Holiday in Mallorca

What makes Mallorca special as a destination?

Mallorca is much more than the 'island of cleaning ladies' from past decades — the largest Balearic island delights with the Serra de Tramuntana (UNESCO), hidden coves, charming mountain villages, and a blossoming gastronomy. In recent years, the island has transformed into a versatile travel destination that combines luxury resorts, a cyclist's paradise, and an authentic Mediterranean experience. The Serra de Tramuntana in the northwest stretches over 90 kilometers and offers spectacular coastal roads, terraced fields from Moorish times, and villages like Valldemossa (where Chopin and George Sand wintered), Deíà, and Sóller. The bay of Sa Calobra, accessible via a winding mountain road, is breathtaking. Palma de Mallorca surprises as a cosmopolitan capital with the Gothic cathedral La Seu right by the sea, the old town district, and a vibrant gastronomy scene. The east coast features the famous Calas — turquoise bays between pine cliffs that are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean: Cala Varques, Cala Llombards, and Cala Mondragó are highlights. In the south lies the endless beach of Es Trenc, Mallorca's most beautiful natural beach. The island is also Europe's most popular cycling destination: professional teams train here in spring on the mountain roads of the Tramuntana. Culinary delights include Ensaimada (sweet pastry), Sobrassada (spreadable sausage), Pa amb Oli, and the wine from D.O. Binissalem.