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. …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…