What is there to do in Mallorca? Well, there are so many possibilities that the biggest problem is realising when you leave that that there are still loads of interesting things to do.
There is so much to do on the island that we would need a lot more time to explore it in depth, but we are going to propose 5 essential places to see in Mallorca for a 5-day visit.
We recommend that you spend one whole day on the capital of the island. It is the only way to make sure that you see everything that you need to see.
The old quarter is charming and picturesque, with an impressive architectural, historic and cultural heritage. A visit the imposing Cathedral is a must, paying special attention to the monumental work of Miquel Barceló, with the Mural of the Capilla del Santísimo as its most important painting. The Royal Palace of La Almudena and the Es Baluard Contemporary Art Museum are also fascinating visits. As there is no contradiction between appreciating culture and appreciating great food, you should not leave Palma de Mallorca without making a visit to its best tapas bars, following the itinerary known as the Ruta Martiana. If you feel like visit neighbourhoods, those of Santa Caterina, La Lonja or El Portixol still retain the flavour of traditional fishing towns.
The impressive mountains of the Sierra de Tramontana form a backbone along the north of the island. The towns of Valldemossa and Sóller, on their eastern side are well worth visiting. We would like to recommend a really incredible place that is less well-known: the Monastery of Lluch.
This religious site has legendary status on the island, it is closely related with the most famous Mallorcan of all: Ramón Llull, who is claimed to be the founder of the monastery, as the patron behind the construction of the Marian altar in 1275.
Our suggestion for the third day is to spend it in the north-east of the island, at Formentor beach and the coast of Pollença.
Formentor has a uniquely beautiful beach, with fine white sand and has earned a blue flag. It lies in one of the most spectacular and wild landscapes on the island. Any visit to the mountains of the Sierra de Tramuntana and Cape Formentor is bound to be incredible and unforgettable. Evening is the perfect time for the experience of visiting the famous lighthouse.
While we are in the area, we can take advantage to visit the port of Pollença, a fantastic place that inspired Agatha Christie to write one of her famous novels.
Portocolom is a fishing village to the south-east of Palma de Mallorca. Its charm derives from its location in a large bay with a curiously irregular shape. Its main features are the roofs, the lighthouse and a long wharf where you can see modern sports craft moored alongside the local fishing boats.
There are many other things to enjoy along this coast, such as a romantic dinner in one of the area’s many restaurants, some of which also have live music. One of the most famous of these restaurants is the chiringuito Cala Sa Nau.
If the fifth day is a Wednesday or a Saturday, we can take advantage to see the famous Santanyi Market and shop for traditional local products, both food and handcrafts.
In the afternoon, we can take a refreshing dip close to the nearby lighthouse, Faro de Ses Salines and the beach of Es Caragol, which is one of the most popular on the island.
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