Mallorca
Spain
Overview
The Balearic jewel pairs hidden limestone coves, the dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountains, and charming stone villages with world-class cycling and sailing.
Cost of Travel
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Explore Mallorca
Mirador Penya del Migdia
Hiking route through a coastal landscape of pines & wildflowers to a hilltop observation point.
Basílica de la Sagrada Família
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca
Ornate Gothic edifice overlooking the sea, with a vast rose window & wrought-iron canopy by Gaudí.
Cala Mondrago
Coastal 1,893-acre natural park with grassland & pine forested ravines, dunes & rich birdlife.
Mirador d'en Ricardo Roca
Lookout point on a rugged cliff above the Mediterranean, with sunset views & a nearby restaurant.
Where to Stay
Belmond La Residencia
A stone manor luxury hotel in the artists' village of Deia, surrounded by olive groves with a hilltop pool and acclaimed restaurant.
Nakar Hotel
A sleek design hotel in Palma's old town with a stunning rooftop pool, terrace restaurant, and views of the cathedral.
Where to Eat
DINS Santi Taura
Mallorcan
A Michelin-starred restaurant in Palma's La Lonja district reinventing traditional Mallorcan recipes with modern technique and local ingredients.
Ca'n Joan de S'Aigo
Mallorcan Cafe
Palma's oldest cafe (since 1700) serves legendary ensaimadas (coiled pastries) and thick hot chocolate in a charming tiled interior.
Travel Tips
- Drive the Tramuntana mountain road for some of Europe's best coastal scenery
- Visit the caves of Drach for an underground lake concert
- Palma's old town is walkable and full of hidden courtyards
- Try sobrassada (cured sausage), tumbet (vegetable bake), and ensaimada pastries
- Cycling season runs March-October with dedicated infrastructure
- Book beach clubs (chiringuitos) in advance during July-August
Getting There & Around
Renting a car is the best way to explore Mallorca. TIB buses connect Palma to major towns and beaches. Palma has a metro line and city buses. Taxis are metered. The island is popular for cycling — many roads have bike lanes. Ferries connect to Menorca, Ibiza, and Barcelona.
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