Binissalem

The Fiesta Sant Sebastià is one of the biggest festivals in Mallorca. It takes place every January to celebrate the patron saint of the capital, Saint Sebastian.

Spain, being predominantly Catholic, worships its saints devoutly. Every day of the year has a saints name associated with it and some are honoured with celebrations. January is a busy month, with Saint Anthony's day on 17 January and Saint Inés following shortly after, on 21 January.

This edition of the Womens Mallorca Cycling Challenge sees an international line up of top cyclists competing in three separate races.

This edition of the Mallorca Challenge sees an international line up of top cyclists competing in four separate races.

In late January, the almond trees on Mallorca start to blossom. The beautiful white blossoms cover the countryside until mid February. Son Severa hosts this country fair in honour of this important Majorcan crop.

Twice a year, the sun casts an image of the rose window that presides over the main altar in Palma Cathedral on the opposite wall, just under another rose window, the one that decorates the main façade. Thus, for a short period of time, two tangential rosettes can be seen, one made of glass and the other made of light, forming a figure of eight.

The Port of Soller offers the only sandy beaches on the west coast of Majorca. This lovely little resort offers two beaches along it's horseshoe bay, all with golden sands and clear blue seas.

One of Mallorca’s most talked about treasures, Sa Calobra, forms an unusual cove found at the head of a gorge of the Torrent de Pareis. It’s curious location and dramatic surroundings have inspired artists for many years and still do today.

Cala Deia is a very beautiful small rocky cala with clear waters and rock pools, one of the few beaches on the west coast of Mallorca. It's quite a rugged beach here so you might need to bring a chair or a lilo to lie on.

The small resort town of Ciudad Jardin lies around five kilometres east of Palma. Its beach, also commonly referred to as ‘Ciutat Jardi’, lies alongside a quiet promenade lined with palm trees, offering a huge variety of different styled bars and restaurants.

Portixol is found just to the east of Palma's cathedral and is home to a little bay within which a little sand and shingle beach known as D'es Portitxolet Beach resides. The water is generally calm here due to the sheltered nature of the bay.

Playa de Palma is a long stretch of beach to the east of Palma de Mallorca and opening onto Palma Bay. It's also one of Mallorca's biggest holiday resorts.

This family run restaurant open since 2012, has a welcoming atmosphere and a small but varied menu. It is the ideal restaurant for a special evening.

A cycling tour with Mills and Honey isn't just about cycling, it's about immersing yourself in the landscape, culture and flavours of the island. 

An easy route more suited to someone with a bit of road cycling experience due to the nature of the hills and busy roads.

The southern end of the Sierra Tramuntana does not have the epic climbs of the north, however this rolling ride provides no less than six different summits as well as some of Mallorca's most scenic roads.

Cycling from Port de Soller along the coast and through Deia, you will then travel on to Valldemossa before heading back inland and finishing over the Coll de Soller.

Starting and finishing in Port de Soller this ride has a half way point in Cala Deia where you ahve the chance to stop for some lunch, a snack or even a dip in the sea to cool off.

With undulating roads and an altitude gain of almost 2000m this relatively short ride, at just 75km, will get your lungs and your legs pumping.

Lloseta is located in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains, just outside Inca. You can catch a train there from Palma (Plaza de España). From Lloseta you can take the road going to Mancor de la Vall, passing by Biniamar.

Alaró is located in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains, between Palma and Inca.

Inca can be reached either by train from Palma or by car. If you go to Inca on a Thursday, you'll be able to enjoy one of Mallorca's biggest and best markets.

Leaving Soller and hiking through the Serra de Tramuntana valley this trail follows cobbled paths that lead to a unique sequence of cliffs, crags and stone slopes. The area was declared an asset of Cultural Interest in 1984.

The family was reunited and the sun was blazing as we left Soller for Fornalutx on the hunt for lunch.

Campanet is located in the north-west of Mallorca, about 8 km north of Inca. In Campanet, the parish church is worth a visit. It was built in 1717, and its outstanding feature is the sculpture on the altar. The church holds the relics of the Martyr San Victoriano, the complete body of the saint dressed as a warrior.

Mallorca has a great variety of canyons suitable from beginner level to advanced, with each of them offering a unique experience.

PADI International certifications are recognised all over the world. This school offers a number of courses for you to learn new skills and progress.

Swim in the crystal clear waters on the north-west coast and discover its stunning underwater world on this snorkelling trip

Daily trips for certified divers in a great diversity of dive sites

An exhilarating rock and water activity suitable for families and adrenaline-junkies, a great way to explore the coastline of Mallorca.

Enjoy an exhilarating day trekking and scrambling through gorges, waterfalls and jumping into giant rock pools.

With every attention to the utmost details, the property has a beautiful harmony of Mallorcan architecture and Dutch interior designed with exquisite taste, this stylish and modern villa in Moscari exudes class and good taste.

Designed with exquisite taste, this stylish and modern villa in Moscari exudes class and good taste. With every attention to the utmost details, the property has a beautiful harmony of Mallorcan architecture and Dutch interior design.

This is a luxurious villa that has been restored from old ruins with great care to incorporate the original architecture with a modern design. 

Son Dur-hi estate offers all the peace and seclusion of an exclusive retreat. This stunning, secluded villa is ideal for gathering with your family and friends to enjoy Mallorcan countryside living at its best. Large groups are well catered for with the main house with three bedrooms and a separate annexe with two double bedrooms.

This beautiful, stone clad country home set amongst the undulating countryside surrounding the small village of Buger, offers spacious grounds as well as a generous, convivial interior with wooden flooring, high ceilings and contemporary furnishings that create a light, bright & airy ambiance throughout.

Nestled in the beautiful foothills of Vall d’en March, Son March Petite is a romantically rustic retreat, creating a perfect setting for wildlife enthusiasts, walkers and cyclists seeking trails to immerse themselves in nature and with magnificent views served with a generous helping of fresh air, makes an escape from the daily mundane complete for those just planning to relax and unwind.

A country estate which combines character and charm with the most modern services. It is located within old vineyards renown for excellent wines.

This hotel has been restored in 2005, around an old original Mallorcan Finca. It lies on a property of about 40.000 m2 and its over 650 m2 of living area on 2 floors offer lots of privacy and space for a maximum of 16 persons.

This hotel is located in the heart of Mallorca, between Consell and Binissalem, an area well know for its wines.

Surrounded by gardens and Mallorcan style patios, with an extension of 10.000 m2, the house is located in Binissalem, one of the most important wine producers of the island. Within a 5 kilometres radius, there are the ten most important wine cellars of Mallorca.

This hotel lies in the middle of a private estate of 150 hectares with large plantations of apple and cherry trees, cultivated fields and mountains. It is an ideal base for hiking, riding mountain-bikes or simply strolling around to watch the farmers pick cherries and apples.

Charming rural hotel based on an old Mallorcan oil mill, in a property more than 200 years old. It has been recently refurbished, and is located in the heart of hiking and cycling land.