The Towns & Villages of Mallorca
Alcudia, North Mallorca
Medieval Walled Town
In the north of Mallorca lies the ancient town of Alcudia. This medieval town is not to be confused with the beach resort of Alcudia, or the port, Puerto Alcudia! Many of Majorca's towns were built several miles inland to provide protection against marauding pirates, and the port & coastal areas were only developed in more recent times as tourism became a major source of income for the island. ...read more
Algaida, Central Mallorca
Traditional Rural Town
Algaida is a typical Mallorcan town, all green shutters, narrow streets without pavements and a central square dominated by a sandstone church. It is located in a beautiful part of Mallorca, in the lowlands of the hilly area known as Puig Randa. You can find one of Mallorca's many disused windmills in the town - and it's one of the easiest ones to photograph! ...read more
Andratx, South West Mallorca
Traditional Rural Town
Like many towns around the coast, Andratx was built several kilometres inland from its port in a bid to deter pirate raids. Today the town is reaping an unexpected benefit - tourists pour into the port, spending money that the town collects in taxes, yet except on market day, Andratx sees little of the visitors and its people are left to get on with their lives. ...read more
Arta, North East Mallorca
Attractive Rural Town
Derived from the Arabic word jertan ('garden'), Arta has been occupied for at least 3,000 years, as evidenced by the remains of a Bronze Age site at Ses Paisses just outside the town. Nowadays, Arta is a prosperous little town near the coast that gets particularly lively each Tuesday, which is market day. ...read more
Banyalbufar, South West Mallorca
Pretty Coastal Village
Banyalbufar clings to the western coastline of Mallorca on a steep hillside that falls into the sea. Glorious views of the Tramuntana mountains and the sun setting into the sea await you here. Access is by small and windy coastal roads - in particular, the road to the south of the village. ...read more
Binissalem, Central Mallorca
Traditional Rural Town & Wine Growing Region
Binissalem is a small village, semi-industrialised on the outskirts due to it's prime role in the wine industry. If you order Mallorcan wine in a restaurant, it will probably come from Binissalem. Viticulture was introduced here by the Romans and has survived and been revived & improved in recent years. ...read more
Cala d'Or, East Mallorca
Holiday Beach Resort
Cala d'Or is the name given to a stretch of development along the east coast that includes a number of coves and resorts (Cala Ferrera, Cala Esmeralda, Cala Serena, Cala Gran & Cala Llonga). Each of the various calas (bays) has its own distinctive character where former fishing harbours have been turned into marinas. ...read more
Cala Figuera, South East Mallorca
Traditional Fishing Village
More than anywhere else in Mallorca, Cala Figuera retains the atmosphere of a working fishing port. White-painted houses reach down to the water's edge and fishermen sit on the steps mending nets. If you get here early enough in the morning, you might even see the catch coming in. A path follows around the tiny harbour and onto the cliffs, offering good views back towards the bay. ...read more
Cala Major, South West Mallorca
Traditional Beach Resort
Cala Major and its neighbour Sant Agusti were two of Mallorca's earliest resorts; now they are virtually suburbs of Palma. The tourists have moved elsewhere and there is a definite feel of an area that has seen better days. The king still comes though, to his summer residence Marivent, where frequent guests include Britain's Prince Charles. ...read more
Cala Millor, East Mallorca
Holiday Beach Resort
Fifty years ago this was a lonely dune-covered shore; now it has become the major resort on Mallorca's east coast. The main attraction is its fine sandy beaches; from Cala Bona ('the good bay') to Cala Millor ('the better bay') they stretch unbroken for 2km. In summer it is 'lively', travel-agent speak for brash, and best avoided unless you like discos and late-night bars. ...read more
Cala Ratjada, North East Mallorca
Traditional Beach Resort
This fishing port on Mallorca's eastern tip, surrounded by fine beaches and pretty coves, has two different characters depending on when you go. In winter it virtually shuts down, apart from a few permanent locals and a handful of bars on the promenade. In summer it is a crowded resort, with windsurfing, snorkelling and numerous discos, popular with the German community. ...read more
Calvia, South West Mallorca
Traditional Rural Town
Calvia is like an old lady who has won the lottery and doesn't know how to cope with her success. Until recently an unassuming country town, Calvia hit the jackpot when tourists discovered the nearby beaches and it is now said to be the richest municipality in Spain. Founded in 1249 with 80 inhabitants, the town had a population of 3,000 in 1960 and 11,560 in 1980 all because of tourism. ...read more
Campos, South East Mallorca
Traditional Rural Town
Midway from Llucmajor to Santanyi on the C717, Campos was founded by Jaume II in 1300 on the site of earlier Roman and Arab settlements. It's small and quiet place, with not a lot to offer the occasional visitor, except for a busy market on Thursdays and Saturdays, and the odd fiesta and village fair that run periodically throughout the year. ...read more
Ciudad Jardin, Palma de Mallorca
Charming Beach Resort
Cuidad Jardin lies to the east of Palma, just along the bay from Portixol. It has been heralded as the next 'up and coming' place for the cool and trendy set of Mallorca. With a lovely white sandy beach and a promenade that takes you either back to Palma or east to Playa de Palma, it has glorious south-westerly views of the Bay and Palma. ...read more
Colonia de Sant Jordi, South East Mallorca
Traditional Beach Resort
Once the port for the market town of Campos, Colonia de Sant Jordi is now a busy resort, on a rocky promontory close to Mallorca's southern tip. Its small beach looks out over several islets, with good views all the way to Cabrera. And this is the main reason to come here - boats run regularly to the National Maritime Park of Cabrera - an archipelago of islands about 10km to the south. ...read more
Deia, West Mallorca
Pretty Coastal Village
An idyllic village of green-shuttered, ochre-coloured houses that has become a millionaires' hideaway in the shadow of the Teix mountain on the west coast of Mallorca. Deia could have been just another pretty Mallorcan village had Robert Graves not decided to make it his home. ...read more
Felanitx, South East Mallorca
Traditional Rural Town
Felanitx is at the centre of Mallorca's second wine producing area, Pla & Llevent, which produces a variety of white whites and fresh red wines. It is set in lovely countryside - close by you have the Sanctuary Sant Salvador and Castle Santueri, both of which are oerched in top of hills and have wonderful views of both Mallorca and the sea. ...read more
Fornalutx, West Mallorca
Pretty Rural Village
Fornalutx, in the hills above Soller, calls itself the prettiest village in Spain and it is hard to disagree, unless you accept the claims of its neighbour Biniaraix. It is a quiet little place at the top of the Soller valley and has wonderful mountain views. A number of walking trails are easily accessible from Fornalutx, making it a top spot for hikers and bikers. ...read more
Galilea, South West Mallorca
Pretty Rural Village in the Mountains
Set deep in the countryside of the Tramuntana mountains, this pretty village lies 460m above sea level and is in the shadow of the great peak of Puig de Galatzo. It does feel quite isolated thanks to its location, so it's ideal for those looking for peace and quiet, or for those wanting to explore the mountains. ...read more
Inca, Central Mallorca
Commerical Town with Fantastic Weekly Market
Inca lies half way up the motorway from Palma to Alcudia. It's Mallorca's third-largest town and is best known as the 'city of leather' - if you come on an organised tour you will undoubtedly be taken to a leather factory. Shop around, but the bargains these days are few and far between. It is also home to the well-known shoe brand, Camper. ...read more
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