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The tapas phenomenon is now firmly established as part of Palma's culinary scene, so much so that the restaurant owners decided to celebrate 'tapas' with a food fair - TaPalma!

Want to play golf, soak up the sun, watch exciting matches, and maybe even swing a club yourself. This could be the event for you. 

Head to Palma's city centre for the switching on of the Christmas Lights. Live music and more will liven up the streets of the vibrant city.

The boat show is usally held in Palma in the spring, promising and delivering vibrant displays of fancy yachts and all things nautical. Set in Palma's harbour at La Llonja, this spectacular setting in front of the cathedral only adds the the glitz and glamour of this prestigious show.

Rialto Living is Palma's most famous interior design and concept store. Located right in the heart of the city, it has a small art gallery inside with temporary art exhibitions.

Until the 1960s the sea reached up to the city walls, providing the perfect reflection for the cathedral. When the building of a new road changed all that, an artificial lake was constructed to reproduce the effect.

The painter and sculptor Joan Miro spent most of his life in Barcelona, but both his wife and mother were Mallorcan and he always longed to return to the scene of his childhood holidays to draw inspiraton from what he called "the light of Mallorca".

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.

The Gran Hotel was Palma's first luxury hotel when it opened in 1903. Designed by the Catalan architect Lluis Domenech I Montaner, it was the building that began the craze for modernists (art nouveau) architecture in the city.

Billed as Mallorca's most important museum, this undoubtedly contains some fascinating exhibitsbut beware that it is difficult to get excited about bits of stone in glass cases if you do not understand the captions. The museum has recently been refurbished, so we are hoping it is now more tourist-friendly.

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.

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. 

Cala Varques (also known as Cala Barques) is a quiet, untouched beach about 12 km south of Porto Cristo, on the east coast of Majorca. This beach continues to grow in popularity, with more visitors now than ever before. Despite the summer crowds and 15 minutes’ walk to get there, this beach is well worth your visit.

If you are looking for a beach where you can get away from it all, then Es Carbo may be the one for you. A 30 minute walk east from Colonia St Jordi in the south of Mallorca, it is a vast stretch of white sand that sits in a protected bay.

Considered one of Mallorca's most beautiful areas with its sand dunes, pine forests, beautiful coastline and rocky coves, Cala Mondrago, (often referred to as ‘Caló de n’Alis’) has formed part of Mondrago National Park since 1992, greatly benefitting from the disallowing of any further development.

This gem of a restaurant is situated in Palma's old town. It has a simple yet charming interior as well as tables outside which are a popular choice on warm summer evenings.

This restaurant is on the ground floor of a luxury boutique hotel in the historic centre of Palma de Mallorca. It is located within a shady arcade, showcasing the original 15th-century arches of this former stately home, which have been restored in the classic Gothic style.

Fittingly housed in a beautiful colonial building in the Santa Catalina district of Palma, this is a cafe, bar and club, open all day, every day.

Cappuccino has a number of stylish brasseries in Mallorca, some of which are housed in the most beautiful historic buildings.  This branch is in a really fabulous building and has a great location next to the cathedral.

Chef Adrián Quetglas and his team create menus based on natural products, traditional recipes and avant-garde techniques of different but complementary cultures, always from the point of view of an author.

This charming restaurant boasts stunning views from its terrace over the city and is situated within a boutique hotel, Can Alomar.

Fittingly housed in a beautiful colonial building in the Santa Catalina district of Palma, this is a cafe, bar and club, open all day, every day.

The ambience of this restaurant is casual and attracts a cosmopolitan crowd. The bar with its VIP area is the meeting point for travellers and locals who can listen to DJs playing. Small dishes are served in the bar and when the weather permits, food and drinks can be enjoyed on the patio.

A hidden treasure in Palma's Old Town. Here you can expect fine spirits, crafted cocktails and good vibes.

Situated in La Llonja area, one of Palma's liveliest nightlife destinations, this is a meeting point for locals, ex-pats and tourists open throughout the year.

An innovative cocktail bar in the heart of Palma with especially friendly staff willing to go the extra mile for your favourite drinks.

This great casual hangout for larger groups of friends or family, offers the perfect spot to lounge in the evenings or on the weekends. 

Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.

Set sail on a private boat trip in Palma Bay, with full-day and half-day options available.

Picture-perfect views from your vintage scooter

Take a wonderful boat trip and enjoy all the activities of swimming, snorkelling and stand-up paddle boarding as the sunsets over the beautiful island of Mallorca.

Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.

Relax aboard a luxury yacht as the sun sets over Mallorca’s coastline. Includes drinks, snacks, and snorkelling, with optional tapas and cava.

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

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

An easy ride if you are used to road biking and at 44km this route could be a good challenge for a beginner!

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. 

An easy route more suited to someone with a bit of road cycling experience due to the nature of the hills and busy roads.

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.

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.

Felanitx is located in the south-east of Mallorca.

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.

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.

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.

Inca can be reached either by train from Palma or by car. If you go to Inca on a Thursday, you'll be able to enjoy one of Mallorca's biggest and best markets.

An exhilarating rock and water activity suitable for families and adrenaline-junkies, a great way to explore the coastline of Mallorca.

Enjoy an exhilarating day trekking and scrambling through gorges, waterfalls and jumping into giant rock pools.

Why not have an adventure and try the new water sport, Flyboard? Located in Port Calanova which has the perfect conditions to try this fun and exciting sport.

Lessons delivered at your villa pool by qualified, insured and highly experienced instructors.

Whiz around the local coastline with friends and family

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.

Can Alou ist located on the crest of a hillside in this verdant valley amidst a setting of total tranquility - no cars, no planes, there is only the sound of migrating birds and sheep bells in the surrounding almond groves.

Villa Bassa is a wonderful rustic country villa, sleeping up to 10 people near the popular resort of Cala D’Or, Mallorca. It is only a short distance from beaches, restaurants and shops in Cala d’Or. This property offers a spectacular outdoor area with a luscious lawn, outdoor shower, large dining area and a gated pool; ideal for families with young children.

This is a lovely house in a location that, quite simply, offers the best of both worlds - a private swimming pool surrounded by picturesque gardens, yet within walking distance of one of Mallorca's prettiest sandy cove beaches.

From such a privileged position, snuggled between two of Mallorca’s most esteemed sandy coves (Cala Mondragó and Cala S’Amarador), this resplendent country home is immersed in the pure, natural setting of the legendary Mondragó National Park, abundant in local fauna and shady pine trees that provide a welcomed respite from the midday sun.

Enjoy an unforgettable vacation in this villa!  Imagine this: Waking up to the sound of birds singing and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting through the air. Go out to the terrace to enjoy breakfast with views of the impressive mountains of Mallorca.

This fully equipped and unique apartment is set on three levels, providing a quirky and fun accommodation for two.

This spectacular loft apartment is fully equipped and provides delightful accommodation for two.

This fully equipped apartment is ideal for two guests.

This fully equipped and spacious apartment is set on three levels, providing an original and fun accommodation for two.

This fully equipped and comfortable apartment is ideal for two guests.

This stunning duplex apartment is fully equipped and provides spacious accommodation for two.

This charming hotel is located in the historical old town, in the very heart of Palma de Mallorca. It is within easy walking distance of attractions such as the 10th century Arab baths and Palma's breathtaking gothic Cathedral.

Hidden in a thirty-hectare nature reserve, Cap Rocat offers refined seclusion in a restored historic fortress, with sweeping views over the Bay of Palma and a deep commitment to conservation and cultural heritage.

This beautiful hotel building is part of the marine façade of La Calatrava, in the city centre and close to the Cathedral.

Located in Palma's privileged old town centre, the Plaza de Cort, this hotel has 14 suites and 2 double rooms.

Set in the heart of Palma, on the tree-lined avenue of Paseo del Borne, you'll find the new and beautifully decorated Can Alomar hotel.

This hotel has a multicultural atmosphere that reflects the hip scene of Santa Catalina. With only 10 rooms, as well as a gourmet restaurant and a roof top bar with views over Palma, this is a great choice for a buzzing city break.