Mia Naprta
My surname is supposedly Czech. I was born in Yugoslavia, a country that no longer exists. More specifically, I’m from Lika, a beautiful but scarcely populated part of Croatia, yet to be discovered by tourists who regularly descend upon the Adriatic coast and the islands.
I spent most of my adult life in the UK. I studied English and Journalism in Oxford, before moving to London. Over the next 17 years I worked my way up from an “office angel” to a food and drink market analyst, specialising in sugar and chocolate confectionery. Some of my friends would say that I was “getting paid to eat chocolate and write about it”!
After years of busy lives and grey skies, my partner and I decided to slow down and warm our bones somewhere sunnier. We explored Portugal, Italy and the south of Spain, before Palma won us over in 2015.
Although my career has been mostly about markets and numbers, I have always been writing – from personal blogs and opinion pieces for trade publications in the UK to travel articles for a Croatian lifestyle magazine and several monthly columns for The Islander Magazine since January 2021. Right now I am really looking forward to this additional challenge of writing for Mallorca Bulletin!
E-mail mia.naprta@gmail.com - Instagram: @mianaprta
Eating Out in Mallorca: El Perrito, Sa Feixina
The waiters were friendly, the coffee was very good and the food was excellent!
The Bar Review: Zeppelin Live Music Bar, Magalluf
Beer starts from 2.50 euros for a caña.
Eating out in Mallorca: Pizzeria A Casa Del Padrino, Santa Ponsa
The food at Il Padrino was good and the service friendly and efficient.
Eating out in Mallorca: Mesón Ca’n Pedro – Génova
Mesón Ca’n Pedro offers a dining experience that seamlessly blends history, ambiance, and exceptionally good local cuisine.
The Bar Review: Bar Bosch - Palma
It is one of a few bars with old school waiters in black and white.
Eating out in Mallorca: Buga Ramen – Palma
A little slice of Japan in the centre of Palma.
Eating out in Mallorca: Klüg – Santa Catalina
Klüg is a play on a German word Glück, meaning happiness.
Say YES to everything!
Swedish photographer shares her journey from van life to Mallorca, exploring self-discovery, adventure, and building meaningful connections.
Eating Out in Mallorca: Bendito Gusto - Santa Catalina
All the food they make is 100% home-made.
Eating out in Mallorca: Restaurante Florida – Palmanova
Value for money menu del dia.
The Bar Review: Mas Amor, Palma
Mas Amor was opened less than a year ago, under a slogan “un bar de barrio con clase” or "a classy neighbourhood bar".
Eating out in Mallorca: Luma Local Brunch, Portals Nous
I ate really well for the round sum of 20 euros!
Eating out in Mallorca: Donna Vegana, Santa Ponsa
Donna Vegana embraced a concept that blended veganism with high-quality, organic ingredients, aiming to create a café and a community around mindful eating.
Eating out in Mallorca: Madame Cabra, Magalluf
The menu del dia includes a choice of a main meal and a dessert or coffee, plus a drink of water, wine or beer.
Eating out in Mallorca: Makarrra, Palma
Delicious street food made with high quality ingredients including home-made bread, served with a smile in a funky set up.
Cocktail Hour: Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor
Delicious cocktails in a dreamy set up
Eating out in Mallorca: Nagami Nikkei, Palma
For those who are not familiar with Nikkei, it is a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines that blends ingredients, techniques, and flavours from both cultures.
Eating Out in Mallorca: Grøenk Bistro & Grill, Fornalutx
This restaurant is located in one of the prettiest villages in Spain.
My top restaurants for the Nit de l'Art in Palma
For this special column I have tried to put together my favourite seven restaurants in town, with either beautifully presented food or unique atmosphere and interiors that might fit with the Nit de l’Art theme.