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Mallorca

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, the others being Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.

Regions
  • Serra de Tramuntana
  • Palma (Ciutat)
  • Pla de Mallorca
  • Raiguer
  • Migjorn
  • Llevant


    • Cities
  • Palma de Mallorca - Mallorca's main and largest city

  • Alcudia - just perfect for combining beach and cycling
  • Cala Ratjada
  • Cala d'Or - lively resort on the east coast, well known for its annual Jazz Festival
  • Calvia
  • Deià - small village in the Tramuntana mountains, beloved by artists, intriguing cementary
  • Fornalutx - one of the most attractive villages on the west coast, good starting point for hikers
  • Inca - the second largest city, reknown for its leather factories
  • Manacor - the third largest city, famous for its pearl factories
  • Pollença
  • Sineu - the geographical heart of the island, a small village best visited on Wednesdays, the weekly market is enormous
  • Sóller - pretty town set in fantastic mountainous scenery
  • Valldemossa - the charming village in the Tramuntana mountains is a must see, Chopin spent here a winter with George Sand


    • Other destinations
  • Monastery of Lluc in the Tramuntana mountains
  • Sa Calobra + Torrent de Pareis - Mallorca's "Grand Canyon"


    • Understand

    Mallorca (3640 sq.km) is known as an easy-to-reach Mekka for friends of sunny beaches. With a coastline of more than 550km in high season, the island is flooded by millions of tourists from all Europe. This is both a blessing and a curse for the inhabitants, and they are well prepared for it and provide a very well-organized tourist infrastructure.

    Nevertheless, Mallorca can show even other faces when you leave the coastline and take a look at the inner country. Prices fall with each kilometer you move away from the coast, and reach the usual Spanish standards in the center of the island or even some parts of the mountain area.

    Geographically the island can be divided into three parts. The Serra de Tramuntana rocks extend from south-west to north-east, while the Serra de Llevant stretches along the eastern coast. Between them lies the central plain (Es pla).

    Talk

    The natives speak so-called Mallorquin, a Catalan dialect. Of course, everybody speaks Castillian (normal Spanish), too.

    In tourist areas, you will frequently come across people speaking English, German, French and other common European languages.

    Get there


    By plane

    There are frequent flights from many European cities to Palma de Mallorca airport. In particular, many of the discount airlines have daily flights.

    There are also flights from Menorca and Ibiza, but these are about double the price of the ferries from these islands, and save only about an hour.

    From the airport public buses run frequently to central Palma.
    Many car rental agencies have their offices at the airport.

    By boat

    You can catch a ferry to Palma de Mallorca from the other Balearic Islands or from several points on the Spanish coast, including Barcelona and Valencia. You can catch a ferry to Alcudia from Menorca.

    Get around

    Many spots are reachable by bus, but the services are limited on Sundays and in the lower season, as well as during the night.

    There is inland train transportation, but mainly limited to Puerto de Sóller, Manacor, Inca, Sa Pobla...

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    Hotels in Mallorca
    Es Palmer Score 6.125 from 4 reviews
    Ctra Campos-Colonia St Jordi, Km 6.4 6.13/10
    The cuisine offered by the hotel’s kitchen is one of Es Palmer’s most important features. The kitchen features an open pantry of home made jams and preserves which guests can enjoy as an accompaniment to their dinner. Please note that dinner is only available between 20 March and 31 October. ... more
     
    Grupotel Playa de Palma Suites & Spa Score 7.825 from 6 reviews
    Cami de Ca Na Gabriela 27-29 7.83/10
    Offering 133 conveniently decorated suites, with a fancy modern style, this comfortable four-star hotel is ideally located in Playa de Palma.. With our treatment rooms, thalassotherapy, Hammam and Sauna, and much more this is the right place, dedicated to revive the body and relax the mind. All this allied to the most varied techniques of physical exercise, with a modern space of Cardio Fitness as backdrop will make of the Grupotel Playa de Palma Suites & Spa the ideal shelter for all those who look for the true well-being. ... more
     
    Hotel Rural Son Jordà Score 0 from 0 reviews
    Carretera Sineu, Km. 24 - Ruberts 0/10
    The Hotel Rural Son Jordà and its ancient estate are located in the picturesque, small Majorcan village of Ruberts, right in the centre of the island. Only 28 km outside the island’s capital of Palma, this rural retreat provides a historic and natural venue for a peaceful holiday in the sun. Its buildings date from the 16th century and have, at various times, been a nobleman’s home and wine store. Also, the hotel is directly connected to an 18th-century church and has 4 chapels of its own, adding to the tranquillity of the setting. Surrounding the property you will find pine and palm trees, olive trees and bougainvillea – all combining to give the property a timeless Mediterranean feel. ... more
     
    Hotel Golden Playa Score 7.925 from 51 reviews
    Marbella 14 7.93/10
    Large swimming pool and children’s swimming pool. Solarium with lounger chairs and sun umbrellas. Service bar at the pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and gym. Indoor-heated swimming pool available in winter. Meeting room. Spacious facilities. Lobby bar. Towels and robe service at the pool area. Qualified cycling and cyclist services: bicycle storage room, “energy booster” menus included in the buffet, bicycle routes information, etc. Water sports and entertainment facilities at the beach. ... more
     
    Aparthotel Maristany Score 9.5 from 1 reviews
    Madre Perla s/n 9.5/10
    The Aparthotel has 55 apartament, 24 hour reception hall and dining room with buffet. All installations with air conditioning, swimming pool for adults and children with solarium, sunshades and sun beds for the clients disposal. Garden area of 30 meters from its fine sandy beach. ... more
     
    More hotels in Mallorca

    Full Day Tour to La Tomatina - World's Largest Tomato Fight 8 hours

    Full Day Tour to La Tomatina - World's Largest Tomato Fight

    For a fantastic day of crazy fun and Spanish culture, you can't go past the annual La Tomatina festival in Bunol. Held on the last Wednesday of August, people come from the surrounding villages (and around the world) to be involved in the messy day of festivities.

    The big day is the culmination of a week long festival which begins with a large soapy pole being erected in the middle of town. On the top is a leg of ham, the prize for anyone brave enough, or silly enough to try and scale the pole.

    At 11:00am a shot is fired and the chaos begins. Trucks loaded with tomatoes roll in and those onboard hurl tomatoes at the crowd to start the battle. Once the vehicle stops and the crowds descend upon it, everything turns tomato red within seconds.

    On the sounding of the second shot, the fight comes to an end and the masses head off to be hosed down and then take the festivities into the afternoon.

    Click here for more information and Booking Details

    Morning Sightseeing Tour to Mijas 5 hours

    Morning Sightseeing Tour to Mijas

    Visit Mijas, the white village of Andalucia. Mijas is a small village situated 1500 feet (460 meters) above sea level. The picturesque village with it's narrow, white washed streets is full of friendly people. Admire the wonderful panorama of Fuengirola, Carvajal and Los Boliches.

    Built during the Arab domination, Mijas is home to the only square bullring in Spain.

    Click here for more information and Booking Details

    Mahon Moods and The Caves of Xoroi 8 hours

    Caves of Xoroi

    Discover the fascinating capital of the island and world famous port.

    Soak up the ambience of the local open air market before taking a boat trip around the magnificent and historic port of Mahon.

    Take a break at the charming fisherman's village of Binibeca. Also don't forget your visit to the most famous landmark of Menorca, the Caves of Xoroi, a cave on the edge of an impressive cliff, which has been converted into a bar.

    During the day there will be time for a lunch stop at Punta Prima or Cala'n Porter, and free time for shopping, swimming or sunbathing.

    Click here for more information and Booking Details





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