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Mallorca
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There is not just one Mallorca. Our island has many different faces. Visit the mountainous area of the northwest, the flat green central parts, the coastal areas and the sand. Pine trees, romantic beaches, olive groves and dreamy landscapes paint a colourful picture. On the island of Mallorca the sea is always close at hand. The lovely blue shades of the Mediterranean can be studied from most locations.
There is something for everyone on Mallorca. Some who prefer a quiet lifestyle can find this...
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Arta / Betlem / Colonia San Pedro
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Arta is located 55 minutes northeast of Palma. The old and charming village is placed on a hill surrounded by glorious fields and a garden landscape known as the "huerto". From the hilltop the convent offers a stunning view of the broad Alcudia bay. Close to the sea is the picturesque village of Betlem with its myriad of narrow lanes. You can find pleasant restaurants and shops here.
Next to the sea the fishing village of Colonia San Pedro is located along its small marina. Enjoy fre...
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Bendinat
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In the south west, a few minutes west of Palma, is the Bendinat area. The older parts consist of a very pleasant villa area. This zone of the community is dominated by Hotel Bendinat and the nice cliffs outside that provide ideal opportunities for swimming and sunbathing. The hotel has a popular restaurant where it is customary to serve late lunches and dinners on the terrace garden next to the sea in the summer.
The new part of Bendinat has fashionable interior decorating boutiques, good resta...
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Cala d’Or / Porto Petro
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Around 17 minutes south of Porto Cristo is the Cala d’Or resort in the southeast. Thanks to its spectacular bays and tiny green hills the area is among the loveliest on Mallorca’s east coast. The white houses in the old part of Cala d´Or display the classic Ibiza design. The area has a car free zone with boutiques, restaurants, bars and cosy cafés.
A bike and walking track leads you to the lovely Cala Llonga marina, a popular place among both local and visiting yachtsme...
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Cala Fornells / Camp de Mar
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The genuine tiny village of Cala Fornells lies protected in a bay in the southwest part, 15 minutes west of Palma. You can swim from both cliffs and sandy beaches here. In this place a peaceful pace may still be enjoyed. Those who visit the area stop to enjoy the exquisite view of the sea and the Malgrat islands. In a bay further west is Camp de Mar, with its large sandy beach and its spectacular golf course.
For several decades now the two hotels in Cala Fornells have offered a holiday paradis...
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Cala Mayor / San Agustin / Genova
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About five minutes west of Palma, in the south west, is Cala Mayor. Nowadays the area provides permanent lodgings all through the year for many inhabitants. The area is active and has a multitude of bars, boutiques, restaurants and hotels. The Spanish king’s summer residence Marivent is located here. One of the most prominent features of the neighbourhood is a large and lovely sandy beach below the four star hotel Nixe Palace.
In Cala Mayor you will find restaurants next to the sea itself and a...
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Deia
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In the western part of the island, about 30 minutes northwest of Palma, a real artists’ village is located. In the village of Deia a maze of art and culture awaits you. The famous author Robert Graves lived here. His house is now a museum. The lovely village mansion, once a home for the Visconti family, is now the famous five star hotel La Residencia.
Deia is a beautiful and peaceful village with 14 good restaurants. La Residencia’s restaurant and that of the four star hotel El Moli are among t...
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Llucmajor
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In the south, approx. 15 minutes east of Palma is the main town of this area, Llucmajor, which is reachable from the highway. From Palma, along the sea, you can walk or take the bicycle until Arenal, the popular tourist village with its long, beautiful sandy beach and pretty shops.
With the car, further along the sea the coastline scenery changes to high cliffs and a fantastic view over the bay of Palma. The inhabitants of Son Veri Nou, Cala Blava and Maioris all have a wonderful view, and the ...
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Palma
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The bustling capital of Mallorca, Palma, is located in a protected bay next to the Mediterranean. Explore all the narrow lanes, the picturesque patios, the impressive churches and the museums. These assets invite visitors to go for walks all over the lovely old town. The entire city is dominated by the spectacular Cathedral and the Bellver Castle high up on a hilltop.
The Paseo Maritimo promenade follows the sea shore. Take a walk, sit in one of the bars or take a swim from the pleasant beach i...
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Pina
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In the south, approx. 15 minutes east from Palma is the village Pina.
It is a beautiful old village with plenty fields, where you come across
typical Mallorcan life-style and culture. The church of Pina was built
in 1856, it is the only one in Mallorca to have frescos all over its
walls. The village centre is around the main plaza with all the
conveniences necessary, such as bank, restaurant, bars and bakery. The
well beloved restaurant Es Moli de Pina is located in an old windmill,
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Port Adriano
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Port Adriano / Sa Torre / Nova Santa Ponsa
One of the most pleasant marinas in Mallorca is Port Adriano, 15 minutes west of Palma in the southwest area. The small secluded beach and the excellent restaurants on the sea shore are an added plus. Enjoy sitting there in the evening watching the sun as it sets behind the Malgrat islands. Next to the marina the small village of El Toro offers all kinds of services such as a pharmacy, a bakery, a food shop and a bank. Hotel Port Adriano, ...
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Port de Andratx / Andratx
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Port de Andratx is to be found about 30 minutes west of Palma. It is still a small fishing village located in a wide and beautiful bay. The mountain range of Tramuntana starts here and follows Mallorca’s western coast about 120 kilometres north as far as Pollensa. Port de Andratx has become a very popular destination on the island in the last few years.
Attractive boutiques and interior decorating shops offer all the latest things. Opposite the fishing harbour is the famous marina where l...
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Port de Pollensa / Pollensa
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Port de Pollensa is located about 35 minutes north of Palma. The sea resort is famous for its beauty. The pretty little village lies in a bay area featuring a long stretch of sandy beach. Behind this the mountains tower majestically. People enjoy bathing and taking a stroll along the promenade with all the pleasant bars, boutiques and restaurants.
This village is attractive to everyone thanks to its marina, its fishing harbour and its great possibilities to engage in sailing and water sports. E...
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Port de Soller / Soller
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Soller is located about 25 minutes north of Palma. It is the final destination of the nostalgic Palma-Soller train. The small town is located in a sun drenched valley protected by the Tramuntana mountain range and by Mallorca’s highest mountain Puig Mayor, 1445 metres. The Soller area is known as Jardin d'Espagne, the garden of Spain. This is where the best oranges, lemons and grape fruits are grown. The entire valley displays orange groves on terraced slopes that are a heritage from the A...
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Portals Nous / Port Portals
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Portals Nous is located in the south west, five minutes west of Palma. It is an active area for those who enjoy marinas, boats, tennis and entertainment. The Port Portals marina is one of the loveliest and most popular in the Mediterranean. A large selection of luxury yachts from all over the world use it as home port. Fashionable boutiques, restaurants and bars are everywhere.
Take a delightful walk to the light house in Port Portals and enjoy the view of the marina and the impressive yachts. ...
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Porto Colom / Cala Murada / Calas de Mallorca
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The pleasant and trendy fishing village Porto Colom is located 15 minutes south of Porto Cristo in the south eastern area. This is Mallorca’s largest natural port. Small fishing boats bob up and down next to the promenade. People come here from all over the island to visit the many famous restaurants.
Porto Colom’s port is popular among yachtsmen, local inhabitants and visitors arriving by car. Many popular restaurants are to be found, such as “Colon”, awarded one star i...
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Porto Cristo
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This popular port town 35 minutes east of Palma is located in a secluded bay. The old port in Porto Cristo is a typical Mallorcan fishing village with many restaurants, bars and boutiques along the promenade. There is a large sandy beach here too.
Porto Cristo’s well known yacht club Club Nautico has its own restaurant, bar and pool. Next to the southern entry to the town are the most famous of the stalactite grottoes, "Cuevas del Drach", where the largest underwater lake is loc...
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Sa Coma / Cala Millor / Cala Bona
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Sa Coma is located five minutes north of Porto Cristo. The area is well known for its beaches, its lovely scenery and charming green hills. A spectacular walk goes from Sa Coma and the wild life preservation area "Punta Amer" north along the Cala Millor bay. Enjoy nature in its untouched form and explore the many paths along the coast.
Cala Millor is popular all the year round, offering many shops and restaurants that are open in the winter too. The over 1000 metre long promenade from...
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Sa Rapita / Colonia de San Jordi
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Those who wish to escape large crowds and relax in a calm atmosphere may visit an area in the south, 35 minutes southeast of Palma. Between Sa Rapita and Colonia San Jordi you will find the longest and most spectacular beach on Mallorca, Es Trenc.
The beach is a wild life preservation zone, offering clear turquoise blue water and fine white sand for five kilometres. There are very good restaurants in Sa Rapita along the sea front, such as one of the best fish restaurants, C’an Pep. In the...
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San Telmo / S’Arraco
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San Telmo is located about 35 minutes west of Palma. It is a charming fishing village on Mallorca’s furthest western point close to the island Dragonera, an exciting excursion by boat. A very popular mountain hike takes you to the ruins of the convent La Trapa. The Tramuntana mountain range starts here and follows the west coast of Mallorca about 120 km north to Pollensa.
San Telmo is appreciated by those who are looking for the genuine Mallorca. There is a lovely walk above the small por...
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Santa Ponsa
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Santa Ponsa is situated 15 minutes west of Palma in the southwest area. This resort is modern and international with numerous boutiques, restaurants, bars and clubs that are open all the year round. The town is best known for its white crescent shaped beach with characteristic mountain formations.
During the summer months the beach and the cosy cafés there become the natural meeting place. There is another smaller romantic beach next to the charming marina. Apart from the large selection...
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Santanyi / Cala Figuera / Llombards
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Santanyi is located about 35 minutes east of Palma, in the south east area. As you arrive you pass through an arch to get to the old town. This is where a popular market is held every Wednesday morning offering the local farmers’ products. Santanyi has many fine art galleries and boutiques for interior decorating. In and around the tiny town you can find bars, cafés, bakeries and food shops as well.
Santanyi has a charming car free centre where the restaurants and bars are located....
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Sol de Mallorca / Cala Vinyes
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On a half island jutting into the Mediterranean in the south west, just 10 minutes west of Palma, you will find the large field area Sol de Mallorca and Cala Vinyes.
In spite of being such a private space, this area as still very much at the centre of things. The vicinity is famous for its lovely beach coves and for its Casino, located not far from the sea. The Casino is also a concert arranging facility where world class artists perform.
In this neighbourhood new buildings have been built on ...
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Son Vida
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Only five minutes north of Palma you will find the calm and peaceful area of Son Vida with its two popular 18 hole golf courses Son Vida Golf and Son Muntaner. The neighbourhood is located in a beautiful mountainous area. It offers fantastic views of the sea, the mountains and Palma with its pleasant marina and port. The area is luxurious and has many modern villas.
The club house at Son Vida Golf is old and well established and has a restaurant. This is where you will find the popular hotel Ar...
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