News from Mallorca

The Balearic hotspot Mallorca, is undoubtedly a people-pleaser and an island with something for everyone. It’s full of fabulous resorts between towering mountains, sandy beaches with clean safe waters, and superb facilities and services focused on keeping your children entertained. Whether you’re after an ‘all inclusive’ with beachfront access, a 9-5 kids club, or a good selection of attractions nearby, Mallorca has it all… not to mention their ideal climate of sun-soaked summers, a steady sea breeze and rarely a cloud in the sky. The friendly Mallorquins will gladly embrace your little ones with open arms, thanks to their wonderfully family focused culture.

Mallorca has been a top family holiday destination for a number of decades, and whilst the thriving beach resorts remain a firm favourite for anybody travelling with children, the island's capital city has its own collection of attractions to keep the little ones entertained with gaining popularity amongst all age groups.

You have found your soul mate and the question has been popped... have you thought about celebrating in the Balearic sun? Mallorca’s exotic weather, picture-postcard settings and historical architecture are all the ingredients needed for a destination wedding. Saying your vows in front of family and friends on this magical island will certainly leave a lasting impression.

The island of Mallorca boasts more than 250 beaches around its beautiful coastline, many of them with the prestigious Blue Flag. From long stretches of golden sand to secluded rocky coves, there is something for everyone.

Mallorca’s golden sandy beaches and turquoise waters are claimed to be some of the best in Spain. However, a day at the beach with children can often feel like a big operation. The last thing you want to do is hike down a rocky slope with a buggy, bucket and spade and several inflatables.

The FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) announced last week which sites have been awarded the sought-after Blue Flag label. This year, Mallorca has been given a total of 35 Blue Flags, 25 for beaches and 10 for marinas.

Mallorca’s beach clubs come in various shapes and sizes, some are luxurious and plush, whilst others more nautical chic. No matter what it is you like, you can guarantee that there will be something to accommodate your individual desires.

The Spanish island has all the ingredients to create the ultimate romantic getaway, so let’s start planning your trip.

The popular travel reviews website TripAdvisor have compiled their Travellers' Choice Best of the Best list for 2020. Once more, Mallorca features prominently in many categories, including being hailed as the 8th most popular destination in the world.

'Platges Secures' (meaning 'Safe Beaches') is a new app developed by Palma de Mallorca's town council to ensure the safety of beachgoers. You'll be able to know just how crowded the beach is in real time, plus learn all about the current safety measures and protocols.

The Balearic Islands have long been a hot spot for international celebrities. Thanks to another year of star sightings, Mallorca is rivalling its sister island of Ibiza as ‘the place to be seen'. While many of the rich and famous choose Mallorca as a one-off holiday destination, the island has also won the hearts of many stars who now own properties here.

Mallorca’s restaurants are rivalling Barcelona and Madrid, the beach clubs resembling those in Marbella and Ibiza and the nightlife scene getting more and more stylish. This means the island is attracting a whole host of jet-setters, fashionistas, the rich and, of course, the famous.

As we head into August, the summer season is at its peak and Mallorca’s jam-packed calendar of events continues to impress. Beach parties, live music concerts, traditional festivals and sports competitions are all on the agenda.

As most kids head back to school, it might feel like summer is over for some but it definitely isn’t over in Mallorca. In fact, September is a popular month for people visiting the island thanks to cheaper flights, glorious weather and the wonderfully warm sea.

While October marks the end of the summer season in Mallorca, the island certainly doesn't shut down. On the contrary, October is a popular month for people to visit.

As visitor numbers to the island calm right down, the streets, beaches and trendy restaurants of Mallorca are noticeably quieter than previous months. The weather is also cooler but the sun still shines (most of the time), making the island an attractive autumn destination.

The Christmas lights switch on in the capital city of Palma on the 23rd November 2024, marking the beginning of the Christmas festivities in Mallorca. This is the most magical time of the year on the island thanks to the various Christmas markets, concerts and theatre productions.

Do you suffer from the post Christmas blues? If you are visiting Mallorca in January, you will have to turn that frown upside down, as some of the island's biggest fiestas take place this month and are sure to make January the season to be jolly.

February is here bearing longer days and more hours of sun. The island's illustrious almond blossom reaches full bloom, making Mallorca more beautiful than ever. 

Sun lovers will be pleased to hear that March officially marks the beginning of Spring and the first of the seasonal hotels and restaurants start to reopen in Mallorca. This is also the time when sun-worshippers start hitting the beaches and wildflowers are starting to bloom.

April is the month when you notice that Mallorca really comes to life again. As temperatures rise above 20ºC, people flock to the island and its beaches to bask in the Mediterranean sun. Even though the sea remains at a chilly 15ºC, you will definitely catch sight of some courageous individuals indulging in their first swim of the year.

May usually provides the perfect temperature to get out and explore the best of this magical island. There's a buzz in the air as the island gears up for summer. We've whittled down a list of our favourite events and things to see and do in May.

The sun is shining brighter, the sea is warmer and the days noticeably longer, which means the summer season is officially in full swing!

Summer is in full swing in July, and it's all about the sun, sea and sand for most. Sun worshippers are out in force on Mallorca's beautiful beaches, and there's a real buzz in the air in restaurants and bars on those balmy summer evenings.

The next edition of Palma Boat Show will take place between Wednesday 30th April and Saturday 3rd May in its usual spot around Moll Vell pier, close to Palma’s majestic cathedral. With tens of thousands of people expected to attend over the long weekend, the city’s restaurants, bars and hotels are gearing up for an influx of visitors.

Sunny weather, an abundance of pretty plazas and plenty of outdoor seating are an ideal combination for people watching. Enjoy the view as the world goes by from restaurants and bars, or completely free from the many public benches dotted strategically throughout the city.

There are plenty of day trip options that will make your time in Mallorca unforgettable. While a car makes exploring easy, there are alternatives for those who prefer not to drive. Buses leave regularly from the central intermodal station in Palma and how can you resist the vintage train to Sóller?

The sheer number of high-quality golf courses available in Mallorca will impress even the most experienced golfer. The island welcomes both professionals and amateurs from all over the world year-round.

Mallorca is a popular holiday destination largely owing to more than 300 days of sunshine beaming down across the island each year. However, that happy statistic does still leave 50 days on average when the sun doesn’t shine, and visitors often struggle to dispel a sense of disappointment when their holiday vision of sunshine and sparkling sea is marred by rain and windy weather.

In recent years, visitors to Mallorca have discovered the island's potential for adventure sports. With a wide range of landscapes to choose from including stunning crystalline waters, rocky cliffs, and steep mountain trails, this Mediterranean paradise will satisfy even the most extreme adrenaline junkies.

Every year, visitors from all over the world flock to Mallorca's coastline to soak up the glorious Mediterranean sunshine, golden sandy beaches and turquoise sea waters. However, there is much more to this island than a beach holiday resort.

There is just so much to see and experience in Mallorca. The island that offers something for everyone, including lovers of art, nature and history.

Palma is rich in culture, entertainment and gastronomy. Being relatively compact makes it an attractive and viable option for visitors short on time. Explore the historic streets on foot and excite your senses in this vibrant capital.

A holiday is a time to relax but sometimes that can mean neglecting our diet and training... which is exactly as a holiday should be! Unfortunately, it's time to go back to real life now and what better way to do that than with a complete body and mind reset in sunny Mallorca?

Believe it or not, Mallorca is one of the trendiest hiking holiday destinations in Europe right now. Whilst spring is the favourite time of year for walkers to get their boots on, there are plenty of shorter and easier walks for those seeking a summertime stroll.

Yoga grows in popularity year after year. From a practice known only to those who had visited India, it's become a worldwide phenomenon with yoga studios popping up in each and every town and village. Mallorca too has succumbed to the call of the Om.

For adventurous families looking to occupy teens, or an old group of friends seeking some cultural exploration alongside great tapas and wine, the beautiful city of Palma has it all. From shopping, international restaurants and a vibrant nightlife scene to historical monuments, museums and stunning architecture… Palma’s abundant winter sunshine is just the icing on the cake.

Picture yourself on a massage table after a long day exploring Mallorca's famous cycling routes. Or a beauty treatment before hitting one of the island's beach clubs looking your best. Maybe even a week-long detox programme to forget the winter rain while enjoying the Mediterranean sun.

The number of visitors to Mallorca is growing year on year, let's start planning your next summer holiday. 

From rural to royal, secluded to urban, whether in mountains, coast or city; there is a wide choice of excellent boutique hotels on the island waiting to be discovered. Whatever your preference, a warm welcome undoubtedly awaits.

The results of the 2017 Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice awards have just been released and three Mallorcan hotels are in the top 25 in Spain. Time to book your trip?

Spring has sprung and the island is coming to life as the first sun worshippers grace Mallorca’s sandy beaches. With Easter celebrations just around the corner, the island will be gearing up for the summer as seasonal restaurants and hotels start to open after a few months in hibernation.

A visit this spring could be your most pleasant encounter with the island yet.

Did you know that Mallorca’s almonds are some of the best in the world? You didn’t? Oh well, you do now! 

The island showcases its almond blossom in full bloom in early Spring, making rural Mallorca look its best. It’s the perfect time of year to explore the island's incredible variety of landscapes and a trip to the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, in the west, is an absolute must between the months of February and April.

As the Balearic leaves begin to change from their vibrant spring green to a warm russet red, the last of the summer season's grapes are harvested and we bid a farewell to Mallorca’s sizzling hot summer in exchange for a cooler, yet pleasantly warm autumn.

There is an abundance of traditional fiestas and fairs in Mallorca. Whatever the time of year you find yourself on this island, there is always something going on. From religious celebrations dating back to ancient times to traditional Mallorcan fairs, each month there is something to look forward to.

The most spectacular astronomical event of the summer is just around the corner, with the Perseids crossing the Mallorcan sky from August 9th to 15th. Monday night will be the best time to watch them.

There is quite frankly, no better way to see Mallorca’s dramatic coastline, than when cruising on a yacht. What’s more, is that there are plenty of fabulous restaurants dotted around the island’s shores, offering easy waterside access for lunch and dinner.

Wherever you are in the world, sunset is a magical time of day. However, when blessed with being on the island of Mallorca, you’re inundated with options on where to spend those special golden hours with numerous superb sunset locations.

Palma has perfect picnic weather and plenty of spots where you can enjoy an alfresco feast. Within the heart of the city, you’ll find grassy refuges, benches shaded by sprawling creepers and further afield, a whole forest to explore overlooked by Bellver Castle.

Whilst neighbouring sister island Ibiza has stolen the crown for summer nightlife, Mallorca has learnt a thing or two from its counterpart and has created its own nightlife scene worth writing home about.

Sip on a scrumptious cocktail in a choice of surroundings in Mallorca’s capital... Whether you're looking for a special pre-date cocktail or a lively spot to meet friends for drinks, we've picked out our favourite cocktail bars in Palma.

Neighbouring some of the most reputable wine regions in the world, Mallorca's wine naturally has a lot to live up to… but don’t be fooled, whilst it’s not commonly found outside of Mallorca, the wonderful variety of wines is easily one of the island’s best kept secrets.

Palma offers a great variety of rooftop bars,  perfect for enjoying some spectacular scenery with a sundowner in hand.

Thanks to around 300 days of sunshine per year and an array of enchanting scenery, from rugged mountain backdrops to idyllic paradise beaches, Mallorca has all the ingredients to create the perfect picnic.

If you're flying to Mallorca during the day, your first experience of dining with incredible views might well be on the plane while you dig into a packet of peanuts. Personally, I can't help feeling a thrill when those majestic cliffs of Cap de Formentor come into view.

Plenty of Mallorca’s restaurants offer an affordable and seasonal ‘menú del día’ (normally a daily or weekly set, three-course lunch menu). Still adored today by the Spanish as a nation, this ‘lunch menu’ concept dates right back to the 1960’s with the ruling of Spanish dictator, Francisco Franco. In a bid to boost tourism, Spain was encouraged to introduce a set, three-course menu of authentic Spanish cuisine at an affordable price. Today, it remains one of the nation’s most celebrated culinary delights.

Our favourite spots for dining in larger numbers, without compromising on great service and excellent food.

Mallorca’s cosmopolitan capital city takes centre stage when it comes to the island's gastronomical culture.