GRAND OPENINGS
A terrace of El Llorenç Parc de la Mar overlooks the Palma neighborhood in Mallorca
One of the oldest neighborhoods in the
Palma area of
Mallorca will be getting awakening jolt of modern sophistication when
El Llorenç Parc de la Mar opens this July. The 33-room boutique hotel will have a three-tiered rooftop terrace providing 360-degree views of the city, as well as two restaurants, a lobby bar, and a wellness center called
Natura Bissé. Renowned island chef
Santi Taura’s culinary offerings will reflect traditional cuisine, with ingredients sourced locally, such as signature black pork from an island producer. El Llorenç Parc de la Mar is located within the ancient quarter known as
La Calatrava, an area once inhabited by
Jews, Muslims and
Christians. Highlights include the Arab baths, the
Church of Santa Fe and the
Church of Monti-Sion and the
Convent of Santa Clara, where the nuns of the Order have lived and prayed for more than 750 years. The quarter is located just a short distance from some of the city’s major landmarks, including the
Palma Cathedral, Almudaina Palace, Cort Square or the
S’Hort del Rei Gardens. Swedish designer,
Magnus Ehrland. Incorporates geometric motifs reflective of the local history and Moorish influence on the island.
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