Read reviews of the best Mallorca activities
A trip to Deià on the north coast of Majorca is a must for anyone wishing to experience the diversity that this beautiful island has to offer.
Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Mallorca Sights Reviews.
Belmond La Residencia in Deia is renowned for providing it's guests with the ideal space for rest & relaxation. One of its many delights consists of the extensive gardens and land attached to the property. But what many guests do not realise is that the entire hillside rising up behind the hotel also forms part of the property’s cultural and scenic heritage.
Take some time out from the beach resorts and tourist hubs and venture inland to Manacor, the birthplace of Rafael Nadal and the centre of the islands world-renowned pearl production industry.
As an over enthusiastic amateur photographer, I had been toying with the idea of doing a photography course for about 5 years. I decided that 2016 would be the year to commit and my old friend Google pointed me in the direction of Diana, with one outstanding review after another of her photography and classes (Photoclasses Majorca) in Mallorca.
Extreme by name, extreme by nature. The race up and down Puig Massanella from the picturesque village of Mancor de la Vall is considered by many to be the toughest race in the Cursa de Muntanya race series. This year’s race was made all the more difficult because local landlords would not allow runners to cross their land on the return from the peak.
Do you fancy riding your horse to a restaurant, tying up and getting breakfast or dinner? Well, howdy cowboy, here's your chance...
Looking for an unusual and unique lunch experience on Mallorca? You might be interested to know that La Residencia Hotel in Deia has introduced a gourmet picnic high in the mountains above Deia, with views out to the sea. With donkeys.
S’Albufera is the largest and most important wetlands in the Balearic Islands, a bird watchers paradise and a peaceful place to wander.
At the Tourist Information office run a free walking tour of Pollenca old town every Thursday at 10 am throughout the off season. It’s a great way to orientate yourself to the town if you’ve just arrived or a way to take in the main cultural sights in one morning of if you’re on a time schedule.
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.
Bored of the same old shops? Looking for a more rewarding experience away from the high street? For the discerning shoppers amongst you, I recommend a visit to "August", the latest creation of the innovative agency better pop ups.
The Soller holiday experience has it all in my opinion. The Moors named the town and gave it the name 'Suliar' which means 'golden bowl' – a great description of the Soller valley sitting in the middle of stunning mountain scenery.
If decent but do-able walks, entailing breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and ending with a hop into crystal clear waters, are your cup of tea, a trip to Sa Dragonera Nature Reserve, off the west coast of Mallorca, could be just what you are looking for this holiday.
It may be hard to believe but rock climbing and abseiling really are sports for everybody. Outdoor activities, especially rock climbing, are a rewarding and enjoyable way for a family to spend quality time together in some of the most beautiful areas of Mallorca.
Mountain biking in Spain and in particular, it would seem, in Mallorca is a very popular pastime. The terrain of mountain range, olive groves and rugged countryside make it perfectly suited to the sport.
There are over 2 million geocaches around the world and more than 500 are located in Mallorca, at the last count! There are probably geocaches near you right now. All you need to start finding them is a smart phone or a GPS.
Mallorca offers excellent hiking and walking opportunities, and the months between October and May provide the perfect weather conditions for hikers keen to explore Mallorca’s varied and spectacularly scenic terrain.
The children of Mallorca have twelve weeks holiday in the summer. Summer schools are therefore essential to allow parents to work in the tourist industry and to stop the little ones getting bored of holiday life. The families of the hidden valley have choices - groups based in school buildings throughout Soller, the community centre Ca’n Dulce, or the favoured one of my family – the Tennis & Swimming Summer School.
Mallorca is home to a rich and diverse plant and animal life and has long been a location popular with birdwatchers, the north of Mallorca boasts several large wetland areas such as the S’Albufera Nature Park and the slightly smaller Albufereta, both of which areas attract birdwatchers all year round to view their ornithological offerings.