Mallorca Holidays

Picture an idyllic summer holiday and chances are, the scenery of Mallorca isn’t far off – white sandy coves hiding between craggy cliffs, huge stretches of beautiful windswept coastline lined with palm trees, crystal clear azure waters and dreamy sunsets, Mallorca holidays are a step into a perfect Mediterranean oasis. The largest of the Balearic islands, it’s a popular haunt for sunseekers and partygoers and what it possesses in trendy bars and booming beach parties it more than matches in cultural prowess and traditional charm. Palma, the capital, is a rising star of the Balearics and has a beautiful maze-like old town with narrow cobbled walkways and numerous quaint delis, boutique shops and art galleries. The city’s iconic Gothic Cathedral is well worth a visit as well as Bellver Castle, a sensational circular construction that sits atop a hillside and offers spectacular panoramas. Palma’s cultural calendar is never quiet, with a festival, concert or exhibition every other week to dive into. After soaking in the delights of the city, rent a car and swap bright lights for charming hill towns, olive and almond trees, sandstone houses with faded shutters, tranquil churches and the odd historic monument thrown in for good measure. Biking and hiking is the preferred method for getting deeper into the scenery here and whether you’re cruising along a bar-studded beachfront or meandering narrow tracks with no destination in mind, it’s hard not to fall for the charms of Mallorca.