Best summer day trips in Mallorca

A4A Charter Yacht French Riviera, the luxury motor yacht built by Absolute S.P.A. and delivered in 2023, is now available for charter! With its elegant design and luxurious features, A4A provides an unforgettable journey for discerning charter guests.

Discover the next level of luxury aboard the Fjord 39 XL, available exclusively from Port de Pollença. Designed for up to nine guests, this sleek and sophisticated vessel combines cutting-edge design with state-of-the-art amenities, providing a spacious and stylish retreat on the water.

Discover the luxury of a ‘Good Times’ yacht charter, a stunning yacht designed to offer an impressive charter experience. At 21.45 meters (70′ 4″) in length, Good Times provides ample space and comfort for your journey along the French Riviera and beyond. Built-in 2016 by Jeanneau, this charter yacht promises both elegance and performance.

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.

Jack III is a stunning Riva 63 Vertigo motor yacht built in 2015 and is currently based in Saint-Raphaël, France. With its sleek and stylish design, Jack III is an epitome of luxury on water. This 2-cabin motor yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people in 2 spacious double cabins.

The Pardo 43 represents the pinnacle of luxury, available for charter from Palma. Accommodating up to 11 guests, this stunning yacht combines exquisite Italian craftsmanship with top-tier performance, ensuring an unforgettable cruising experience along Mallorca’s breathtaking coastline.

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.

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.

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.

The Cabrera Archipelago is a maritime-terrestrial national park which lies 10km off the south east coast of Mallorca.

Just off the coast road 5km south of Port d'Alcudia in the north west of Mallorca, the S'Albufera wetlands make a welcome relief from long stretches of crowded beach.

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.

Mallorca's most sacred site - a former monastery in a spectacular setting in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains to the north west of Mallorca.

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.

Located on the hillside of Sant Salvador above Arta this building dominates the skyline over the town of Arta.

The glory of Palma - a magnificent Gothic cathedral whose sandstone walls and flying buttresses seem to rise out of the sea.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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. 

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.

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.

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

Bodegas Angel Vineyard is located in the heart of Mallorca’s wine region, in a tranquil area close to the town of Santa Maria del Cami and is easily accessible from the motorway. Built in traditional Mallorcan stone cladding, it boasts an exceptional backdrop of the island’s Sierra Norte mountain range. Here you’ll receive a detailed explanation of the grape varieties and their winemaking process, suiting those types thirsty for knowledge as well as the wine! 

First established in 1912 and located on Mallorca’s eastern side just above the pretty central town of Petra, Bodega Miquel Oliver incorporates modern culture with the local rustic surroundings. This family-owned business offers four types of private wine tour, ensuring there’s something to cater to every client. Individual wines are produced in this family-run estate, winning plenty of awards along the way. 

Located in one of the most historic wine regions in Mallorca, in the mountainous landscape of Pollença, this vineyard has been producing wines since 1995.

This family-run winery is located between Muro and Can Picafort, neighbouring the S'Albufera nature reserve. There are very few vineyards in this area so these wines really stand out.

Antonio Nadal Ros bought the Finca Son Roig estate in 1960 and started producing wines in 1968. Currently, this family-run winery uses the latest technology to create traditional Mallorcan wines.

The vineyard is located to the south of Mallorca, close to the coast and Cap Blanc and Sa Torre. The dry climate here produces a low yield high quality wine. A big part of the vineyard is comprised of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety, followed by Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay. In addition, they have a half hectare of Callet, a red variety indigenous to the island, and 1.5 hectares of the native white varieties Premsal Blanc and Giro Ros.

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).

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.

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.

Botanicactus is one of Europe's largest botanical gardens, with bamboo and palm trees and dozens of varieties of cactus.

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.

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.

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.

Dramatic and stunning Cap de Formentor is an absolute must for any visitor to Mallorca’s north.

The Puig de Maria sits overlooking the town of Pollensa in the north-east of the island of Mallorca.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This small local company specialises in mountain bike hire, but also has a selection of road bikes and electric bikes available to rent.