Get lost and found in this Spanish hidden gem tucked in the Balearic Sea. With plenty of azure and turquoise coasts, Mallorca/Majorca/Maiorca is the place to be for beach fanatics.
#QuickTip: get the most of the island by renting out a car and drive through scenic routes.
Day 1 - Full Day
Palma
Catedral de Mallorca - gothic cathedral overlooking the marina
Castell de Bellver - circular 14th century castle with views of Palma
Marina Port de Mallorca - perfect for night strolls
Carrer de Colom St./Market Square - shops and bakeries street leading to the Mayor Plaza aka central market square.
Old Train (Ferrocarril de Soller) - tour of Palma with the classic wooden train
Anima / Nassau Beach - small city-beach by the harbour with a mediterranean restaurant
WHAT
sightseeing, sunbathing, dining
WHERE
Palma, Santanyi, South East Coast
DURATION
>2 days
Day 2 - Southeast Coast
Santanyí
Cala Llombards - calm, secluded, scenic beach
Mirador Cala Llombards - observation point
Calo des Moro - shallow turquoise beach within a cove
Drach Cave - stalactites and stalagmites galore + underground lake
Other recommendations:
- Ses Illetes - more beach
- Formentor - cliff and lighthouse with a beach
- Cala Llamp - natural swimming pool?
- Old Town Valdemossa - scenic town surrounded by mountains
- Torent de Pareis - canyon with a beach
Dining
L'Impero ($$) - voted #1 on tripadvisor. Italian and pizza.
La boutique del gelato ($) - great gelato for less than a euro
Piccola Italia ($$) - Seafood pasta served here, good portions
Cappuccino/Grand Cafe ($$) - take a coffee break in the marina
El Cuerno ($) - Spanish tapas. Opens late.
Casa Julio ($) - more Spanish tapas.
C'an Eduardo ($$) - seafood with a view of the harbour
Mariola's Bakery ($) - cheerful vibes, good music and melon juice
Pad Thai Wok ($) - halal eats. authentic Thai taste.
(Updated 2018)