Vilafranca de Bonany is a rural town just off the main road from Palma to Manacor.
Vilafranca de Bonany
Traditional rural town in central Majorca
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.
Events in Vilafranca de Bonany
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.
Festivals
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.
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Dragon Winter Series
The Mediterranean Cup of the Dragon Class
A regatta circuit in which top national and international sailors compete, Puerto Portals has become the port with the largest fleet of Dragons in Spain and a benchmark on the international circuit.
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La Mostra Calvia Tardor - Calvia Food Show
Enjoy special menus in Calvià from Illetas to Peguera
La Mostra Calvià Tardor is Calvià's annual autumn food festival, organised by the Fundació Calvià 365 and celebrated across four consecutive weekends each October and November. Around 45 restaurants take part each year, offering specially curated set menus.
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Pianino: Chopin's Classical Music Festival
A classical journey in Chopin’s cell in the beautiful historic town of Valldemossa
Set within the very cell where Frédéric Chopin and George Sand stayed during the winter of 1838–1839, this festival offers a rare blend of history, heritage, and high-level performance.
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Sankt Martin Children's Fair at Puerto Portals
Traditional Central European party for children
Countries like Austria, the Netherlands, Poland or Germany celebrate the Sankt Martin every year, a festivity when children light up the streets at night with paper lanterns in search of Saint Martin, the soldier.
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Inca Agricultural Fair - Fires d'Inca
Autumn fairs held on three consecutive weekends
The Fires d'Inca is one of Mallorca's largest autumn fair seasons, running across consecutive weekends in late October and early November. The season builds towards the island's biggest annual fair, the Dijous Bo.
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Fira del Vi Novell - New Wine Fair, Santa Maria del Cami
Includes tours and tastings from the wineries of the area
The town of Santa Maria del Cami dedicates a few days to celebrate the arrival of the new wine, with the main big party to be held on the 28th November 2024.
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History & Culture in Vilafranca de Bonany
Early history
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
Recent history
It wasn't until the 1990s its official name was set as Vilafranca de Bonany.
Sights & Attractions in Vilafranca de Bonany
History, architecture and culture in 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.
Local museum
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.
Beaches in Vilafranca de Bonany
Vilafranca de Bonany sits at the heart of the island, with the east coast beaches within easy reach by car. The coves around Cala Varques and Cala Romantica are among the most beautiful in Mallorca.
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Cala Varques Beach, East Mallorca 
Cala Varques Beach, East Mallorca
Picture-perfect, unspoilt, and tranquil beach on the east coast of Mallorca
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.
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Cala Romantica, East Mallorca 
Cala Romantica, East Mallorca
Pretty beach resort in the east, also known as S'Estany d'en Mas
Cala Romantica is a picturesque cala with turquoise water and golden sand on the east coast of Mallorca.
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Playa de Son Real Beach, North Mallorca 
Playa de Son Real Beach, North Mallorca
Almost deserted stretch of rugged coastline popular with nudists
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.
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Sa Canova Beach, North Mallorca 
Sa Canova Beach, North Mallorca
Two kilometres of unspoilt beach, popular with walkers, surfers and nudists
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.
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Son Serra de Marina Beach, North-East Mallorca 
Son Serra de Marina Beach, North-East Mallorca
Wild and windy beach in the Bay of Alcudia, perfect for kite surfing
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.
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Son Baulo Beach, Ca'n Picafort 
Son Baulo Beach, Ca'n Picafort
White sand beach backed by sand dunes and rock formations
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
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.
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Es Celler de Petra Restaurant
Traditional Mallorcan cuisine served in a charming 19th-century wine cellar
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.
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Principal Restaurant
Seasonal Mediterranean cuisine with exquisite Mallorcan wines and a romantic terrace setting
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.
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Sa Tanqueta Restaurant
Stylish Mallorcan cuisine with local ingredients in the heart of Randa
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.
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Brut Restaurant
An adventurous tasting menu in a small restaurant in the quaint town of Llubi
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.
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DaiCa Restaurant
Local flavours and creative Mallorcan cuisine in the heart of Llubí
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.
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Es Revellar Restaurant
Seasonal Mallorcan cuisine in a tranquil garden setting
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.
Nightlife in Vilafranca de Bonany
Vilafranca is a quiet rural town, so evenings here are relaxed and low-key. The resorts of the east coast are a short drive away for a livelier night out.
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Charly's Disco Nightclub
Mallorca nightlife icon offering disco, pubs and lively evenings in Can Picafort
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.
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HPC Restaurant
Mediterranean flavours with sea views and a rooftop cocktail bar
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.
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The Beach Bar 
The Beach Bar
Relaxed beachfront bar and restaurant with friendly service in s’Illot
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.
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Lola Bar
Lola is your go to for the ultimate DJ bar experience with great music and atmosphere
Lola is a DJ bar in the heart of Cala d'Or, open from daytime sessions through to late in the evening. The bar hosts resident and guest DJs playing a mix of genres, keeping the dancefloor busy throughout the night.
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S'Embat Bar
Laid-back Ses Covetes beach bar with live music, cabaret, and true island spirit
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.
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Port Verd del Mar Restaurant
Mediterranean dining with sea views and exceptional local flavours
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.
Things to do in Vilafranca de Bonany
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La Reserva Rotana Golf Course
Private 9-hole golf course in Mallorca - for hotel guests, north of Manacor
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.
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Caving
4hr trips exploring Mallorca's underground caves
Caving is a fantastic mystical world where you can see ancient formations, stalactites and stalagmites.
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Rafa Nadal Tennis Club
26 Tennis Courts both Indoor and Outdoor, plus various surfaces
This tennis club is situated just outside Manacor and offers state-of-the-art sports facilities alongside a fantastic tennis club and academy.
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Rafa Nadal Sports Centre
State-of-the-art sports centre with an impressive range of services
The Rafa Nadal Sports Centre is situated just outside Manacor and is the perfect destination for those who love health, sports and wellness.
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Son Menut Horse Riding Centre
A horse riding school in Mallorca offering both lessons and hacks
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.
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A la Carte Horse Riding Holiday
7 day horse riding lessons and trekking in Mallorca
Explore the magical island of Mallorca on horseback with an experienced local guide.
Watersports in Vilafranca de Bonany
The coast is a 20-minute drive from Vilafranca, opening up a range of water-based activities. The east coast coves are ideal for sea caving and coasteering, with sailing and diving also available nearby.
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Sea Caving
3hr, 4hr or 5hr sea caving at Des Coloms Cave for families or groups of friends
Explore one of the most spectacular caves on the island in a unique corner where very few are lucky enough to know about.
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Coasteering
Guided coasteering in various locations across Mallorca
Coasteering combines adventure swimming, abseiling, climbing and rock scrambling to explore some incredible locations in Mallorca.
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Albatros Diving School
Scuba diving on the east coast of Mallorca
Enjoy great diving in Mallorca with Albatros Diving, based on the east coast in Cala Bona.
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Stand Up Paddle Board Hire
Suitable for all ages and abilities from 1hr to a full day
Stand up paddling is easy to learn and suitable for anyone who wants to try it for the old and the young!
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Windsurf Hire
1hr to a full day hire available for those already confident on a windsurf rig
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.
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Catamaran Sailing Courses
5 day beginner course or 3 day intermediate course
Catamarans are the Formula 1 of sailing. Built for speed you'll get a real thrill from racing the waves.
Holiday Rentals in Vilafranca de Bonany
Holiday Rentals in Vilafranca de Bonany
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Mel Villa, Sa Pobla,Buger
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.
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Migjorn Hotel Suites, Ses Salines
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.
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La Tierra Buena Villa
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.
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Es Masteyà Villa
Es Masteyà is a beautifully restored villa tucked away in the peaceful countryside just outside the village of Moscari. Set along the scenic Camí Vell de Pollença - a quiet rural road loved by cyclists and nature lovers - the house offers modern comfort, open-plan living spaces and a relaxing atmosphere throughout. With room for up to six guests, it’s the perfect escape for families or friends looking to unwind in an authentic Mallorcan setting.
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Son Dur-hi Villa
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.
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Can Gelat Baix Villa
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.
Hotels in Vilafranca de Bonany
Just outside Vilafranca de Bonany is the pretty rural hotel.
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Son Roig Hotel
Peaceful countryside retreat with pool, farm-to-table dining and mountain views
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.
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Sa Franquesa Nova Hotel
Elegant countryside retreat with spacious rooms, private terraces and sweeping views over Mallorca’s southeast landscape
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.
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Sa Rota d'en Palerm Hotel
Finca hotel with apartments in rural Mallorca
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.
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La Reserva Rotana Hotel
Refined hideaway with private golf, vineyard views and timeless tranquillity
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.
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Finca Son Jorbo Hotel
Charming rural estate offering tranquillity, natural beauty and authentic Mallorcan hospitality
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.
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Sa Bassa Rotja Rural Hotel
Finca hotel in a 13th-century stone building in the heart of nature
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.
How to get to Vilafranca de Bonany
By car
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.
Public transport
There are no direct buses from the airport, you have to change buses in Palma.
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Luxury Chauffeur Services
Exclusive luxury travel across Mallorca in a Rolls Royce
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.
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Private Airport Transfers
Private taxis, minibuses & coaches for Ferry & Airport Transfers in Mallorca
The established company have been offering a reliable, reasonably priced, private transfer service in Mallorca since 1993.
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Private Airport Transfers
Door to door airport transfers to anywhere on the island
Great quality service at rates that are irresistible. This company exclusively transfer you around Mallorca without having to pay an excessive price.
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Private Airport Transfers
24 hours a day 365 days a year, covering the whole Island
This taxi & transfer company operates out of Palma, covering the whole of Mallorca Island.
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Private Taxi Transfers
Airport transfers to destinations throughout Mallorca
The only British taxi driver in Mallorca, offering airport transfers to destinations throughout the island.
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Private Airport Transfers
Taxis and minibuses to cater for up to 55 passengers
A group of taxi drivers with many years of experience in the sector of airport transfers in Mallorca. You can book online in advance or call to book last-minute.
Property For Sale in Vilafranca de Bonany
Property for Sale in Vilafranca de Bonany
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Apartment for Sale | 8367
This stunning penthouse in Puerto Pollensa is the perfect holiday rental option for up to four people. Situated on the first line of the sea, it's conveniently located near excellent restaurants, bars, and basic amenities.
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Apartment for Sale | 8514
Bright, fully renovated apartment located on the third floor of a building with lift, within a quiet community of only six neighbours, right in the centre of Puerto Pollensa. The beach, main square and the famous Pine Walk are all within easy walking distance.
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Apartment for Sale | 8515
This apartment for sale in Pinaret is a rare opportunity. It features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus two balconies. The standout feature is the private rooftop terrace, offering plenty of space to relax and enjoy the sun. A valid rental license makes this property particularly appealing, as licensed apartments rarely come onto the market.
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Apartment for Sale | 8523
Bright apartment located in the peaceful residential area of Siller, in Puerto Pollensa, with pleasant open views towards the mountains and the natural surroundings.
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Apartment for Sale | 8527
Enjoy an exceptional seafront lifestyle with this three-bedroom apartment for sale in Puerto Pollensa, occupying a privileged frontline position with beautiful open views across the bay.
