Travel Reference
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Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofía
(
www.trofeoprincesasofia.org
;
Apr)
One of six regattas
composing the World Cup Series, attracting Olympic crews from all over the world.
The Superyacht Cup
(
www.thesuperyachtcup.com
; Jun)
Held over three days, this
is one of the major races for superyachts of anything from 25m to 90m in size.
Trofeo Ciutat de Palma
(
www.trofeociutatdepalma.com
;
Dec)
A huge four-day event
for smaller boats.
Plaça Major & Around
Simply Fosh
MODERN EUROPEAN €€€
€€€
( 971 72 01 14;
www.simplyfosh.com
; Carrer de la Missió 7A; mains €23-29, menus €21.50-76;
1-3.30pm & 7-10.30pm Mon-Sat)
Lovingly prepared Mediterranean cooking with a novel
flourish is the order of the day at this 17th-century convent refectory, one of the home
kitchens of chef Marc Fosh, whose CV twinkles with Michelin stars. A slick, mono-
chrome interior and courtyard provide the backdrop for high-quality, reasonably priced
menus. The three-course lunch menu for €21.50 is a terrific deal. Flavours are clean,
bright and seasonal. Reservations are essential.
Can Cera Gastro Bar
MEDITERRANEAN €€€
( 971 71 50 12;
www.cancerahotel.com
;
Carrer del Convent de Sant Francesc 8; mains €14-22,
menus €18-31; 1-3.30pm & 7.30-10.30pm)
How enchanting: this restaurant spills out into
one of Palma's loveliest inner patios at the hotel of the same name, housed in a 13th-cen-
tury
palacio
. Dine by lantern light on tapas or season-focused dishes such as watermelon
and tomato gazpacho, and creamy rice with aioli, saffron and calamari. Note the vertical
garden that attracts plenty of attention from passers-by.
Misa Braseria
MEDITERRANEAN €€€
( 971 59 53 01;
www.misabraseria.com
; Carrer de Can Maçanet 1; mains €17-23; 1-3.30pm &
7.30-10.30pm Mon-Sat)
Marc Fosh's second baby is this nouveau-rustic brasserie, which
combines a basement restaurant with an attractive upstairs patio. The food is slickly
presented and tastes are typically fresh. Dishes that change with the seasons star along-
