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
Dubai Meets Mallorca Expo
The Dubai Meets Mallorca Expo is taking place on July 3 at the Hotel Castillo de Son Vida.
Eating out in Mallorca: Yara, Puerto Portals
A showcase of modern Japanese-Mediterranean cuisine.
Cocktail Hour: Cocco - Portixol
Es Portitxol is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Palma.
Eating out in Mallorca: Barlovento, Puerto Andratx
Arroz a banda is typically eaten with a large spoon, directly out of the pan.
Diego Krasimirov: Bulgarian Mallorcan boxer, coached by a Brit, aiming to conquer the world
Diego's fight is on June 7 at 7pm at the Palau d’Esports Melani Costa in Calvia - Tickets on sale now!
Cocktail Hour: Restaurante Miró in Deya
Cocktail Miró came in a classic rock glass, garnished with thinly sliced kumquat on a cocktail stick.
Eating out in Mallorca: Mar y Mar in Paguera
Excellent food in a relaxed beachside setting.
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."
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Ryanair to base 16 aircraft at Palma airport this summer, an investment of $1.6 billion and supporting 7,000 jobs
- Mallorca set to welcome back young British seasonal workers
- Residents furious in Palma NO-GO area
- Weekend weather: No masking the fact that carnival could be a wash-out