Jose Ferrer

The Vintage Guide to Mallorca

There are many amazing shops and places where you can indulge and appreciate the fruits of yesteryear. Here is our list of the best addresses for all things vintage.

1. Enjoy traditional homemade food & matured wines

In the modern day of processed and fast food, enjoying a traditional, homemade meal is a real treat. Accompanying good food should always be a well matured wine. We recommend the best of the local wines and traditional food makers:

• Miquel Oliver Wine, Petra

The Miquel Oliver vineyard draws on more than 90 years experience of wine making. This reputable winegrower makes a point of continuing to use many of the traditional, manual processes dating back to when the bodega was first established 1868. If you would like to visit the vineyard and do some wine tasting, it is open from Monday to Friday from 10.00- 14.00 and 15.30 to 18.30 in the afternoon.

Adress: Carrer Font 26, Petra

• Jose L. Ferrer, Binissalem

Probably the best known of the local bodegas José L. Ferrer, was founded in 1931, and has built a solid reputation for consistently turning out wines from their oak barrels in the subterranean wine cellars.

The Bodega José L. Ferrer can be visited by groups of 5 to 25 people, a reservation in advance is necessary. The price for a guided tour and wine tasting is € 5,50 per person.

• Bodegas J.L. Ferrer

C/ Conqueridor, 103

07350 Binissalem

Mallorca

Tel.: +34 971 511 050

www.vinosferrer.com

• Bodegas Crestatx

Bodegas Crestatx is a vineyard  over 100 years old. Its roots originate from 1898 in the agricultural town of Sa Pobla, in the town with the most agricultural activity and tradition in Mallorca.

The peculiar thing is that Bodegas Crestatx is not only a wine cellar:  it is also a museum. Several machines from the early years of the 19th century have been kept. Old presses, wooden carts, old wine boxes, filter machines, label machines, wine-pumps, machines for the corking-process, etc.

The doors are open to show you the tradition and the historical value of this cellar and to taste a good wine in pleasant environment.

Visits: Free entrance, Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 13.00 hrs

Adress: Joan Sindic, s/n, Sa Pobla

Tel: 971 540 741

www.bodegascrestatx.com

• Bodegas Ribas

The oldest vineyard on the island was constructed by Pedro Ribas de Cabrera in the year 1711. Since then the Ribas wines have been produced consistently every year and have gained an excellent reputation over the years. The Ribas family continues to produce the wine today in the traditional way, with a great appreciation for work well done.

To visit the vineyards you can make an appointment with

Araceli Servera: 647974865

Adress: Cami de Muntanya 2, Consell

Tel: 971 622 673

• Formatges S'Atalaia: handmade cheese

The traditional production of goat and sheep cheese in Formatges S'Atalaia dates back to the 15th century and is still maintained today. You can visit the factory and try the cheese.

A totally natural product is made in this finca where the animals feed on the fertile fields of Llucmajor and the cheese is produced traditionally from  milk  obtained on the same day. Taste the difference.

Ctra. LLucmajor- S'Estanyol, km 8.6

Opening Hours: 6.00 a.m. – 17.00 (Closed from 13.00-14.00)

Tel: 670 878 702

• Embutidos La Luna

In Soller, Embutidos La Luna offers a whole range of classical Mallorcan meat products like sobrassada, pates, butifarrón and camaiot. Established in 1900, this company is the oldest on the island making excellent traditional Mallorcan products.

La Luna, Embutidos Aguiló S.L.

Avda. de Asturias n 4 A, Soller

Tel: 971 630168

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 4.00 P.M.

• Restaurante Celler Sa Premsa

The Restaurant Celler Sa Premsa was founded in 1958 and with its traditional, rustic décor and its impressive wine kegs, still keeps the character of its earliest years alive. The food is typically Mallorcan and good value for money.

Plaza Obispo Berenguer de Palou, 8

("Plaza Patines")

E-07003 Palma de Mallorca

Mallorca

Tel: +34 971 723 529

Fax: +34 971 715 904

www.cellersapremsa.com

Opening hours: 12.30-16.00; 19.30 – 23.00 hrs, Monday to Saturday, Sunday closed

2. Clothes

The fashion world has gone vintage mad. Ten years ago the term was not so widespread in reference to clothes. Before vintage became trendy, the only ones going to secondhand stores and markets were students and the odd arty person who appreciated unique pieces. With trendsetters such as Kate Moss and Sienna Miller making it cool to wear vintage everyone's into it. In addition to this, many modern designers get their inspiration from past decades.

• Orbita

This furrier is a real find in Mallorca. Their designer will redesign and modernise the fur coat your grandmother left you. So don't waste time, dig out your old furs and pop into Orbita to get a brand new look.

Costa d en Brossa, 3, Palma. Tel. 971 21 38 35.

• La Boheme, Vintage Boutique

This second hand shop offers lots of vintage designer clothes, as well as gifts, handicraft and artwork from the past. English, Spanish and German spoken.

Opening hours: Friday to Saturday 10 – 13.30 h

C/ Bauza, 11, Soller, Tel. 971 633045 o 649 053 330

• Nicole de Vintage a Vogue

Exclusive vintage clothing shop in the heart of Pollensa. This boutique which opened just a year ago, offers prestigious designer clothes from the 20th century. You will find fabulous pieces from the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s as well as by modern designers such as Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Armani and Miu Miu. A great place to find unique clothes and accessories which have timeless appeal.

C/ Mercat 5, Pollensa

Tel: 971 531 799

Opening hours: Tues-Sun. 10:30-13:30 and from 15 May, also open 17:00- 19:00

Deja Vu Crtra. Andratx – Palma, 26, Portals Nous, Calvi�

Tel: +34 971 675 937

This 30-year-old business has a very good selection of new and quality pre-worn ladies' and kids' clothing and accessories. They have designer clothes, and a great variety. It is similar to Aladdin ‘s Cave so you never know what treasures you are going to find there.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.30 – 13.30, 16.30 – 18.30

Saturday mornings.

3. Collectables

Collecting rare and valuable items from the past is a wonderful pursuit. Appreciate the art and craftsmanship that distinguishes vintage from modern.

• Modern Vintage Music Systems

Nothing compares to the sound of a record player. If you are looking for the best in music systems look no further than Jazz Audio on Paseo Maritimo. With the design and configuration of the traditional record player but with all the modern day technology included, your record collection will sound better than ever.

Jazz Audio · Paseo Marítimo, 4, Palma de Mallorca, Teléfono 971 45 70 49, Fax 971 45 70 49

Records

• Xocolat

Established in 1980, this store offers everything from the oldest to the latest in music. Hundreds of titles available in vinyl and a huge collection available in compact discs.

C/Font i Monteros, 18, Palma.

Tel: 971 713 316

Email: blau@xocolat.com

• Discos OH

This store specializes in sound offering records from the 60s, 70s and 80s to music lovers. They have a fantastic variety of discs and also a wide selection for DJs.

Carrer Aragó, 24

PALMA DE MALLORCA 07005

Tel: 971 466 862

• Librería Antiga

This bookshop offers Antique and second hand books, old maps, prints, postcards, newspapers, advertisements.

C/. Costa Sa Pols, 16 A – 07003 – Palma de Mallorca

Tel: 971 72 62 73

• Flea Market in Consell

People from all over the island gather in Consell early on Sunday mornings to buy and sell second hand goods. There are buried treasures here: you just have to sort though all the rubbish until you find what you are looking for. This is the place to look for old toys, furniture or old books. Often, well-kept antiques can be bought at low prices, and the fun is in the bargaining. Consell, Poligono Industrial

Hiring a vintage car for a special occasion

Carpediem offers classic car to rent for special occasions. Many of the cars are cabriolets.

• Servicios Carpediem

Palma de Mallorca – Tel. (+34) 639692590/91 o 971 205728 – Fax. (+34) 971 20 56 62 – info@servicioscarpediem.com

C/ Mirador Bahía 2, La Bonanova

4. Property and Interiors

There are various traditional Mallorcan palaces and mansions open to the public which will give you a great appreciation and understanding of how the local upper class lived in the past.

• Can Marques

This 14th century mansion´s interior is from around 1900 and shows how the bourgeoisie lived at the turn of the century.

Can Marquès

C/ Zanglada 2.A

E07001 Palma de Mallorca

Illes Balears

Tel. +34 971 71 62 47

info@casasconhistoria.net

www.casasconhistoria.net

• Els Calderers, San Juan

Time seems to have stopped in the estate of Els Calderers in the village of Sant Joan. You can visit the entire estate including the main building, secondary buildings as well as workshops such as the blacksmith with its historic tools, a bakery, a shed, and the laundry.

Els Calderers

Ctra. Palma-Manacor km 37

Sant Joan

Tel. +34 971 526 069

www.elscalderers.com

• The Sea Club

Spend a few days away from the modern world in an old colonial, hacienda-style private hotel. The buildings are beautifully maintained and individual casitas, cottages and sunny patios lend more Mallorcan charm to this place.

The Sea Club has 16 pretty ensuite bedrooms; they provide extremely good food, bought locally and prepared freshly each day.

Open all year round, The Sea Club is available for special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.

The Sea Club occasionally offers special activity breaks, eg, photography, birdwatching, art, yoga, Reiki, walking, and music. For more information: www.theseaclub.es, info@theseaclub.es

The Sea Club, Avenida America 29,Cala Ratjada.

Tel: 971563310

If after visiting these historic buildings, you would like to bring some of that vintage feeling to your home, here are some places worth visiting to buy antique furniture.

• Persepolis

This antiques shop in the historic city of Palma de Mallorca offers international antiques, which were chosen for their quality, authenticity and originality. The items in the three floors will give you plenty of ideas on how to create a historic interior for your home.

Avda. Jaime III, 23 – Palma de Mallorca

07012 – Balearic Islands – Spain

tel: +34 971 724 539 / +34 639 793 959 – fax: +34 971 72 45 34 Monday to friday 09:30 to 13:30 – 16:30 to 20:00

Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:30

• Restauraciones Inca

Specialists in the restoration of Mallorcan furniture from the 17th to 19th century. Sale and purchase of old furniture.

www.restauracionesinca.com

• Rustic Elegance

Mandy Racine (trading as Rustic Elegance) has been working extensively as a mural and decorative artist in Mallorca for the past seven years in both commercial and private properties

Furniture, old or new, can be turned into a focal point using paint techniques. For example, a new piece can be painted to give a slightly distressed, antique feel or ‘shabby chic' as it is more commonly known. Decorative elements and gold leaf can further enhance the finished look

Tel:626 319 007

Email: enquiries@rusticelegance.es

• Trossos de Mares

Specialists in stone from Mallorca to use for floors and decorative items.

At Trossos de Mares you will find a large selection of materials of the best quality to give your home an authentic Mediterranean feeling. Ten years of experience will guarantee the best results.

Ctra Manacor – Inca, Km 8, 07520 Petra (Illes Balears)

Tel: 971 561 820

mares@trossosdemares.com

Furniture Hospital (Heather Liddell Taylor)

Antique furniture restoration and sales of upholstery

Plaza Nova, 7, local 1, Puerto de Andratx, 07157, Andratx

Tel: +34 (609) 369 195 Fax: +34 (971)

5. Art and Museums

Is there a better way to experience past times then visiting museums dedicated to various vintage items or art?

• Sailer Gallery

Enter in a place of art, inspiration and a taste of history. Based in a historical building, a 17th century townhouse, Sailer Gallery offers the most beautiful antique carpets and textiles.

Timeless artwork from East to West, pre Columbian textiles, antique kilims, modern painting, sculptures and glass objects.

Galeria Sailer

C/Bisbe Verger 6, Santanyi.

Tel: 971 163 438

• Museum of Antique Dolls

More than 500 antique dolls are on display in this museum.

Palau Reial, Palma, Tel. 971 729850

Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00, 3€

• Toy Museum

Antonio Maura, 6. (SA POBLA). Tel. 971 542389. Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 20.00 hrs. Sunday 10.00 to 14.00 hrs

This beautiful museum is dedicated to children's toys and related objects. It shows artisanal toys from different countries, specially manufactured unique toys as well as the development of industrial toys: cars, trains, didactic toys and much more. The carefully built dolls' houses are of particular interest, as they show the Mallorcan life in the past.

• Fundacion Jakober

One of the most amazing private collections of children's portraits from the 16th to the 19th century, set in a beautiful mansion in the countryside. These paintings show how upper class children in Europe lived in the past.

Museo Fundación Jakober

Finca Sa Bassa Blanca

Camino del Coll Baix s/n

Alcudia

Tel: +34 971 549 880

www.fundacionjakober.org

This article was published in abcMallorca's The Vintage Issue (March 2008)

About the Author

Dr. Helen Cummins is the Editor of abcMallorca Magazine a high quality guide to mallorca printed in three languages including informative Articles about Mallorca, up to date Events Guide and a Business Directory.

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