Llucmajor

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.

Sheltered and protected from the winds, Cala Pi sits nestled between two tall rocky cliffs, with its name 'Pi' deriving from the pine trees bordering its clifftops. You can often see yachts moored at the end of the cove, further enhancing its already picture-perfect visual appeal.

Es Racó de S'Arena offers a complete escape from the bustle of tourists and is great for exploring or walking. If you're lucky, you could find yourself completely alone here. Even when there are other people, there is enough space to carve out an area which feels private. 

Also known as Platja de Sa Ràpita, an alternative to Es Trenc is the beautiful neighbouring beach at S’Arenal de sa Rapita in the southeast of Majorca. It is much quieter than Es Trenc, and is popular with families, surfers and windsurfers.

Unassigned to any of the island’s numerous holiday resorts, the stunning beach of Es Trenc is geographically fairly isolated with a wonderful wild and natural feel. With 2km of bleached white sand and transparent water, it's often referred to as more Caribbean than Mediterranean in characteristics.

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.

This award-winning restaurant offers creative, fresh-from-the-market cuisine.

Situated in the centre square of Llucmajor, Tomates Verdes offers Spanish tapas to be enjoyed on the outdoor or indoor terrace.

A gastronomic restaurant in the small village of Randa, with a focus on KM0 produce. 

Bistrot Mercat is a family-run restaurant focusing on serving traditional Spanish dishes with the freshest ingredients.

Since the Festival de Pollença began in 1962 at the hands of distinguished English violinist Philip Newman, more than eight hundred of the finest artists have performed for us at the Claustre de Santo Domingo.

In 1978, a group of professional and amateur musicians came together under the name ‘Paramusical Workshop' and began performing concerts in Llucalcari and the Deià church. This marked the humble beginnings of what is today known as the Deià International Music Festival. The quality and quantity of the guest artists have been growing steadily ever since.

Take a trip to the lovely town of Sineu to experience some authentic Mallorcan festivities in the Festes de la Mare de Deu.

With DJs, artists, activities, beach clubs, seminars, conferences, art and much much more!

The vibrant American Car Festival is set to take over the central square of Port Adriano. 

Dance beneath the stars with top DJ sets, signature cocktails, and an unbeatable seafront atmosphere. 

Coasteering combines adventure swimming, abseiling, climbing and rock scrambling to explore some incredible locations in Mallorca.

A day of Adventure Trekking is full of stunning landscapes and action-packed activities. 

Enjoy a unique horse riding tour with an authentic Spanish horse for three hours around the mountains close to the village of Randa.

Enjoy a unique evening horse riding tour with an authentic Spanish horse with a privileged view of the beautiful Mallorcan sunset

Located in Randa, this well-established company has been training Spanish horses for over 30 years and has now opened its doors to the public. They offer lessons for beginners and advanced riders, with dressage and jumping also available.

Enjoy a unique horse riding tour with an authentic Spanish horse for three hours around the mountains close to the village of Randa.

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

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.

22km point to point but a longer day out at 44km if you do the return journey by bike instead of catching the bus.

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 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. 

Good Friday is often a great opportunity for a spring time walk, especially in Mallorca where there was not a single cloud in the sky and temperatures were in the mid 20s.

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.

Ses Salines is located on the south-east coast of Mallorca. This is a summer walk which you can start from Ses Salines itself, or at the beach resort of Colonia de Sant Jordi.

Felanitx is located in the south-east of Mallorca.

Petra is located towards the middle of the island, about 8km west of Manacor. The walk up to the hermitage starts in Petra, following the paved road and involves a walk of a little over an hour, you can also get there by a trail going up from Vilafranca.

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

Beautifully located amongst pine and wild olive trees on the edge of the pretty rural town of Lloret lies Sa Rota de Ca'n Blanc, a charming and comfortable country hideaway from which to experience and explore the rural heartland of Mallorca.

If you're looking for a perfect hideaway from your usual routine, then this lovely 15th century Mallorcan manor is the place to escape to.

Run by a German couple and set in a rural location in central Mallorca with views over the local countryside and mountains, Finca Son Jorbo offers style and comfort in a restored 17th century country house. With the convenience of bed and breakfast and the added benefit of fully equipped self-catered apartments, Finca Son Jorbo is the perfect combination.

Dating back to the 13th century, the house has been converted into ample apartments and rooms, which are surrounded by private forests and vineyards.

An old country house from the 17th century, which has been carefully renovated respecting all the original architectural elements using traditional and ecological materials.

This 18th-century farmhouse with 250 hectares of land is situated in the south of the island, between Llucmajor and the beautiful Cala Pi.

This is a luxury art resort hotel situated in a exclusive country estate 600 years old, covering 76000 square metres on the outskirts of Campos just a 5 minute drive from Es Trenc beach, which has been awarded as one of the best beaches in Europe with its alluring turquoise water.