Fundació Miró Mallorca
Running your hand along the outer wall of the Espai Estrella allows you to feel the thermal contrast of the architecture. At the Fundació Miró in Palma de Mallorca, one can sense the roughness of the concrete in contrast to the smooth, slippery feel of the ceramic glaze warmed by the sun.
Ensaimada and Chocolate
Dipping a piece of ensaimada into a cup of thick hot chocolate is to experience how the crisp, sugar-sprinkled crust gives way to a light, fluffy pastry that melts in the mouth. A traditional breakfast that captures the essence of Palma de Mallorca.
Mahón
Biting into a piece of artisanal aged Mahón cheese is like feeling the north wind burst across the palate. The firm texture gives way to salty and tangy notes, along with a slight metallic tang that encapsulates all the ruggedness of Minorca’s landscape in a single bite.
Lithica Minorca Quarry
To run the palm of your hand along these high walls is to read the history of a thousand-year-old craft. One can make out the porous texture and the rhythmic grooves carved into the sandstone by the tools at the Cantera Antigua de Líthica quarry in Ciutadella, Minorca.
Es Vedrá
To gaze out from the cliff at dusk is to feel the rhythmic lullaby of the waves mingling with the breeze. As the sun sets, the expectant silence is broken by a collective round of applause that echoes along the entire coastline opposite Es Vedrà, in Ibiza.
Dried fish and Bescuit
Taking a bite of a piece of dried fish on bescuit bread is like savouring the pure essence of the sea. You can really taste how the sea salt and the sun have permeated every fibre of the fish, creating an intense, crisp and rich flavour on the tranquil island of Formentera.
Maspalomas Dunes
Walking barefoot across this vast sea of sand feels as though with every step you sink into a warm, silky surface. The body’s weight is cushioned by thousands of fine grains shaped by the wind in the dunes of Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
Gofio and Banana Ice Cream
Savouring gofio and banana ice cream means letting tropical sweetness and the toasted notes of the grains melt on the palate. Just one spoonful is enough to experience the volcanic and agricultural character that defines the cuisine of Gran Canaria and the other Canary Islands.
Palmetum Tenerife
Walking along the winding paths of the Palmetum is like being immersed in a rich botanical atmosphere. With every step, the heat releases essential oils from the leaves and volcanic soil, enveloping the walk in an intense, verdant aroma within this subtropical oasis in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Anaga Forest
To venture into the laurel forest is to feel the living dampness beneath your fingertips. When you run your fingers over its thick, waxy leaves, you can feel the fine layer of water that the mist constantly deposits on them. Constant condensation shapes the Anaga Rural Park on Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz
Sitting down to a dinner of fresh fish with the breeze on your face is like letting the rhythmic roar of the waves set the pace for the evening. The sea crashes powerfully beneath your feet on the volcanic coastline of Puerto de la Cruz, in Tenerife.
Picón de la Geria
To sink your hands into the black earth of La Geria is to feel the lightness of thousands of tiny fragments of volcanic ash. Its porous, rough texture retains the sun’s heat during the day, protecting the roots of crops on the island of Lanzarote.
Puerto del Rosario
Walking along the avenues of Puerto del Rosario is like feeling the trade winds become a constant companion. The clothes flutter vigorously, creating a rhythmic fluttering against the skin that, with every step, serves as a reminder of the untamed nature of Fuerteventura.
Silbo and viewpoint
Stepping out onto the glass cantilever of the Mirador de Abrante viewpoint is to allow wind to convey a language articulated without words. High-pitched, powerful whistles can be heard cutting through the air, crossing the chasm to link the deep ravines of the island of La Gomera.
Valverde, El Hierro
Walking through the upper streets of Valverde, you can feel the cool, fine silk caressing your face. It is not raindrops falling, but the mist itself driven by the wind - a tangible, horizontal rain that soaks into the skin on the island of El Hierro, in the Canary Islands.
La Palma Volcano
Walking over recent lava flows is like breathing in the earth’s very breath. A dense, sulphurous, mineral aroma contrasts with the freshness of the pine forest and envelops the volcanic landscape of the island of La Palma.
