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Many can hardly believe their eyes when they first find this gorgeous place, set in the courtyard of a period townhouse. Candlelit, full of fresh flowers and fruit, and with the delightful touch of tropical birds in the magical garden, it is surely the best place in the world to have a drink. Outside of town, the same people run Abacanto, where they’ve done the same thing to an entire mansion.

According to locals, a visit here is de rigueur, but when you come, you might wonder what all the fuss is about even if, yes, Bill Clinton did pop by when he was once in town. It’s an elegant, comfortable place with a nice view of the port, but the busy highway between it and the water and the architecturally uninteresting setting make it all seems a little overstated. Still, they do serve good drinks and snacks.

The top bar in Port d’Andratx is centrally located at the port and popular with tourists and locals alike. Open in the evenings only, it quickly gathers momentum and is soon crowded with port denizens enjoying themselves and the parade of passers-by. The bar features a range of traditional and innovative drinks for you to sample as the night wears on.

This roadside café is located right next to the Mirador Ricardo Roca (see Andratx Round Trip (Drive)), and shares the same great views of the entire coast. You can get drinks, snacks or a complete fill-up here before you hit the road again. Don’t miss browsing through the unusual gift shop on the site – amid all the tourist junk that has little to do with Mallorca, you’ll find some pretty pottery.

The ultimate café, right on Port de Sóller’s sandy beach, has friendly service and the quaint Sóller tram (see Tram from Sóller to Port de Sóller) running by at regular intervals. It’s a perfect place to while away a few hours, with your feet firmly planted in the sand, a drink in hand and eyes on the horizon.

An ideal corner location on an elegant promenade has been claimed by this old-fashioned café (similar to one in Port d’Alcúdia, see Gran Café 1919, Port d’Alcúdia). The staff are done up in black ties, and the décor evokes Belle Époque style with a frothy dash of Catalan Modernista.

Resembling something you might find in the American Southwest, with warm adobe colours and desert decor, this place is just a block off the beach and popular for cocktails, coffee and cakes. Internet access is also available.

Head here if you want to gaze out on Portocristo’s inlet and picturesque palisades while lingering over a drink or fancy ice cream and soaking up the laid-back atmosphere of the town. It’s also an ideal listening post for the musical entertainment at the nearby park.

The whole town of Santanyí is architecturally interesting, especially the central square, and this is the ideal spot from which to take it in. The town is surprisingly sophisticated, due to the huge influx of international residents, the majority of whom have brought a lot of money with them. Still, local customs and atmosphere have not been lost, and this café offers a nice mix of contemporary pizzazz and rural relaxation.

This local café is steeped in tradition. Just sitting here for a few minutes will send you into a timeless state of rural, rustic life that can melt away the most frenetic habits. It’s also a perfect place, in the shadow of the ancient church portal, to try a time-honoured orxata , a sweet, creamy soft drink made from tiger nuts.