Sun spills across honey‑colored stone, orange trees scent narrow lanes, and the sea glints at the end of palm‑lined promenades. Mallorca has a way of slowing you down while giving you plenty to explore. This is the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, a place where mountain roads twist to hill towns, where farm lunches stretch into the afternoon, and where a quick swim can turn into a full beach day. Mallorca travel blends coastal ease with culture, good food, and landscapes that feel made for walking and cycling.
The island’s backbone is the Serra de Tramuntana, a rugged limestone range on the northwest coast that drops into the Mediterranean in dramatic cliffs and pine‑fringed coves. On the plains, windmills dot fields and olive groves, while the southeast hides bright little calas with fine white sand. Palma, the capital, is lively and stylish, with a Gothic cathedral rising over the marina, modern art galleries, and a warren of old streets filled with cafés and bakeries. From the city you can reach most Mallorca attractions in an hour or less, making it easy to mix beach time with village wandering.
Mallorca beaches are a big draw and wonderfully varied. Cala Mondragó sits inside a...
