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Beach umbrella mishaps and croqueta escapes on a Mallorcan shore

other · 2026-07-11

A columnist recounts a Sunday drive to the east of Mallorca, where a beach umbrella took flight in a gust of wind, narrowly missing beachgoers. The author reflects on the drama of beach life, noting that a nearby man suffered a wardrobe malfunction exposing his testicle, which the author declined to point out due to language barriers. The piece is a lighthearted observation of Mediterranean beach scenes.

Key facts

  • The author drove to the east of Mallorca on a Sunday.
  • A beach umbrella flew away due to wind, but was caught by its owner.
  • The author uses a screw device from Wan Ke Long store in Palma to secure umbrellas.
  • A man had a gusset malfunction exposing his testicle.
  • The author did not know the Spanish word for testicle.
  • The piece is from Monocle's 'The Weekend Opener' column.
  • The article is by Andrew (surname not provided).
  • The beach scenes are described as a live telenovela.

Entities

Institutions

  • Monocle
  • Wan Ke Long

Locations

  • Mallorca
  • Spain
  • Palma

Sources