Attraction Reviews from Mallorca

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.

San Juan Gastronomic market opened two weeks ago, and after visiting, I have no doubt it will soon become one of the top places to see in Palma. 

Pearl production has been occurring on the island of Mallorca for many years and it has given the island a worldwide reputation as a purveyor of beautiful and high quality jewellery.

The hidden valley of Soller is where I live. Until 1997, the only access to Soller and its villages and hamlets was by the old wooden train from Palma, or by taking the Coll road with it's fifty hairpin bends - hence the hidden valley. Mass tourism and over building has therefore passed Soller by. In ages gone by, it had thrived on the sea and its trading links with France. Oranges and cotton had been exported from the Port of Soller and the people grew rich on trade. The Mallorquin language spoken here was with a definite French accent.

If you're heading to Mallorca this summer, Palma, the island's capital, should be on your list for exploring. With a cosmopolitan atmosphere, an impressive gastronomic scene and plenty of places to see, the city is a must when visiting the island.

If you fancy an easy day out from Pollenca or Alcudia and don’t want to venture too far, have a think about Alcanada - a golf Mecca and wealthy, quiet suburb of Port D’Alcudia.

The Puig de Maria, more formally known as ‘Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Puig’ is a small hill that overlooks the town of Pollenca in the North of Mallorca.

Bodegas Bordoy vineyards and winery are located between Sa Torre and Llucmajor, around 20 minutes from Palma de Mallorca airport and 5 kilometres from the sea.

The Public Estate of Son Real is a protected area covering 395 hectares of land. It was acquired by the government in 2002 due to its ecological and archaeological importance and has since been a public heritage site. 

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains, it's not difficult to understand why poet and writer Robert Graves settled in Deia.

Mid summer in Soller and the celebrities are here in droves. Rock stars, actresses, actors, footballers, business tycoons and the rest of us all enjoying the same sun, sea and awesome scenery. It’s the time when you walk up the main street of Soller or down by the harbour and do a double take. Was that really Michael Douglas I passed or is that really tall guy over there Peter Crouch?

The Soller road from Palma cuts through fertile lands of almond and olive groves. The odd goat and flocks of sheep graze in the surrounding fields. A straight road that gives no clue of the vast estates that lie on either side of the road and the interesting stories they have to tell. A few years ago Jill Sander, the German fashion designer, was prepared to spend 8 million euros on one of these estates and her interest sparked government intervention.

S’Albufera is the largest and most important wetlands in the Balearic Islands, a bird watchers paradise and a peaceful place to wander.

Situated within the World Heritage Site of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, the tiny village of Estellencs offers an authentic taste of rural Mallorca.