Lunchtime in Portals Nous - in April

2pm today, Tuesday 23rd April.  The beach bar is open and sunbathers on the beach and even dipping their toes in the water.  Spring is here!

Lovely crystal clear sea and not a cloud in the sky

A large superyacht anchored outside Puerto Portals marina, enjoying the calm sea.  

Well appointed 1 bedroom apartment for sale with sea view

Gorgeous sea and bay views from the south west terrace.  The apartment benefits from being top floor too.

 Well appointed throughout, the kitchen has quality appliances and is perfect for a single or couple.

Recently painted the walls in the living room are a modern soft grey with white ceiling.  The apartment  has lots of all day sunshine, plus the gorgeous sunsets.

 Air-conditioning in the living room.

Stylishly decorated

 The double bedroom has plenty of built in storage

Bathroom with large mirrors, giving a spacious feel.

Community swimming pool at the rear of the building, photo taken from the community roof space which is an ideal area for drying laundry.

Back to the beautiful view from the terrace.   The location is in Portals Nous, just a few minutes walk to the village with shops, bars, banks and restaurants and also within walking distance of beaches.  The apartment is recently on the market and the price is 154,995 euros.   To be sold fully furnished and ready for occupation. You could be sitting on this terrace this summer!    UPDATE!  A week after posting this property an offer was made and the sale is going through, so SOLD!

Stunning, stylish, spacious modern villa for sale, Portals Nous

Stunning and immaculate 5 bedroom modern villa on a large plot with panoramic views.  The villa is located in Portals Nous within minutes of the fashionable jet-set marina of Puerto Portals.  

Large fully fitted kitchen with island hob, leads into the huge living room

Gorgeous open-plan living room and dining room of large proportions with modern open ethanol fireplace with numerous doors leading out onto the terrace.

Covered dining terrace with views of the infinity pool and panoramic sea views too.  A great entertaining space for dining with friends alfresco during the summer.

Another view of the living room - light and bright!

The formal dining area with crystal chandelier and the kitchen in the background

Self-contained apartment with fully fitted kitchen and bathroom, all continuing the luxury theme

Master bedroom suite, with dressing room and en suite bathroom and access to an upper terrace with sea views

 Master bedroom luxury bathroom.  High specification finishes throughout.

 Garage parking for 4 cars and front entrance to the stunning villa

Gorgeous views from the covered terrace over the swimming pool and the sea

This beautiful spacious property is for sale with Nash Homes Mallorca for 2.9 million euros.  A total of 5 double bedrooms and 5 bathrooms make this an ideal villa for a large family or who likes to entertain as there is the separate luxury guest apartment.  More information can be found on our website ref 1389 or click here.    

Agro Tourism Boutique Hotel Casas de Son Barbassa

A superb hidden-away gem of an agro-tourism boutique hotel located in the north east of the Island.  Casas de Son Barbassa is very close to Cala Mesquida and near to the medieaval town of Capdepera.
Photos here taken 2nd of March show the boutique hotel open for business, even though the swimming pool water may have been a tad chilly!

Wonderful views from the sunbathing areas. 

The restaurant offers a mouthwatering menu - all locally produced food, such as lamb, fruit and vegetables, wines and olive oil.  

It was a winter´s day yet the restaurant was bathed in sunshine.  Lunch is served from 1230 to 1500 hrs.

A view of the glass enclosed restaurant, from the immaculately kept grounds of the estate

A truly spectacular views of the countryside and the rolling hills.    There are a total of 12 rooms and suites in the hotel with competitive rates per person per night.  If you live on Mallorca on the coast and want a night or two away from the sea to visit the countryside, do remember Casas de Son Barbassa!

Beach in February, Puerto Portals

A glorious February morning in Mallorca.  Here in Puerto Portals today the sandy beach looked clean and the sea was clear and sparkling.   Beautiful temperatures for a winter´s day.

February in Mallorca - Cala Fornells

Sunday 10th of February in Cala Fornells, to the western end of Paguera along a pretty coastline and just 20 minutes drive from Palma.

Turquoise seas even during the winter months

A private villa perched on the peninsula with stunning panoramic views

A little windy but to experience warm temperatures and sunshine on a weekend in early February is magical.  

Fish counter at Mercat Olivar, Palma de Mallorca

A recent photo taken at the wet fish counter at the Mercat Olivar. This market is Palma's main produce market, and is held Monday to Saturday 7am to 2pm in a hall in the Plaza Olivar, which is near to the Placa d'Espanya. The market is spread over two floor of the hall with fresh produce on the ground floor, plus meat and cheese upstairs.

Spanish Galleon "La Pepa" in Palma

The Galleon "La Pepa" arrived into the port of Palma last week.  Built to commemorate the bicentennial of the first Spanish Constitution,  the ship called "Pepa" for having been enacted on the day of St. Joseph, March 19th 1812.

The galleon, a replica of the Spanish ships of the modern era, sailed from Cadiz in June 2011 to begin a tour of several cities in Spain. Now in Palma where you can visit every day between 10am and 6pm.  Inside you can visit an exhibition on Pepa, its historical importance and its influence on later constitutions.

After her visit to the Balearic capital, the ship will depart for Latin America to continue her tour and, in summer, back to Palma to attend the Balearic XVIV Classics Regatta, to be held between 15 and 18 August.

Portixol & Playa de Palma beach in winter

Stunning walks along the coast in winter here in Mallorca.  Breezy out at sea, but feels warm with the sun shining til 6pm now and if you´re all wrapped up.   Parasols along Playa de Palma beach and Palm trees standing to attention at Portixol.  

Beautiful Valldemosa in the winter

Valldemossa (Catalan) or Valldemosa (Spanish) is a village and municipality on Mallorca.  The area rises between the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains and the Mediterranenan, a few kilometres away from the north coast. The city's careful layout is filled with steep streets, stone façades and important religious buildings, among a luxuriant vegetation. The mountains of this area dive into the ocean, to form beaches and coves where it is possible to anchor any vessel. The port of Valldemossa preserves the fishing-town character of of years gone by. 

Luxurious Penthouse Apartment in Olinto, Bendinat, for Rental

A luxurious penthouse apartment with roof terrace has just come onto the market for long term rental in the exclusive residential development of Olinto.  Stunning panoramic countryside, golf course and sea views.

The apartment is 200m2 and the total plot including terraces is 350m2.  A gorgeous live-out covered terrace is perfect for outdoor dining and nearly all year round living.

 The living room is stylish with designer furniture giving a contemporary feel.

 Cool interior.

 There is a fully equipped separate kitchen large enough for breakfast and casual dining.

One of the three double bedrooms.  Here the master bedroom leads out onto the terrace.

 Also benefits from an en suite bathroom.

 Here is one of the two bathrooms.

Stunning 125m2 private roof terrace offers designer furniture for lounging, chilling and sunbathing.

 Cocktail hour and entertaining.

 Back to the main terrace with ample space for enjoying the alfresco lifestyle.

Olinto´s exclusive location next to the Real Bendinat Golf Course shows views to the fairways and also Bendinat Castle.   The development has indoor and outdoor community pools, Jacuzzi, sauna and gym.

The apartment is for long term rental, available now, and can be found ref R742 on the Nash Homes Mallorca website.