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 by ncfg
I bought this lovely gift to my mother. It is written in this in spanish : " I was in Mallorca and I remembered of you". Leave a Comment Theme: Gifts
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 Palma's Pedestrian Street by dlytle
Following the broad street down its gentle slope, you'll find it branches at the Placa Joan Carles I, in which is found the department store C&A, which specializes in off-the-rack clothing for all ages. Turning onto the pedestrian street, the Passeig del Born, we find a small hut and an interesting variety of shops ranging from the fashion accessories of Loewe to the alpagateria (traditional rope shoes) of Cesteria del Centro.
Returning to the square in front of C&A, turn right onto carrer Unio on the left, is Palma's best known toy shop, Arlequin, which always has a window display to send a shot of nostalgia through the veins of even the most jaded visitor. In Placa Sta. Catalina Thomas you will find two chocolate shops, Can Frasquet and Cas Net, whose mouth-watering displays are difficult to resist.
After this, carrer Unio takes a dog-leg to the left and enters the pedestrian street La Rambla, which is the street of the flower sellers in Palma. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Pearls by ncfg
They made artificial pearls. The Pearls of Mallorca are made from natural marine products, which they laboriously process to obtain a finished article with excellent presentation. Leave a Comment Theme: JewelryAddress: Manacor
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 We were pretty excited about
our new goodies! by YoGazpacho
Ceramics, leather*, clothes, food, nick-nacks, you name it!
*Inca is known for it's leather.
Check out many different vendors. They often have the same objects, for different prices. Theme: OtherDirections: Downtown Inca
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 Mallorca Pearls displayed for
Sale by dlytle
Approximately 100 years ago, in the town of Manacor on the island of Mallorca, it occurred to some residents to produce a pearl of high quality, with a specific shine, shape and weight, similar to that of natural pearls.
To make these "artificial pearls" a crystal nucleus of high density is produced, with a specific weight very similar to that of the natural fine pearl.
Mother of pearl and ocean substances are obtained, which together with dyes hardeners, etc., produce a mother of pearl solution which is adequate to bath the nucleus. The actual technique is a closely guarded secret. But it is known that it involves a solution made from the scales of multitudes of fish.
The nucleus is bathed in this solution then dried by a heated rotating wheel. This operation is repeated until several layers are accumulated over the nucleus. The thickness of the layers will guarantee the quality of the pearl.
Selection of fine pearls is a very meticulous process, ensuring the elimination of any defective pearls. There are ten quality control points throughout the process of the production of the “Perlas Elegancia” pearls.
So if you're after the island's famous pearls, Mallorca's second largest town (Manacor) is the place to come. This industrial city has been cultivating pearls since 1890, and numerous shops here sell the little gems. The best place to get them is the factory on the outskirts of town, where you can take a tour of the manufacturing process before you buy. Don't come looking for a bargain though; artificial pearls, such as those cultivated in Manacor, look very like (and last longer than) the real thing so they can be quite expensive.
Mallorca pearls are superior to natural ones because they are less prone to deterioration caused by perfume, make-up, nail varnish and perspiration. Just clean them regularly with a soft cloth and warm water. Leave a Comment Theme: JewelryDirections: Best bought in Manacor at the factory, or if not there in the small shops in old town Palma.
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Porto Pi shopping centre is situated right at the western end of Paseo Maritimo just by the port. This is a medium sized centre with plenty of varied shops as well as restaurants & cafes.
Lots of buses - including No. 1 - run right past the door. If you feel energetic it is about a 20 - 30 minute stroll from the centre of Palma. This a very pleasant walk if you take the route along Paseo Maritimo which has views of the Cathedral & harbour.
We were a bit disappointed with Porto Pi shopping centre. Although there were quite a lot of shops there was nothing of interest to us and we only stayed for a short time. The walk back along the prom was the best bit. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Paseo Maritimo, Palma.Directions: West end of Paseo Maritimo - by the port.
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 Not much room for
customers? by nigelw6443
This shop specializes in a salami type sausage that is made from the meat from the Mallorcan black pig
As much as you want! Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkDirections: Opposite the Real Mallorca fan shop.
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 by bonioLeave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: Carrer dels Oms
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 Traditional Mallorcan
Food Shop by amapola66
The clothes shops are stylish and funky and resonably priced. They go from local cheap and cheerful up to the most exclusive designer stores.
I love food and household item shopping when in any Spanish town and Palma is no exception. Pictured here, a central Palma delli pacekd full of delicious items to tempt te taste buds.
There is also the department store Corte de Ingles which has a fantastic food hall.
Palma is the perfect shopping city.
Garlic, Tinned tuna (better than UK ), herbs, spanish sausage. Mallorcan olives in a slightly peppery sauce are particularly good. Spanish onions and tromatoes are particularly good, as is their bread.
There is a huge variety for a sweet tooth, including the local nougat and sweets with almonds. The cake shops are heaven for a sweet tooth and so delightful packaged and presented. Leather items and bags are also a good buy. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: I prefer the old town for it's little traditional shops, but there is an abundacne of shops of all kinds throughout the city.
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 San Miguel street, full
of shops by russian_yazLeave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: It begins on Plaza Espanya until Plaza Mayor
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