Forget the package-holiday reputation. Off the south-east strip, Mallorca is mountain villages, empty coves and some of Spain's best food.
Where to stay
Deià or Sóller in the Tramuntana for hiking and views, Palma for city + beach, Pollença for the quieter north coast. Avoid Magaluf unless that's specifically the trip.
How to get there
Cheap direct flights from every UK city to Palma (PMA). Hire a car at the airport — the island is best explored on the back roads.
Don't miss
Lunch at Ca's Patró March (cliffside, you book months ahead), the train from Palma to Sóller, and an afternoon at Cala s'Almonia in the south-east.
Highlights
- Serra de Tramuntana
- Cala Deià
- Palma old town
- Cycling the back roads
What to pack for Mallorca
Tried-and-tested kit. Links go to Amazon UK.
- Compact travel adapter
- Anti-theft crossbody bag
- Packing cubes (set of 6)
- Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50
- Quick-dry beach towel
- Snorkel mask & fins
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