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Morning

Begin in the north, at Sa Pobla , where you should be sure to visit the cemetery and Museu de la Jugeta . Proceed south to Muro for a look at the handsome Sant Joan Baptista church and the Museu Etnològic .

Drive through pretty Santa Margalida, then Maria de la Salut, and on to medieval Sineu, at the geographic centre of the island, where you can stroll and have a drink at Es Cadafal café.

By now, it should be about lunchtime, so continue on to Petra to have a wonderfully elegant meal at Sa Plaça and to check out the hometown of Fray Junípero Serra.

Afternoon

After lunch, make your way on through Sant Joan and then to appealing Montuïri, with its signature windmills. Next, cut down to Porreres and take the road from there to Llucmajor. Be sure to stop off along the way for a walk around the quaintly picturesque grounds of the Finca Son Sama.

The last leg of the journey is to head back north to Algaida, being sure to pop into Raïms for a look at its timeless charm.

Finally, just to the west of Algaida, take a prolonged tour of the Gordiola Glassworks, with its superb museum and shop.

Mid-Morning

Beginning at about 10am on any day but Monday, this walk around Pollença should take three to four hours.

Start on the southern side of town, with a visit to the Museu Municipal de Pollença and the beautiful building that houses it – the convent, church and cloister of Sant Domingo, now entirely given over to civic cultural purposes. (It is closed on Mondays.)

Walk north a couple of blocks and pop into Antik I Art (see Antik I Art, Pollença), a wonderful antiques shop. From here, continue up to the Plaça Mayor and admire the Modernista architecture of the Hotel Juma and the marvellous rose window tracery of the Nostra Senyora dels Àngels parish church (see Nostra Senyora dels Àngels, Pollença).

Early Afternoon

Now walk up the left side of the church until you get to Aquamarine (see Aquamarine, Pollença) with its unusual handcrafted jewellery, and then stop off at the Café del Calvari (see Café del Calvari, Pollença) for refreshment before striding up the famous cypress-lined Calvari steps.

Finally, head down Les Creus and Gruat streets to the picturesque Pont Romà, a bridge thought by some to be from ancient Roman times, but probably dating from the Middle Ages.

After your tour, have lunch at either the interesting La Tetera (see La Tetera, Pollença) or the famous La Fonda (see La Fonda, Pollença).

Morning

This drive takes a full day, setting out at 10am or so.

Start at Andratx and take the coast road, C710, north. At the point where the road encounters the coastline, you will find the Mirador de Ricardo Roca viewpoint and the Es Grau café (see Es Grau, Carretera Andratx-Estellencs). At Estellencs , you can also stop for shopping and refreshment.

As the road leaves the town and climbs, there’s a stopping point to the left where you can look back at the view. Next stop is the magnificent Mirador de ses Anímes .

At Banyalbufar , note the remarkable terraced hillsides. A little way on, you’ll see signs for Sa Granja . Head there for lunch and a good look around the mansion and grounds.

Afternoon

After lunch, there’s more historic sightseeing at Valldemossa , where you can check out the former monastery, museum and old town.

Carrying on north, pop into Son Marroig and then wind around into fantastic Deià, where you can stop for a stroll.

Continuing on, don’t blink or you’ll miss Mallorca’s smallest village, LlucAlcari; and finally, head for the main square in Sóller, to have a drink at one of the cafés, then take the quaint tram down to the Port de Sóller for dinner and the rich nightlife.

Mid-Morning

This circular walk takes two to four hours and starts in Plaça Joan Carles I, just at the top of the Passeig des Born. From here, walk east on La Unió to Plaça Weyler, where you can buy pastries at the Forn des Teatre and see the exhibitions in the Gran Hotel.

Climb the steps to the right of the Teatre Principal until you get to Plaça Major. In this beautiful arcaded square, you’ll see street artists and performers, and you can stop for a drink in one of the cafés.

Come out of the Plaça along Carrer Sant Miquel. Stop at the Museu d’Art Espanyol Contemporani (see Museu d’Art Espanyol Contemporani, Fundació March) and the charming Església de Sant Miquel.

Now double back through Plaça Major to view the façades of L’Aquila and Can Rei (see L’Aquila/Can Rei). Go down Carrer Argenteria to visit the Església de Santa Eulalia , and then Carrer Morey to take in Ca N’Oleza .

Late Morning

Continue on Carrer Mira-mar, past glorious Palacio Ca Sa Galesa hotel (see Palacio Ca Sa Galesa, Palma), to exit at the broad seawall, where you can look up at the Cathedral (see Sa Seu: Palma Cathedral).

Visit the cathedral and the Palau de l’Almudaina , then go down to the S’Hort del Rei gardens (see S’Hort del Rei, Palma). Finally, stroll up the Born and have a snack at Bar Bosch on the square where you started, or head to a restaurant for a more substantial lunch (see Places to Eat).

Morning

This itinerary, incorporating driving and walking, will take a full day.

Set out in the morning at lovely Portocristo , with its terrace café-restaurants overlooking the port’s palisades. Pop into Autèntic Mallorca (see Autèntic Mallorca, Portocristo) and be sure to buy some Mallorcan chocolate and other local products.

Bypassing the infamously overdeveloped Cales de Mallorca, Portocolom is next, perhaps the most unspoiled and seductively beautiful fishing village left on the island. Be sure to check out the painted façades of the old town, and walk up to the colourful Bar Els Tamarells (see Bar Els Tamarells, Portocolom) for a drink and to admire the sleepy central square.

Afternoon

Make your way down to Portopetro, a miniscule port that’s lost none of its authenticity. Have lunch at El Campo (see El Campo, between Alquería Blanca and Portopetro) just out of town on the road to Alquería Blanca.

Cala Figuera is further south. Stroll around its woods-encircled harbour and browse the exotic wares at Blauet (see Blauet, Cala Figuera).

On the western side of the Cap de ses Salines, you’ll find Colònia de Sant Jordi, a rangy beach town with a bright, relaxing port. Stop here to have a wonderful fresh fish dinner at Port Blau (see Port Blau, Colònia de Sant Jordi), and maybe spend the night at the quaint Hostal Playa (see Hostal Playa, Colònia Sant Jordi).