DK Travel : Mallorca : Editor's choice

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Portocristo

A family resort at the end of a sheltered inlet. Day-trippers come for the nearby Coves del Drac (see Coves del Drac), aquarium (see Acuàrio de Mallorca) and Auto-Safari Park.
Puig Major

Jutting skyward like a stony crown, this majestic mountain is flanked on one side by the Sóller Valley, with its picturesque villages, and on the other by Lluc and the tranquil valley of Aubarca (seeNorth Coast).
Puigpunyent

Lying in the shadow of Puig de Galatzó, this pretty mountain village is the base for visiting La Reserva nature park.
Punta de N’Amer

South of hyper-busy Cala Millor, the excellent beach here is full of international gay vibes.
Rosamar Hotel & Bar

This rainbow hotel is the place to stay if you want to be where all the action is. Its patio bar is where the international mix of young and beautiful A-list gays congregates before heading off to the dance floor.
Sa Calobra

A rapturously beautiful bay, which explains why the tourist buses pour in by the dozen every day. The journey via the steep, winding road is also memorable (see Sa Calobra (Drive)). An easier approach is by boat from Port de Sóller, passing isolated bays and with great views of Puig Major.
Sa Llotja

This handsome, 15th-century seafront building was the city’s Exchange and is now a cultural centre.
Santanyí

This is the café centre for all the foreigners who own villas nearby, but it’s still very Spanish. Buildings are made from the same golden sandstone used in Palma’s cathedral. The streets near the church are the focus of a lively Wednesday market.
Santuari (Ermita) de la Victòria

Built in 1678, the church is as much fortress as spiritual centre due to pirate raids in that era. It houses a revered icon and a vibrant Baroque altarpiece.
Sea Bass Baked in Rock Salt

The Mallorcan version of this classic is the pièce de résistance wherever it is served. The salt pack keeps the moisture and flavour safely inside, and when it is cracked open you find the most delicate, succulent fish, with just a hint of saltiness to add piquancy.