Menorca's stunning Beaches

Oh summer! How much I miss the scent of sun protection cream, the salt in my hair making it so fuzzy, afternoons at the beach, the endless meaningful talks and sunset picnics with my friends… If only it could be summer all year long. Actually, for us people living here on the beautiful island of Mallorca it seems to be a bit like that. With over 300 sunny days, we get to see the sun all year long, what a luxury. Sun simply sets me in a great mood. It makes me want to be super active and spend the days out instead of the office. No that winter has arrived it feels more like autumn or spring here on the island. It just never gets as cold as in Germany or other countries.

Menorca Trip

Looking at these photos of our weekend escape to Menorca at the end of September, it feels like it hasn't been too long that we were chilling at the beach and exploring our neighbour island. My boyfriend and I try to visit Menorca at least once a year. I actually went twice in 2018. One time in May with my girls and now in September with my boyfriend. We had such a great time again. On our first day we visited the Monte Toro near Es Mercadal. It's Menorca's highest point so have stunning views of the sea and surrounding landscape from there. After that we headed to the stunning Cala Mitjana where we climbed the coast a bit and jumped from about 8 meter high cliffs, such an unforgettable adventure! The cove is simply breathtaking with its soft sandy beach, turquoise clear waters and stunning views. In September it also wasn't too crowded and we could still go swimming. By the time we got to our friend's house we were quite exhausted from a hot adventurous day. Thus, we decided to just head for a shandy (beer mixed with lemon) at a local bar in Es Mercadal and get a good night's sleep.

Exploring Cales Coves

On Sunday, our second and last day in Menorca, we chose Cales Coves as our next place to explore. We weren't disappointed! After parking and walking for about 25 minutes we finally arrived at this natural paradise. Cales Coves is made up of two stunning coves, one with more seaweed, another one more sandy and rocky. You can walk along the coast from one cove to the other admiring the fabulous views of the deep blue sea. What I most loved about this place was its untouched nature. No garbage, no sunbeds, no tourists. We spotted many animals including little shrimps picking on my feet and a big octopus hiding under the rocks. We had our own little place on the rocks with a comfy hammock that seems to always hang there. The cove was visited by some families but mostly couples, many of them nudists. I absolutely loved it! It gave the whole place an even more natural touch seeing all these people running and swimming freely. I would have totally gotten naked myself if my boyfriend's friend hadn't been with us (haha am I allowed to say that here?!). Anyway, we adored Cales Coves and I hope it will always stay the small, untouched natural paradise it is now.

Evening Walk in Ciutadella

Later in the evening we walked around Ciutadella a bit before taking the ferry back to Mallorca. I always love coming here, the town is so beautiful with its colorful buildings, busy harbour and small winding alleys. Before heading home we went to the fortress near the harbour to watch the sunset, a perfect end to a very relaxing weekend escape!

Hello beautiful Colonia Sant Jordi

Hey guys, I guess summer on Mallorca is officially over. Stores and restaurants are closing, the beaches are almost empty and the worst thing... it's raining non-stop! The photos of this post were taken at the beginning of October when it was still hot and beautiful outside. I already miss salty hair and the smell of sun lotion on my skin. I also feel like I couldn't even really enjoy this summer because I was working so much and was so busy with other things that I didn't make it to the beach as often as I wanted. Summer just goes by so fast!

Colonia Sant Jordi

To get us back in the mood a bit I'm posting some of my last summer photos for this year (more summery pics of Menorca are coming soon). My friend Mariella and I went to the beautiful sleepy town of Colonia Sant Jordi in the south of Mallorca to spend a relaxed Saturday there at the beginning of the month. I love that little town, it has a few nice cafés and bars and not too many big hotels. Not to mention the stunning beaches you can find there!
We started our day at Cassai Beach House, a lovely restaurant right by the sea that offers all kinds of food and drinks. We ordered a rosé sangria, super yummy and refreshing! Right next to the beautiful restaurant you will find the Cassai Interior Store that is home to lots of unique furniture, clothes, decór and other little treasures. Later we had a quick sandwich for lunch and went off to the beach. The sandy beach at the end of Colonia Sant Jordi is beautiful but was still a bit too crowded at that time so we started walking towards the beach of Es Trenc and found a nice little spot. Nobody there (except for some nudists here and there), crystal clear shallow water and beautiful natural surroundings. A small piece of heaven that was just perfect for a relaxing break. I mean look at this water, how can one not love Colonia Sant Jordi?

Valencia City Guide - Day Two

Hello and happy Thursday! I hope you're all doing well, hang in there, the weekend is just around the corner. I really wanted to post the second part of my Valencia City Guide earlier but didn't have the time to sit down and write a bit because I spent the last two weekends in Vienna and Milan, both beautiful cities. Anyway, today I finally give you some more Valencia trips so read on!

Plaza de la Virgen and Science Museum

We started our second and last day in Valencia early in the morning at the romantic Plaza de la Virgen in the old town. This part was one of my favorite parts of the city thanks to its beautiful old buildings, little shops and cafés. We strolled the streets for a bit, bought some souvenirs for our parents and then headed to the City of Arts and Sciences which we had already visited the day before. 

This time we went to see the Museum of Science because my sister Nina loves dinosaurs so much so we thought it would be a nice present for her. The museum itself has some cool permanent collections and exhibitions but since I've seen so many unique and huge museums in New York I wasn't too much impressed. However, it's a nice activity on a grey afternoon and especially fun for kids. 

Ruzafa District and Waffle Time

We spent the afternoon in the beautiful Ruzafa district where you will find lots of colorful houses and cute cafés or restaurants. After walking for a bit we decided to have some coffee and cake at Dulce de Leche Boutique, a very cosy and also crowded café that serves all kinds of coffee, tea, sandwiches and pastries. We had some blueberry cake and cheesecake which we honestly didn't like too much, I've had better cakes in other places. Maybe we should have better tried the yummy looking chocolate cakes. However, the coffee and chai latte were totally fine and the place itself is a lovely spot to relax.

Since we all have a real sweet tooth we visited the cute Waffle Time bakery before heading to the airport. They create delicious, insta-perfect waffles with different toppings. We tried the unicorn waffle with cheesecake and the oreo waffle. They were both very yummy and two waffles were more than enough for three girls. We left Valencia happy, exhausted and with a full tummy! I will surely come back. Hope you enjoyed reading this post!

Click here to read my Valencia City Guide - Day One!