Drink on a rooftop, anyone? Here are two places to do just that this summer on the east coast of Mallorca.

Sky Bar, Sol i Vida in Porto Cristo

When I visited this hotel in Porto Cristo in 2019, it had just opened under the name of Som Dona. I’d gone to record an interview with the general manager for my Mallorca Sunshine Radio show back then.

Som Dona was newsworthy because it was the first women-only hotel in Spain. Guests and all staff were female. The new concept garnered stacks of media coverage internationally. I don’t know why it didn’t survive but my guess would be it was pandemic-related.

Now, the bright, contemporary 4-star hotel is called Sol i Vida and welcomes all adults as guests. I’d read about its Sky Bar – said to be the only bar in Porto Cristo where you see the sunset over Mallorca. Alas, the sun was obscured by clouds when we visited on Friday evening, but we still enjoyed our visit and the views over the wooded area around the Caves of Drach and across the island. A female singer and male guitarist (the local duo known as Acustic Sun) were performing an acoustic set when we arrived.

We had a glass each of cava (rosé) for which we paid 9,80€ (for both), so prices are reasonable. NOTE: Payment at Sky Bar is by card only, no cash.

Sol i Vida is located near the Caves of Drach’s car park, in a quiet, mainly residential location. Street parking is plentiful in the evenings. The Sky Bar is open to the public for drinks on Wednesday to Sunday evenings during the summer. Take the lift up to the 3rd floor and you’ve found it. See you there?

Barefoot Hotel, Portocolom

Although I haven’t stayed at Sol i Vida, we have overnighted at the gorgeous 5-star Barefoot Hotel in Portocolom. The hotel has a roof terrace that’s open to the public for drinks from Wednesday to Sunday from 7pm, and on Saturday a DJ provides the music.

Incidentally, in the patio area of the hotel’s Barefoot Restaurant, Juan Reyes plays Spanish guitar on Wednesday evenings. Juan plays in various locations in Mallorca, on the Peninsula, and beyond, and was a friend of the late Paco de Lucía.

So, here you have two places I’d recommend for an evening drink with elevated views this summer. Enjoy!

Jan Edwards ©2024