An essential part of any trip to Mallorca: Sóller
Visiting Sóller on its old wooden train is an essential part of any trip to Mallorca. Enjoying this excursion is like travelling back 100 years into Mallorca’s past. This journey from Palma to Sóller will immerse you in the more rural side of Mallorca. The train runs through valleys full of carob, olive and orange trees. You will see mortar-less dry stone constructions called marjades, which are characteristic of the Tramuntana Mountains. Before reaching Sóller, you will pass through numerous tunnels and spectacularly beautiful mountain landscapes. The route is 26.7 km to Sóller from Palma. The ochre-coloured town of Sóller lies in a valley surrounded by the greyish hills of the Serra de Tramuntana. The Arabs saw the potential of…
The beaches of north-east Mallorca
Everyone falls in love with Mallorca. It is home to countless unique locations: the incredible Serra de Tramuntana mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site; its beaches and salt flats; its impeccable turquoise water that is always calm; its valleysfull of orange trees; its olive groves; and its small seaside towns that still look out to the sea every day. The imposing Cathedral, the Paseo del Borne, the Paseo Marítimo, the local produce and food markets, the parks and urban beaches with their chill-out zones… Mallorca has secrets you’ll want to keep forever. It is a destination for everyone, with beautiful bays, beaches and coves where the crystal-clear water invokes an image of the Mediterranean Caribbean. The beaches to be found…
Palma de Mallorca and Urban Art
If you’re thinking about a trip to Mallorca and you like art. Mallorca is a must-see for you. Mallorca is much more than sun and sand. The island has a special connection to urban art that means you can enjoy works of art while strolling around the city. It’s lovely when urban art fills the streets of a city to the delight of locals and tourists alike. Urban art in Palma de Mallorca has transformed the streets of its suburbs as much as it has the city itself. Artists have expressed their art on walls, streets and buildings to create a city that is more alive and connected to its inhabitants. Urban art is art that is expressed in…
Trying variat when on holiday in Mallorca is a must
Variat is a combination of typical dishes in Mallorcan cuisine. It delights both locals and visitors to the island wanting to taste more traditional flavours. The unique nature of this dish lies in its combination of different helpings that mix flavours and textures in one greixonera or bowl. It is very common to walk into a bar and find a display of dishes that might include Mallorcan fry-up, meatballs, pica-pica, cuttlefish in sauce, Russian salad, croquettes, squid and a long list of others depending on the specific bar, area or town. Each establishment offers a different range of dishes and specialities. You’ll probably have no idea about this dish if you’re not from Mallorca, so definitely ask for…
Nautical routes for discovering Majorca by sea
Majorca is the largest island in the Balearic archipelago. It is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and has a vast variety of landscapes. A true treasure for every sailor. Take this amazing opportunity to explore the cliffs of the Sierra de la Tramontana, white sandy beaches, unspoilt coves, and the lively south coast. A truly beautiful experience. Visiting the island from the sea is a unique adventure worth experiencing. On the island, you will find natural anchorages and a wide range of marinas and moorings that are very well supplied with all kinds of services. Did you know that one of the most important sailing regattas in the world takes…
