Author
Mia Naprta
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

Food and drink

Eating out in Mallorca: No11, Puerto Andratx

The new menu we were about to try was created by the inimitable Chef Bonnie Han.

Mia Naprta 26/07/2024 10:31

Food and drink

Eating Out in Mallorca: My top 5 new restaurants on the island

Five new restaurants on the island recommended by our foodie columnist Mia Naprta.

Mia Naprta 15/07/2024 10:33

Food and drink

Mallorca's top 'Chiringuitos': Unveiling the beachside gastronomy experience

Follow Mia around Mallorca to the “Chiringuitos” that stole her heart!

Mia Naprta 10/07/2024 11:40

Food and drink

A taste of Paradise: Top 5 must-try cocktails in Mallorca

This summer it's all about fresh flavours and innovative presentations!

Mia Naprta 09/07/2024 16:36

Food and drink

Eating Out in Mallorca: Singular at The Lodge, Sa Pobla

The theme of the meal consisted of 'local' and 'cooking over fire'.

Mia Naprta 05/07/2024 11:44

Food and drink

Eating Out in Mallorca: A Gogò Pizzabar, Palma

“For us pizza is a catalyst for well-being, which generates conviviality and brightens the soul.”

Mia Naprta 18/06/2024 10:32

Lifestyle

Dubai Meets Mallorca Expo

The Dubai Meets Mallorca Expo is taking place on July 3 at the Hotel Castillo de Son Vida.

Mia Naprta 09/06/2024 20:27

Food and drink

Eating out in Mallorca: Yara, Puerto Portals

A showcase of modern Japanese-Mediterranean cuisine.

Mia Naprta 08/06/2024 15:09

Food and drink

Cocktail Hour: Cocco - Portixol

Es Portitxol is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Palma.

Mia Naprta 31/05/2024 15:14

Food and drink

Eating out in Mallorca: Barlovento, Puerto Andratx

Arroz a banda is typically eaten with a large spoon, directly out of the pan.

Mia Naprta 30/05/2024 16:09

Other Sports

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!

Mia Naprta 27/05/2024 17:30

Food and drink

Cocktail Hour: Restaurante Miró in Deya

Cocktail Miró came in a classic rock glass, garnished with thinly sliced kumquat on a cocktail stick.

Mia Naprta 27/05/2024 13:27

Food and drink

Eating out in Mallorca: Jacaranda Restaurant in Montuïri

The food was good, made with high quality locally sourced ingredients.

Mia Naprta 16/05/2024 12:04

Food and drink

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... ”

Mia Naprta 09/05/2024 12:00

Food and drink

Eating out in Mallorca: Tan a Gustito in Magalluf

An unexpectedly innovative menu in a charming interior.

Mia Naprta 08/05/2024 16:50