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Mallorca TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Long a favored year-round destination for northern Europeans seeking sun and sea, Majorca (also spelled Mallorca) has its share of overcrowded beaches and eyesore developments. But there are still plenty of isolated coves, tranquil villages and sophisticated rural retreats where one can escape the madding crowd between sojourns to fine restaurants and chic shops.

Why Go

For the charm, history, and beaches.

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See Also: Europe | Spain | Islas Baleares

Mallorca Hotels

As a long-established tourism destination, Majorca has a full range of accommodations, from family-run budget accommodations that rent for under $150 nightly to five-star resorts for $300+ per night. There are hundreds of properties catering to the package tour crowd and last-minute deals are common.

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Es Mayolet
Each of the eight rooms in this rustic, Majorcan finca (farmhouse) are traditionally decorated with tiled floors, ocher walls... golf | golf course

Hotel Don Pedro
Many of modern, pyramid-shaped Hotel Don Pedro’s 147 rooms have private balconies overlook the turquoise waters of quiet... family | all-inclusive | views

Hotel Eden
A classic, self-contained holiday hotel, this 3-star, 152-room beachside property attracts an older northern European crowd in... family | great value | waterfront | great location

Leon de Sineu
This carefully restored 15th-century manor house has ten large rooms (some with fireplaces). Each room is decorated with...

Hostal Brisa Marina
The twenty-five rooms may be simply furnished, but you can’t beat the location on the seafront promenade in... great value | waterfront | great location

Hotel and Apartments Villa Serena
Perched on a rocky headland at one end of Cala Figuera, the 45 rooms here are simply furnished, but almost all of them have... great value

La Residencia
Nestled in the hills above Deiá, this Mediterranean-style resort offers sweeping valley views and riotous gardens... luxury | views | expensive

Portixol Hotel
Scandinavian minimalism meets Mediterranean warmth in this 26-room property located on the Palma harbor 20 minutes from the... luxury | smart splurge | views | expensive | great location

Es Mayolet
Each of the eight rooms in this rustic, Majorcan finca (farmhouse) are traditionally decorated with tiled floors, ocher walls... golf | golf course

Hotel Don Pedro
Many of modern, pyramid-shaped Hotel Don Pedro’s 147 rooms have private balconies overlook the turquoise waters of quiet... family | all-inclusive | views

Hotel Eden
A classic, self-contained holiday hotel, this 3-star, 152-room beachside property attracts an older northern European crowd in... family | great value | waterfront | great location

Leon de Sineu
This carefully restored 15th-century manor house has ten large rooms (some with fireplaces). Each room is decorated with...

Hostal Brisa Marina
The twenty-five rooms may be simply furnished, but you can’t beat the location on the seafront promenade in... great value | waterfront | great location

Hotel and Apartments Villa Serena
Perched on a rocky headland at one end of Cala Figuera, the 45 rooms here are simply furnished, but almost all of them have... great value

La Residencia
Nestled in the hills above Deiá, this Mediterranean-style resort offers sweeping valley views and riotous gardens... trendy | views | expensive

Portixol Hotel
Scandinavian minimalism meets Mediterranean warmth in this 26-room property located on the Palma harbor 20 minutes from the... smart splurge | trendy | views | expensive | great location

La Residencia
Nestled in the hills above Deiá, this Mediterranean-style resort offers sweeping valley views and riotous gardens... luxury | views | expensive

Mallorca Restaurants

Majorca’s wide range of restaurants and cuisines cater to a variety of price points and preferences. As you might imagine, seafood is bountiful, as is locally-grown, fresh produce. Like all Spaniards, Majorcans eat their meals late so don’t expect lunch much before 1:30 and the dinner hour begins around 8:30. Dress at even the toniest spots is casual.

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C'an March
Locals and tourists alike come to this simple neighborhood bar and restaurant for creative Majorcan dishes such as sea bass in... traditional | great value

La Balada del Agua del Mar
A Mediterranean garden surrounds this Majorcan restaurant set in a white mansion near the sea. As expected, the seafood and... family | seafood

Randemar
Seeking a break from the ubiquitous Spanish cuisine? This white-walled, Italian eatery on the seafront in Port Sóller... italian | waterfront

Caballito de Mar
This excellent, boldly modern seafood restaurant is popular with Majorca´s movers and shakers. You can’t go wrong... smart splurge | seafood

Es Moli d'en Bou
This Michelin-starred restaurant is definitely worth the detour inland. Chef Tomeu Caldentey serves high-end local cuisine... smart splurge | traditional

Read's
The arched, Michelin-starred dining room at Read’s Hotel & Spa is one of the best on the island. Signature dishes... international | trendy

Celler Sa Premsa
Come for outstanding local cuisine (think grilled rabbit in a garlicky allioli sauce and roast suckling pig) served amidst... family | traditional | great value

L'Arcada
L’Arcada attracts local families, courting couples and visitors with its mix of Majorcan dishes, vegetarian creations... family | views | traditional