Cathedral, Palace, City Quarter, Promenade, Tourist town

The main and largest town of the island can be found in the southwest, about 5 km from the airport. The old town has beautiful streets that you can walk through endlessly. You will find plenty of bars, cafes, restaurants and of course souvenir shops. If you arrive by bus, you will probably get off at Plaza España, from there you can walk to the old town and the cathedral, or change buses here (underground bus station or public transport). [btn…

Sandy beach, Resort

The resort of Sa Coma on Mallorca's east coast is often described as the best on the island. The azure and crystal clear waters, together with the long, very clean beach with fine white sand and exotic looking palm forests, make for an irresistible combination for a relaxing beach holiday. [btn "Beachfront resorts with discount - Sa Coma" https://booking.com/city/es/sa-coma.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca-sacoma] The adjacent town is a…

Sandy beach, Resort

Cala Millor is the largest resort on the east coast of Mallorca and one of the largest on the island. The bustling town is a paradise for lovers of shopping for souvenirs, clothes and sports equipment. In the evening and at night it comes alive with dozens of restaurants, bars and clubs that stay open late. [btn "Beachfront resorts with discount rates - Cala Millor" https://booking.com/city/es/cala-millor.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca…

Church, Tourist town

In the north of the island you will find the former capital, Alcudia. In the summer months, it turns into a tourist spot, where every Tuesday and Sunday there are famous markets where you can buy everything from local food to products from local artists or imitation luxury brands. [btn "Book your Mallorca hotel in advance" https://booking.com/region/es/mallorca.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca-alcudia] Tourists are first greeted by the…

Sandy beach, Resort

Not far from Palma, about 10 km to the south-west, you will find the famous resort of Magaluf, one of the liveliest in Mallorca. Here, the discos and bars run at full blast until the early hours of the morning, the large hotel complexes offer every comfort and the long, wide sandy beaches are ideal for a day out. Magaluf, together with the resorts of Torrenova and Palmanova, form one larger beach centre. [btn "Beachfront resorts with discounts …

Resort, Sandy beach

Just a few hundred metres from the bustling and late-night resort of Magaluf lies the much quieter resort and beach of Palmanova (sometimes spelled Palma Nova). Visitors will be impressed by the beautifully landscaped wide sandy beach, the quieter environment with its many parks, and the wide range of sporting activities on both sea and land. [btn "Beachfront resorts with discounts - Palmanova" https://booking.com/city/es/palma-nova.en.html?aid…

Resort, Sandy beach, Aquarium

Mallorca's largest resort is close to the airport and only about 8 km from Palma. We are talking about the famous El Arenal, often written in Catalan as S'Arenal, a popular place for less demanding tourists for whom the main thing is the price and good accessibility. [btn "Resorts near the beach with discount - El Arenal" https://booking.com/city/es/el-arenal.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca-elarenal] Beach and swimming This is a true…

Resort, Sandy beach

Paguera (often referred to as Peguera) is a popular resort among Czech travel agents, situated in a picturesque area of rugged coastline full of coves in the southeast of Mallorca. Paguera is easily accessible by motorway from Palma, which is about 30 km away. [btn "Beachfront resorts with discount - Paguera" https://booking.com/city/es/paguera.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca-paguera] The resort is one of the quieter places, but that…

Sandy beach, Lighthouse

One of the most famous views appearing in travel agency catalogues and photos in internet search engines is from the resort of Cala Ratjada on the east coast of Mallorca. In Spanish, the name is often transliterated without the "t" to Cala Rajada. [btn "Book your Mallorca hotel in advance" https://booking.com/region/es/mallorca.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca-ratjada] Cala Gat beach and other coves Specifically, this is the small beach…

Sandy beach, Resort

One of Mallorca's most popular resorts is located in the south-west of the island. Santa Ponsa, also known as Santa Ponça in Catalan, is set in a beautifully undulating landscape and nestled in a quiet bay surrounded by a very rugged and photogenic coastline. [btn "Beachfront Resorts with Discounts - Santa Ponsa" https://booking.com/city/es/santa-ponsa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca-santaponsa] Santa Ponsa lies a little away from the…

Sandy beach

Es Trenc is Mallorca's most famous beach, located in the south of the island. Its clear turquoise waters, which are more typical of the Caribbean, and its almost 3 kilometres of fine white sand have rightly earned it the nickname "paradise on earth". As it is a nature reserve, home to several species of endangered animals and plants, you won't find sunbeds or umbrellas here, or showers, or refreshments and restaurants. [btn "Book your Mallorca…

Sandy beach, Coast

This small beach in the north of the island (near Cap de Formentor) is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Fine white sand, turquoise water and a wide range of water sports. You won't be bored here. You can relax in the shade of the pine trees growing along the beach, or you can pay for a sun lounger and umbrella (approx. 13 EUR per set for one day). [btn "Book your Mallorca hotel in advance" https://booking.com/region/es/mallorca…

Sandy beach, Resort

Mallorca's largest sandy beach , Platja de Muro, is located in the north of the island and has even been awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness. Its particularly shallow water, very gradual entrance and fine white sand make it suitable for families with children. All along the beach you will find countless sunbeds and umbrellas (approx. 15 EUR per set), but also a wide range of water sports (paddle boarding, kayaks, pedal boats, ...), as well as…

Sandy beach, Stony Beach, The Cove

In the heart of Mondrago National Park you will find a small but perhaps even more beautiful sandy beach surrounded by pine groves. Romantic swimming in the bay in beautiful almost untouched nature, in clear turquoise water and sunbathing on the fine white sand will tempt all lovers of a relaxing beach holiday in a natural environment without disturbing elements. [btn "Book your Mallorca hotel in advance" https://booking.com/region/es/mallorca…

Sandy beach, The Cove

This small beach can be found in the south of the island. It is owned by a private foundation that takes care of it and keeps it clean. You won't find any refreshments or sunbeds here and you have to climb a bit to get to the beach itself, but it's definitely worth a visit. The clear water and privacy will make up for the bumpy journey. The calm waters of the bay are perfect for swimming or snorkelling along the reefs. [btn "Book your Mallorca…

Village, Monastery

One of the most attractive sights of the island is undoubtedly this ancient village located in the heart of the Traumuntan Mountains. The renowned Carthusian monastery, old stone houses, imposing villas and tree-lined streets may tell you that there will be no shortage of visitors, and you may find yourself eating mediocre food at above-average prices for foreign tourists. [btn "Book your Mallorca hotel in advance" https://booking.com/region/es…

Village, Monastery

On the west coast, about 17 kilometres outside Valldemossa, you will find this beautiful little village which has become home to many artists. It would probably be just another of Mallorca's many villages if it weren't for the English writer and poet Robert Graves, who found his second home here. His house, Ca N'Alluny, is now a museum. In addition, there are many art galleries and small souvenir shops, as well as some very good restaurants. …

Tourist town, Coast, Promenade, Sandy beach

Sollér is popular mainly because of the old wooden train that brings tourists from Palma. A popular town nestled in a valley of orange groves between the mountains and the sea. The Plaza Constitucio is surrounded by popular tapas bars where you can enjoy freshly squeezed oranges or homemade ice cream and take in the view of the Church of St Bartholomew, built in the 13th century and given a modern facade by Joan Rubid, an apprentice of Gaudí…

Cape, Lighthouse, Coast

Just a few kilometres from the town of Pollenca you will find probably the most photogenic place on the island, Cap de Formentor. Locals also call it the meeting point of winds, which also gives you an idea of what conditions to expect here, it can be very windy, but that's not a bad thing in the summer months. This is actually the end of the Formentor Peninsula, which is 20km long, the northernmost tip of the whole of Mallorca. In good weather…

Lookout, Coast

If you open a travel agent's catalogue with offers to Mallorca, in 90% of cases you will come across the iconic photo of the northernmost point of the island, Cap de Formentor. The most beautiful view of it is from the viewpoint "Mirador Es Colomer". The viewpoint is located on a high cliff above the sea and offers spectacular views of the entire rocky northern coast of Mallorca. It is secured by a fence and is often crowded with tourists in…

Valley

Mallorca's wild northern coastline offers beautiful views from its hundreds of metres high cliffs, as well as hiking in the narrow gorges winding down from the mountains to the sea. The 2 most famous canyons are the Torrent de Pareis and Sa Caolbr below the island's highest mountain, Puig Major. [btn "Book your Mallorca hotel in advance" https://booking.com/region/es/mallorca.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca-torrent] Torrent de Pareis …

Sandy beach, Cliff, National Park, The Cove

Clear waters, dunes, cliffs, pine groves and wild olive groves, all this is the Mondragó Nature Reserve, which was only created in 1992. In addition to the famous beaches, there are also nature trails along which you can admire the typical stone buildings without the use of bonding materials (the stones are layered on top of each other), as well as the ingenious irrigation, where the locals try to make the most of the water (water wheels,…

Sandy beach, Stony Beach, Coast

Mallorca is known for its hundreds of small and large coves, many of which have beautiful sandy beaches and photogenic rocky surroundings. A true paradise for lovers of such natural beaches with beautiful surroundings is the east coast of Mallorca between the resorts of Porto Cristo, where you will find the famous Dragon Caves, and Cala d'Or. Over a distance of about 30 km you will find dozens of "cales", or small romantic coves with beaches. …

Sandy beach, The Cove

The area around Santanyi offers some of Mallorca's "best" beaches and coves. One of these is definitely Cala Llombards beach in the small resort of the same name. About 150 metres wide, the beach offers fine white sand and a gentle entrance to the calm waters of a narrow bay about 200 metres long. The clear water and the reef edges of the beach invite snorkelling, while the calm and shallow water invites swimming and water play for children. …

Sandy beach

In the easternmost part of the island, you'll find one of the most beautiful - and, according to many, the most beautiful - beaches in Mallorca. In the tiny resort of Cala Mesquida, a gentle cove opens up to a beautiful and clean sandy beach with natural surroundings and divine scenery of the gently hilly coastline. The water in the sea is crystal clear and with a relatively gentle entrance, so swimming here is suitable even for children. Even…

Sandy beach, The Cove

Although Mallorca's famous beaches in picturesque coves are mainly located on the west and north coasts, there is one in the south, about 44 km from Palma. This is the beautiful Cala Pi bay, which tops many lists of the most beautiful beaches in Mallorca. [btn "Book your Mallorca hotel in advance" https://booking.com/region/es/mallorca.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca-calapi] Cala Pi is a narrow and long bay, ending in a fairly spacious…

Village, Lookout

In Arabic Bahaya al-bujar or "built along the sea", it is here that you can see the typical irrigation system from the Islamic era, which also supplies water to the upper terraces of the shore. This village lies on the border between the sea and the mountains and you will find beautiful viewpoints and 2 quieter beaches. [btn "Book your Mallorca hotel in advance" https://booking.com/region/es/mallorca.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca…

Castle

Above the town of Alaro, on a rocky mountain, you will find the ruins of Alaro Castle and a chapel with a breathtaking view of the Tramuntana Mountains and the island's capital. The first foundations of the castle were built in Moorish times, but the ruins you can see today date back to the 15th century. The most famous legend associated with the castle tells of 2 knights named Cabrit and Bassa who defended the castle against the soldiers of…

Cave

The Dragon Caves ( Cuevas del Drach in Spanish) can be found between Manacor and Porto Cristo in the east of the island. They were first mentioned in 1338, but were not really explored until much later, in 1880 by the German speleologist M. F. Will, who drew a detailed plan for the first time, and in 1896 by the French speleologist E. A. Martel, who discovered the part that is still accessible to visitors today. The largest lake, which measures…

Castle

Capdepera is a picturesque town in the east of the island near the resort of Cala Ratjada. Its main attraction is the historic fortified castle dating back to the 14th century, which for centuries served as protection from pirate attacks. [btn "Book your Mallorca hotel in advance" https://booking.com/region/es/mallorca.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca-capdepera] The Castillo de Capdepera (Castell de Capdepera) towers over the town on a 172…

Monastery

The monastery is one of the spiritual centres of the island and was the first ever monastery on the island to be dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is located in the northwest of the island in the Tramuntana Mountains. [btn "Book your Mallorca hotel in advance" https://booking.com/region/es/mallorca.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca-santuari] The Mystery of the Madonna Statue The first references date back to the 13th century. According to…

Dam

In the Tramuntana Mountains, which stretch across the north-western part of Mallorca, visit the picturesque valley dominated by the Cúber Dam, which makes for spectacular views and also creates picnic spots and stops during roadtrips around the island. The dam was built in 1978, 7 years after the construction of another dam, Gorg Blau, which is a few kilometres higher up and is also a popular stopping point. [imageFill 73534] Both dams serve…

Natural formation, Island

In the south-west of Mallorca you will find this nature reserve, a boat from the port of Sant Elm or Port D'Andratx will take you here for about 15 EUR / return ticket / person. Just 4 kilometres long and less than a kilometre uninhabited, the island offers 4 walking routes of varying difficulty. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Mallorca" https://booking.com/region/es/mallorca.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-mallorca-dragonera] The island is full of…

Village

The very name of this village suggests a lot about its character. This small village of only about 30 inhabitants is definitely worth a visit. The 14th and 15th century houses will give you an idea of what life was like in Mallorca 600 years ago. The village itself is protected as a place of historical interest and is listed in the BIC. The church is worth a visit and is a place of pilgrimage. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Mallorca" https:/…

National Park, Wetlands

This unusual piece of nature, protected since 1985, is located in the north of the island near Alcúdia and Muro beach. The wetlands here create a refuge for hundreds of bird species and slightly more botanical species. It is a permanently flooded area with 2 lakes and several streams and canals, part of the so-called RAMASAR, which are wetlands of international importance. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Mallorca" https://booking.com/region/es…

Garden

On the road from Palma to Soller, just before the Soller tunnel, you will find this oasis of green. The gardens were built in the Arabic style and this became their main attraction, the use of water not only for irrigation but also as an additional element. At the top of the gardens there is a pergola with 24 spouts from which water gushes out onto the paved walkway at the touch of a button. The gardens also include an accessible hacienda with…

Staircase

The Calvari Steps in Pollence leading to a small chapel at the top. In total you climb 365 steps - 1 step for every day of the year. They are surrounded by cypress trees on both sides and a total of 14 three-metre high crosses, which are meant to symbolise the suffering that Jesus had to endure on his Way of the Cross. In honour of this, on Good Friday during Easter, a carved statue of Jesus is carried down from the cross into the church, the…