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Puerto Portals, Mallorca: The Guide to Luxury Yachts, Restaurants, Beaches, Shopping & Mediterranean Life

  Discover Puerto Portals in Mallorca, Spain: waterfront restaurants, Cappuccino Grand Café, luxury yachts, Sunday strolls, classic cars, sailing events, Christmas markets and how to visit from Hotel Amic Horizonte in Palma. Puerto Portals: Where Mediterranean Luxury Meets Everyday Life Imagine a Sunday morning in Mallorca. The sun is shining over the Mediterranean. Beautiful yachts are moored along the waterfront. Families are enjoying breakfast, couples are walking beside the marina, and friends are meeting for coffee before a long lunch. Some visitors arrive aboard impressive superyachts. Others come by car, taxi or simply to enjoy the atmosphere. Welcome to Puerto Portals , one of the most elegant and recognizable marinas in Mallorca. Located in Portals Nous, in the municipality of Calvià, just southwest of Palma, Puerto Portals has become an international symbol of Mediterranean lifestyle. It is known for its luxury yachts, fashionable restaurants, designer boutiques, social e...

Mallorca for First-Time American Visitors: The Ultimate Travel Guide

  USA Loves Mallorca: Nonstop Flights from New York, Mediterranean Beaches, Hollywood Connections, Sports, Gastronomy, Shopping and Where to Stay in Palma. What do Michael Douglas, American investors in European soccer, Rafael Nadal, Mediterranean beaches and a nonstop flight from New York have in common? Mallorca, Spain. Welcome to an island that has quietly captured the imagination of international artists, athletes, entrepreneurs and travelers for generations. Now it's your turn. Imagine arriving from New York, waking up to the Mediterranean Sea, enjoying a traditional Mallorcan breakfast, discovering a Gothic cathedral, shopping along elegant European boulevards and ending the evening with a delicious paella overlooking Palma Bay. Mallorca offers the kind of European experience that combines history, food, beaches, culture and relaxation without requiring you to travel between several countries. And here's something that might surprise you: you don't need a five-star ho...

Corporate Offsite in Palma de Mallorca: Meetings, Accommodation & Team Experiences by the Sea

  The complete guide to organising a corporate retreat, business meeting or team-building event in Mallorca — with everything your team needs in one destination. What if your next company meeting could be more than just another meeting? Imagine starting the morning with a productive team session, enjoying a Mediterranean lunch, exchanging ideas over coffee with panoramic views of Palma Bay and ending the day with a relaxed dinner among colleagues. No unnecessary transfers between venues. No complicated logistics. Just more time to connect, collaborate and enjoy the experience. Welcome to Palma de Mallorca, one of the Mediterranean's most attractive destinations for corporate meetings, executive retreats, business events and bleisure travel. And welcome to Hotel Amic Horizonte , a three-star hotel overlooking the Bay of Palma, where business, hospitality and the Mediterranean lifestyle come together. 1. Why choose Palma de Mallorca for your next corporate offsite? Palma is much more...

Where to Swim in Palma in Winter | Indoor Pools, Spa & Massage Near Hotel Amic Horizonte

  Indoor pools, spa and wellness near Hotel Amic Horizonte The outdoor pool at Hotel Amic Horizonte is one of our favourite places when the warmer months arrive. But Mallorca also has winter. And our outdoor pool needs a seasonal break. That does not mean you have to stop swimming. If you are visiting Palma between autumn and spring, there are several indoor pools, sports facilities and wellness options just a short distance from Hotel Amic Horizonte. And since October 2026, there is a particularly interesting new option nearby: S’Aigua Dolça. S’Aigua Dolça: Palma’s New Indoor Swimming Pool The new municipal sports centre at S’Aigua Dolça opened in October 2026 in El Terreno, close to Palma’s seafront. Its main indoor pool is designed for swimming and training, with: 25 metres in length 6 swimming lanes approximately 11 metres in width a separate learning pool changing rooms outdoor solarium For guests staying at Hotel Amic Horizonte, it is one of the most practical options for co...