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”

Aldea Cala Fornells I, Peguera Bay

Attractive bungalows scattered along a hillside, near shops and other services, all overlooking the gorgeous bay. There’s a large pool for guests’ use, and nearby you’ll find tennis, horse riding and every water sport. All rentals are one-bedroom, one bath, and sleep up to four persons.
Algaida

Most people pass through the outskirts of this small town on their way to Puig de Randa, but it’s worth stopping for some good restaurants, where the people of Palma dine at weekends (see Es Recó de Randa, Algaida). The Gordiola Glassworks are also nearby.
All the beachs of Mallorca Island

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Ambar, Santanyí

The shop stocks crafts from all the Balearic Islands: woven bags in traditional colours, candlesticks, basketry, lamps, glassware, ceramics, jewellery, decorative objects, antiques, clothing, hats and hangings.
Andratx

Surrounded by orange and almond trees, which blossom in February, Andratx is a sleepy place that only becomes animated on market day (Wednesday).
Andratx Round Trip (Drive)

Take the main highway north of Andratx to the Mirador Ricardo Roca, Banyalbufar, then Mirador de ses Anímes (see Torre Verger) for stunning perspectives. Turn towards Sa Granja, then pass down through Puigpunyent, Puig de Galatzo, Galilea, Es Capdellà and back to Andratx.
Antik I Art, Pollença

A treasure-trove of paintings from the 18th–20th centuries, including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Expressionism and Neo-Objectivity. There are also glass objects by Gallé, Lalique and Daum; German Bauhaus porcelain; extravagant jewellery; and Bohemian glass.
Apartamentos Bouganvilla, Zona de Sa Coma

Low-rise bungalows on a limpid cove. The design is traditional Spanish, with arches, balconies and terraces.
Apartamentos Cala Vinyes, Palma Bay

Stepped, Meso-American style, with red tile roofs and ample balconies, this complex is built on a rocky prominence at one end of the Bay of Palma, where it is surrounded by trees and near the beach.
Apartamentos Drach, Portocristo

One-bedroom apartments on the marina, all with balconies and a comfortable dining-room/lounge with two sofas that can become beds. Book well ahead of time.

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