Mallorca
Step back in time on the mountainous island of Mallorca by exploring ancient, terraced landscapes with endless twisted lines of olive trees, tiny medieval villages and extraordinary food and wine.
Mallorca is not only an island of great wealth, but is also an island of immaculate beauty. Cool off in the crystal clear waters at any of the 200 beaches set on Mallorca’s coastline.
The largest of the Balearic islands off the mainland of Spain, Mallorca has proven to be a consistent favorite among travelers from all over the world attracting more than 10 million visitors a year.
This legendary island is known for its great wealth with the highest per capita level of disposable income in Spain, but Mallorca’s sunny personality is what truly makes it rich. From ravishing beaches to azure views, remote mountains and soulful hill towns, it’s a paradise for the curious and adventurous.
Each year as tourism continues to grow, Mallorca remains a top destination for all nationalities, offering a wide range of attractions to suit all tastes. This magical island has attracted artists, writers, poets and creatives from around the world, many who still own homes on the island today.
With an immersive bohemian feel to Mallorca, beauty and relaxation is found all around the island. Composers including Chopin and Andrew Lloyd Webber, authors Anaïs Nin and DH Lawrence and artist Joan Miró – who spent much of his life in his studio on the edge of Palma – all found inspiration in the island’s extraordinary beauty.
Exploration
Relax while admiring the natural beauty that is Mallorca.
Las Salinas d’es Trenc
Nestled in the southern part of Mallorca near the picturesque Es Trenc beach, the Salinas d’Es Trenc offers visitors an intimate look at the traditional craft of sea salt harvesting. During the summer, Master Salineros hand-collect the delicate Flor de Sal d’Es Trenc crystals from the surface of the seawater ponds. Spanning 160 hectares within a 4000-hectare terrestrial Maritime Natural Park, this environmentally protected area, safeguarded by the EU, is free from urban or industrial encroachment. The artisanal salt production here plays a crucial role in preserving and regenerating the habitat, home to nearly two hundred bird species and a variety of endemic flora and fauna typical of wetlands.
The Essentials
When to go
With approximately 250 days of sunshine a year, Mallorca is the perfect spot to visit any time. Even in winter, temperatures average roughly 50°F with the rest of the year staying in the high 70s.
Mallorca summers are known for the clientele they attract ranging from billionaires traveling their mega yachts to movie stars visiting their mountain estates.
Where to stay
MELIÁ CALVIÁ BEACH, MAGALUF
The four-star Meliá Calviá Beach Hotel sits pretty in a prime beachfront location at the western end of Magaluf on the southwest coast of Mallorca. This on-trend, elegant and established resort is a popular addition to the area.
There is an airy vibe, fresh Mediterranean cuisine, fun fitness classes, decadent spa treatments and of course the long sandy beach just footsteps away. This area boasts trendy hotels, stylish bars, beach clubs and boutiques.
There are outdoor and indoor pools as well as luxurious rooms and suites. Upgrade to The Level category for access to a secluded and private outdoor pool and sundeck.
Hotel Innside Calvia Beach, modern hotel in Mallorca | Melia.com
INNSIDE CALVIA BEACH, MAGALUF
This stunning hotel in Calviá Beach Resort, on the edge of Magaluf, INNSIDE Calvia Beach has impressive interiors and a luxurious vibe. The hotel is doused in crisp white and neutral shades mixed with metallic modern touches that give a vibe of elegance and ease.
Located beachside, near Nikki Beach Mallorca, guests can also enjoy easy accessibility to Palma and the Tramuntana mountains. Wander along the promenade and take in the super yachts at the smart marinas of Puerto Portals and Port Adriano.
It has the highest hanging pool in Europe, a gym that is open 24 hours, as well as the SkinC beauty center, which will have you red carpet-ready in no time.
Hotel Melia Calvia Beach, hotel for relaxing in Mallorca | Melia.com
SECRETS MALLORCA VILLAMIL RESORT & SPA
Escape into luxury at one of the best spa hotels in Mallorca, offering unique sophistication and luxurious holidays. Ideally located in the seaside town of Peguera in Mallorca, Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa is an adults-only resort housed in a beachfront traditional Mallorcan building. The rooms and suites offer stunning views and luxurious amenities to ensure a contemporary adults-only, all-inclusive Mediterranean experience, complete with first-class gastronomy, and a sublime experience of pure indulgence at the spa combining hydrotherapy with relaxing treatments.
A romantic refuge alongside the Mediterranean and a Secrets getaway awaits at the Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa.
ZOËTRY MALLORCA, LLUCMAJOR
Zoëtry Mallorca is a rare gem waiting to be found. A hidden haven in the heart of the island’s countryside where time stops and invites you to enjoy the art of good living. A sanctuary of Majorcan wellbeing set in a 14th century possessio ideal for discovering Mediterranean slow luxury in its different forms, like the unique gastronomic proposition crafted by Michelin-starred and Michelin Green Star-winning chef Andreu Genestra; the tranquility you feel while strolling through its lavender fields, groomed gardens, and untouched garriga; or the sense of history that emanates from the ancient walls of its luxurious rooms.
GRAN HOTEL SON NET, CALVIA
For a countryside feel and escape from the hustle and bustle, consider a stay at the majestic Gran Hotel Son Net. Nestled in the quiet village of Puigpunyent, just northwest of Palma, the hotel is set in a 17th century estate. High stone walls surround the property giving the feel of an old stately home, while its Hockneys and Chagalls add an elegant touch to the decor.
With beautiful, dimly-lit rooms and bathrooms as big as the room itself, escape to a past world in the modern day. Enjoy the Royal Suite, which includes an entire apartment with a private garden.
Mallorca
Location
Avenida Notario Alemany 1
07181 Palma de Mallorca
Balearic Isles, Spain
