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. But there is much more to this island than a beach holiday.
Best summer day trips in Mallorca
Top places for that memorable island experience
Prepare to be inspired by these wonderful day trips, where you can explore the real Mallorca, full of history, culture and natural beauty.
Boat Hire in Mallorca
There is plenty of opportunity to explore Mallorca's coastline by boat, whether through a scheduled boat trip or a private charter. The main ports around the island offer a variety of options, from snorkelling trips and sunset sails to glass-bottom boat tours. However you choose to explore, the island's spectacular coastline is best seen from the water.
Boat Hire in Mallorca
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Luxury 11 Person Motor Yacht
23.15m Tayarrah yacht for private daily charter in Mallorca
Prepare to discover luxury and sophistication aboard this Tayarrah Yacht Charter, formerly known as Syber. This exquisite yacht offers the perfect blend of style and performance, ensuring an unforgettable yacht charter experience. With its sleek interior design and cosy ambience, Tayarrah sets the stage for an unforgettable yacht charter experience on the Mediterranean.
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6 Person Motor Boat
10.4m Regal 3300 motor boat for half-day and full-day hire
Set off on an unforgettable adventure along the breathtaking coastline aboard this Regal 3300. With an experienced captain at the helm, this sleek boat offers a smooth and comfortable ride for up to six guests, taking you to crystal-clear waters, secluded coves, and stunning beaches.
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Luxury 10 Person Motor Yacht
21m To Escape yacht for private daily charter in Mallorca
Looking to rent a Ferretti in France? TO ESCAPE is the epitome of luxury and style. A Ferretti Altura 690 that seamlessly combines both elements to provide an exceptional yachting experience. The yacht’s capacious and lavish interior is fully equipped with amenities that outshine most yachts of its size. TO ESCAPE is located in the magnificent waters of the Côte d’Azur. She is the perfect choice for small groups eager to explore the French Riviera’s stunning beauty. The yacht offers an unforgettable and exclusive experience, making it the perfect platform to uncover the wonders of the Mediterranean.
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5 Person Motor Boat
7.7m Beneteau Flyer 7.7 Sportsdeck motor boat for half-day and full-day hire
Seabreeze is fast, comfortable, and spacious, making it a great choice for the local area. A full watersports package can also be arranged with this boat.
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Luxury 10 Person Motor Yacht
28m Chantella motor yacht for daily charter in Mallorca
Chantella yacht was built in 1966 with a mahogany hull, this is a classically designed gentleman’s style yacht. Because of good ownership, she has been kept up to date with some excellent refit and maintenance work. She now has zero-speed stabilisers, brand-new and economical engine replacements and constant care is given to the hull and paintwork. The owner is constantly investing in the upkeep of the yacht, so she is never lacking in the latest developments.
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11 Person Motor Boat
13m Sacs Stratos RIB for half-day and full-day hire in Mallorca
Step aboard Chapruski, a 13-metre luxury RIB that seamlessly blends comfort with sportiness.
Hiking in Mallorca
Did you know Mallorca is famous for its hiking? And what better way to get up close and personal with the island than on foot? There are hundreds of trails available for all levels. From a short ramble across the coastline to a lighthouse or an eight-day trek, there’s plenty to get you moving.
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About Walking in Mallorca 
About Walking in Mallorca
Learn more about walks and hikes in this stunning area
You're spoilt for choice when it comes to walks and hikes around this beautiful island. Challenging mountain hikes, gentle seafront paths and picturesque country trails are all available here. You can tackle them alone or, if you want to learn all about the Mallorcan landscapes and discover hidden corners, book a tour.
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Day Trip to Cap de Formentor 
Day Trip to Cap de Formentor
Dramatic scenery and sandy beaches in the very north of Mallorca
Dramatic and stunning Cap de Formentor is an absolute must for any visitor to Mallorca’s north.
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Gentle Hike up the Puig de Maria 
Gentle Hike up the Puig de Maria
A walk for all offering great panoramic views of Pollensa & the surrounding area
The Puig de Maria sits overlooking the town of Pollensa in the north-east of the island of Mallorca.
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Guided Walk from Deia to Port de Soller 
Guided Walk from Deia to Port de Soller
Scenic hiking along the GR 221 with Mallorca Hiking
Mallorca certainly has its fair share of tourist resorts, but there is much more to this island than mere beaches. Literally hundreds of hiking trails criss-cross the island, offering dramatic scenery, a glimpse of authentic rural lifestyles and a welcome respite from the noise and crowds at the beach.
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Hike from Son Baulo to Son Serra de Marina 
Hike from Son Baulo to Son Serra de Marina
An easy walk along the north coast with great views
A beautiful 6km coastal hike from Can Picafort to Son Serra de Marina taking in stunning sea views, archaeological sites, deserted beaches, ecological areas and the occasional nudist.
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Hiking Mallorca's Highest Accessible Peak 
Hiking Mallorca's Highest Accessible Peak
Puig de Massanella - the only way is up!
It is common knowledge that in order to find the best views of anything, one needs to go up! I am certainly a firm believer in this theory and it was with this goal that I set out one Sunday afternoon to reach the top of the island!
Homes & Gardens in Mallorca
There are so many beautiful houses that open to visitors across this island, one of our favourites amongst many is a traditional country manor situated in the sleepy plains of central Mallorca - Els Calderers de Sant Joan House and Gardens. Enjoy a taste of life on a noble estate some 250 years ago. Cast your gaze on immaculate gardens, a house full of libraries, hunting rooms, bedrooms and servant quarters, a wine cellar, even a peaceful chapel where mass would have been held every morning.
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Jardines Alfabia, Bunyola
Lovely gardens & manor house in Bunyola
These classical gardens by the entrance to the Soller tunnel are a legacy of the Arab talent for landscaping and irrigation. Their name derives from al fabi, 'jar of olives' in Arabic. They were probably designed by Benihabet, the Muslim governor of Inca who converted to Christianity following the Spanish invasion.
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Can Lis
Former home of the 20th-century architect Jørn Utzon
Jørn Utzon was a Danish architect who designed the iconic Sydney Opera House. He retired to Mallorca in the 1970's and built his house, Can Lis on the cliffs by Portopetro in the south east of Mallorca.
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Botanicactus Botanical Gardens, Ses Salines
Botanical gardens featuring many variety of cacti
Botanicactus is one of Europe's largest botanical gardens, with bamboo and palm trees and dozens of varieties of cactus.
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Els Calderers de Sant Joan
Country house and petting farm in central Mallorca
Els Calderers is a manor house situated between Vilafranca and Sant Joan. The house was once at the centre of a large wine estate but like so many others in Mallorca, it fell victim to the phylloxera disease. Reopened in 1993, the 18th-century house is now a museum of Mallorcan furniture and traditions.
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Miramar Monastery, Valldemossa
13th-century monastery on the beautiful west coast of Mallorca
The monastery in Miramar can be found close to Valldemossa on the road to Deia. It was founded by King Jaume II in 1276 as a missionary school following a request by Ramon Llull (a 13th-century theologian and philosopher).
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Soller Botanical Garden
Features indigenous Mallorcan plants & medicinal flora
Sóller is a botanist’s and enthusiast’s paradise. The Botanical garden is found in a country estate known as “Camp d’En Prohom”, on the outskirts of Sóller. Its primary purpose is to preserve rare or endangered species of the Balearics, and is the result of many years of study and hard work, and now hosts one of Spain’s most extensive wild flora seed banks.
Nature & Parks in Mallorca
Among all the natural sites on Mallorca, the island of Sa Dragonera is well worth seeking out. This small protected nature reserve off the island's western tip can only be reached by boat, and is popular with walkers, snorkellers and those looking to step away from the crowds. Trails lead to old lighthouses and there is a small museum on site. Boats run from Palma, Port d'Andratx, Peguera and Santa Ponsa.
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Llevant Peninsula Nature Reserve 
Llevant Peninsula Nature Reserve
Beautiful rugged hills & coastline in the north east of Mallorca
The Llevant Peninsula is found on the north east of Mallorca. This hilly terrain could almost pass for the Scottish highlands (on a good day!), with its covering of heathers and shrubs at the higher altitudes.
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Serra de Tramuntana, West Mallorca
Mountain range in the west of Mallorca, perfect for hiking, cycling or a relaxing rural retreat
The Serra de Tramuntana mountains (translated as the "mountains of the north wind") run the length of Mallorca's northwestern coastline extending for almost 90km and claim some of the island’s most magnificent scenery. In 2011, it was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO under the cultural landscape category.
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Punta de N'Amer 
Punta de N'Amer
Protected coastal region on the east of Mallorca
This 200-hectare nature reserve on a headland jutting out from the east coast of Mallorca is an oasis of peace amid a desert of high rise apartments and hotels.
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Mondrago Natural Park 
Mondrago Natural Park
Glorious coastal reserve with wetlands, beaches & turquoise seas
The Mondragó Natural Park is one of our favourite places on Mallorca. It is situated in the south, close to Santanyí, down tiny winding lanes lined with immaculate stone walls.
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Sa Dragonera Natural Park 
Sa Dragonera Natural Park
Small island off the south west coast, home to indigenous lizards
This uninhabited island off Mallorca's western tip was the focus for a turning point in Mallorcan history in 1977, when it was occupied by environmentalists protesting against a planned tourist development. The campaigners won, the island became a nature reserve instead, the seabirds survived, and for the first time the authorities realised that mass tourism had reached its limit.
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S'Albufereta Nature Reserve 
S'Albufereta Nature Reserve
Great natural spot for bird watching, in the north west of Mallorca
S'Albufereta de Pollensa is a wetland nature reserve in the north of the island, however, it is largely private property. Visitors can drive along the main road from Pollenca to Alcudia to view the habitats.
Religious Sights in Mallorca
Of all the religious sites on Mallorca, Lluc Sanctuary is often considered the island's spiritual heart. Dating back to the 13th century and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, visitors can see the famous dark sandstone statue that has long drawn pilgrims from across the island. Even for non-religious visitors, it makes a peaceful mountain retreat, with a hotel, a museum of ancient finds and ceramics, and far-reaching views from the hillside crucifix. You can visit by guided tour or on horseback.
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Lluc Sanctuary, Lluc
Important religious site for pilgrims, set in beautiful countryside
Mallorca's most sacred site - a former monastery in a spectacular setting in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains to the north west of Mallorca.
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Sanctuary de Sant Salvador, Felanitx
Old monastery on top of hill with wonderful views
This old hermitage, 509m above sea level at the highest point of the Serra de Llevant near the town of Felanitx, was the senior house of Mallorca's monastic order and the last to lose its monks in 1992.
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Puig de Randa & Santuari de Cura, Algaida
540m hill with two sanctuarys in the middle of Mallorca
The Puig de Randa, rising 543m out of the plain, has been a place of pilgrimage ever since Ramon Llull founded Mallorca's first hermitage here in 1275.
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Basilica de Sant Francesc 
Basilica de Sant Francesc
Gothic style church in the heart of the old town
The facade of this 13th-century church in Palma (remodelled after it was struck by lightning in the 17th century) is typically Mallorcan - a massive, forbidding sandstone wall with a delicately carved postal and a rose window at the centre.
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Esglesia de la Transfiguracio del Senyor, Arta
Parish church of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Located on the hillside of Sant Salvador above Arta this building dominates the skyline over the town of Arta.
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Ermita de Betlem, Arta 
Ermita de Betlem, Arta
Church in the wilds of Llevant Natural Park
The Ermita de Betlem was founded in 1805 by the monks of Saint Honoratus, Randa and the Holy Trinity of Valldemossa. The church has a solar clock and a rose window, and lies at the end of a cypress tree-lined driveway.
Rocks & Caves in Mallorca
There are several cave systems on the island, but the underground lakes of Coves del Drach on the east coast are the most spectacular, drawing thousands of visitors each day in high summer. The ancient Coves d'Arta in the northeast are also worth a visit for anyone keen to explore Mallorca's extraordinary natural landscape.
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Cuevas del Drach (Dragon Caves)
Large cave system on the east coast, near Porto Cristo
Dark and cool, these limestone caves on the edge of Porto Cristo have become one of Mallorca's top tourist sights. Groups walk along 1200m of smooth paths exploring the magnificent stalactite formations within.
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Coves de Campanet
Underground cave system in the north west of Mallorca
The Caves of Campanet are situated in the north of Mallorca in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains. The caves cover a surface area of approximately 3,200 square metres at a depth of 50 metres
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Cap de Formentor, North Mallorca 
Cap de Formentor, North Mallorca
Dramatic scenery and sandy beaches in the very north of Mallorca
This wild peninsula on Mallorca's northeast tip has stunning views, sandy beaches and the island's original luxury hotel. The 20-km drive from Port de Pollenca to Mallorca's most northerly point has scenery as dramatic as anyone could wish for. Cliffs 400 metres tall jut into the sea, their weird rock formations attracting nesting seabirds, while pine trees seem to grow out of the rocks.
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Cuevas dels Hams
Impressive cave system and event venue
You cannot miss these caves as you drive from Manacor to Porto Cristo. Most people only want to visit one set of caves during their time on Mallorca and the giant billboards and flags at the entrance are an attempt to ensure that this is the one. In fact you are better off continuing to the 'Cuevas del Drach' or up the coast to the 'Coves d'Arta'.
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Sa Calobra & the Torrent de Pareis, West Mallorca 
Sa Calobra & the Torrent de Pareis, West Mallorca
Impressive coast lines, beach & gorge on the west coast of Mallorca
Do not believe anyone who tells you that they have discovered the perfect unspoilt cove on the west coast - unless of course the name is Sa Calobra. This is indeed a beautiful spot, which is why tour buses pour in by the dozen every day, even in winter.
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Caves d'Arta
Underground caverns with spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations
These caves near Arta, in the north-east of Mallorca, are a fascinating network of underground caverns whose weird stalactites and stalagmites conjure up mysterious images of Heaven and Hell. An early visitor was Jules Verne, the caves are said to have inspired his Journey to the Centre of the Earth.
Vineyards in Mallorca
Visiting a Mallorcan bodega is a lovely way to discover the island’s flavours and countryside. Many wineries sit within beautiful historic estates, adding to the experience. For example Can Ribas, its main house dates back to 1776, complete with a traditional courtyard and stone kitchen, whilst Bodegas Angel offers modern vineyards designed to look centuries old. Most visits include guided tours, wine tastings and local snacks, making for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon out.
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Son Artigues Vineyard, Porreres
Small vineyard featuring local grapes
This estate has been a family-run vineyard for almost 20 years, producing mainly local varieties such as Callet, Merlot & Syrah.
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Jose L. Ferrer Vineyard, Binissalem
Large wine grower with a good selection of wines
This winery was founded in 1931 and has 92 acres of land planted with native vines. The varieties include black Manto Negro, Callet, Moll, Macabeo & Parellada, some of which are blended with better-known varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. They offer tours of the winery including detailed explanations about the history of the winery and the wine making processes, as well as a tasting of wines and typical products of the Balearic Islands. Longer tours also available for groups.
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Can Ramis Vineyard, Sencelles
Old vineyard featuring Manto Negro, Callet and Syrah grapes
Celler Can Ramis was founded in 1870 and specialises in the production of Serral red wine, made with Manto Negro, Callet and Syrah grapes.
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Es Verger Vineyard, Esporles
Small organic vineyard in the mountains
This small winery in the Serra de Tramuntana has been in the same family for several generations.
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Anima Negra Vineyard, Felanitx
Young vineyard producing excellent wines
Situated to the south-east of Mallorca, this winery produces its wines on the old country estate of Son Burguera close to the town of Felanitx. They are known for their cultivation of the indigenous varieties Manto Negro, Fogoneu, Prensal Blanc and, most importantly, Callet. The wines of this relatively young winery (established in 1994) have made a big impression on wine connoisseurs and its blends have already reached cult status.
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Bodegues Macia Batle Vineyard, Santa Maria del Cami
Right next to the train station on the main line between Palma and Inca
Located near Santa María del Camí, the Macià Batle vineyard has been well-versed in the art of wine making since 1856 when they began making wines with passion. A new generation of grape growers and oenologists are working in an effort to create excellent quality modern wines using select traditional Mallorcan vines Manto Negro, Callet and Prensal. Having adopted modern winemaking techniques in the 21st century and reinforced by dozens of international awards in the last 10 years, this bodega continues to produce some of the island’s finest wines.
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Cycling in Mallorca
Mallorca is a paradise for cyclists, with quiet country lanes, coastal roads and challenging mountain climbs to suit all abilities. You can enjoy gentle rides through olive groves and vineyards or tackle famous routes in the Tramuntana mountains with rewarding views at every turn. Bike hire is widely available, and many hotels cater especially for riders. With mild weather for much of the year, it is an ideal destination for both relaxed family cycling and serious training trips.
Road Bike Bike Hire in Mallorca
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Road bike hire
Friendly bike hire and repair shop in Can Picafort, offering quality service and local cycling advice
Travelling in Mallorca is about exploring the beautiful sights, enjoying the fresh air and having a bit of an adventure. What better way to do it than on a bike? This shop offers a wide range of bicycles to hire, whether you are looking for a road bike or an e-bike.
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Road bike hire
Reliable bike rental and repair shop in Port d'Alcudia, offering quality bikes and expert service
Why not explore the beautiful sites of Mallorca by bike? This shop is part of a company that was founded in 1986. They can easily get you on the road with their wide range of bicycles.
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Road bike hire
Mountain, electric, road, and kids' bikes available for hire in Port de Soller
All bikes are supplied with a helmet, pump, saddlebag containing a spare inner tube, patch kit, tyre levers, allen keys, water bottle holder, and a lock.
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Premium road bike rentals in Puerto Pollensa with top-quality Swift Carbon bikes
Ideally located in the heart of the cycling hub of Puerto Pollensa, offering easy access to some of the best cycling routes on the island.
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Road bike hire shop located just three minutes from the Port de Pollenca Boat Club
Right in the heart of Port de Pollença, this bike rental shop offers a wide range of top-quality Giant carbon road bikes for all levels. They also stock Liv bikes, specially designed to suit female riders - so everyone can ride comfortably and confidently.
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Quality road, electric, and mountain bikes available for hire
This small local company specialises in mountain bike hire, but also has a selection of road bikes and electric bikes available to rent.
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With each new trip, Mallorca reveals a little more of herself. So why not break your routine and experience something new on your next holiday to the island?
