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”

Apartamentos Simar, Pollença

Standard high-rise apartment-hotel on one of the most charming and pristine cove beaches on the island. All apartments have roomy balconies, many with stunning views.
Aquacity

Pools, slides and chutes galore at this huge water-park. Dragonland involves a giant sea-dragon whose mouth you can “ride”. Other highlights include the Grand Canyon scoop slide and the Devil’s Tail tube. There’s also a great pool for kids.
Aquamarine, Pollença

This is a jewellery shop offering precious and semi-precious stones set in silver and gold. All designs are original, and many of the stones are unusual, such as the “rose of the Incas”, purple sugilites, and two-toned Alexandrite sapphires.
Aquapark

An extensive complex of pools and water slides to keep kids happy for a full day. Parents can relax in the garden areas.
Aramis

The focus is creative and original Mediterranean cuisine, with a weekly tasting menu for dedicated foodies.
Archduke’s Mulepath (Walk)

Only experienced walkers should attempt this day-long round trip from Valldemossa. Red markers take you up to a mirador and a high plateau before dropping back down through a wooded valley.
Aries Hotel, Club & Sauna

A large, comfortable hotel, with its own nightclub and exclusively gay sauna, located on the street that’s action-central for gay life on the island. The friendly staff are Scandinavian, Dutch, English, German and other nationalities, and they all do their best to create a fun atmosphere.
Arrels, Port de Pollença

An amazing array of hand-made Mallorcan crafts, some of it the island’s very best quality. The traditional ceramic whistles are featured, as well as olive-wood carvings, and a special line of leather masks by Calimba of Palma.
Arròs

Arròs (rice) dishes include: the familiar paella a la catalana or a Valencia , saffron rice with seafood, fish, chicken and sausage; arròs brut , rice with offal; and arròs negre , rice with seafood cooked using squid ink.
Art-Metall, Manacor

The place to find the wrought-iron objects seen all over the island – candelabra, mirrors etc.

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