Ciudad Jardin

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.

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.

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.

A significant celebration in Mallorca, this annual holiday, observed on March 1st, commemorates the date when the Balearic Islands' Statute of Autonomy was officially enacted in 1983.

Parades of carapunats, or hooded penitents, take place all around the island from Monday to Easter Sunday to mark the Passion of Christ.

Rialto Living is Palma's most famous interior design and concept store. Located right in the heart of the city, it has a small art gallery inside with temporary art exhibitions.

Just next to the cathedral is the impressive Palau March (Bartolome March Foundation) with a great collection of 20th century sculpture.

With twin turrets and an angel over the door, this 15th-century seafront building looks half-castle, half-church. In fact it is neither.

Spain gets the theme-park treatment at this 'village' in the outskirts of Palma, where reproductions of famous buildings from Cordoba, Toledo and Madrid are gathered together with typical houses from the Spanish regions.

Billed as Mallorca's most important museum, this undoubtedly contains some fascinating exhibitsbut beware that it is difficult to get excited about bits of stone in glass cases if you do not understand the captions. The museum has recently been refurbished, so we are hoping it is now more tourist-friendly.

A wonderful 18th-century Baroque building with feature courtyard and decorative touches, Casal Solleric is now home to temporary exhibitions specialising in contemporary art and photography.

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.

The closest beach to Palma is at Ca'n Pere Antoni. This stretch of golden sandy beach starts just beyond the cathedral. A promenade and cycle path runs along its length but behind these lies the main road that takes you to Palma airport.

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.

Cala Major is located within Palma Bay, around four kilometres to the west to the city of Palma.

Only 9km from the capital of Palma, Illetas is a holiday resort claiming three picture-perfect beaches. Illetas beach is the main beach, and is more sheltered than the huge stretch of sand that makes up the beach in front of Palma's cathedral, making this one of the nicest beaches in the Bay of Palma.

This restaurant is on the ground floor of a luxury boutique hotel in the historic centre of Palma de Mallorca. It is located within a shady arcade, showcasing the original 15th-century arches of this former stately home, which have been restored in the classic Gothic style.

Don't miss out on the cuisine at Hotel Feliz. With a happy hour every evening to start you off, before picking something from their tapas or main menu.

Beatnik Bar and Restaurant, located in the heart of Palma at Purohotel, offers a globally inspired dining experience with a playful, adventurous edge. The menu blends bright Mediterranean flavours with exotic spices from Asia and Latin America, creating a fusion that is both fresh and exciting.

This gem of a restaurant is situated in Palma's old town. It has a simple yet charming interior as well as tables outside which are a popular choice on warm summer evenings.

This restaurant is ideally located in Plaça de Cort in the city's old town. Enjoy a delicious meal and watch the world go by as you dine al fresco.

This charming restaurant boasts stunning views from its terrace over the city and is situated within a boutique hotel, Can Alomar. The hotel has one of the most luxurious cocktail lounges in Palma, offering a warm, sophisticated atmosphere with fantastic views from the terrace overlooking the Passeig del Born. 

Fittingly housed in a beautiful colonial building in the Santa Catalina district of Palma, this is a cafe, bar and club, open all day, every day. The ground floor is filled with wicker chairs and leafy palms, and with salsa tunes playing in the background, you feel like you could be in Havana itself. The Sky Bar is on the rooftop and is open during the afternoon to allow for great views and sunsets over Palma.

Beatnik Bar and Restaurant, located in the heart of Palma at Purohotel, offers a globally inspired dining experience with a playful, adventurous edge. The menu blends bright Mediterranean flavours with exotic spices from Asia and Latin America, creating a fusion that is both fresh and exciting.

Locals and visitors alike head to Cav. and kerbside barrels most Thursday and Friday evenings during the summer, and frequently during the cooler months, too. You can expect this place to pop a few bottles, dish out epic snacks, spin some tunes, and turn things up a notch with regular event

Glamour, class and luxury – Lio Mallorca takes the best from Pacha Group’s most emblematic shows with new performances and extraordinary acts performed for the first time. 

This retro bar just to the west of the cathedral is popular with those on the party scene.

Situated in La Llonja, opposite the cathedral, this is a bar and restaurant serving traditional Spanish tapas as well as Asian fusion style bites and great barbecue and grills. Inside their cosmopolitan, modern bar, they also offer a long list of creative and tiki cocktails.

Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.

Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.

Set sail on a private boat trip in Palma Bay, with full-day and half-day options available.

Enjoy a fantastic day at sea and exploring secluded coves and beaches aboard a typical yacht from the Balearic Islands, "El Gordito".

Picture-perfect views from your vintage scooter

Enjoy a fun full-day or half-day boat trip aboard this luxurious Pardo 43 motor yacht.

On Saturday we hired bikes and set off on a hot afternoon to explore the beaches of Palma Bay. A shoreline cycle path runs from the northern end of Palma docks all the way to the resort S’Arenal in the south.

Enjoy a flat route by the sea that is completely on purpose made cycle paths so that it is safe for all the family to cycle. It takes you from the capital city of Palma to the beach resort area of Playa de Palma.

Palma is a really bike friendly city. The giveaway is the prominent red cycle route running all along the Paseo Maritimo and through the city centre. The weather is perfect for it too. Despite the obvious benefits of urban exploration on two wheels, Palma on Bike was my first experience of cycling in the capital. 

A flat road cycle but at a distance of 60km this could be a long ride for a beginner so be prepared!

A nice quiet route, if you stay away from the main roads and enjoy these resorts in a more laid back fashion.

A fairly easy cycle with a few hills to get the lungs and heart going - be careful of the midday sun!

From a distance this mountain looks like an impossible challenge, but the route is well graded with a handful of paths leading to its summit.

When a post for the Mallorca Hiking Club popped up on Facebook on a miserable February day, it immediately grabbed my attention. My New Year's Resolution to get fit was but a distant memory, and this sounded too good an offer to pass up. I have always fancied mooching around the pretty part of Mallorca that I knew existed, but with a hopeless sense of direction, I was nervous to go off on my own in case I got lost and ended half way up a mountain in the middle of nowhere.

Once again, using my trusted hiking book ‘Mallorca, the finest coastal and Mountain walks’ by Rolf Goetz, I found a wonderful coastal hike from Portals Vells to Cala Figuera Lighthouse. A lovely, short and relatively easy hike makes it a contender for the best year-round walk in Mallorca.

Algaida is located towards the middle of the island, about 15 km east of Palma. This hike can start from the town of Algaida, walking towards Castellitx, where there is a beautiful hermitage, the "Ermita de la Pau" that is well worth visiting, and then on to Aubella, where the climb to Cura starts.

Valldemossa is located near the west coast of Mallorca. This walk was mapped out by Archduke Ludwig Salvatr during tours of his estates by mule.

Valldemossa is located towards the west coast of Mallorca. The bus line to Valldemossa, Deia and Llucalcari allows access to some fantastic places of interest, the woods and mountains, and some tranquil coves to swim in.

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

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

Why not have an adventure and try the new water sport, Flyboard? Located in Port Calanova which has the perfect conditions to try this fun and exciting sport.

Lessons delivered at your villa pool by qualified, insured and highly experienced instructors.

Whiz around the local coastline with friends and family

Spacious five-bedroom villa with private heated pool, classic Mallorcan features, and a wealth of thoughtful facilities.

This elegant villa, set within the private Son Bunyola Estate, combines modern comforts with a serene atmosphere to ensure a truly relaxing holiday in Mallorca.

Historic four-bedroom villa with a unique bedroom set in a turret, private heated pool, and stunning coastline views.

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. 

This fully equipped and comfortable apartment is ideal for two guests.

This fully equipped and spacious apartment is set on three levels, providing an original and fun accommodation for two.

This fully equipped and unique apartment is set on three levels, providing a quirky and fun accommodation for two.

This spectacular loft apartment is fully equipped and provides delightful accommodation for two.

This fully equipped apartment is ideal for two guests.

This stunning duplex apartment is fully equipped and provides spacious accommodation for two.

This charming hotel is located in the historical old town, in the very heart of Palma de Mallorca. It is within easy walking distance of attractions such as the 10th century Arab baths and Palma's breathtaking gothic Cathedral.

Meliá de Mar complements its enviable location, views and facilities with art that touches the soul and stimulates the imagination.

Hospes Maricel is a stately home constructed of the finest natural materials located on the coast not far from Palma de Mallorca. The hotel boasts some of the best sea views to be had in Mallorca, complimented by its stunning tiered terrace complete with infinity pool.

This charming country hotel, dating from 1897, is located in a quiet area, surrounded by old windmills and only 10 minutes by car from Palma. It offers comfortable bedrooms and suites, dining room, bar-lounge, music room, swimming pool, covered heated pool with hydromassage, artificial grass tennis court.

This bohemian chic hotel is situated in the heart of Mallorca close to all the famous bars and restaurants and a short walk from the sea front. The hotel was formerly the corporate offices of 6 architects which redesigned their two building into this stylish contemporary space.

This hotel is specialised in golf, and they also have a spa. Sand-hued walls, terracotta coloured roofs, wood beam ceilings, and intimate lighting will greet you there.