Mallorca
Carrer de Can Sales, 10, Centre, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Mallorca is the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, centred on Palma; it pairs a lively historic capital—with a Gothic cathedral, tapas bars and bustling markets—with a varied landscape of long sandy beaches, sheltered coves (calas), fertile plains and the dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountain range.
What Makes It Special
The Serra de Tramuntana (a UNESCO World Heritage landscape) is Mallorca’s standout feature—terraced hillside villages such as Valldemossa and Deià, steep coastal viewpoints and scenic winding roads make it exceptional for hikes, drives and photography.
Insider Tips
Hire a small car or scooter and visit beaches and mountain villages early in the morning to avoid crowds; bring comfortable shoes for rocky coves and Tramuntana trails, sample local treats like ensaïmada and sobrassada at village bakeries, and book popular Palma sights and coastal restaurants in advance during summer.
Mallorca is the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, centred on Palma; it pairs a lively historic capital—with a Gothic cathedral, tapas bars and bustling markets—with a varied landscape of long sandy beaches, sheltered coves (calas), fertile plains and the dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountain range.
What Makes It Special
The Serra de Tramuntana (a UNESCO World Heritage landscape) is Mallorca’s standout feature—terraced hillside villages such as Valldemossa and Deià, steep coastal viewpoints and scenic winding roads make it exceptional for hikes, drives and photography.
Insider Tips
Hire a small car or scooter and visit beaches and mountain villages early in the morning to avoid crowds; bring comfortable shoes for rocky coves and Tramuntana trails, sample local treats like ensaïmada and sobrassada at village bakeries, and book popular Palma sights and coastal restaurants in advance during summer.
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