Let's work and play: ASLO ASM 2021 in Palma de Mallorca

Abstract

Palma de Mallorca, where the “Med mingles with history” is a jewel in the Mediterranean, has all the ingredients of a beautiful and exciting cosmopolitan city. Located in the south‐west coast of Mallorca on the nostalgic Bay of Palma, the city is bordered to the north and west sides by the Serra de Tramuntana, the island's major mountain range and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Palma dates back to the 13th‐century Christian reconquest of the island, and to the Moors, Romans and Talayotic people before that. It is famous for the immense Cathedral “La Seu” (the geographic and historical heart of the city) built on a previous mosque. The Old city behind the cathedral is a maze of streets hinting at an Arab past. Aside from this historical heritage, the endless beaches, the nearby mountain range and picturesque coastlines (Fig. 1), Palma has vibrant public squares, bohemian neighborhoods, bars, shops, cafes, a variety of restaurants (more than 1000), offering local (Mallorquin and Spanish) and international cuisines, and creations by local and international chefs of prestige.