The Mediterranean Lifestyle is the only magazine focused on promoting the entire Mediterranean region and its celebrated lifestyle, an exemplary way of life that showcases an authentic, culturally rich and diverse approach to all aspects of life. Health, Happiness and Longevity are the strongest resulting benefits and therefore our main focus, besides the Mediterranean Diet, Travel, Culture and more. Every issue provides content that is both, helpful and entertaining. That's why every issue is packed with unique and interesting content written by journalists, book authors, scientists, medical professionals and authorities in their fields, but also passionate people who live this lifestyle every day. We not only want to encourage people to travel the region and learn more about it, but also to live this way of life.
The Mediterranean Lifestyle
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Editors’ note
The 7 Principles of the Mediterranean Lifestyle
DID YOU HAVE A GOOD HEARTY LAUGH TODAY? • They say laughter is the best medicine, and this is not just a figure of speech. Laughter, humor and joy are an extremely important part of life!
OYSTERS LES HUÎTRE • Fresh oysters from the sea are a culinary delight to tingle your senses and one of the finest products the sea has to offer. The French oysters, called huîtres, enjoy world fame and are considered to be the most expensive examples. They are an integral part of any gourmet menu around the world and wherever a lavish party is celebrated, you’re almost sure to find the coveted sea creatures, served on crushed ice. The oysters are eaten straight from their shell and washed down with a glass of sparkling champagne.
RANUNCULUS
THE OLIVE TREE
WHAT WOULD MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE BE WITHOUT POWERFUL HERBS & SPICES AND THE ADDED VALUE OF THEIR ANTIOXIDANTS?
Aromatic and powerful
PERFECTFINCA • WHERE MALLORCAN HERITAGE MEETS NATURAL MATERIALS AND QUALITY DESIGN
THE ROOSTER • AN INSPIRING, AUTHENTIC RETREAT THAT CELEBRATES WELLNESS & NATURE ON THE UNSPOILT GREEK ISLAND OF ANTIPAROS
Made in the MED • The spring selection for our Made in the MED series, RAKU-YAKI Collection, brings us to a Raku ceramic workshop in the Côte d’Azur commune of Mouans-Sartoux, France.
Calçots • The gastronomic ritual that has become one of the typical dishes of Catalan cuisine par excellence!
Spanish Romesco rich | Sauce hearty!
WHAT’S IN SEASON?
sweet ‘n’ sour RHUBARB
BAKED RHUBARB, BLOOD ORANGE AND VANILLA SAUCE
STRAWBERRIES the stars of spring
Cocktail hour with strawberries
CULINARY DELICACIES • from the best chefs around the MED
MIX MEZE & CHICKEN KEBAB PLATTER
CUCINA POVERA RICH FLAVORS
CLASSIC SHRIMP SAGANAKI
PARMA THE CITY OF 5 SENSES • In Northern Italy, you can find a medium-sized city named Parma. It’s located on the journey from Milan to Rome or from Milan to the Cinque Terre, Genova and Pisa. This is the reason why so many visitors stop off for a few hours before continuing to their final destination.
CAPPADOCIA • One of the most magical destinations, opens unique landscapes and insights into a fascinating underground world
COSTA NAVARINO
PAPHOS A MYTHICAL PLACE
WILD LIFE ON THE ROCK • Gibraltar’s cheeky Barbary macaques, the only wild primates in Europe