Mallorca: The Overview

There is something of a revolution going on in the Balearics, and particularly on the island of Mallorca. Gone is the emphasis on package deals and charter flights; instead, a more discerning traveller is being lured into booking luxury Mallorca holidays, both in the capital, Palma, and further afield, by a sudden explosion of boutique hotels and much improved airline schedules.

Harriet, Kate and Lucy are here to help give you the inside track.

Why we think you’ll love it

If you drive all the way to the end of Cape Formentor and climb up to the lighthouse - the view back across Mallorca is amongst the finest in Europe and best in the late afternoon
Mallorca is home to some of Europe's best hotels - and there's somewhere to suit everyone

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Mallorca: the Detail

The island has also retained much of its natural beauty, with fishing villages, un-spoilt beaches, secluded coves and great restaurants beyond the obvious fun and sun seeker spots.

Palma itself has enjoyed a serious revamp and warrants a city break in its own right but there are some excellent luxury hotels spread across Mallorca from the beaches of the North East and the lovely coastal town of Deia.

This is also a destination to explore beyond the perimeter of your glamorous hotel, with beautiful mountains to explore on foot or bike and a lovely coastline to see from the sea by boat charter.

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Flight from London

2:15 hrs

Time Difference

GMT +1 hr

Top picks for Mallorca

Gran Hotel Son Net

Mallorca

The Gran Hotel Son Net is a converted 17th century finca in a beautiful rural setting in the foothills of the Tramuntana Mountains.

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Belmond La Residencia

Mallorca

Set in the attractive hilltop village of Deià, between the sea and the rugged Sierra Tramuntana, La Residencia is one of the best hotels in the Mediterranean.

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Puro

Mallorca

Located in the neighbourhood of La Lonja, right in the heart of the historic old town, Puro is Palma’s hippest boutique hotel.

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Castell son Claret

Mallorca

Castell son Claret lies at the heart of a historic 325 acre estate which has been lovingly restored, throwing open its fine oak doors to guests in 2014 and in an instant becoming one of the best luxury hotels in Mallorca.

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Hotel Cort

Mallorca

Hotel Cort is the almost perfect distillation of everything a boutique city hotel should be – intimate, fun, well located and with great rooms (mainly suites in this case) and restaurant. The fact that all this sits pretty in the middle of one of the most fashionable cities in Europe – Palma – makes the whole Hotel Cort package even more alluring.

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