Mallorca, a pearl in the Mediterranean Sea!

Mallorca, the island where the members of the Spanish Royal Family traditionally spend their summer holidays, is the largest island of Spain and located in the Mediterranean Sea.

Unlike other well known and developed tourist destinations, Mallorca surprisingly remains an astonishingly beautiful and diverse place, where vast plains with almond trees, olive trees and vineyards perfectly fit next to endless superb quiet bays with translucent water and virgin beaches.

For such a small island, Mallorca is teeming with landscape and hideaways. Weekenders can base themselves in the medieval heart of Palma, while those in search of peace might opt for pleasant towns like Sóller, Pollença, Valldemosa, Deià or Artà, or a seaside or country location. For those who think of Mediterranean islands as being all about sun, sand and sea, will be very surprised by the diversity of Mallorca.

Next to all this Mallorca is a multi activity island. Hiking, cycling, sailing and golfing are the main activities done on the island. For all these activities Mallorca offers a beautiful setting and excellent conditions.

Spa & Wellness in Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca
Beaches
Mountains
Towns and villages
Climate

Spa & Wellness in Mallorca

Mallorca is so divers that it is suitable for any kind of Spa and Wellness break. Mallorca offers a wide variety of Spa and Wellness resorts in all price ranges and each and every one of them set in a beautiful surrounding. You could opt for a break existing exclusively of Spa and Wellness activities or you can combine your Spa and Wellness break with any other kind of activity like hiking, cycling, golfing or sailing. Whenever, whatever, where ever Mallorca is an ideal place for Spa and Wellness!

Mallorca Spa and Wellness breaks are perfect all year round. Choose a Mallorca Spa & Wellness break in winter or spring near Palma de Mallorca, combining relaxation with culture trips to Palma's many contemporary art galleries, or choose for a summer break with a range of massages, yoga sessions and beauty treatments on an idyllic beach.

Palma de Mallorca

Palma is set on a magnificent broad bay, on the South side of the island, and was founded as a Roman camp called Palmaria. Now, over 2000 years later, Palma can happily compete with any European regional capital and is therefore often referred to as little Barcelona. The capital of the Balearic Islands has a fascinating medieval centre and is known by its, one of the world's greatest, Gothic cathedral. Get lost in Old Palma's labyrinth of narrow winding streets and check out boutique shops, courtyards of baroque mansions and the small "tapa" restaurants. You will be surprised by the cultural charge and sophistication of this city; it is stylish and intimate, yet bursting with life!

Beaches

All kind of shorelines imaginable are to be found on Mallorca, from the cliffs at the strands of the Serra Tramuntana in the Northwest to romantic rocky bays with tiny strips of sand on the East coast and to wide virgin beaches stretching out under the sky near Palma in the South and along the bay of Alcudia in the North. The Mallorcan coastline presents innumerable options for those thirsting for the Med's sparkling waters. While some get fairly crowded in mid-summer, others remain surprisingly little visited. Whatever your preference is you can find your perfect beach in Mallorca!

A few of our favorites are:

Illetas, Not far from Palma you find two coves, one of them is situated in the small residential bay of Illetes from where you can see miles across the bay of Palma. Here you can enjoy massages on the beach during the day and a nice cocktail in the loungy bar at sunset.

Portals Vells, a few kilometers down from mass touristy Magaluf, a drive through pine woods brings you to this nice cove, where turquoise waters lap the beach and whose sands stretch back quite a distance. Treat yourself on a typical paella which is served on the terrace on the beach.

Port de Sóller, the beach of this charming port village on the North West coast is delightful and has its beach opposite the harbour. Although a bit touristy in summer it has not lost its charm.

Cala Deiá, down a dusty track through the olive groves lies the 'cala', the cove, where the few remaining fishermen still go out at dawn to cast their nets. It is our pick of the beaches in the Northwest. It's a pebble beach with beautiful clear water and great beach bar sitting on the rocks looking out to sea.

Es Trenc, is the largest undeveloped beach on the South side of Mallorca with long stretches of blindingly white sand and an idyllic setting among pine trees and rolling dunes. The water is turquoise and the beach has a real Caribbean feel.

Platja de Formentor, long and narrow white sanded beach on the North side of the island on the way to the famous Cap Formentor. From the beach you can enjoy unspoiled views over the Pollença bay.

Cala Mondragó, it is part of the Parc Natural de Mondragó. It is a beautifull place to take a dip in the brillant crystal clear water. Sheltered by large rocky outcrops and fringed by pine trees it is formed by a string of three sandy beaches that are connected by rocky footpaths.

Mountains

Mallorca has two mountainous regions each about 70 km in length offering extraordinary views in all directions. The highest peak on Mallorca is Puig Major (1,445 m) in the Serra de Tramuntana on the West side of the island. The combination of a favorable temperature and easy access to the mountains makes Mallorca a popular hiking and cycling destination. There are numerous options to explore this mountain region. Hikers have their pick of splendid walks on Mallorca. From the bald limestone peaks in the West, to the fertile plains of the interior and the rocky coastal trails of the East. There are many, many hiking trails for all levels, which are all well marked.

From February to May and late September to November, when the weather is refreshing cool, you will find hundreds of cyclists exploring the island, who descend in droves to sample Mallorca's hilly terrain and peaceful countryside.

Towns and villages

Each region of Mallorca has its own appeal. The East for its port villages like Porto Petro and Portocolom where you watch sailing boats sailing in and out the small harbors and where some good restaurants are located for lovely lunches or dinners on the terrace. The North and West for spectacular mountain and picture-postcard villages.

Deià is famous for its stunning beauty and its idyllic setting with a cluster of stone buildings pasted on to a conical hill and dripping into the surrounding valleys.

Valldemosa is simply one of the most beautiful towns on the island. It may owe most of its fame to the fact that composer Frédéric Chopin and his writer-lover George Sand spent their "Winter of discontent" here in 1838-39, but there is more. Valldemosa is beautifully surrounded by four valleys. Valldemosa is also a blend of tree-lined, cobbled lanes, stone houses in narrow winding streets and impressive villas.

Sóller lies on the Northwest coast in a valley surrounded by the grey-green hills of the Serra de Tramuntana. In Sóller starts or ends (depends the direction you go) the most popular and spectacular excursion of Mallorca. Since 1912 a narrow train with wooden carriages, "wild-west' style, rattles between Palma and Sóller through the beautiful Tramuntana mountains and almond and olive orchards. Also worthwhile is to take the old tram from Sóller to Port de Sóller, where you enjoy the beach or stroll around.

Fornalutx, two times this small village has been awarded "Most beautiful village of Spain". It is also called the ‘Orange' village, because of the many orange and lemon orchards which surround the village. Beautiful place!

Pollença used to be a magnet for artists, this atmosphere is still notable. Enjoy Pollença by strolling around the narrow streets, climbing the 365 stone steps to the 18th century hilltop chapel or just have a drink on the charming Plaça Mayor.

Santanyí is a busy, enjoyable inland town. It is a historical town, which is now a social and commercial meeting place. Especially market days (Wednesday and Saturday) are the busiest times and nice to see a crowd enjoying the terraces in the main square.

But you have not seen Mallorca until you have driven across Es Pla, the plain at the centre of the island, with its almond groves, typical windmills and old market towns.

Nearly all the towns and larger villages have a market day, and the further inland you venture, these become a real focal point in the weekly calendar. Our favourite (and the largest) is at Sineu every Wednesday morning. The majority of stalls offer fresh fruit and vegetables, local specialities (cheeses, meats, fish) and all varieties of leather products. Some of our other favourites are the markets in Santa Maria, Santanyí, Pollença and Campos.

Climate

Mallorca has a Mediterranean climate; meaning mild winters and warm, sunny summers making it the perfect place for year round tourism.