Crystal clear water, fine sand, a spectacular contrast between beach and mountains, good food, great weather… There are many reasons to consider Mallorca as an authentic jewel of the Mediterranean. The island is one of the busiest destinations in the summer months, and it’s easy to see why. In addition to a wide range of hotels for those who want to relax during their holidays, Majorca is full of places to discover and plans to enjoy, even for the most adventurous and curious. One of the best? These are some of the essentials if you’re visiting the island between now and the end of the season. Don’t miss them.
A tram ride through Sóller
Sóller, located on the northwest coast of Mallorca, is one of the most beautiful towns on the whole island: its historic center, with narrow cobbled streets, transports you to another era. It is essential to ride in its iconic tram, inaugurated in 1913, which will allow you to cross through the squares the center of the municipality and which will allow you to reach the port and the bay, on a journey where you will pass through gardens of houses and orchards of orange and lemon trees.
Total disconnection in an ‘Adults Only’
Are you looking for absolute relaxation during your holiday? Is your idea of relaxing on a sun lounger by the pool without anyone disturbing you? Look for an ‘Adults Only’ hotel, where children are not allowed and where rest guaranteed. For example, about 15 minutes from Palma de Mallorca, you will find Hotel FERGUS Style Tobago, the only five-star beachfront hotel in Palmanova.
With a completely renovated design of the most luxurious, the hotel has spacious rooms and several common areas where you can relax without any disturbance if that’s exactly what you want: from the pool, with plenty of sun loungers – next to the bar and the themed restaurant, which offers the best gastronomy in the area, to the spectacular rooftop ‘sky bar’; a place full of style and select atmosphere, where you can take a bath or have a cocktail while enjoying the view of the bay. You will come back.
A sunset from the viewpoint of Sa Foradada
From this rocky ledge on the northeast coast of the island, near Deià, you can see the cliffs meeting the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean and a spectacular sunset. The Sa Foradada viewpoint is one of the busiest spots at nightfall, so we recommend arriving early. If you want to experience one of the best sunsets on the island, take the path that approaches the coast, the views are beautiful! The area also has a restaurant, Miradors de Na Foradada, with an upper terrace where you can relax with a cocktail and watch the sunset. Safety pin!
An excursion to the caves of the island
It is unforgivable to visit Mallorca and not go to the Cuevas del Drach… Located on the southeast coast of Mallorca, in Porto Cristo, an ancient refuge for fishermen in the municipality of Manacor, the caves develop in carbonate rocks between 11 and 5 .3 million years. The visit (tickets must be purchased in advance) includes a live concert. When you’re ready, you can cross the lake into the cave by boat or on foot via a bridge. Other less crowded caves? The caves of Artà, located in the northeast of the island.
A visit to the trendy beach bar
There are many ‘beach clubs’ and beach bars that fill the beaches of the island. Roxy’s Beach Bar, S’Ona Beach, UM Chambao, Il Chiringo… although maybe one of our favorites is Can Gavellalocated in the bay of Alcudia, where you can enjoy an authentic Mediterranean paella and other delicious dishes on the beach for a more than affordable price.
Source: Marie Claire
