Missed a few headlines lately? Don’t worry — we’ve rounded up the stories that had everyone talking (and clicking) this month on Humans of Mallorca. From a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse to the humble carob tree’s golden past — plus unforgettable portraits, bold ideas, and island inspiration — here’s what caught your imagination.
Two minutes of darkness: Mallorca’s front-row seat to the 2026 eclipse
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Next August 12, Mallorca will host one of the century’s most extraordinary natural shows — a total solar eclipse. For a few fleeting minutes, the island will fall into a silvery twilight as the Moon slides perfectly between Earth and the Sun. Forget fireworks — this will be the real celestial spectacle.
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Why the carob tree is Mallorca’s gold: the wealth the Muslim rulers brought 1,000 years ago
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It may look modest, but the garrover — the carob tree — has been a quiet symbol of Mallorcan abundance for over a millennium. First expanded under Muslim rule, its dark pods helped shape the Mediterranean landscape we know today.
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Street photographer Héctor García: “Every photo is an act of connection and affection”
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Palma-born Héctor García has become a quiet Instagram star for his tender, human portraits — neighbours on balconies, couples laughing in the rain, workers under the fierce summer sun. Spontaneous and full of light, his images capture the fleeting, joyful moments that make up real life on the island.
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Sergey Gridchin, co-founder of Humans of Mallorca: “This island chose me”
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From Soviet-era science to Mallorcan creativity, Sergey Gridchin’s story is pure adventure. A geologist turned art curator, he built one of Moscow’s most vibrant cultural spaces before finding his next great experiment — right here on the island.
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Emma Boardman of The Sister Table and The Audacious Way: “Endings are portals in disguise”
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A gymnast, performer, producer, and philosopher — Emma Boardman has lived many lives, all of them leading to Valldemossa. Through her projects The Sister Table and The Audacious Way, she explores creativity, connection, and how to begin again.
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Stay tuned — next month promises more stories of island life, and the extraordinary people who make Mallorca what it is.
