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…

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. …

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…

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…

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:/…

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…

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…