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From LA to Mallorca
30/03/26
Los Angeles born writer, Arizona Bell, is a bestselling nonfiction author, ghostwriter, and literary agent who has lived in Ireland, Italy and Mexico before settling in Mallorca for good in 2024. She began writing professionally in her early twenties and was approached by Macmillan to write her first book, Soul Magic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Mystics. She has since built a career helping others tell their stories while developing her own distinctive voice. Much of her work is influenced by themes of loss, belonging, resilience and transformation, inspired in part by the enduring impact of her late mother. Alongside her writing and consulting practice, Bell is currently preparing her next book, The Griever’s Dictionary, while continuing to engage with creative and spiritual communities on the island she calls her “forever place”.
Author Anna Nicholas : 30 Years of Writing Mallorca
20/05/26
Anna Nicholas has spent three decades capturing the beauty, humour and quiet eccentricities of life in Mallorca. Best known for her bestselling memoirs about swapping London life for a Mallorcan finca in the Sóller valley, she has become one of the island’s most recognisable literary voices, writing about the traditions and characters that make Mallorca so unique with affection and wit. Alongside her books, Anna has written for publications including the Financial Times, The Telegraph, Tatler and Wanderlust, and more recently has turned to Mallorcan-set crime fiction with her popular Isabel Flores Montserrat mystery series.
Mallorca in Brush Strokes
07/05/26
As well as a contributor to In Mallorca Magazine, Lucy Hawkins is also a trained artist whose portrait and animal paintings have been exhibited around the world. After relocating from Australia to Mallorca two years ago, she found herself inspired to capture the Mediterranean’s rich and distinctive wildlife on canvas. Editor-in-Chief Hannah Shannon-Burke sits down with Lucy to explore the inspiration and process behind her latest collection and how she juggles her work with her family.
Joan Bennàssar
23/06/25
From his studio in Pollença, Joan Bennàssar has built a visual universe deeply rooted in Mediterranean identity. A painter, sculptor, and thinker, his work engages in dialogue with mythology, the land, and the human figure—always from a perspective informed by his island roots and the soul of Mallorca. With a career that spans international exhibitions and monumental outdoor projects, Joan Bennàssar has achieved something rare: reconciling the ancestral with the contemporary, and doing so with his own unmistakable voice. In this interview, we delve into his creative process, his vision of art as a transformative tool, and the role culture plays in a land like his, marked by the sea, history, and beauty.
The Tramuntana Academy
10/12/25
In the serene north of Mallorca, a new educational and wellness hub is set to transform how communities learn, grow, and connect. Tramuntana Academy, founded by Elodie Carle, opens officially on 12th January 2026, following an Open Day / Press launch on 10th January. With a focus on integrating academics, wellbeing, and creativity, the Academy promises a holistic approach to learning for toddlers, children, teenagers, and adults alike.
An Interview with Kiko Navarro
01/07/25
The Soul of House with Mallorcan Roots - From the vibrant neighbourhoods of Palma to the dance floors of Tokyo, Atlanta, and Athens, Kiko Navarro has carried the spirit of House music across the globe. A pioneer in soulful and globally infused electronic music, his name is synonymous with rhythm, depth, and authenticity. Yet no matter how far his travels take him, Kiko’s creative compass always points home. Mallorca isn’t just his birthplace—it’s his muse. In this exclusive conversation with In Mallorca Magazine, the legendary DJ and producer revisits his early days in the booth, reflects on the evolution of his sound, and reveals why the island remains the heart of his artistic process. This is the story of over three decades dedicated to music, connection, and roots.
