My Guide To Mallorca.
I decided to book a spontaneous trip to Mallorca after hearing the most amazing recommendations from my friends and seeing such gorgeous pictures all over Instagram and TikTok. From boutique hotels to crystal clear beach waters, here are my top recommendations if you’re looking to visit the beautiful island sometime soon.
We stayed 4 nights in Santanyí which is well known for its beautiful Cala’s but we also managed to take day trips to Deia and Valldemossa. If you only have a few days, my top recommendation would be to hire a car for day trips and spend your time in one place but if you have more nights I would recommend splitting your time between the east (Santanyí and Cala D’or) or west (Sóller, Valldemossa, Port Andratx and Palma) areas of the island. Three to four nights in each would be the dream.
Let’s start with where to stay…
Santanyí:
Hotel Can Ferrereta (this is where I stayed) A restored farmhouse luxury hotel with a spa and swimming pool surrounded by cypresses and olive trees, it's also close to a beautiful beach.
Sóller:
Jumeirah Mallorca: A modern hotel which overlooks the Port de Sóller Bay. It offers an impressive infinity pool, a fitness centre and a spa, all with fantastic views.
Ca’s Xorc Luxury Retreat: This gorgeous rustic hotel is close to Deia and Sollér which has been voted ‘most beautiful town in Spain’ multiple times.
Deia:
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel: A stunning hotel , where I had one of the most incredible (and expensive meals) of my life. It would be a dream to stay here but if you rather have the experience without the cost of staying I’d 100% book a table here for sunset but make sure you do it in advance!
Son Rullan: I discovered this one on IG, a luxury home rental if you’re looking for somewhere to stay in a group. It used to be an old monastery!
House in Cala Deia: Private house with infinity pool
Ca’s Xorc Luxury Retreat: Very traditional hotel, the restaurant looks incredible
Palma:
Hotel Can Cera - A luxury house in Palma, super chic!
Concepcio by Nobis - If you’re looking for modern and minimal in the heart of Palma, this is for you
Hotel Can Cera - Gorgeous big rooms in the centre of Palma
Es Princep - Modern rooms and has a stunning rooftop pool
Hotel Born - Authentic and traditional rooms
Hotel Cappucino - Very fun and chic hotel
Hotel Antigua Palma, Casa Noble - Beautiful, modern but still traditional
Sant Francesc Hotel Singular - Incredible views from their rooftop of the city
Palma Bay:
Hotel Cap Rocat - Mediterranean’s most private and secluded resort, in the middle of a 30-hectare nature reserve and with a 2km marine protected coast.
Portal Nous:
Hotel Gran Meliá - Gorgeous seafront hotel
Montuïr:
Finca Serene Mallorca - Quite secluded but stunning!
Felanitx:
Parsley Palace - Super chic townhouse
Where to eat…
As you know I’m a big foodie, one of my favourite things to do on holiday is find new amazing restaurants, so hear are some I tried whilst in Mallorca as well as restaurants I’ve heard good things about.
Santanyí:
Ocre (the restaurant of the hotel I stayed at) - non hotel guests can also enjoy the Intimate dinner setting with great food and cocktails. Our favourites were the scallop rice & roasted pork
Laudat Restaurant - Offers delicious Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients
Es Cantone - Known for its excellent seasonal Mediterranean cuisine in a cozy stone-walled setting
Es Moli de Santanyi - An old mill with a beautiful terrace surrounded by plants, offering creative tapas-based cuisine using local products
La Marina - Located in Cala Figuera, if you fancy fresh seafood by the harbour, you’ve got to head here
Es Bergant -High-quality culinary experience with a spectacular view of the sea
Port Petit - This restaurant has their own vineyard, specialising in fresh seafood and creative Tasting Menus
Casa Manolo - Is a rustic restaurant that offers an authentic Mallorcan culinary experience with traditional dishes
Sa Llotja -Offers creative Mediterranean cuisine with an impressive view of the harbour
Palma:
Rikito Palma - Modern Italian
La Molienda Palma - The best spot for avocado toast, fresh buns & coffee
Brutus - A modern trattoria serving some of the best pastas on the island
De Tokio a lima - Japanese, Peruvian and Mediterranean
Vandal - Quirky twist on tapas
Mr Xiao - Eclectic décor and a fun, fashionable atmosphere with a menu that stylishly fuses contemporary concepts with classic Asian favourites
Dukes - Mixed Cuisine
Bibap - Korean food
Fera - Fine dining in a restored palace
Japo - Japanese fusion
Stagier - Gastobar
El camino - Tapas
L’informal Taco - Tacos
Andana - Contemporary Mediterranean with locally sourced food
Arume - Sushi Bar and Dim Sum
Spot - Mediterranean
Meson Can Pedro - Tapas restaurant split over 3 levels
L’osteria di Giovanni - Italian food
Lio - Entertainment while you eat, a fun party vibe
Vermuteria Rosa - Homemade and authentic tapas
Patrol Lunares - Classic tapas with cool interiors
Botanic - Mallorca’s first plant based restaurant
Primo taqueria - Californian and Mexican style food
Sa ximbomba - Traditional pizzeria
Palma Bay:
Sea club - Cap Rocat’s restaurant
Puerto Portals:
Lucy Wang - Relaxed Japanese and French fusion
Ritzi - Mediterranean influenced Italian restaurant located directly on the waterfront in the luxury marina
Wellies (Puerto Portals) - A very popular spot with a beautiful outdoor terrace you can enjoy modern bistro food (favourites are the tuna tartare & their famous burger)
Yara - Mediterranean Asian grill restaurant
Deiá:
El Olivo - This was an amazing venue and the food was also incredible
Cas patro march - Waterside restaurant perched at the side of the rocky Cala Deià
Nama - Vegan and Asian dishes
Valldemossa:
Can Pedro - Authentic Mallorcan food
Palma Nova:
Beso Beach - Steakhouse on the beach
Sóller:
Neni - Fantastic food, it has a terrace with a great view of Port de Sóller's bay and the Tramuntana mountains.
Where to drink…
Coffee:
Mama Carmens
Elefante
Café Poupette
Santina
Nano coffee
Mistral Coffee
Surrey Hills
Cocos Deli
Bar Bosch
Palma Bread
Donna Vegana
Something alcoholic:
Agabar
Bar Nicholas
Bar Cuba
Bar Ventuno
Cappuccino Portals
CAV
La Viniloteca
Bar La Sang
The best thing about Mallorca is the versatility of the island, there’s so much to see and do. Whether you’re into culture, shopping, boats, activities or drinking and eating. It's perfect across the board which is why I think it might be my new favourite holiday destination.
Where to workout…
Singular Centers
Palma Tennis Club
Pilates Hotel Beso Beach
CrossFit Mallorca
F45
Where to hang out during the day…
Beaches & Beach Clubs:
Calle Cap Falcó Beach
Patiki Beach (not far from Sóller)
Cas part march
Gran folies
Cala falco
Um beach house
Pure beach illetas
Assaona
Portals vells
Roxy beach
Mhares
Assaona
Balenario
Cala Deiá
Calo des Moro
Es trenc
Cala Lombard’s
Col baix
When you’re in Mallorca, you’ve got to…
You’ve got to…
Go for a walk by Protixol
Rent a boat/jet ski
Watch sunset in Sant Elm
Spend an evening in Port Andratx
Hike up La Trapa
Visit the Miró foundation
Go shopping in Palma, they have the best independent boutiques to pick up some gorgeous pieces for your Summer wardrobe.
Take the train to Sóller if you’re not staying there
Day trip to Deia, it’s a gorgeous town and definitely worth the visit
Go vintage shopping at…
UNICO Vintage Store
Rita’s house vintage
Villa vintage
Singular vintage house
DETUaMI
Tot vintage 16
With love,
Matilda x
