Mallorca
Why go?
A beautiful island of diverse landscapes - from stunning rugged
mountains and dramatic sea cliffs to over 70 beaches and isolated
coves, hidden valleys with ancient olive terraces, citrus groves,
almond orchards and picturesque villages with great restaurants and
bars. For those wanting more than a beach, there are plenty of
opportunities for hiking, climbing, bird-watching, painting,
cycling, sailing and golf. There's no shortage of nightlife, but if
you're in need of peace and tranquillity, there are plenty of rural
hideaways.
Fantastic places to stay (some of the best in the Med) range from
restored stone fincas (farmhouses) and traditional
Mallorquin homestays to the most stylish of small hotels. And it's
affordable, too: food, drinks and car hire are very reasonably
priced. Frequent and inexpensive flights (only 2.5 hours from
London) make it ideal for a short break or those travelling with
young children.
Any Downsides?
Not many, providing you avoid S'Arenal and Magaluf which are thankfully well contained. It's a popular tourist destination, and with 5 million visitors a year (mainly British and German), there are few undiscovered places, but thankfully most go to the resorts. Don't expect miles of deserted beaches - you'll need a boat to reach the most secluded.
What's where?
- Arta & the East: The ancient hilltown of Arta with its dramatic caves and panoramics of the Serres de Llevant mountains, plus secluded beaches and golf courses galore Read More >>
- Palma de Mallorca: An excellent city break: vibrant galleries, Baroque architecture, a pretty waterfront and great restaurants, all easily navigated on foot Read More >>
- Rural Heartland: Sleepy market towns, unundulating hills, stone windmills and neatly ordered vineyards and almond groves. Hire a bicycle for a leisurely exploration Read More >>
- Soller & Mountains: Dramatic craggy peaks cradling olive groves, picturesque villages and hip Soller with its clusters of orange and lemon trees; wonderful hiking terrain Read More >>
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