Month: June 2026

New Bytra Boutique Hotel open in Petra

June 26, 2026
by Jan Edwards
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Hotels / Sleep

Earlier this month, we went to see Mallorca’s newest village hotel, a 4-star, adults-only property in Petra. Bytra Boutique Hotel has 12 rooms and is a conversion of a noble house built in 1900. This new hotel will appeal to those who want a more authentically Mallorcan stay on the island, soaking up some of the culture of village life. It’s located opposite the handsome church of Sant Pere and is only a short walk […]

New Restaurant with Panoramic Views of Palma & Bay

June 2, 2026
by Jan Edwards
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Eat / Hotels / Restaurants

The privileged Palma location of Son Vida – with its luxurious, architect-designed villas, and three championship golf courses (Son Vida, Son Muntaner, and Son Quint) – is also home to the majestic Castillo Hotel Son Vida. I have a particular fondness for this 5-star hotel set on a 13th-century estate high above Mallorca’s capital, although the reason for this is slightly embarrassing. When I was (much, much) younger, I had my first holiday in Mallorca […]