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This entire street, just a block from the Marina, is loaded with tiny dives that are thronged from midnight to 7am. Glitzily-dressed young people come out to party in Makoki’s, Saltre Pub, Pub Limite, Mongo Bongo, Séstil, Es Bidò and more.

This little street, quiet and unassuming by day, turns into the hub of the resort at night. Innumerable tiny music-drinks-dance venues open up, and the young, beautiful, and restless turn out in droves to partake of the varied pleasures – all of them decked out in their best mylar and polyester finery. It’s a stirring sight, and the air positively vibrates with all the pumping beats that emanate from every doorway.

Stone walls and wood-beamed ceilings set off rooms with minimalist modern furnishings and interesting contemporary artwork. The restaurant features excellent Mediterranean-fusion cuisine.

Try mushrooms, snails or brochettes of rabbit, lamb or quail. The place has an ancient, rustic feel (see Finca Son Sama, Llucmajor–Porreres).

The eagle’s retreat par excellence. Rooms are traditional and comfortable, and you also have use of a pool (filled with warm spring water), tennis court and private beach.

Medallions of Iberian pork in honey sauce is a typical dish of this elegant 15th-century manor house.

The aromas will draw you in. Get set for seafood salads, a garlicky fish soup, paella, tumbet (Mallorcan ratatouille), chicken, pork and their specialities – scorpion fish and bream. Views of the cliffs.

A tranquil place with inventive cuisine, including aubergine (eggplant) stuffed with salt cod. The tasting menu is excellent.

This splendid beach is everyone’s favourite, and weekends will find it very crowded with sun-worshippers from Palma. The rest of the week, it’s the domain of nudists, nature-lovers, and neo-hippies. It remains the island’s last natural beach, interrupted only by the complex of vacation homes at Ses Covetes.