Attraction in Mallorca

Mallorca and its Mediterranean lifestyle is still one of the most popular tourist destinations for many Europeans. Olive trees side-by-side with vibrant city flair!

Mallorca means not only holiday centers on the coast, but also many beautiful small villages, the breathtaking landscape with olive groves typical of the centuries-old monasteries, beautiful beaches and wild mountains, such as the Serra de Tramuntana. For culture lovers, there is the cathedral of Saint Mary, and the collection of modern artists like Picasso and Dali at the Museum d'Art Espanyol Contemporani in the capital city of Palma.

Among the attractions include the "Cuevas de Arta", about 450 meters of cave systems with up to 20 meters high stalacites and stalagmites.
The cave system "Cuevas del Drach near Porto Christ (see below) however, is the biggest attraction in Mallorca. Visitors can select a mile-long route through the underground world of Mallorca and explore several lagoons and the famous subterranean lake "Lago Martel" by boat.

Son Marroig - between Valldemossa and Soller, it is situated high on the cliffs with a beautiful view over the sea and the surrounding breathtaking scenery.

Sat Calobra, one of the most beautiful bays on the island. An unusual serpentine road demands more from motorists that the usual routine Sunday drive. The mountain pass road winds over 12 km then descends for around 800 meters to reach the bay.

LLUC

The small village of Lluc is located in the Sierra de Tramontana mountains, a rugged region full of trees. What's more important is the Lluc monastery from the XVII and XVIII Century, and its baroque style. The monastery is situated on a 400 meters high peak in the middle of the Tramuntana mountains and is today the most important pilgrimage site on Mallorca. At the front is the image of the Virgin of "La Moreneta", the Black Madonna of Lluc, as known in the woods. Follow the road through the mountains called "The Way del Misteri", where there are bas-reliefs by Antonio Gaudi. After Lluc comes Calobra, a ravine and view of the open sea called "Torrent de Pareis".

CAP FORMENTOR

The Cap Formentor is located in the extreme north of Mallorca and is the end of the Peninsula, like a finger pointing out to the sea. A windy, but well-maintained road leads to this extreme outpost and its isolated lighthouse. Want to get away from the crowd?

ANDRATX

The village of Andratx lies in a valley at the foot of a hill. It is known as a quiet, elegant and exclusive village. Its harbor is full of luxury yachts belonging to all the well-known personalities today, and is surrounded by luxurious villas for those who seek an very special (and expensive) haven. From there you can see the castle of Sant Elm and Illot Dragonera Sat.

VALLDEMOS

In this village, with the Real Cartuja de Jesus de Nazareth, the composer Frédéric Chopin lived with the novelist George Sand from 1838 to 1839. There is also a church from the XVII Century. In the summer, piano concerts are held in the cloister dating back to the XV Century. There is a small museum exhibiting works by Miró, Tapies and July Ramis.

POLLENÇA

This is one of the most popular tourist resorts. It is a typical farming region full of charm. Of note: the church Nostra Senyor dels Angels from the XVIII Century, and the city museum (local archeology). Worth seeing in the surrounding area: El Calvari, a gothic chapel made of wood, the Alcudia muraillée from the XVI Century, the Roman theater 10 km away, the monographic museum of Pollença. The beaches: nearby at Formentor and Cala Sant Vicente.

MANACOR

Manacor is the second most important city on the island. It is famous for producing pearls, and drawings of jewelry made of pearls. Manacor also supports an important industry in furniture and objects made of glass. It has an archaeological museum, and is the home of Rafael Nadal.

CALA RATJADA
Cala Ratjada is a typical fisherman's village, but also a residential area. Discover the medieval castle of Capdepera dating from the XIII Century. Nearby is the Tour de Canyamel, a very large circular structure from the XII Century, and Cala Mesquida, a wonderful beach with sand dunes.

ALFABIA

Discover an aristocratic mansion in Majorca, a small manor house open to the public. You can sense the great influence, both in gardens and the architecture, of the Moorish style, particularly in the facades and on the ceiling.

LLUCMAJOR

8 km northeast of the city is a challenge for walkers to climb the 543 m high Puig de Randa mountain. Ramón Llul, theologian and mistique of the XVI Century spent time in the mountains to meditate and write. Reaching the top of the Puig de Randa can you have the choice of two sanctuaries: Sant Honorat from the XVI Century, and the Senyor Nostra de Gracia, shortly before reaching the climax of Sancturaire Cura built in the XVI Century, where Ramón Llul stayed when he was here. 14 km in the opposite direction, in the town of Vell Talayot Capocorb one can find remains from the megalithic period 1000 BC. The blocks are made of stone, apparently a tower with a roof made of wood. Nearby is the small but beautiful Bay of Pi, and the Church of Santanyí.

PORTO CRISTO

Porto Cristo is very near Manacor, and is a tourist town with an important nautical port. Things to visit: the Aquarium Park, with its very exotic birds. From Porto Cristo, it is very easy to visit the Coves del Drac, Coves del Hams and Coves d'Artà. Cova del Drac consists of a series of caves and the 39 meters long, the underground lake Martel, and the 177 meters long lake of Profondità. You can cross these by boat. There is also the theater cave which the town people enjoy for special events. Cova dels Hams is 500 meters long, and there is a lake called Mar de Venecia where you can ride in a boat with musicians. The Coves d'Artà caves are up to 40 meters above sea level, and offer breathtaking views. Nearby is the bay of Cala Millor and Artà.

FELANITX

This is a farming village, worth visiting due to the church of Sant Miquel from the XIII Century and its spectacular facade. 5 km from the village is the castle Santuari, where the kings of Aragon were educated in the XIVth Century.

CABRERA

Of the 5 islands this is the largest, but has never been inhabited, although used as a military base for centuries. Cabrera was declared a National Park due to the vast range of interesting flora and fauna. Here, you can find very rare reptiles and birds.