Magaluf Half Marathon
The amazing Half Marathon Magaluf takes place every year between the coastal zones of Magaluf and Palmanova.
Traditional rural town in central Majorca
Vilafranca de Bonany is a rural town just off the main road from Palma to Manacor.
As you drive through this small town you cannot help noticing the strings of vegetables hanging outside several of the shops - peppers, aubergines, garlic and, above all, tomatoes. These are the famous tomatigues de ramallet, sold on their stalks to be spread over pa amb oli.
Vilafranca is also known for its honeydew melons, whose harvest is celebrated with a large melon festival each September.
Things to do whilst you're here is visit the weekly market held on Wednesdays, which brings fresh local produce, artisan goods and a lively atmosphere to the central square.
In early September the Feria del Meló celebrates local melons with contests, lanterns, markets and shows. The Festa de la Beata in July features dance, theatre, processions and communal meals. December’s Santa Bárbara festival combines mass with bunyols, muscatel wine, concerts and cultural events. Other highlights include Sant Antoni in January, Día de les Illes Balears on 1 March, the Easter pilgrimage to Bonany and an annual book market in April.
The amazing Half Marathon Magaluf takes place every year between the coastal zones of Magaluf and Palmanova.
A week of racing around Palma Bay. Headquarters is at the Real Club Nautico de Palma. There is a varied programme of events to accompany the racing.
Colonia Sant Jordi hosts a week of entertainments for all the family. From sporting events to live music, drinks and dinner, to plenty of fun for children.
Pollença Wine Fair is a great opportunity to sample Mallorca's wine. Dozens of vineyards across the Balearic Islands exhibit their wines on this weekend long wine extravaganza.
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.
Puerto Portals will host one of the most emblematic competitions in the nautical world.
Vilafranca de Bonany sprang to life in the early seventeenth century as an agricultural settlement in Mallorca’s fertile central plain. Its name combines two meaningful parts - Vilafranca (literally “frank town”) signifies the tax privileges granted to its early inhabitants, while Bonany (“good year”) refers to the local sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Bonany, a symbol of hope for good harvests
It wasn't until the 1990s its official name was set as Vilafranca de Bonany.
The parish church of Santa Bárbara, dating to the eighteenth century, dominates the town’s main square and serves as both spiritual and social focal point.
Not far away, the Ermita de Bonany, built in the 1600s atop a nearby hill, was erected in thanks for a prosperous harvest and offers remarkable views over the countryside.
A good reason to stop here, apart from food, is to visit Els Calderers, a manor house between Vilafranca and Sant Joan. This was once at the centre of a great wine estate but like so many others it fell victim to the phylloxera disease. Reopened in 1993, the 18th century house is now a museum of Mallorcan furniture and traditions; you can visit the wine cellar, granary, bakery, chapel and wash-house as well as wander around the main house with its paintings, guns and toys.
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.
Cala Romantica is a picturesque cala with turquoise water and golden sand on the east coast of Mallorca.
There is a 5km patch of isolated coast between Playa Son Baulo and Son Serra de Marina in North Mallorca that is known as Playa de Son Real. It is a rough stretch of coastline that is mostly made up of pebbly inlets and rocky outcrops, but interspersed with them is a scattering of the holy grail of beaches – tiny perfect white sandy coves with easy access to the turquoise sea.
Stretching along the coastline between Son Serra de Marina and S’Estanyol, is one of Mallorca’s most beautiful and natural beaches. Due to its slight inaccessibility and the fact that it is relatively unknown by tourists this gem of a beach is quiet even in the peak of summer.
Situated between the towns of Can Picafort and Colonia de Sant Pere at the eastern end of Alcudia’s bay, lies the small seaside resort of Son Serra de Marina. The beach here is called ‘Sa Canova’ and is often referred to as a ‘Dreamland’ thanks to its hazy mountain views and luminescent sea.
The beach at Son Baulo is a good antidote to the heaving masses and consumerism of neighbouring Ca’n Picafort. Still busy and still boasting everything you need, Son Baulo has managed to retain some character and a bit more class than its larger and better-known neighbour.
Dining in Vilafranca de Bonany is a simple, down-to-earth experience that reflects the village’s agricultural roots.
Small cafés provide relaxed spots for coffee, breakfast or a light snack, often spilling onto terraces where locals gather. For heartier meals, modest eateries serve traditional Mallorcan and Spanish fare with generous portions and a homely touch, offering excellent value in unfussy surroundings.
Local produce plays a central role, with seasonal fruit and vegetables, especially the village’s famed melons, often woven into menus, giving visitors a genuine taste of the land that defines this rural community.
Es Celler de Petra Restaurant in Mallorca offers an authentic taste of traditional Majorcan cuisine in a unique and historic setting. Housed in a 19th-century wine cellar in the heart of Petra, the restaurant combines rustic charm with warm, welcoming service, making it a favourite among locals and visitors alike.
Perched in a charming setting in Mallorca, Principal Restaurant is a gourmet destination for lovers of seasonal Mediterranean cuisine. Celebrated for its high-quality dishes and attentive service, the restaurant offers a menu that changes regularly, with the chef’s recommendations updated several times a week to reflect the freshest local ingredients. Each plate is thoughtfully prepared to highlight the best of the season, from vibrant vegetables to succulent seafood and expertly cooked meats.
Sa Tanqueta Restaurant sits in the heart of Randa, offering a stylish and modern take on traditional Mallorcan cuisine. This gastronomic gem focuses on KM0 produce, celebrating local ingredients in every dish. The menu showcases classic favourites such as Frit mallorquín, Arròs brut, cod au gratin with alioli, and desserts highlighting the island’s almonds, all presented with care and flair.
Brut Restaurant in Llubí, Mallorca, is a truly unique dining experience where radical seasonal cuisine meets creativity and sustainability. Founded by Eduardo Martínez-Gil, a Buenos Aires-born chef who trained with Ferran Adrià at El Bulli and staged at El Celler de Can Roca, Brut reflects his passion for food, nature, and the raw, authentic spirit of life.
Set in the quiet inland village of Llubí, DaiCa is a destination restaurant that captures the true spirit of rural Mallorca. Housed in a beautifully restored former grocery shop, this welcoming space brings together a small boutique hotel and a signature restaurant devoted to local produce and honest cooking. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere feels warm and personal, more like being welcomed into a home than visiting a restaurant.
Es Revellar Restaurant, set within the serene gardens of the Es Revellar Art Resort, offers a dining experience that blends gastronomy with art. Surrounded by three hectares of lush gardens and part of the resort’s curated art collection, the restaurant provides a tranquil escape from Mallorca’s busier tourist areas.
Charly’s Disco in Can Picafort has been a staple of Mallorca nightlife since it first opened its doors in May 1978. Over the decades, it has earned a reputation as one of the island’s most iconic nightspots, attracting both locals and visitors seeking lively music, dancing, and a fun night out.
HPC Restaurant in Portocolom offers a relaxed Mediterranean dining experience with stunning sea views. Situated inside the Hostal Porto Colom Hotel, this stylish restaurant serves fresh, locally sourced ingredients with international and creative touches. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of dishes, including paella, fresh fish and seafood, local meats, carpaccio, gourmet burgers, creative salads, and homemade pizzas.
The Beach Bar in s’Illot is a popular spot for both locals and visitors, perfectly positioned just across from the sandy shoreline. With its relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, it’s ideal for enjoying a leisurely drink, a casual meal, or simply taking in the sun and sea. The bar prides itself on friendly and professional service, making every guest feel at home from the moment they arrive.
Welcome to Lola, your ultimate summer hotspot in the heart of Cala d'Or, Mallorca! They're all about creating incredible experiences under the sun during the day and stars in the evening.
S'Embat Bar was founded in 2005 as a small beachside chiringuito on Mallorca’s south coast, created simply as a place to switch off and feel free. With no social media strategy, no marketing campaigns, and no advertising, it grew organically through word of mouth. Visitors discovered it, shared it, and slowly made it their own.
Perched right by the sea in Mallorca, Port Verd del Mar offers a truly memorable dining experience. With panoramic views of the Costa des Pins, this restaurant combines relaxed elegance with authentic Mediterranean charm. Its focus is on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, from freshly caught fish and seafood to organic fruits, vegetables, and premium meats. The menu blends traditional Mediterranean dishes with creative international touches, ensuring every meal is both familiar and exciting.
This is a private 9-hole golf course just a few meters from the Rotana Hotel. The course is reserved for hotel and restaurant guests.
Caving is a fantastic mystical world where you can see ancient formations, stalactites and stalagmites.
This tennis club is situated just outside Manacor and offers state-of-the-art sports facilities alongside a fantastic tennis club and academy.
The Rafa Nadal Sports Centre is situated just outside Manacor and is the perfect destination for those who love health, sports and wellness.
Located in the east of Mallorca, Son Menut is a well established horse riding centre and stud farm. They offer lessons for beginners and advanced riders, with dressage and jumping also available.
Explore the magical island of Mallorca on horseback with an experienced local guide.
Explore one of the most spectacular caves on the island in a unique corner where very few are lucky enough to know about.
Coasteering combines adventure swimming, abseiling, climbing and rock scrambling to explore some incredible locations in Mallorca.
PADI International certifications are recognised all over the world. This school offers a number of courses for you to learn new skills and progress.
Enjoy great diving in Mallorca with Albatros Diving, based on the east coast in Cala Bona.
Stand up paddling is easy to learn and suitable for anyone who wants to try it for the old and the young!
Located on the lovely sandy beach of Port d'Alcudia you can choose to hire a board from 1 to 3 hours or a full day.
This beautiful, stone clad country home set amongst the undulating countryside surrounding the small village of Buger, offers spacious grounds as well as a generous, convivial interior with wooden flooring, high ceilings and contemporary furnishings that create a light, bright & airy ambiance throughout.
Close to the coves and to the beaches with fine white sand in the south-east of the island, you´ll find a country estate with 35 acres of open fields, an exclusive, comfortable, quiet and charming hotel.
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.
Son Dur-hi estate offers all the peace and seclusion of an exclusive retreat. This stunning, secluded villa is ideal for gathering with your family and friends to enjoy Mallorcan countryside living at its best. Large groups are well catered for with the main house with three bedrooms and a separate annexe with two double bedrooms.
With every attention to the utmost details, the property has a beautiful harmony of Mallorcan architecture and Dutch interior designed with exquisite taste, this stylish and modern villa in Moscari exudes class and good taste.
Designed with exquisite taste, this stylish and modern villa in Moscari exudes class and good taste. With every attention to the utmost details, the property has a beautiful harmony of Mallorcan architecture and Dutch interior design.
Just outside Vilafranca de Bonany is the prettty rural hotel.
Tucked away in the heart of Mallorca’s countryside, Finca Son Roig offers a calm and characterful escape in a beautifully restored nineteenth-century agricultural estate. Blending heritage with understated luxury, this former “possessió” has been thoughtfully transformed into an intimate boutique hotel where every detail is designed for rest, comfort and connection with nature.
Set in the peaceful countryside of southeast Mallorca, Sa Franquesa Nova offers a refined rural escape where nature, history and tranquillity come together. Surrounded by open landscapes and overlooking the picturesque Bonany plain, this elegant estate invites you to slow down and experience the island at a gentler pace.
Away from tourist resorts and densely built up areas, this hotel is a 18th-century stately residence in a picturesque area of the centre of Mallorca. Built on a hill overlooking a fertile valley and the northern mountain range of the island, the house is surrounded by 28 hectares of fig trees, almond trees, carob trees, fruit trees and a forest of oaks and pine trees.
Discover a peaceful retreat in Mallorca where heritage meets understated luxury. With elegant rooms, a scenic 9-hole golf course, and Mediterranean cuisine, every detail is designed to help you unwind and reconnect.
Run by a German couple and set in a rural location in central Mallorca with views over the local countryside and mountains, Finca Son Jorbo offers style and comfort in a restored 17th century country house. With the convenience of bed and breakfast and the added benefit of fully equipped self-catered apartments, Finca Son Jorbo is the perfect combination.
With a history dating back to the 13th century, this charming and lovingly restored rural retreat is packed full of character. Four poster beds with turned wood, exposed beams and stone walls abound, nicely complemented by a modern spa and relaxation area, and tennis courts for those feeling a little more active.
Car hire is a viable option in Mallorca and Vilafranca is a 35 minute drive from Palma airport. Or take the worry out of getting from the airport and book a transfer.
There are no direct buses from the airport, you have to change buses in Palma.
Experience luxury and convenience with this company. Arrive at your yacht charter, sunset tour or boat trip in unparalleled style in a Rolls Royce Ghost.
The established company have been offering a reliable, reasonably priced, private transfer service in Mallorca since 1993.
This taxi company offers 24-hour service from the airport to your accommodation all around Mallorca.
Taxi PMI is the Association of Taxi Drivers of Palma de Mallorca, who provide visitors with an efficient and reliable airport transfer service, whilst also eliminating the need to stand in a queue and wait for the next available taxi.
With offices in Alcudia and the airport, Majorca Airport Transfers has a large fleet of taxis, minibuses and coaches to suit all group sizes.
This transfer company offers cheap and reliable Airport Transfers to all destinations in Mallorca with official vehicles and professional drivers.
Located in the tranquil urbanisation of Crestatx in Sa Pobla, this property is perfect for those seeking a natural and well-connected environment. With a functional design, the home is spread over two floors, offering comfortable and practical living spaces for families or friends to enjoy.
Set on an 8,300 m² flat, sun-drenched plot, this fully renovated finca blends authentic Mallorcan charm with modern comfort - complete with two beautifully appointed guesthouses, a saltwater pool, solar power, and breathtaking views of the Tramuntana mountains. Located just outside the historic village of Binissalem, in the heart of Mallorca’s celebrated wine country, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a tranquil rural home that’s move-in ready and built to a high standard.
Large 3-floor townhouse in the historic centre of Alcudia for sale.
In the municipality of Alcúdia, the construction of a villa is underway with a building permit already granted. The project has commenced, with completion anticipated for 2026.
Golf Marina is a beautiful, warm and welcoming property situated near the golf of Pollensa.
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