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

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.

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.

Ancient, prosperous town noted for its basketry.

Built by the Moors using drystone walls, the town’s terraces speak of human ingenuity to create superb farmland out of inhospitable cliffs. There are a few nice hotels, cafés, restaurants, artisan shops and a small, shingly beach.

This group provides Mallorca with its rainbow hotline – only two hours a day, weekdays, but it’s a great connection for new arrivals. There are get-togethers from time to time, including a sort of café that opens sporadically.

A smaller sibling to Fornalutx, this adorable village clings to the hill above the Barranc de Biniaraix gorge.

A charming place in the foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana. Inside its church is a much-cherished 14th-century image of the Virgin in alabaster.

This aristocratic mansion has one of the most elegant of the famous Palma patios, with fabulous wrought-iron railings, a Gothic stairway and graceful balustrades.