La Reserva Puig de Galatzó Nature & Leisure Park
La Reserva Puig de Galatzó is like an adventure park for both adults and kids offering not only a nature reserve but also activities like zip wires, climbing or a Tibetan bridge plus lots of animals.
A boutique hotel traditionally styled in a rural setting
One of Mallorca's best boutique hotels; Grand Hotel Son Net is a stylishly restored 17th century mansion offering the essence of Mallorcan classicism combined with luxury and grandeur.
All 31 luxurious bedrooms are spacious and light-filled, with glorious vistas, augmented by the typical elegance and style of a Franklyn Hotels and Resorts property. Local materials and classic Mallorcan heritage blend effortlessly with original artworks by Andy Warhol, Marc Chagall and David Hockney.
Perched dramatically amongst the rugged hills of the Sierra Tramuntana, Grand Hotel Son Net overlooks the village of Puigpunyent, a traditional and idyllic Mallorcan town.
Should you ever wish to venture outside the hotel, golf courses, beaches, boutiques, cafes and galleries are just a 20-minute drive away in Palma. There is also plenty of hiking, sightseeing, cycling and other outdoor activities on the door step, that hotel staff will be happy to organise for you.
For many guests the pool is the highlight of the hotel; 30 metres long and overlooking the village, it is surrounded by stunning views of the mountains and the beautifully landscaped hotel gardens. Spa and beauty facilities are also available for the ultimate in relaxation and indulgence.
Traditional meets contemporary in the Oleum; a restaurant set in a centuries-old olive mill, yet characterised by its enormous steel knife and fork sculptures. Dining at the Oleum is an experience, not only for the magical setting, but also for the gourmet dishes: inspired by traditional Mallorcan cuisine, prepared from local produce and enhanced by modern techniques and creativity.
Gran Hotel Son Net also offers informal dining at the Gazebo poolside restaurant, where fresh dishes are prepared with produce from the local market and the hotel's own vegetable garden.
La Reserva Puig de Galatzó is like an adventure park for both adults and kids offering not only a nature reserve but also activities like zip wires, climbing or a Tibetan bridge plus lots of animals.
Mar & Duix at Gran Hotel Son Net is a refined culinary destination where the essence of Mallorca takes centre stage. Set within a beautifully restored 17th-century manor, the restaurant combines elegance with a sense of history, highlighted by the original olive oil press that commands the romantic dining room.
Sa Vinya Restaurant in Puigpunyent offers a charming Mallorcan dining experience in a cosy, welcoming setting. Nestled in the heart of this picturesque village, the restaurant is renowned for its terrace, where diners can soak up sweeping views of the Tramuntana mountains while enjoying the tranquil surroundings.
Offering a distinctly different experience from the more typical Mallorcan beaches, Banyalbufar is carved into the dramatic foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana. This small bay bears a few signs of regular usage, with terraced slopes and protective structures that blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Once difficult to access, Cala Banyalbufar is now easily reachable via a windy round, allowing all to discover its quiet beauty.
Cala Major is located within Palma Bay, around four kilometres to the west to the city of Palma.
Playa Oratori is the popular local beach for Portals Nous and Puerto Portals.
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.
Attracting thousands of tourists annually and especially popular with Brits and package holiday makers, Palmanova is a purpose built resort next to Magaluf in south west Majorca. Palma Nova actually hosts three separate ‘Blue Flag’ beach areas, Playa de Palmanova, Playa Son Matias and Playa Es Carregador.
Cala Fornells’ overhanging pine trees offer ample areas of natural shade and retreat away from the Balearic sun, not to mention adding to the overall charm of the Mallorcan cove.
Bodegas Son Puig is a small family-run winery producing wine from the Son Puig estate in the Puigpunyent valley, located within the Serra de Tramuntana in Mallorca. A limited series of wines are made from manually picked grapes grown exclusively onsite.
This country house, just west of Esporles, is on a site known since Roman times for its natural spring. Since 1447 it has been a private house owned by various noble families; most of what you see today dates from the 17th century.
Ses Rotes Horses & Wine offers an equestrian centre alongside local wines in the serene countryside near Esporles and a unique experience for nature lovers, wine enthusiasts and equestrians.
The CCA Andratx Art Centre is dedicated to the creation and exhibition of contemporary art and is one of the largest centres of contemporary art in the Balearic Islands as well as the rest of Europe. The art gallery displays paintings, sculptures, installations, graphics and photographs from international and local artists, some of which are also for sale.
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.
A well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress with fragrant pine woods, an interesting museum and superb views over Palma Bay.
The charming village of Puigpunyent is nestled in a scenic valley on the southeastern slopes of the rugged Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Its beauty is enhanced by forests of pine and evergreen oaks, along with groves of olive, almond, and carob trees.
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.
Calvia town is the administrative centre for the southwestern region of Mallorca. The region is said to be the richest municipality in Spain. It hit the jackpot when tourists discovered the nearby beaches, and developments like Magaluf and Palma Nova were built.
Esporles is one of Mallorca’s best-kept secrets, a wonderfully pretty place thanks to the well-preserved traditional blonde stone architecture and stunning setting in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains.
Banyalbufar is one of the last remaining authentic coastal villages in Mallorca. It clings to the western coastline of the island on a steep hillside at the edge of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. Most people come to Banyalbufar to see one thing, its ancient terraced hillsides descending down to the sea, but glorious views of the Tramuntana mountains and amazing sunsets also await you here.
The town of Andratx is located in a valley on the southwestern tip of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Surrounded by orange groves and almond trees, which leave a 'snowfall' of blossom each February, Andratx is a pretty, sleepy rural town that embodies the authentic Mallorca.
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