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, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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,…

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…

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, 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…

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…