Places of special interest in Mallorca

Apr 7, 2025

+Mallorca, the magazine of Mallorca

More than sun and beach..

Randa

Ramon Llull was the first Mallorcan who withdrew to Randa in 1273 to carry out contemplation. In the centre of the island of Mallorca, between the municipalities of Algaida and Llucmajor, is the mountain of Randa, where the Hermitage for Sant Honorat, the Sanctuary...

Sa Bassa Blanca, art and nature

In 1993 the Majorcan property known as Sa Bassa Blanca became the Fundacion Yannick y Ben Jakober now owning one of the most important private collections on the island. The land of about 16 Ha. borders the Victoria Nature Park and is close to the sea. Starting with...

The Garden of Alfabia

The buildings and gardens that form the estate of Alfàbia are located in the outskirts of Bunyola. A visit to the manor, owned by the Zaforteza family, allows one to appreciate the different rooms that made up a typical twelfth century manor house and to walk in some...

Caimari

Experience Caimari and dive into the calmness of this former island. Enjoy the silence that is so emblematic for this place and which is transmitted by its inhabitants and their relaxed way of life. Its situation at the base of the Serra Tramuntana make...

A trip into the heart of the Pla de Mallorca

The municipality of Santa Eugenia, in the Pla de Mallorca (Mallorca’s Plain), is well known for having kept its identifying features intact.. Its beginnings go right back to the Moorish times, surrounding the Benibazari farmhouse and from 1268 it took on the name of...

Porto Cristo, located in a privileged spot along the eastern coast

Porto Cristo, located in a privileged spot along the eastern coast in Manacor, is one of the most important tourist attractions in Mallorca. How to get there: Ma-15 road to Manacor and continue 12km along the port road following the indications.What to visit: The...

Portals Vells

Portals Vells is located in the town of Calvià, 20 minutes by car from Palma in the direction of Son Ferrer, past Poniente golf course. The stretch of road is quite old, but the dense Mediterranean pine trees make it a pleasant route with natural tunnels which seem to...

Es racó de s’Arena (Beach)

Es Racó de s’Arena is situated at 13 kilometres from Campos. It is a quiet little sandy area of fine golden sand with rocks, with no service or village in the vicinity, and near the Club Náutico s’Estanyol de Migjorn, at 0,1 nautical miles, from where it can be...

The town of Orient, Mallorca

The town of Orient, Mallorca. Its stone houses, historic centre and sloping streets will not leave visitors to this small Mallorcan town unmoved. Orient is located within the municipality of Bunyola. Sant Jordi parish church is a particular treat, built in the...

Son Sureda Ric, a châteaux in the Manacor region

The Son Siureda Ric estate markets red wine produced with ecological grapes. Under the names “Vi de la Terra” and “Vi de la Terra Illes Balears” the wines combine three varieties of grapes – callet, tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon – which as a result give five...

Banyalbufar

Banyalbufar, a municipality located in the south-western part of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, between the terms of Estellencs, Esporles and Valldemossa, has a population of around 500. Its landscape is characterised by the surrounding mountains, ...

Biniaraix: a gem in the Serra de Tramuntana

The architecture and nature surrounding Biniaraix make it an idyllic spot. From this small hamlet, that belongs to the Sóller municipality, there is a stone road that at one time led all the way to the Lluc sanctuary. There are 1932 steps from the hamlet to the...

Palma bay, Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca's Bay, 24 hour timelapse https://youtu.be/e3vxm0_qC-0

La Granja de Esporles (The Farm)

La Granja, situated 15 Km from Palma, is a beautiful 10th century mansion, surrounded by lush vegetation, beautiful gardens and natural fountains. Greatly valued in Roman times for the vast quantity of water which fl owed there, it still has a magnifi cent natural...

Deià, the fifth smallest of Mallorca

The municipality of Deià, located in the northwestern side of the Serra of Tramuntana and at almost 30 kilometers from Palma, is the fifth smallest town council of Mallorca. With an extension of fifteen square kilometers, it includes Cala Deià, Sa Foradada and the...

Santa Catalina: from fishing to glamour

Located right by the Paseo Marítimo, Santa Catalina is one of Palma’s most dynamic districts. Modernist buildings mix with two and three story homes that display the style so characteristic of the city centre: iron balconies, Majorcan shutters and traditional roof...

Galilea Mallorca

Within the protected natural resort of Serra de Tramuntana, a little village called Galilea can be found. The name was chosen because of its similarity with the Holy Land. This village attracts hikers, tourists, artists and people who simply come here to stroll...

Fornalutx

Fornalutx is a much-visited colourful village, in the centre of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Its origins go back to the Middle Ages and it grew up around the site of a primitive Moorish farmstead, as is indicated by the old streets in the highest part of the...

Bellver Castle

A gothic castle built between 1300 and 1310. Inside we find Palma’s History Museum, with artefacts uncovered at archaeological digs, art collections as well as the Despuig classical sculpture collection. It is also home to the chapel of San Marc, patron of the...

Palma de Mallorca’s small jewels: La Plaza de la Reina

You will find La Plaza de la Reina (Queen’s square) at the end of the Borne, right by Conquistador hill and the steps to the Costa de la Seu (Cathedral). In this square you will find a round central fountain and a pretty flower garden. It is a perfectly developed...