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The DNA of Mallorca
History, way of life and cultural traits that foster healthy ageing.
New release · Michael Johannes
Age Like a Mallorcan
Mediterranean Living. Growing Old and Staying Young.
For years Mallorca has been regarded as one of the regions in Europe where people grow old especially healthily, actively and contentedly. The island could soon officially join the ranks of the »Blue Zones«. With his new work, Michael Johannes presents a well-founded yet entertainingly told analysis of Mallorcan longevity.
The Book
The essence of a singular way of life
The author, known for successful titles such as ADAC Road Trips Mallorca and Enchanted by Mallorca, combines deep knowledge, journalistic care and a fine sense for the culture of the island.
From Mediterranean nutrition to social structures, from movement in nature to mental routines: »Age Like a Mallorcan« offers practical recommendations that are both scientifically sound and easy to apply in everyday life.
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Food & Pleasure
Why Mallorcan food culture is more than just a Mediterranean diet.
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Nature & Movement
The power of the Tramuntana, sea air and traditional rhythms of work.
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Community & Calm
How social bonds and everyday philosophy strengthen health.
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Practical Impulses
Tips for a long, youthful life – inspired by the people of the island.
Science, anecdotes & everyday life
With a blend of scientific analysis, personal encounters, historical anecdotes and practical impulses, »Age Like a Mallorcan« is an inspiring standard work for everyone who wants to grow old healthily and stay young while doing so.
The Author
Michael H. Johannes
Michael H. Johannes is an author, tour guide and passionate chronicler of European living. His work moves at the intersection of culture, pleasure and authentic experience – always with a fine sense for the stories behind the places.
With books such as The Magic of Lisbon, Enchanted by Mallorca and the ADAC travel guide Road Trips Mallorca, he has established himself as a reliable voice for discerning travellers.
His focus is on individually crafted travel experiences in Mallorca, Portugal and France – regions he doesn't only visit, but lives and understands. As a local expert, he combines deep knowledge with personal closeness and opens up access that classic guidebooks often miss.
michaeljohannes.com →Other works
- ADAC Road Trips Mallorca
- Enchanted by Mallorca
- The Magic of Lisbon
Media & Press
Voices & coverage
Mallorca Zeitung – Culture
Feature on »Enchanted by Mallorca«, May 2020.
Reading with Detlef Bierstedt
The German voice of George Clooney reads at the olive estate TREURER, June 2023.
ADAC Road Trips Mallorca
Press release on the new ADAC travel guide, August 2025.
Faces of Mallorca – Dedication
Honouring words by Ramon Servalls (Macia Batle).
Axel Thörer – Book Recommendation
A moving review by Axel Thörer.
Events
Readings & encounters
11 June 2026
from 11:00 AM
Can Blai, Inca, Mallorca
Book launch & reading: »Age Like a Mallorcan«
Michael Johannes presents and reads from his new book at the finca Can Blai in Inca.
Register: vip@michaeljohannes.com9 July 2026
7:00 PM
Olive & Meer, Münster
Reading: »The Mallorca Diet that isn't one«
An evening with Michael Johannes at Olive & Meer in Münster.
Register: info@oliveundmeer.de
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With a personal dedication
Order »Age Like a Mallorcan« directly from the author – signed and with a truly personal dedication.
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