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: Jacaranda Restaurant in Montuïri
The food was good, made with high quality locally sourced ingredients.
Cocktail Hour: Ç the Rooftop in Palma
“This hidden gem is one of my favourite spots to take a visitor I would like to impress... ”
Eating out in Mallorca: Tan a Gustito in Magalluf
An unexpectedly innovative menu in a charming interior.
Cocktail Hour: Alchemist in Magalluf
“Alchemist, now in their second season, offers innovative cocktails in a stylish setting right in the centre of Magalluf”
Eating out in Mallorca: Jaime 3 Tapas y Comidas in Palma
Tasty menu del dia at a reasonable price.
Ingo Froehlich - The German who is charming Palmanova
"Calvia Beach House has afforded me the privilege of collaborating with some of the most capable individuals in the industry and I enjoy it immensely."
Eating out in Mallorca: Open sandwich, anyone?
Aside from being very “Instagrammable,” open sandwiches are a healthy and nutritious alternative to the more traditional “menú del día.”
Premium Coliving in Digital Nomad's Paradise
The opening of Palma Coliving's second house in Mallorca is set for the beginning of May and they are accepting applications already.
Cocktail Hour: Gastro Bar by Nama – Deya
I recently had one of the best cocktails since I started writing this column!
Eating out in Mallorca: Sa Fumata - Palma
I love trying new cuisines and discovering new flavours in Mallorca.
Cocktail Hour: The Jazz Lounge by Florencio Cruz - Palma
“The magic of jazz as it was meant to be heard – live, passionate, and infused with the spirit of a bygone era, yet eternally relevant to the present."
Eating out in Mallorca: Bar Mavi - Palma
"A blend of history, excellent local cuisine, and very affordable prices has secured Bar Mavi a spot on my 'Places to Return to' list."
Eating out in Mallorca: L’Átic in Palma
New chef and new menu at recently reopened top floor restaurant at Hotel Saratoga
Cocktail Hour: La Rosa Vermutería & Colmado
“This place is full of character and – being so centrally located.”
Eating out in Mallorca: NISÌ by Giuseppe in Puerto Alcudia
Fine dining and friendly service
Cocktail Hour: Ritzi Lounge Bar in Puerto Portals
By midnight it was nearly as full as on any given summer night, just more comfortable and with more space to dance.
Eating out in Mallorca: UMI Coffee & More in Palma
Delicious and affordable menu del dia, coffee, smoothie & more.
Eating out in Mallorca: Ramen Otaku in Palma
Scrumptious ramen made from scratch right in the centre of Palma.
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- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
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Why I love Palma
Having moved here from London in 2015, I felt that Palma offers everything I left behind – architecture, culture, social life, gastronomy and more – sprinkled with better weather and friendlier people.
Mia Naprta 23/02/2024 10:30