Sarah González
Senior Travel Writer & Island Expert
About Sarah
Growing up between Palma and a small finca near Sóller, Sarah spent childhood summers exploring hidden calas with her grandfather, a fisherman who knew every cove from Andratx to Artà. After studying tourism management in Barcelona, she returned to document the islands' transformation, interviewing elderly locals about pre-tourism Mallorca while discovering beaches still unknown to Google Maps. Her unique perspective blends childhood memories with professional insight.
15+ years exploring and documenting the Balearic Islands
Credentials & Achievements
- Native Mallorcan with three generations of island heritage
- Fluent in Catalan, Spanish, and English
- Collaborated with local tourism boards on sustainable travel initiatives
- Discovered and documented over 50 unmarked beaches
- Regular contributor to European travel publications
Island Specializations
Latest Articles by Sarah
The Best Family Beaches in Mallorca: A Parent's Complete Guide
From toddler-friendly shallow waters to teen-approved beach activities, discover Mallorca's safest and most enjoyable beaches for families. Includes practical tips, costs, and hidden gems local families love.
Mallorca vs. Menorca: The Honest Island Showdown (2025 Edition)
Choose wrong between these sister islands and you'll spend your vacation wishing you were elsewhere. This brutally honest comparison reveals which island matches your travel style, budget, and tolerance for crowds.
Mallorca's Secret Coves: A Guide to Hidden Paradise (And Why Some Should Stay That Way)
The honest truth about Mallorca's 'hidden' beaches: which ones are worth the effort, which are Instagram traps, and where locals actually go when they want solitude.
After the 10,000: Understanding the Balearics' Tourism Protests & What Changed
The real story behind the mass protests, new €6 tourist taxes, and rental car fees. How 'Less Tourism, More Life' is reshaping the islands and what it means for your 2025 visit.
Menorca 2025: The Island That Refused to Sell Its Soul
While Mallorca drowns in tourists and Ibiza becomes a brand, Menorca quietly guards its 216km of coastline. From secret Talayotic ruins to beaches you still need a boat to reach, this is the Balearic island that chose preservation over profit.
Mallorca 2025: The Island at a Crossroads – An Insider's Guide
Navigate Mallorca's new reality: overtourism protests, €10 beach reservations, and hidden refugios. From secret coves locals guard to GR221 booking tricks, this is the Mallorca guide that tells you what's really happening.