DK Travel : Mallorca

Known variously as the “Golden Isle”, the “Wooded Isle” and the “Tranquil Isle”, Mallorca is all of these, despite its decades-long dependence on mass tourism. The island is laden with history and sights, from its castles and enchanted gardens to caves and spectacular mountains. The eastern and southern coasts still sport some of the cleanest, most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, and the city of Palma is more attractive, culturally alive and fun than ever.

Mallorca (or Majorca) gets its name from the ancient Roman name for the island, Balearis Major, meaning the “biggest Balearic”

Ca’s Curial, Sóller

This agroturismo/ finca (farmhouse/ranch) in the heart of the beautiful Sóller Valley, has two rental properties with all facilities, one that sleeps six, one for eight. A pool, patios and terraces are reserved for guests’ use. The area is excellent for walking.
Ca’s Puers, Sóller

The garden is beautiful; the staff attentive; service impeccable – it’s no wonder it has a Michelin star. Delicacies include saffron jelly, braised artichokes and vegetable tagliarini.
Ca’s Puers, Sóller

Elegant town mansion featuring a well-known restaurant. Each spacious room has a unique upmarket style. Fine antiques, paintings and period mirrors are everywhere, and the garden has knockout views.
Ca’s Xorc, Sóller

Located above the Sóller Valley, eye-to-eye with the Serra de Tramuntana, this elegant country house offers a majestic pool and breathtaking views in all directions. Fascinating original artwork and sumptuous Moroccan-style touches create a sense of pure luxury. It also has one of the best restaurants in the area.
Ca’s Xorc, Sóller

This exquisite mountain eyrie was supermodel Claudia Schiffer’s choice for celebrating her 30th birthday. The lush gardens, tropical birds, fountains, exotic Moroccan touches and bougainvillea-covered pergola combine to make it one of the island’s most beautiful spots. Try the turbot sautéed with fresh ginger and the marinated wild strawberries.
Celler Es Grop, Sineu

The restaurant is housed in an atmospheric wine bodega. Choose from lechona (suckling pig), arroz brut (peasant rice), tumbet (stewed vegetables) and caracoles (snails).
Celler Sa Premsa

Set your sights on classics like cabbage rolls with pork, and paella.
Ceramiques Estellencs, Estellencs

Artisan shop with pottery of all sorts, and also embroidery ( punt mallorquin ), glassware, cards, lithographs, jewellery, preserves, wine, olives, oil and authentic robes de llengües (tongue of flame cloth).
Ceràmiques Monti-Sion, Pollença

A traditional ceramics workshop with beautiful reproduction tiles and also a collection of antique originals from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Chivas, Port de Pollença

The crowd is young; the place is loud and dark, featuring mirrors and a glass ceiling with a state-of-the-art lighting system over the dance floor.

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