would you say makes Zaranda Sa Torre stand out from other haute cuisine restaurants? Each restaurant has its own style, so the differences can be infinite. In general terms, I believe we create honest cuisine, with recognisable tastes and flavours, and very much based on our immediate environment. Are there any particular ingredients that define your cooking? In winter, game; and in general, seasonal produce, especially those from the Balearic sea. What ingredient can you not do without in the kitchen? Pimentón de la Vera (paprika produced in Cáceres). What is the most important message you give to your team? Effort is more important than talent. What haute cuisine trends are on the rise at the moment? Lightness, simplicity and a focus on the local, or native. Are there any significant differences between Mallorcan, Andalucian, Catalan, Basque, etc., chefs? As I noted before, chefs and their restaurants are a world apart from each other, though obviously we are also influenced by our respective traditional recipes, local ingredients and kinds of clients. What is the secret to gaining a Michelin star? And holding on to it? Paying attention to detail, precision in the kitchen and consistency. The best way to hold on to it is to work towards obtaining a second one. The best tip for a home cook? Take care with the cooking times, don’t over-season and ensure your various dishes are well-balanced. Do you have any special goal for 2012? Keep working hard to secure a little sister for our (Michelin) star – she’s been alone for too many years and getting bored.
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Gourmet Corner
The Magic of
Sherry By Ana Gil Peña
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If I had a thousand sons, the first human principle I would teach them would be to forswear thin potations and dedicate themselves to sherry (Shakespeare: Henry IV, Part II)
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The Enchanted Triangle Even before claret was known outside France, sherry had a flourishing export market and was drunk in England in Shakespeare’s time. Foreign merchants started the export trade, giving many bodegas their original Anglo-Saxon names (e.g. Williams, Humbert, Domecq, Garvey, Croft, Sandeman, Osborne, Harvey, Byass). Unless it comes from the enchanted triangle formed by the towns of Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda this remarkable wine cannot be referred to as sherry. Unlike the young Rueda or Albariño white wines that are riding high currently, sherry’s popularity has been declining over recent times, but there are several good reasons why you should consider becoming a sherry-lover. Historically the most under-priced wine in the world, a good dry sherry will cost around € 6, and you are buying something that has taken hundreds of years to produce. Forget vintage sherry, since there is no such thing, although occasionally a date on a bottle signifies the year that the barrelageing process started for that particular wine. After the grape pressing the fermented must decides for itself what it is going to turn into – Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Oloroso or Palo Cortado – another unique characteristic of sherry. Once it has made up its mind it is introduced into the multi-tier solera ageing system, where it will take years to travel (manually, not by gravitation) from the top row of wooden barrels that is the first stage to the floor-level, ready-for-bottling, stage. During this period it will have assumed the characteristics of the solera, meaning it will taste the same as the original wine produced hundred years previously already in the barrels. Providing only limited amounts are drawn off for bottling, the quality of the solera will remain constant. There is no other wine in the world that is capable of being blended with older wines in order to take on their characteristics. The magic of sherry… But this wonderful business has changed, although not necessarily forever. The golden age of sherry was probably the last half of the 20th century when demand outstripped supply, and if you belonged to a sherry family you almost did not have to work.
There were around 800 Domecq family members in Jerez, for example, of whom 180 worked in the bodega. The rest lived off them and the dividends that were declared each year. Few people in Europe enjoyed as good a life as the so-called sherry barons, and the vast sums they invested in horses (a Jerez must), breeding bulls (for bullfights), country estates, motor cars and travel has never been acknowledged. People drink less sherry (more fool them!), mainly in the traditional export markets, although any Andalucian feria will see mind-boggling quantities being consumed. Or maybe we can expect a rebirth. Finally it has been acknowledged that sherry was sold too cheap to satisfy northern European demand for a lowcost source of alcohol. It is totally illogical that you can buy a bottle of wine that has needed, ultimately, 300 years to bring it to maturity, for a few euros, when even a mediocre young red wine from any Spanish region will cost the same or more. And don’t forget one thing: the older amontillados and olorosos are naturally dry wines. They may have been sweetened for certain export markets but the sugar level is as low as any other wine with a 16º alcohol level. The vastly-reduced number of bodegas that still produce this magic brew (there is no room here to go into why a “flor” forms only on the surface of finos) have very sensibly realised that they were under-selling their product. They are rummaging around in the cobweb-steeped cellars to find butts of wine that have been there for centuries, often reserved for family members, and bottling them. These old wines are not cheap but, even if they cost 20 euros, how can any wine aficionado deny that this is price worth paying for a significant chunk of the history of the oldest wine-producing region in Spain? In Britain celebrity chefs are recommending sherry to pair with their cuisine, and it is the perfect wine to accompany Asian food, especially Indian. Tapa bars have sprung up all over northern Europe. Ten years ago Marks &Spencer UK stores sold five types of sherry, three of them sweet. Now they offer 12, principally finos and manzanillas, and sales are up 18 per cent.
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Gourmet Corner Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana is another family
affair from Sanlúcar, with a small range of perfect wines. La Gitana is known anywhere in the world where manzanilla sherry is drunk, and has won many awards (€ 5). A very interesting old sherry is the Manzanilla Pasada Pastrana, which is deeper and richer in taste owing to its superior age, and since this type of manzanilla is always of limited production it may be best to buy it direct from the bodega (€10). La Gitana can be found in any supermarket in the Baleares and on the Costa del Sol, or both sherries are available direct from the winery, lagitana.es.
Although the saying goes that the best finos come from Puerto de Santa María, the best amontillados and olorosos from Jerez and, of course the best manzanillas from Sanlúcar, there are exceptions. Tio Diego, originally from the centuriesold Valdespino bodega, is now produced by Estevez, and is one of the amontillados that best typifies this sensational wine. Not cheap (as sherry goes), at around € 20, but an experience you may never forget. Bodegas Tunel in Marratxi, tunel.com, is a stockist; on the Costa del Sol, Exclusivas Caba, exclusivascabadistribuciones.com.
Barbadillo is one of the oldest sherry houses still family-run. Its Manzanilla
Solear from the bodegas in Sanlúcar de Barrameda is an industry standard, and at around €6 another gift to wine lovers. Barbadillo‘s Cuco Oloroso Seco is likewise amazingly good, and much appreciated by connoisseurs of mature sherries (€15). There is a range of Very Old Rare Sherries and a manzanilla en rama (bottled direct from the barrel by hand). In Mallorca, ebasa.com; Costa del Sol Vadevinos, Málaga.
La Ina is one of the longest-established brands of fino in the region, and was born under the Domecq name. Now owned by Caballero/Lustau it is still a landmark wine and has earned more awards at international tastings than there is room to list here. Amazing value at € 6. Available at all wine outlets everywhere.
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Romate was one of the earlier bodegas to understand that premium, rather than low-price, sherry can have a market that compares with the best Riojas or Ribera del Duero wines. Its manzanillas and finos are some of the best and I dare not even quote the price as you will think it is a printing error. However, the range of very old wines “Vinos de la Sacristia” come in at around € 50 for the half-litre flask – and are at 20º alcohol level. Mallorca, ebasa.com; Costa del Sol, pebar@pebar.com.
Gourmet Corner Lustau has probably the largest range of sherries available from one bodega. As a result it is hard to choose a good example, but this East India Solera is the only cream sherry featured in these pages. It is a blend of oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sweet wine that comes in at 20º alcohol (€15). Lustau‘s Almacenista range is for real sherry specialists, carefully-made wines that can come from private bodegas with as little as a 10-barrel capacity. Contact the bodega for these as they are not sold through normal retail outlets. In the Baleares, islacatavinos. com; Costa del Sol, Guadalmina Licores (Tel. 952 781 877); lustau.es.
Bodegas Tradición,
in spite of its name, is a new business venture. Very cleverly a group of far-sighted friends from Jerez who had made money in other activities decided that the traditional values of sherry should not be left to chance. They bought up soleras of sherry that were centuries old, and started marketing what could be considered the best of the best. Bottled and labelled by hand, waxed seal, they sell to El Corte Inglés and Fortnum & Masons. Visitors to the bodega are welcome, where they can admire the extensive private art collection (15th-19th century) that includes Velazquezes and Goyas. Around €40. No distributor in Mallorca yet (they are looking); Costa del Sol Vinos Perea; bodegastradicion.es.
sacke “ Then let us drink oldmerry
, boyes,
, Which makes us fond and The life of mirth and joy on earth, Is a cuppe of good old (Anon, 17th century)
Osborne‘s Fino Quinta has been
around almost since they started making sherry and, if anything, confirms the dictum that the best finos come from El Puerto de Santa María. The 200-year old bodega, founded by an Englishman, is one of the most representative of the region, and apart from Fino Quinta (€6) there are other landmark wines (Coquinero, RF10, Bailen) at silly prices. There is also a range of “Vinos Viejos” that are quite unique and sell at around €150. Osborne wines are widely available but just in case… Grupo Bakear de Vins in Llucmajor (Mallorca) and Miró SL (Tel: 971 396 508); Costa del Sol, hvinasur.com.
Gonzalez Byass‘s Fino Tio Pepe has
always been, alongside Domecq‘s La Ina, one of the two most classical dry sherries in the world (apologies to all the other makers of excellent finos and manzanillas), helped along by extensive promotion. But Gonzalez Byass (1835) still carries on as a family business, unlike Domecq. Apart from the iconic fino, there are other very good ones, and the Amontillado AB is the only sherry to have a soup named after it (“Sopa AB”). But even without the soup it is worth getting hold of and is widely available at all outlets (€ 8.50)… gonzalezbyass.es
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sherry.
A Palo Cortado is a rare type of sherry that starts life as a fino, but changes into an amontillado with hints of oloroso. Only between one and two per cent of all sherries will become like this, and in its strictest form it happens by accident, although it can be helped along. Most bodegas produce limited amounts of Palo Cortado, always much sought-after, and Gutierrez Colosia‘s is an excellent example at €12… gutierrez-colosia.com
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Best of
Mallorca
This issue we focus on Mallorcan cuisine in our tantalising third look at Spain’s luxury food.
Exotic Tastes Soothing Bouquet Natural Verdereta almond oil is perfect to spread on your salads, desserts or skin – soothing both body and soul. Almost addictive once you have tried it, it adds incredible aromas to any dish – and is especially delicious with yoghurt. Both these Son Pau almond oils are cold-pressed from hand-picked, organically grown Verdereta almonds. Sonpau.com
Gentle Sweetness The almonds used in this wonderfully natural oil are grown at a small orchard on Mallorca, then cold-pressed and filtered following a 75-year-old tradition. Almonds have a high content of vitamins E, B and P and, like olive oil, almond oil is a monounsaturated fatty acid with excellent linoleic compositions. This balance makes for an extremely healthy oil that helps to protect the heart and fight against bad cholesterol. Azadaorganic.com/shop
Mallorcan saffron comes from authentic smallscale production on the island. It is traditionally dried on a century-old olive wood table and then infused in local virgin olive oil and red wine. Poached saffron is ideal for lagoon rice and provides dishes with a wonderfully exotic taste. Especiascrespi.com
Nutritional Passion
Delicate Aromas Of all the peppers brought back from the Americas and grown around the world, Mallorca is privileged to be home to the Tap de Cortí, an exceptional discovery which took root in the unique Mallorcan soil – from where it gains its characteristic sweetness and colour. Once dried and milled it is transformed into a delicate, aromatic paprika (“pebre bord”) which gives sobrasada and many traditional dishes their special taste. Especiascrespi.com
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These fine Bakis crispbreads are made by hand, and “with passion”, kneaded with Blat Xeixa, an ancient wheat variety native to the Balearic Islands (free from genetic manipulation and with improved digestibility). They grind the grains of wheat every morning for the day‘s production, thus maintaining all its nutritional properties. Product combinations include sesame and chilli, sea salt and olive oil, sesame, linseed and caraway, and rosemary and honey. Bakis.es
Sparkling Traditions Raor Brut Nature is produced from a grape harvest made at the optimum point of maturity for each variety. Light pressing is undertaken for freerun juice, which, after fermentation at controlled temperatures, is followed by a second fermentation in the bottle with strict adherence to the traditional method of processing. It has a fruity character, and is well structured without losing its lightness. Its fine and persistent bubbles, on a pale yellow and green background, produce a light palate and delicate after-taste. raormallorca.com
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Seasonal Living In association with
The Mediterranean Garden
Sweet summer
scents
By Sally Beale
Of our five human senses, scent is perhaps the most evocative, recalling in an instant memories of a time, a place or a person, in-stantly transporting us to another moment of our lives.
A favourite perfume is so-
metimes used by doctors to rouse a patient from a coma, so the effect of scent on our psyche should not be underestimated. A garden is the perfect place to play with scent, and to enjoy on a daily basis the myriad combinations that Nature offers us. Plants use scent for several reasons, not only for our human pleasure! Bees and insects are attracted to many plants by scent, to pollinate them, in the same way that plants with repellent smells keep predators at bay and protect themselves from attack by birds or creatures intent on eating them. Many living creatures including humans use scent to attract a mate with natural pheromones (or, in the case of humans, sometimes by the use of manufactured perfumes). In our Mediterranean climate there are thousands of scented plants that release their perfume into the warm air of spring and early summer. Drought-tolerant plants often have tough, oily leaves which release their pungency as you brush past them; others loose their perfume into the night air as the dew comes down upon their petals. One of the first signs of spring in our climate is the brilliant yellow flowering of the Mimosa trees, bursting into bloom in mid-February as winter draws to a close. Mimosa flowers have
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a delicate, lemony scent which perfumes an entire house with just a few branches. These cost a fortune at a London florist, and grow happily here for nothing, the prettiest variety being the feathery leaved Acacia dealbata. Plant this in a sheltered, sunny spot and prune immediately after flowering (even harshly), to encourage vigorous and strong growth. Mimosa will tolerate salt air and dry winds, and is an excellent choice for an island garden. As spring advances we enjoy the fragrant deep pink flowers of Daphne odora and Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as “mock orange�. Then comes the glorious, heady, evocative scent of citrus blossom, lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit, which for several weeks perfume the morning and evening spring air in the gardens of the Mediterranean. Pittosporum tobira bears very fragrant, creamy-white flowers in spring, and can be used as a hedge or a shrub, or grown in a pot to line a driveway. Wisteria sinensis has a short flowering season here, but the pleasure its glorious scented racemes bring for those weeks is worth every second. It will cover a wall or a pergola with its attractive green foliage, as will climbing Rosa banksiae, the white form of which is the most scented in spring.
Seasonal Living
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Shall I strew on thee rose or rue or laurel, Brother, on this that was the veil of thee? Or quiet sea-flower moulded by the sea, Or simplest growth of meadow-sweet or sorrel...¨
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seasonal living In association with
herbal aromas
Then there is glorious Jasmine in all its varieties. This perennial climber may take a year or so to establish, but once it has it will give years of pleasure with its heady summer scent. Jasminum officinale and Jasminum polyanthum are particularly recommended and will grow in sun or shade. As summer approaches evergreen Datura starts to bloom. Officially renamed as Brugmansia, all varieties produce exquisite, often heavily-scented blooms, and will grow well in sheltered areas, preferably with a little dappled shade, and in containers. Brugmansias are not frost hardy, and must be protected if exposed in winter. Recommended are Brugmansia candida “Knightii”, B. arborea, B. aurea and B. suaveolens. The scent is released at night and will perfume your entire garden. My other all-time favourite is the wonderful Cestrum nocturnum, or Galan de noche as it is known locally. This deciduous shrub bears tiny creamy-white flowers in high summer, and releases a scent at night like the most heady
Many aromatic plants have medicinal uses as well as culinary or aesthetic ones. Amongst
of expensive perfumes. It is a must for summer gardens, and may be planted near the outside dining area for maximum effect, or under a bedroom window. Everyone knows the common Oleander which blooms so beautifully alongside the highways here. This, though poisonous, is a useful garden plant as it can be clipped into an impressive flowering hedge, grown in pots by a pool, or allowed to spread at the back of a wild area. Its intoxicating perfume is released throughout the long summer months. Less showy, but equally lovely is the tough little Pelargonium graveolens, the lemonscented geranium whose leaves smell divine as you brush past them in the flower bed, and keep away mosquitoes.
these are many common herbs easily grown in the Mediterranean garden. Whether for eating or for using as a herbal remedy, the beneficial effect of a plant is greater the closer it is grown to the home of the person consuming it. For this reason it makes sense to have a kitchen garden, or grow herbs and other edible plants in containers, on windowsills or balconies. I find the latter to be particularly useful, as it is easy to remember to water pots and window boxes, and weeds are easily controlled. The following basic 10 herbs and plants all have a variety of properties that make them ideal components for a kitchen garden “starter-kit”: Lavender – analgesic anti-depressant, anti-
septic and an aid to sleep, this comes in many varieties and is easily grown here. Garlic – antiseptic, a natural antibiotic and anti-fungal agent, which can also be used to worm domestic pets as well as for making our food taste delicious. Lemon – stimulates the immune system, digestive, astringent, bleaching. aloe vera – naturally antibiotic, used for
burns and gastric problems. calendula (pot Marigold) – anti-inflamm-
atory, antiseptic, anti-fungal. thyme – antiseptic and antibacterial. rosemary – analgesic, promotes hair growth
and shine, energising as an infusion. camomile – soothing, calming, sleep aid, internal disinfectant and diuretic, bleaching hair rinse. Mint – cooling, stimulating, decongestant. basil – expectorant, laxative, antispasmodic, deters insects, particularly flies. rue – repellent to insects, aromatic. Sage – soothing, calming, fire retardant, bee pasturing.
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All the herbs listed here can be used for home remedies, in cooking, as natural cosmetics or as household cleaning preparations, and most can be used in their raw state as leaves and flowers in essential oils. It is not really practical to produce essential (or aromatherapy) oils at home as a long distilling process is required. However, as a short cut one can steep the herbs in a base oil available from the chemist, and use the aromatic result as a basis for natural cosmetics or in the kitchen. This oil is not as potent as a distilled essence, but is still worthwhile and fun to make with little effort. With a little research it is easy and cheap to make home-made herbal ointments, infusions, floral “waters”, sachets, potpourris, bath essences, air fresheners and “burning” or massage oils. Perhaps in these times of recession we should go back to basics, and start “making our own” as our grandmothers used to do.
Energising Summer Drink Pour boiling water onto a sprig or two of mint leaves, add a small sprig of rosemary and steep for five or 10 minutes before straining. The resulting “tea” will give an instant and lasting energy boost much better for you than a caffeinated drink.
Finally… Cut and spread herbs such as bay, thyme, rosemary, sage and lavender in the sun to dry. When dry store them in a sealed container for use in winter, or place dried lavender heads in a pretty dish and use to scent your bedrooms. A drop of essential oil from time to time will revive the scent as it fades.
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In the Know
Property Market Update
By Charlotte Hanson
Changing Face of Spanish Property Investors
The average real estate agent in the street will happily give you their opinion on the state of the property market at this moment in time. Their emphasis, however, may change depending on whether you’re looking to buy or to sell. To the buyers, the agent will enthusiastically extol the virtues of buying right now while the market is on its knees – the only chance you’ll get to snap up that bargain property. To the sellers, their demeanour may appear more downcast, full of woe about how difficult it is to sell even the best property without hammering down the price by 40 per cent – and that’s only the start. To be fair, they have got a point whichever way the conversation goes. There are great bargains to be had as some owners find themselves having to sell at very low prices or risk losing their properties. Equally, the challenges in selling as a profession are increasing every day. Changing regulations, over-inflated cadastral values and a virtual credit block have forced many agents out of business. But, for those able to think out of the box and adjust their working practices to meet the changing needs of the market, the opportunities are out there for the taking. Perhaps the most important factor for agents to consider when updating their marketing
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focus has been the changing demographic of the average property buyer in Spain today. Traditionally, overseas buyers have come and gone but the domestic market has remained consistent. As a rule, the Spanish have always been more disposed to owning property rather than renting. Families tend to live in a home that has been passed down to them, while renting out the small apartment they bought earlier in their lives together. Others divide their time between two properties, living in convenient centrally located apartments during the working week and winter months, then decamping to their country or beachside retreats for the summer. Huge levels of unemployment and general financial insecurity have taken their toll on young Spanish adults and many have now had to rent or continue living with relatives. Those who were able to buy before the property crash are struggling to pay their high mortgages and, in the more unfortunate cases, finding themselves forced out of their homes. The problem will be exacerbated, according to Spanish savings bank CatalunyaCaixa, by the reduced demand for housing now that the financial crisis is restricting family sizes. Another reason why Spain will become yet more reliant on foreign property buyers in the future…
Despite the economic climate, Spain is still a great place to holiday or live. Visitors from northern Europe appreciate the relaxed attitudes, particularly towards children and families, the long sunny days and the mild winters, not to mention the first class health system, multilingual services and accessibility of the Spanish islands and coastal areas to networked airports around the world. Different areas of Spain have always appealed to different nationalities of foreign visitors and residents. The Balearic Islands have traditionally held more appeal for the Germans; Marbella and towns further west on the Costa del Sol have welcomed the Brits; the Scandinavians often preferred Mijas, just west of Málaga. The Irish were keen to build on inland plots while the Spanish Madrileños wanted a place big enough for their family and domestic staff to enjoy the month of August; the nearer the beach, the better. But, when the German economy started to experience problems of its own in the early 2000s, its citizens were the first to withdraw their investments from Spain. With hindsight, their timing was excellent. The profits realised from their sales at the height of the Spanish property boom have enabled many German Spanophiles to return now that Germany is back on a surer footing and once more the largest economy in Europe. These returners to the market are finding that prices have fallen considerably over the past five years, up to 40 per cent in some cases. In addition, there is far more quality property on the market at realistic prices. It’s no longer a case of having to snap up a shoddily built apartment just to get on the ladder! Resale properties are proving more popular than new despite the government’s attempts to boost the “direct from developer” market with tax incentives. Instead, investors are aiming for top luxury properties, like the frontline beach villas with great sea views which continue to sell on the Costa del Sol and Mallorca, where these properties are holding their value much better. Today’s buyers tend to be over 50 years old, cash rich, professional or self-employed, retired or contemplating early retirement, and enjoying a medium to high standard of living in their home country. As well as Germans, the property market is attracting successful Belgian, Dutch, Scandinavian, Swiss, Russian, Arab and Chinese investors. Many have been
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playing the waiting game, anticipating exactly the right moment to buy property in Spain to maximise their investment in the future. Russian international property portal Prian.ru claims that 20 per cent of visitors to their site are looking to buy properties in foreign resort areas for holidays, and 20 per cent for retirement, while 27 per cent intend to emigrate. In our experience, many of those choosing Spain fall into the latter category, settling their families here for a better lifestyle, even if the husband is still commuting or working remotely. The recent strengthening of the UK pound should increase British confidence in the market. For several years, Brits have felt priced out of
the market and, to some extent, the resorts as holiday destinations where restaurants, shops, hotels and apartments were all deemed too expensive as the euro and pound hovered around parity. New entrants on to the Spanish property scene should restore other nationalities’ faith in the security of bricks and mortar combined with the benefits of sunshine and a healthy Mediterranean lifestyle. If more can be done to make sensible lines of credit available to foreigners and increase legal certainty, thereby diminishing fears of illegal builds or homes that are to be demolished, foreign investment in Spanish property will continue its upwards struggle.
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Idyllic Mediterranean living The main road winds through picturesque hills with palm trees, pines and cypresses, leading to idyllic bays and the most beautiful beaches on the island – pristine white sand and crystal-clear, turquoise water just like in the Caribbean.
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The south-east part of Mallorca conquers everyone’s heart, not in a loud and demanding way like some other areas, but soft and charming with an enchanting variety of landscapes and small, authentic fishing ports.
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It is home to small towns and villages which have grown but still preserve their original character with a wide range of cultural amenities, vibrant weekly markets and excellent restaurants. There is an international atmosphere in the Cala d’Or marina, one of the most beautiful golf courses on the island, Vall d’Or, and the natural beaches of Es Trenc and Cala Mondrago and other stunning beaches offering something for everyone.
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Those who have finally lost their heart to this Mallorca, and would like to call a part of it their own, will find professional property advice in the Engel & Völkers office at the attractive market place in Santanyí. Their main focus is on obtaining high-quality properties in the coastal regions of Sa Rapita, Cala d’Or, Porto Petro and Cala Figuera and the marvellous villages of Alqueria Blanca, Ses Salines and Calonge, as well as the inland areas of Campos, Porreres and Manacor. They offer all facets of Mediterranean properties: old and new country houses, traditional town houses, seafront or hillside villas and houses, and comfortable apartments and plots.
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10 reasons to buy in Santanyí • Authentic, original, individualistic • Understated • Beautiful landscape… hills sloping towards the sea, pristine beaches, rugged coastline, pine trees, cypresses, palm trees • Modern villas and country fincas • Most sun hours on Mallorca • Authentic, beautiful weekly market • Most stunning calas on Mallorca, with white sandy beaches and natural rock sea access • Romantic fishing ports … Cala Figuera, Porto Petro, Porto Colom • Vall d’Or golf course • International Marina Cala d’Or
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Stylish property with sea views in Son Macia
This tasteful property is located on a hill in the romantic landscape of Son Macia with marvellous views towards the sea. The impressive living area of approximately 100 square metres, with a fascinating fireplace, marble floors with pebbles and attractive plastered walls, is the jewel of the house. Next to it is an exclusive, fantastic kitchen. In addition, there are two bedrooms with bathroom. The first floor comprises a spacious master bedroom with a bathroom en-suite.
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The garden of this impressive house has been designed exquisitely. There is a pool as well as a studio, and several points provide views of the sea or the stunning hilly landscape. This magnificent country house with a tower can truly be described as unique because of its position and extraordinary architecture.
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Finest Real Estate Mallorca · Santanyí
Mallorca Southeast / Santanyí: Impressive finca near the sea, plot surface approx. 16,000 sqm, total surface approx. 600sqm, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, central-oil-underfloor heating, fireplace, pool, BBQ, 2 garages. ID-No.: W-00I2UV. Price: 1.900.000 €.
Mallorca Southeast/Cas Concos: New splendid rural estate, plot surface approx. 25.850 sqm, total surface approx. 637 sqm, 4 beds, 4 baths, firstclass materials, central oil heating, fireplace, library, pool, marvelous views. ID-No.: W-00CNM3. Price: 4.200.000 €.
Mallorca Southeast / Son Macia: Natural stone finca with sea views, plot surface approx. 15.000sqm, total surface approx. 355sqm, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, central oil heating, fireplace, basement, double garage. ID-No.: W-00W1ED. Price: 1.500.000 €.
Mallorca Southeast/Cala Santanyí: Charming house near the beach, plot surface approx. 700sqm, total surface approx. 190 sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, central oil heating, very well-kept, lovely garden, pool. ID-No.: W-00UAI7. Price: 740.000 €.
Santanyí · Plaza Mayor, 18 · E-07650 Santanyí Telephone: +34 971 64 21 01 · Telefax: +34 971 64 20 39 Santanyi@engelvoelkers.com · www.engelvoelkers.es/southeast
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More Information:
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Engel & Völkers Süd-Ost S.L. Plaza Mayor, 18 Santanyí Tel: (+34) 971 64 21 01 santanyi@engelvoelkers.com engelvoelkers.es/southeast
W-00Y5J1 approx. 22,462 m²
Total Surface: approx. 303 m² Bedrooms: 3 Asking price: 1,450,000 EUR
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TOWNHOUSE IN SANTANYI COMPLETELY RENOVATED
Plot size 380 m2, Constructed area 250 m2, , Bedrooms 3, Bathrooms 3 Price 980.000,- â‚Ź
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 info@jl-immobilien.de - www.jl-immobilien.de
Contry home in Ses Salines with seaview 7 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, 2.800.000,- € Ref. 1214
Country home nearby Santanyi 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms 1.300.000,- € Ref. 1236
Country home nearby Es Trenc 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms 1.390.000,- € Ref. 1199
Hotel and store in Porto Petro/Santanyi 14 Bedrooms, 14 Bathrooms 1.155.000,- € Ref. 1237
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 info@jl-immobilien.de - www.jl-immobilien.de
In the Know By Alejandro Bellapart
The Rental Trilogy rentals of business premises
In the final of a three-part series, Alejandro Bellapart looks at the legal rental regulations applying to business premises.
Should you be the owner of business premises, they may be rented out freely to third parties at will. The Spanish Civil Code protects tenants and landlords fully, and this article holds good for both parties. The Urban Rentals Law (Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos – or LAU) also takes into account rental of business premises and is applied with priority over the Civil Code. Prior to acquiring such premises for personal use or to rent out, it is a good idea to check with the local town hall to define exactly what activities may be carried out therein, whether located in town or on an industrial estate. This is a sensible precaution before purchase, on the one hand, and renting on the other. The parties should study all aspects of their proposed contract in detail, to ensure that no surprises occur at a later date. The tenant should be aware that he needs the landlord’s approval of his planned activity on the premises. Should he wish to change his business, the landlord has to approve the change. Rent must be paid in advance, as well as a cash deposit to ensure that the premises are handed back to the owner in proper condition at the end of the agreed term. It is normal for the established rent to be raised annually by the percentage of the latest Consumer Price Index. Tenants pay for services and utilities and the community and
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local taxes, though not the town hall Impuesto Sobre Bienes Inmuebles (IBI), and are also required by law to obtain the official licence for their activities. Should the landlord have such a licence, then the tenant will need to have it changed into his name for the duration of tenancy. No building works may be undertaken without the owner’s written authorisation and such works eventually revert to the owner on termination of the contract. At times, depending on the extent and type of works, a mutual agreement might be made about certain elements or characteristics of the works, but this is a matter for discussion – as indeed are all the terms of contract.
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Owners are obliged to hand over the premises in good condition and carry out any repairs for which they are legally responsible. Tenants are required to maintain the premises in this same condition and keep its installations in good repair. The various areas of responsibility are clearly defined in the appropriate regulations, and compliance with these regulations is to the advantage of both parties. There are standard contracts for rentals of business premises, and the parties can modify them at will by mutual agreement. When signed the documents are filed in the local Chamber of Commerce. As noted in our previous articles, the secret for success is always a thorough investigation of your ideas and proposals before entering into any kind of compromise or contract. So much grief is caused by a lack of proper groundwork and due diligence – usually accompanied by a serious loss of money. Even with the best thought and precaution,
not everything necessarily comes out as one might hope, but it is still important to do everything reasonably possible to ensure a relatively smooth path and process. Reliable local advisers are vital, and it is far cheaper to hire a competent interpreter than to face the risk of suffering the consequences of not understanding a particular point.
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Bellapart Solicitors Avenida Jaime III, 25 Palma Tel. 971 72 40 46 bellapart@mallorcasolicitors.net Bellapartsolicitors.com
Tel.: +34 971 72 40 46 bellapart@mallorcasolicitors.net www.bellapartsolicitors.com
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Foreign exchange VIDA & VILLA RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE LEADING CURRENCY SPECIALISTS MONEYCORP FOR YOUR FOREIGN ExCHANGE REqUIREMENTS. TTT Moneycorp Ltd. have been trading in currencies for over 32 years. They have a local account manager based in Mallorca and two dealing floors in central London at Knightsbridge and Victoria. They have an outstanding reputation and an impressive list of blue chip companies as both clients and affiliate partners. Moneycorp work with both corporate clients and private individuals, offering a range of products and services, with a wide range of commercial foreign exchange contract options and market orders available. Once you have registered with Moneycorp, you are allocated to a personal currency dealer who will discuss your particular requirements with you and guide you how to book your currency at a favourable time. Moneycorp offer a commercial rate of exchange, so that private individuals can also benefit from highly competitive rates and take advantage of market movements, with the guidance of their currency dealer. The most appropriate product depends on the type of transfer you wish to make. For small, regular payments, the Regular Payment Plan is convenient and easy to set up. Simply confirm the amount you wish to change, the regular interval at which you wish to send it and the bank details involved for the selling and buying of currencies. Moneycorp will then make arrangements to debit the sterling amount from your UK account and pay the destination currency by bank transfer into your designated overseas account. The lowest amount that can be sent this way is £250, which makes the service available for a wide range of customers. Large and very high value transfers are best treated as individual transactions. On larger amounts, a small difference in the rate of exchange can represent a significant difference in the amount of destination currency received. Factors such as your time frame and the amount of money involved can influence how to proceed in booking your currency. There is a range of different trading orders available to help you achieve a favourable rate, which your currency dealer can discuss with you. These include Stop Loss Orders, Limit Orders and, of course, Forward Contracts. In order to use Moneycorp’s services, the first step is to complete a Trading Account application. This is necessary because Moneycorp comply fully with anti-money laundering regulations. The application can be made electronically or on paper. It is simple to complete and there is no obligation involved. For further information about Moneycorp’s services, or how to register with them, contact mallorca@moneycorp.com, 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 Villa y Vida. Moneycorp’s Mallorcabased account manager Clarisse Musselwhite
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Safe, secure, fast transfers. It’s a logical step. For more information call Moneycorp on +34 902 887 243 or email mallorca@moneycorp.com Please quote Villa & Vida
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Riva 92’ Duchessa
Innovative comfort… and poised style Riva’s megayacht adventure continues, with the refined 92’ Duchessa model following in the successful wake of the flagship of the company’s fleet since 2005, the 115’ Athena.
Encompassing the classic elegance of Riva style, the Duchessa’s design is harmoniously curved and racy. A large windscreen integrated into the high and bold line of the boat provides an excellent view from the pilot station, and large windows on the upper deck ensure that as much light as possible filters through to the salon and dining area. The environment is welcoming and comfortable: a chromatic balance between the warm shades of the black American walnut embellished with hand-sewn, white and chocolate leather inserts used for the furniture and bulkheads and the white varnished wood of the flooring (which can be replaced with white stone in marble powder in the dining area). The pilot station is equipped with latest-generation instruments, and features a comfor-
table dinette for the crew with direct access to the flybridge and galley, which is completely accessorised and set lower down, on an intermediary level. A utility room has been created under the helm station. Additional household appliances can be fitted or it can be used as a storage area. In the foredeck area, the galley provides access to the three crew cabins, all with en-suite bathrooms, accommodating a captain and four crew. This completely separate area guarantees total privacy for owners and their guests. The low set galley and crew areas also make it possible to optimise the space available in the lower bridge, to create four large cabins amidships. Located astern, the large master cabin is separated from the engine room by a utility room accessed from the cockpit and the lar-
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ge, full beam head located behind the bed, and is fitted with shower and bathtub. The owner’s cabin features a walk-in wardrobe and vanity unit and is well-lit by two large, new windows fitted on either side. Portholes at each end make it possible to air the environment naturally. A dormeuse, located under one of the windows, is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the panoramic view. One excellent innovation is a private entrance to the owner’s cabin from the main deck, while the other stairway fitted here leads to two guest cabins in the centre of the yacht: a double on starboard and a twin room portside. The full-beam VIP cabin is located towards forward and features an extension of the day areas. All the cabins have en-suite bathrooms, and the day head is on the main deck. The cockpit features a large teak table with seating for up to eight: a comfortable sofa and four foldable chairs, which can be stored in the base of the table. An elegant stairway to the right provides easy access to the flybridge. A second, smaller living-room has been created on the foredeck, with a teak table, six-seater sofa and sundeck. The sundeck can be shaded by an awning with easy manual opening, and the flybridge is surmounted by a fibreglass hard top. The special advanced shape of the hard top enhances the flybridge layout, providing shade from the sun‘s rays in the pilot station and small living area, which consists of two sofas and a teak table with seating for up to eight and is separated from the sundeck by a centrally-fitted whirlpool, which can be replaced with a smart mobile bar in the optional version.
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An exclusive advanced entertainment system enables those aboard to play the same videos and music in both the salon and master cabin. The flybridge is large enough to be equipped with a tender measuring up to 4.2 metres long, handled using a small davit. Another special feature of this model is the garage: closed by a foldable door, it can house a tender measuring up to 3.2 metres or a jet-ski. When lowered, a chaise-longue on runners can be placed inside the garage, creating another area for relaxation, suspended directly over the water. The 92‘ Duchessa is fitted with two MTU engines (16V 2000 M92, power 2218 mhp) delivering a maximum speed of 28 knots and a cruise speed of 25 knots. The optional version is equipped with two MTU engines (16V 2000 M93, power 2435 mhp) giving a maximum speed of 30 knots and a cruise speed of 27 knots. The yacht’s stability, when moored or at sea, is guaranteed by two ARG 4000 stabilisers.
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Living at Sea Latitude Charter
Taking luxury yacht services to a new personalised level When the team at Latitude Charter note that sailing is their passion they are talking from their hearts. This is no conventional, or typical, charter yacht service. They are firmly committed to providing a unique and luxurious sailing experience aboard one of their new 2012 fleet of fully-equipped Hanse sailing yachts: high quality, excellent service and a personal touch. As they note, “Whether you want to enjoy the freedom of bareboat chartering or a crewed sailing holiday, we will help you make this a relaxing, enjoyable and stress-free experience ready for you to be mesmerised by the contrasts that the Balearic Islands and its surrounding waters can offer.” Their philosophy is based on the principle that “all of our boats are extensively fitted out to feel like your own”, as well as featuring latest safety and navigation equipment, cutting-edge comfort and even collection from the airport and transport to the boat in a private vehicle. The whole Latitude Charter family are sailors who have experienced numerous charters over the years, in different parts of the world, and who own their own boats – so they understand what makes a stress-free holiday. Sarah Lopez Loud and Ana Martin McShane, who run the day-to-day operations, have worked for major multinational organisations around the world, where customer satisfaction was their highest priority. Gordon Fens is the “sailor fanatic”, running his own company and helping out wherever possible. Sarah is from the island and Gordon and Ana have just moved to Mallorca, with their daughter, from mainland Spain. Between them all, Spanish, Catalan, Mallorquín, English, Dutch, French, German and Italian are spoken. They note that, due to the economic situation, people are not as willing to risk the investment of buying a yacht, and they fulfil that niche by providing sailing boats equipped to the highest standard – as if they were their own. They currently have three new 2012 Hanse boats: one Hanse 445 and two Hanse 415. The boats are fitted with teak decks, touch screen Simrad plotters, AIS transponders and courtesy LED cockpit table light. On the deluxe creature comfort side, they have fitted cockpit cushions, Egyptian cotton bedding and
towels, Nespresso coffee machine, Wi-Fi, iPad, flat screen LED TV and DVD, and source a full range of organic and environmentally friendly toiletries. The boats are well looked after, sail like a dream, look fantastic and are spacious inside, and the Latitude team make sure clients are well looked after throughout the charter. They have also teamed up with a sister yacht concierge company Latitude3934 to provide a varied range of services, enabling clients to enjoy experiences on any of the Balearics’ four island, including golf, visits to wineries, diving (accompanied by a master), hotels, car hire, special anniversary gifts, and excursions to secluded and unspoiled coves. In addition, “dedicated to ensuring your sailing holiday is a success”, they offer refresher courses for those who haven’t sailed for a while, or a sailing instructor to remain onboard “until you feel comfortable”. This “sailing holiday with tuition” can even lead to gaining a sailing qualification along the way. They have a wide range of customers, from experienced sailors and new sailors who have just received their qualifications to groups of friends and whole families with young children. They chose the Portocolom fishing port as their base, “as we felt it would give our customers a lovely base from which to start their charter…it still has that feel of old Mallorca while keeping up with guests’ needs with a good selection of restaurant and bars… we also wanted to give our customers a base from which they could easily explore new ports and calas from the afternoon they take charge of their yachts, with Porto Petro not that far, and Cala D‘Or.” For a genuine bespoke boating experience – discreet, green, carefree and delightfully indulgent – Latitude Charter offer the perfect formula.
More information: Tel. 972 342 764 info@latitudecharter.com latitudecharter.com; latitude3934.com
reader offer Latitude Charter would like readers to have the chance of sailing with them. To that end they are offering a 10 per cent discount on their summer 2013 sailing holiday, if booked by 31 January 2013.
WIN A WEEKEND ABOARD ONE OF OUR YACHTS... Readers can also win a weekend aboard one of their yachts. Just answer this simple question: Where is Latitude Charter based on Mallorca? Visit their website and answer via their contact page, including your details and answer in the details section. The prize weekend will take place in October 2012, dates to be confirmed with the winner – and valid for up to four people. latitudecharter.com
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This issue we interviewed the partners of:
Mallorca Properties Barbara Tickle, Alexandra Zuralski and Dorien Nissen are seasoned real estate professionals with over 15 years experience on Mallorca that place great value on personal and professional service to their customers, which can choose from plots, apartments and penthouses through to dream country houses or unique villas. Their long experience in the luxury real estate business and excellent knowledge of the region property market with the wide range of services especially when it comes to sell, rent or buy real estate from a distance, is used in their mission to find the right property for clients and to guide them through the whole purchasing and/or selling process. Barbara, Alex and Dorien work together to provide an excellent and reliable service and assure confidentiality to their customers. An in-depth knowledge of the local market sets them apart. Together, they can offer their service in several languages (Russian, Swedish, English, German and Spanish) and therefore are catering to successful and trustworthy clients from all over the world. Mallorca is a magnificent Island where the customer will find everything from the sea, beaches, mountains, beautiful countryside to golf courses, top quality hotels, fine restaurants, quality shopping, entertainment, culture and relaxation. Customer satisfaction is their focus!
the partners give their insight on the property market Why real estate? And why specifically Mallorca? In these times of economical recession to invest in real estate is still the safest investment and Mallorca is still an exception to the rule when it comes to property investment and compared to the crisis in the mainland of Spain. Mallorca is a unique island that offers good accessibility and infrastructure, and there is a great variety and diversity of property, landscapes and people. International and local schools and medical facilities are of a high standard. Service has improved over the years. There is everything a great city can offer and it is surrounded by coastline and has great weather. We find that clients new to Mallorca are always pleasantly surprised by what this fabulous island has to offer. What main piece of advice would you give to a seller? Price… Price… Price! Times have changed and prices need to be adjusted accordingly – if you really want to sell. Listen to professional advice and price your property in line with comparab-
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les in your area. If you offer your property within the competitive market price of your area, you will have a better chance of a successful sale. Supply is higher than demand right now; the property market is more transparent nowadays due to easier access to information and therefore clients have higher expectations and are clearer about what they want to buy. Properties need to offer much more value for money than in previous years; buyers do not buy a property regardless of price bracket. A high-quality build or reform, sea views, great décor and realistic pricing will increase your chances of selling considerably. And to a buyer? To stimulate the market, a new law was passed in May stating that buyers of property until the end of 2012 have the right to a 50 per cent discount on any capital gains profit made on the house when they come to sell. Plus, if buying a new construction, the IVA (VAT) will be charged at four per cent instead of the normal eight per cent, making buying on the island even more
attractive. Buyers from markets outside the Eurozone, like UK or Switzerland, are especially in a good position to make a good investment on the island due to the decreasing value of the euro. How do you feel the property market is faring during 2012? The trend is still higher-end properties. Middlemarket buyers have almost disappeared. Demand is high for top luxury properties and also for under-500 000 Euros investments – but, regardless of the price, trends are for high-quality, unique, value for money and mostly sea views. Your favourite place? The whole of Mallorca but if we must choose, unanimously, the harbour of Puerto Portals! You will always find a favourite place of the moment. There is something for everyone with great facilities and atmosphere... shopping, restaurants, entertainment and beach. It is also close the city and the airport.
Agent speaks Ground floor apartment with spectacular sea views A modern apartment in a small, top quality contemporary style development in Cala Llamp‌ The living area is divided into three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite), a lounge room with dining area, an open kitchen and a separate laundry room. It is equipped with a fireplace, integrated flat screen TV, wooden flooring, Miele appliances in the kitchen, fitted cupboards, reversible A/C, and security/weather blinds. The apartment has a garage place and the community has a beautiful modern pool with sea views and lifts in every building. Ref.: 1156 Price: 1.300.000 Euro Build: 148 m2 Garden: 48 m2 MALLORCA PROPERTIES Puerto Portals, Local 45 07181 Portals Nous TEL +34 971 676 515 info@mallorcaproperties.es mallorcaproperties.es
Ellegant Villa in Bendinat A beautiful, high quality villa with sea views, constructed in 2002‌ The main house contains three bedrooms all en-suite and a large terrace on the first floor. The ground floor is distributed with a lounge, office, kitchen, pantry and guest toilet. The stairs lead down to a staff bedroom, game room, sauna, storage room, laundry and technical room. The separate guest apartment, divided on two floors, has one double bedroom en-suite upstairs and a lounge and kitchen on the lower floor. There are various terraces, a summer kitchen, a large pool and a double garage. The house has central heating and reversible A/C. Ref.: 1104 Price: 3.850.000 Euro Build: 618 m2 Plot: 1.600 m2 MALLORCA PROPERTIES Puerto Portals, Local 45 07181 Portals Nous TEL +34 971 676 515 info@mallorcaproperties.es mallorcaproperties.es
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An Authentic Mediterranean Jewel This stately home, typical of the area, is located in one of the most exclusive urbanisations in Cala Ratjada – with a frontline beach setting.
Extending over 1,200 square metres of built area, divided into two floors, the villa’s elegant ambience is highlighted by a stylish lounge area and fireplace and a second lounge-room with integrated library. Most of the nine bedrooms (two of them suites) include a tasteful, large, modern and fullyequipped bathroom. The spacious kitchen (more than 100 square metres) has various annexes and is perfect for
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preparing dinners or other events. Set on a 4,5000 square metre plot, the property has expansive terraces, a games room, a guest-house, a bodega, a stunning pool with magnificent sea views, well-maintained gardens and ample garage space. The villa features parquet floors and highquality tiles, and centrally-controlled heating and air-conditioning, among other exceptional amenities.
It also has direct access to the sea via an underground pathway.
More Information: Sr. Biel Tel. 60714 95 59 gnegre@adoroconsulting.es
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Wonderful sea views
Set on a 1,250 square metre plot, this recently reformed villa is situated in Porto Cristo and enjoys fantastic sea views. With a living area of 750 square metres, the two large living rooms and a separate dining room all have views of the swimming pool and out to sea. There is a beautiful fully-fitted, modern kitchen with separate utility room, and five bedrooms all en-suite. To fully utilise the wonderful sea views there are spacious covered and open terraces for outside living and dining, and the property has a large garage with additional space which could be utilised as a gym, home cinema, indoor pool or additional guest/staff quarters. A very high quality designer reformation resulting in a first class home‌
More Information: Michael Perkins Finest Properties Tel. (+34) 971 130 831 michaelperkins-finestproperties.com Ref.: V7001 Price: 2,950,000 Euro
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area direCtorY Welcome to the Villa & Vida area directory, where we showcase the island’s most eligible 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!
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Impressive Country Residence in Puigpunyent €10,000,000
9
9
1.500m
117.000m
F1001
Beautiful Contemporary Villa in Camp de Mar €4,600,000
5
5
448m
1.445m
Exquisite Villa in Son Vida 4
4
500m
2.000m
V3040
€3,950,000 V2003
Elegant Mansion with Sea Views in Cas Catala €4,950,000
6
6
750m
2.000m
V3057
Stylish Villa in Exclusive Sol de Mallorca
€1,695,000
7
7
470m
1.470m
V3036
Designer Duplex in Casca Antiguo, Palma
€395,000
2
2
70m
tel: +34 971 130831 info@michaelperkins-finestproperties.com
www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com
A1007
area: southwest Andratx
3
V0299
2
150 m2
18 m2
€395.000
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
Illetas
2
86 m2
€ 599.000
Mallorca Properties www.mallorcaproperties.es | Tel: +34 971 676 515
Puerto Andratx
2
2
135 m2
3
104 m2
32 m2
€ 575.000
Bendinat
4
A0376
2
170 m2
88 m2
€ 690.000
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
A0318
Calvia
€ 895.000
4-5
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
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3
A0402
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
1132
2
Illetas
1155
3
250 m2
650 m2
Mallorca Properties www.mallorcaproperties.es | Tel: +34 971 676 515
€ 900.000
area: southwest Port Adriano
4
3
A-Portogolf-101
207 m2
180 m2
€ 1.170.000
Unique Mallorca www.uniquemallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 699 329
Portals Nous
4
4
V0345
350 m2
833 m2
€ 1.375.000
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
Nova Santa Ponsa
V0358
Portals Nous
RH1009
Reduced! 3-4
2
258 m2
1011 m2
€ 1.390.000
3
A3015
3
156 m2
3
278 m2
822 m2
€ 1.495.000
Real Homes Mallorca www.realhomesmallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 676 484
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
Bendinat
4
€1.500.000
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
Puerto Portals
3
2
1314
€ 1.695.000
Real Homes Mallorca www.realhomesmallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 676 484
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area: south-west Nova Santa Ponsa
5
5
463 m2
V-Ponsa-141
€1.695.000
1.067 m2
Unique Mallorca www.uniquemallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 699 329
Calvia
3
293 m2
945 m2
€ 1.980.000
5
5
V3056
450 m2
1340 m2
€2.200.000
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
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3
519 m2
€ 1.900.000
1539 m2
Cala Vinyes
3
3
V3031
400 m2
1470 m2
€ 2.000.000
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
Cas Catala
4
V3047
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
60389
4
Sol de Mallorca
Nova Santa Ponsa
5
4
485 m2
VUP-109
1.220 m2
€ 2.650.000
Unique Mallorca www.uniquemallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 699 329
area: south-west Bendinat
5
V3004
4
350 m2
1100 m2
€3.450.000
Andratx
7
70288
5
395 m2
840 m2
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
Port Adriano
Sol de Mallorca
5
5
V3043
698 m2
4028 m2
€4.000.000
6
7
€ 3.950.000
1145
653 m2
1860 m2
€ 5.500.000
Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831
Mallorca Properties www.mallorcaproperties.es | Tel: +34 971 676 515
Bendinat
Port Adriano
5
1103
4
600 m2
2.148m2
€6.900.000
Mallorca Properties www.mallorcaproperties.es | Tel: +34 971 676 515
2
2
A0339
150 m2
115 m2
€ 1.050.000
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
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area: palma & Surroundings Arenal - Apartment
3
2
007
€ 175.000
104 m2
Dressler & Partner www.bauenmallorca.eu | Tel: +34 971 125 375
80332
2
€1.800.000
330 m2
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
Son Vida
4
635 m2
2017 m2
€3.950.000
Engel & Völkers www.engelvoelkers.com/mallorca | Tel: +34 971 609 141
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2
75 m2
25 m2
€ 260.000
Son Vida
4
20367
5
380 m2
2.403 m2
€ 3.000.000
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
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4
2
A0432
Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256
Palma
3
Puigpunyent
Palma
5
W-00KEKM
5
600 m2
2350 m2
€ 4.200.000
Engel & Völkers www.engelvoelkers.com/mallorca | Tel: +34 971 609 141
trend espana ‘The Chi Lounge...fresh Sushi, oriental food selection, beachfront cocktails, extensive premium drinks range, top DJ’s, great chilled music, VIP area, and a view to die for...’
great food, great drinks, great company To avoid disappointment book your Table or VIP call 0034 648 670 418 info@chiloungemallorca.com www.chiloungemallorca.com
Chi Lounge - Son Matias Beach - Palma Nova
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area: south-east Cala Llombards
4
2
1209
150 m2
400 m2
€ 375.000
3
2
1174
180 m2
700 m2
€ 690.000
Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
Cala Mondrago
3
3
20.000 m2
Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
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2
165 m2
231 m2
€ 399.000
Cala Llombards
3
2
1185
165 m2
8.000 m2
€ 750.000
Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
1088
245 m2
3
1201
Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
Cala Llombards
Con Negre
€ 790.000
Con Negre
5
2
1016
350 m2
10.000 m2
Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57
€ 920.000
trend espana
REF: 70259
REF: 90186 Cala Llamp - Price on request
REF: 60338
Santa Maria - 3.750.000 €
REF: 60392 Bendinat - 1.100.000 €
REF: 60351
Costa d’en Blanes - 1.770.000 €
REF: 70300 Cala Vinyas - 1.800.000 €
Puerto Andratx - 1.060.000 €
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area: south-east Porto Cristo
3
3
Casa Blanca A0
156 m2
114 m2
€ 545.400
Son Alegre www.son-alegre.de | Tel: +34 971 81 51 98
Porto Cristo
3
3
Las Torres II A0
219 m2
95 m2
€ 688.200
Son Alegre www.son-alegre.de | Tel: +34 971 81 51 98
Porto Cristo
7
7
Cubo II
446 m2
310 m2
Son Alegre www.son-alegre.de | Tel: +34 971 81 51 98
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€ 1.900.000
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area: south-east & north Santanyi
6
90450
7
516 m2
1.395 m2
€4.500.000
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
Arta
1
810 m2
27.000 m2
€3.850.000
500 m2
F-7777
1.800.000 m2
Finest Selection Properties www.finest-selection.de | Tel: +34 971 911 254
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2
387 m2
1.120 m2
€ 1.950.000
Ses Salines
3
4
F-4455
900 m2
2.5151 m2
€ 4.400.000
Finest Selection Properties www.finest-selection.de | Tel: +34 971 911 254
Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701
Pollenca
3
V-2322
Finest Selection Properties www.finest-selection.de | Tel: +34 971 911 254
90451
1
Bonaire-Alcudia
€4.700.000
Formentor
6
5
V-9979
784 m2
4.400 m2
Finest Selection Properties www.finest-selection.de | Tel: +34 971 911 254
€ 9.000.000
trend espana
DRESSLER & PARTNER same methods of construction as used back in Germany. By carrying out work in accordance with the German standard official contracting code VOB (Verdingungsordnung im Baugewerbe) Dressler can ensure the quality of the work while avoiding problems that are often encountered with construction on Mallorca.
Initially founded in Stuttgart in 1984, the name Dressler & Partner has become synonymous with dedication and success within the construction industry. One secret of its success may be the fact that for the past 20 years it has employed the
One of the main advantages of constructing in this way is that the weight of the building is distributed evenly onto the ground through all the walls, instead of the load being borne only at given points. From a building physics point of view, the advantages lie in the walls, mostly made of aerated concrete blocks (YTONG), which regulate the indoor temperature. The cavities between the bricks and concrete blocks are insulated in such a way as to ensure an even transfer of heat through the wall, which prevents condensation and mould growth. The horizontal damp-proof barrier under all the masonry makes it impossible for moisture from the soil to penetrate.
All building design work is undertaken in close collaboration with the German firm of architects Rainer Hencke-Steiner and a range of highly reputable Spanish architects, all of whom have a proven track record of reliability, expertise and many years of experience. All construction work is carried out under the supervision of German master craftsmen, and for the structural calculations required in building the company works with Keller, a firm of engineering consultants in Tübingen. Now with four offices on the island, Binissalem, Port d’Andratx and two in Algaida, Dressler & Partner offers clients a one-stop shop, from finding the ideal plot of land right through to handing over the key to your dream home.
For more information visit: bauenmallorca.eu
Unique country house in idyllic location location situated atop of Randa mountain. Available direct from the original constructor. 32,000m2 plot with 500m2 living area.
Spectacular views from every room, 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 living rooms/chimney, kitchen and guesthouse. Constructed using only the best materials: insulated walls, horizontal damp-proofing, underfloor heating, ventilated roofing, exposed beam celing and much more.
3.6 Mio. Euros Dressler Construcciones Baleares S.L. • C/ Sa Tanqueta 16, Algaida H o12 m e51c07 outure magazine www.bauenmallorca.eu - Tel.: 971 12 53 75 - Fax: 971
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bendinat (V0330)
2.500.000 â‚Ź
Exceptional, large family villa enjoying spendid location in fashionable Bendinat. Only 5 min. drive to Palma and to closest golf-course. Good schools in the area, and the famous Puerto Portals marina within walking distance. Closest, sandy beach within 5 minutes walk! This 391m2 villa sits on a 1.175m2 level, very private plot with an amazing garden, pool, terraced areas, lawns and outhouses. The classic, charming villa has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, nanny-studio, dining-room and large living-room with fireplace. The master suite also enjoys a fireplace in its private living-area. Many extras as solar heating, rainwater cistern, underfloor heating in the bathrooms and plenty more! If you are looking for a luxury villa in the SW, do not miss to view this lovely property!
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camp de mar (V0433)
695.000 €
palma (V0460)
1.000.000 €
Fabulous, recently built 4 bedroom semi-detached villa first line to the golf course. Private garden and great communal pool.
Extraordinary and charmingly renovated 3 bedroom townhouse in prime position, patio and exceptional roof-terraces with sea views!
calvia (V0456)
NOVA SANTA PONSA (V0442)
900.000 €
1.500.000 €
This beautiful rustic Mallorcan style villa, built 2008 has beamed ceilings, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lovely garden and pool.
Beautifully situated, 653 m2 built villa with outstanding sea-views, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, lovely private garden and pool area.
palma (A0446)
puerto portals (A0458)
595.000 €
Best location and arguably the most charming apartment in La Lonja, 2 bedroom/2 bathroom, renovated building with lift, in quiet square.
795.000 €
Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment, sun all day on 2 terraces of 125m2 in total with port and sea views, one with a summer kitchen.
Spectacular villa in Sol de Mallorca (2137)
Reduced from: 1.875.000 €
1.695.000 €
This 7 bedroom villa in Sol de Mallorca was built by a well-known architect from Mallorca. A spacious flat garden surrounds the property allowing an abundance of outdoor living space and lots of privacy. The villa consists of a large living-dining room with high ceilings, a fully fitted kitchen, terracotta flooring, air conditioning h/c, and all bathrooms have an ivory coloured marble of the highest quality. All double bedrooms with capacious built-in wardrobes and bathroom en suite are almost identical in size and extremely spacious. Furthermore, the property offers an open and covered terrace of 120 m, double parking, a large pool with a childrens corner and an independent apartment for guests and staff. The newly reduced price includes all the luxury furnishings throughout.
Prime Estates Mallorca Tel (+34) 971 676 447 • Mobile (+34) 666 55 66 99
www.primemoorings.es
For Sale 8 x 3m Club de Mar 25,000 € 9 x 3m Santa Ponsa 59,000 € 10 x 3.5m Puerto Portals 78,000 € 11 x 3.5m Santa Ponsa 120,000 € 18 x 5.5m Club de Mar 130,000 € 30 x 7.5m Port de Mallorca 280,000 €
For rent 6 x 2.5m Palma Nova 3,350 € 7 x 2.5m Santa Ponsa 3,600 € 8 x 3m Puerto Portals 4,500 € 9 x 3m Santa Ponsa 5,900 € 10 x 3.3m Club de Mar 5,000 € 12 x 4m Puerto Portals 12,500 € 14 x 4.5m Santa Ponsa 14,000 € 20 x 6m Port de Mallorca 27,500 € 25 x 7m Port Adriano 50,000 € We offer a friendly and professional service. please call or email us with any queries.
VALENTIN MARTINEZ GAMERO Technical Architect & Project Manager C/Miguel de los Santos Oliver, 2, 1A 07181 Palmanova valentinprojectmanager@gmail.com Tel.: 660 383060
tel (+34) 971 676 447 Mobile (+34) 666 55 66 99
www.primemoorings.es CE CONSULTING EMpRESARIAL Mari Cunningham Solicitor Legal ,tax and Accountancy Services C/ Miguel de los Santos Oliver,2 , 1-A 07181 Palmanova Tel.: 971 59 1 1 18 Mob: 696 03 59 31 Fax 971 681127 palmanova@ceconsulting.es www.mariecunningham.com
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BATHROOMS AQUAQUAE 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
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INTERIOR DESIGN Ambientes, 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
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KARTELL Ramon y Cajal, 6 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 871 953 162
De Batabat Eusebio Estada, 80 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 763 666 debatabat.es
Kokukan C/Illes Baleares, 37 Santa Ponça Tel. 971 694 055 kokukan.com
Domus Artis C/ Can Veri, 6 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 594 505
Lares Decoracion C/ Francisco Casa, 17 Plaza Bendinat, Calvià Tel. 971 701 868 laresdecoracion.com
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, 25 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
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perello mobles Cecili Metel, 25 Pollenca Tel. 971 533 735 perellomobles.com
Galería Sailer C/ Bisbe Verger, 6 Santanyí Tel. 971 163 438 galeriasailer.com
Puyalto 16 de Juliol, 6 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 430 040 puyalto.com
Hella Maria Hofer Galeria Puerto d’Andrtax Tel. 971 674 300 hella-maria-hofer.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, 5 Manacor Tel. 902 512 626 sociasyrossello.es Veri 5, Aromas Carrer de Ca‘n Veri, 5 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 495 322 baobabcollection.com
GALLERIES Art Aqua C/ Sant Feliu, 17 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 228 970 artaqua.com
GENERAL Carpadedomo 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 info@moebelmesserschmidt. com moebelmesserschmidt.com CHITON DECO Crta. Porreres-Campos, Km 0.4 Porreres Tel. 971 168 257 info@chitondeco.com chitondeco.com Topcret Microcementos C/ Barranco, 21 Genova Tel. 971 700 047 topcret.com
Empire Art C/ Metge Obrador, 3 Cas Concos Tel. 971 839 603
Scandinavian Living C/ Llucmajor, 38 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 274 271 infurn.com, norr11.com
Galeria maior Can Sales, 10 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 728 098 Placa Major, 4 Pollenca Tel. 971 530 700 galeriamaior.com
SOCÍAS Y ROSSELLO Gran Via Asima, 3 Pol. Son Castelló Palma, C/ Via Palma, 5 Manacor Tel. 902 512 626 sociasyrossello.es
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Alou Barcelo 801 Plaza Comtat del Roselló 6 Palma Tel. 971 495 449 Agaponto Camino del Faro 2 Puerto de Sóller Tel. 971 633 860 Bacchus (Read’s Hotel & Spa) Santa María Tel. 971 140 261 Basmati C/ Santa Catalina de Siena 2 Los Geranios Bens d‘Avall Ctra. Sóller-Deià Sóller (Costa Deià) Tel. 971 632 381 Bogavante Carrer Teodoro Canet 2 Puerto de Alcúdia Tel. 971 547 364 Bridgeport Avda Gabriel Roca 2 Port Andratx Tel. 971 672 516 restaurantbridgeport.com Cases de Son Barbassa (Petit Hotel) Ctra. Cala Mesquida Cami de Son Barbassa Capdepera Tel. 971 565 776 Cavall Bernat C/ Maressers 2 Pollença Cala Sant Vicenç Palma Tel. 971 530 250 Cellar Sa Sinia Carrer des Pescadors Tel. 971 824 323
Es Molí den Bou (1 Star) Protur Sa Coma Playa Hotel & Spa C/ Liles Sa Coma Tel. 971 569 663 El Oivio Hotel La Residencia, Son Canals Deià Tel. 971 639 011 El Patio Ctra. d‘es Port Andratx Tel. 971 671 703 Es Racó des Teix (1 Star) C/ Sa Vinya Vella 6 Deià Tel. 971 639 501 esracodesteix.es Gala! Avda. Rey Jaime 1, 92 Santa Ponça Tel. 971 699 333 Genestar Plaza Porta de Mallorca Alcúdia Tel. 971 549 157 Iru Passeig Anglada Camarassa 23 Puerto de Pollença Tel. 971 867 002 Jardin (1 Star) C/ Tritons Alcudia Tel. 971 892 391 restaurantejardin.com La Calatrova Calle Ses Roques 13 Palma Tel. 971 829 153 La Gran Tortuga Aldea Cala Fornells I Paguera Tel. 971 686 023
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Randemar Es Traves 16 Puerto de Sóller Read’s (Bacchus) Palma Tel. 971 140 261 Refectori (Convent de la Missió) Carrer de la Missió 7A Tel. 971 227 347 Ritzi Puerto Portals 34-35 Costa d’en Blanes Calvià Tel. 971 684 104 Sakana Sushi Avda. de la Playa 4 Palmanova Tel. 971 681 005
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Addict Palma Danus 4 & Pelaires 3 Palma Tel. 971 724 567 / 971 720 353 Aqua Blue Swimware C/ Isaac Peral 67 Port Andratx Tel. 630 478 000
In-sight Local 28 Puerto Portals (Plus: Port Adriano) Tel. 971 676 701
Piluca Osaba Avda. Jaime 111, 3 Palma Tel. 971 715 227 Pinko Calle de San Nicolás Palma Tel. 971 723 839
B Connected Fashion Store C/ Dameto 6 Santa Catalina Tel. 971 282 195
Kidama Boutiques Plaza Juan Carlos I, 7-1 Palma Local 86 Puerto Portals Calle Pelaires 19 (outlet) Palma Tel. 971 720 584
Billy’s Exclusive Avda. Gabriel Roca 7 Puerto Andratx Tel. 971 673 451
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Rialto Living Palma C/ Sant Feliu 3C Palma Tel. 971 713 331
Blue Marin Puerto Portals Tel. 971 677 092
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Tous Jewellers Paseo de Born 6 Palma Tel. 971 715 259
Born 22 Paseo del Borne 22 Palma Tel. 971 722 780 Boss Store Paseo de Born 2 Palma Tel. 971 712 795 Boutique Diamond Avda. Jaime III, 20 Palma Tel. 971 723 184 Corner Plaça de Rei Joan Carles I, 10 Palma Tel. 971 715 356 Custo Barcelona Carrer de Sant Miquel 15 Palma Tel. 971 228 347 Desigual Carrer de Sant Miquel 12 Palma Tel. 971 716 201 El Corte Inglés Avda. de Jaime III, 15 Avenida Alejandro Rossello 12-16 Palma Tel. 971 770 177
Lirouage Local A.15 Port Adriano Tel. 971 237 398 Louis Vuitton Paseo del Borne 19 Palma Tel. 971 170 890 Lurelle Calle Palma-Andraitx 26 Portals Nous Tel. 971 677 470 Marc Cain Can Veri 5 Palma Tel. 971 722 383 Munper Luxury Leather Goods Palma-Alcúdia Km. 30 Inca Tel. 971 881 000 Mola Eyewear Paseo del Borne 24A Palma Tel. 971 729 236 Nautica Store Avda. Jaime III, 16 Palma Tel. 971 713 324
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Relojeria Alemana Avda. Jaime III, 26 Palma Tel. 971 716 712
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