{"id":596656,"date":"2025-10-05T11:54:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T10:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/?p=596656"},"modified":"2025-10-06T18:21:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T17:21:43","slug":"10-unspoilt-places-visit-majorca-travel-snobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/destinations\/europe\/10-unspoilt-places-visit-majorca-travel-snobs\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Peaceful Places to Stay in Majorca for Travel Snobs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While Mallorca is popular with British tourists, but I found it still has plenty of peaceful corners where I could escape the crowds. Over the years, I\u2019ve explored the island on scenic road trips and holidays \u2014 flying into Palma, renting a car, and staying in everything from rustic fincas to boutique beach hotels. Here are my 17 favourite hidden gems\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>1. Puerto Pollensa <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-660549 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Puerto-Pollensa.jpg?resize=1000%2C419&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Puerto Pollensa Majorca\" width=\"1000\" height=\"419\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Puerto-Pollensa.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Puerto-Pollensa.jpg?resize=640%2C268&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Puerto-Pollensa.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-Pollenca-1.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635385 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Port Pollenca in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-660547 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Puerto-Pollensa-Beach.jpg?resize=1000%2C717&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Puerto Pollensa Beach\" width=\"1000\" height=\"717\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Puerto-Pollensa-Beach.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Puerto-Pollensa-Beach.jpg?resize=640%2C459&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Puerto-Pollensa-Beach.jpg?resize=768%2C551&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"454\">I personally thought stylish but unpretentious Puerto Pollensa was one of the island\u2019s most peaceful resorts! There were tourists here, but I discovered that it had remained relatively unspoiled thanks to strict building regulations, so it had no ugly high-rises or loud nightlife, just a relaxed, small-town charm and more of a local feel.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"698\">It took me just over an hour to drive here from Palma Airport through pine forests and mountain foothills, and I found it tucked into a serene horseshoe-shaped bay once used by fishermen \u2014 I even saw small boats still unloading their catch!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"1152\">I enjoyed a very blissful week wandering the pine-shaded promenade, kicking back on the soft golden sands beneath the soaring Serra de Tramuntana peaks, dining in laid-back caf\u00e9s and seafront restaurants, hiking thyme and juniper scented&nbsp;mountain trails, and shopping for watermelons, olives and souvenirs in the popular local market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong><em><strong>: <\/strong><\/em>northern part of the island<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Port+de+Pollen%C3%A7a,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.908415,3.077616,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x1297d4d9be37988b:0xa02af717f573f90!8m2!3d39.9074062!4d3.0824071!16zL20vMGNtaHE1?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size: <\/strong>around 7,000 residents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying at the chic 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/pollentia.en.html?aid=1502926&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hoposa Pollentia<\/a>, I loved its boho vibe with rattan lights, macram\u00e9 wall hangings, and soft earthy tones. Lounging in the poolside cabanas with the sound of waves lapping the beach just steps away felt blissfully serene!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Dei\u00e0&nbsp;<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Deia-Majorca.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Deia-Majorca.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Deia-Majorca.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Deia-Majorca.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Deia-Majorca.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Deia-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"663\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Deia-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Deia-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C424&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Deia-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Deia-Majorca.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Deia-Majorca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635354 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Deia - a beautiful unspoiled resort in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-643352 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cala-Deia-Mallorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cala Deia Mallorca\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cala-Deia-Mallorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cala-Deia-Mallorca.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cala-Deia-Mallorca.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cala-Deia-Mallorca.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cala-Deia-Mallorca.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cala-Deia-Mallorca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"574\">I was utterly enchanted by Dei\u00e0 \u2014 a breathtaking mountain village that\u2019s managed to keep its unique, old-world charm intact! Nestled in the Tramuntana Mountains, I found honey-stone houses, quaint cobbled lanes and traditional olive terraces because it was protected by strict building rules that thankfully kept big, brash resorts from being developed here.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"779\">I loved how it attracted quiet, creative souls rather than big, noisy crowds, with its serene atmosphere, artsy vibe, and breathtaking coastal views, it felt both intimate and romantic. I found that Dei\u00e0 owed its fame to poet Robert Graves, who settled here in the 1930s and drew a dazzling crowd of artists and celebrities \u2014 from Ava Gardner to Mick Jagger!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1061\">Driving 20 minutes from my previous stop at Estellencs through olive groves and rustic villages, I found it perfectly perched above the glistening Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1345\">I spent an extraordinary week visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Attraction_Review-g580297-d1098439-Reviews-La_Casa_de_Robert_Graves-Deia_Majorca_Balearic_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graves\u2019 hillside home,<\/a>&nbsp;soaking up the cliff views at the spectacular <a href=\"https:\/\/sonmarroig.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casa Museo de Son Marroig<\/a>, dining in stylish restaurants, sipping on matcha lattes at the legendary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safondadeia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sa Fonda caf\u00e9 in Dei\u00e0<\/a> (once a hangout for musicians and artists) and unwinding on Cala Dei\u00e0\u2019s tranquil beach! I\u2019ll be honest \u2014 the beach wasn\u2019t exactly comfy with lots of huge stones, but it felt so beautifully untouched that I loved it anyway!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong><em><strong>: <\/strong><\/em>northwest coast of the island<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/07179+Dei%C3%A0,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.7476612,2.6410445,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x1297efb31c0c5473:0xf97fd9b36dd4d4e2!8m2!3d39.7479394!4d2.6483743!16zL20vMDFzanZj?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size:<\/strong> around 800<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying at the gorgeous 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/es-moli-deia.en.html?aid=1502926&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Es Moli Hotel<\/a> in a restored 17th-century stone mansion, I loved its vintage charm \u2014 the scent of polished wood, terracotta floors, and wrought-iron lamps \u2014 and also the dreamy hilltop views over olive groves and the sea!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. S\u00f3ller&nbsp; <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691518\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Soller-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Soller Majorca\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Soller-Majorca.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Soller-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C424&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Soller-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Soller-Majorca.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691520\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Soller-Resort-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Soller Resort Majorca\" width=\"1000\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Soller-Resort-Majorca.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Soller-Resort-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C369&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Soller-Resort-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C442&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Soller-Resort-Majorca.jpg?resize=150%2C86&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"569\">I found it hard not to fall for the picturesque resort of S\u00f3ller \u2014 a peaceful more low-key escape tucked in the Tramuntana Mountains with quiet charm and an unspoiled, small-town feel! I admired how it\u2019s stayed as authentic as it possibly could, it felt very far from the party crowds in the island\u2019s south, with its narrow cobbled streets, rustic Mallorcan architecture, and historic sites preserved by strict limits on large-scale development.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"873\">From my previous stop in Pollen\u00e7a, I returned to Palma and took the charming vintage train to S\u00f3ller \u2014 an hour-long ride through tunnels and fragrant orange groves that felt like a step back in time. There were tourists here, but the town wonderfully balanced natural beauty with a relaxed, local buzz!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1190\">I spent a lovely easygoing week here exploring the leafy main square and bustling harbour, wandering the peaceful <a href=\"https:\/\/mucbo.org\/en\/the-mucbo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jard\u00ed Bot\u00e0nic<\/a>, hiking the pine-cloaked Tramuntana hills, lazing on the pale sandy beach, strolling the pretty promenade, visiting the organic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecovinyassa.com\/en\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ecovinyassa farm<\/a> (and trying zesty lemon-lavender and aromatic fig-rosemary jams) and dining each evening in stylish, family-run restaurants.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>northwest coast<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/07100+S%C3%B3ller,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.766438,2.7050935,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x1297e8bf0f60ed33:0xb0011fe8275e422e!8m2!3d39.7670693!4d2.7157866!16zL20vMDI3ZF9q?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size:<\/strong> around 14,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying at the wonderful 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/es-moli-deia.en.html?aid=1502926&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bikini Island &amp; Mountain<\/a>, I loved its chic boho design and dreamy spa, especially the aromatherapy massage with locally infused orange blossom, wild rosemary, and almond oils!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Portocolom<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom-Majorca.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom-Majorca.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom-Majorca.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom-Majorca.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C648&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"648\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C648&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C415&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C498&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom-Majorca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635409 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Portocolom in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Portocolom.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635410 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Portocolom in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-660543 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Porto-Colom-Beach.jpg?resize=1000%2C635&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Porto Colom Beach Majorca\" width=\"1000\" height=\"635\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Porto-Colom-Beach.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Porto-Colom-Beach.jpg?resize=640%2C406&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Porto-Colom-Beach.jpg?resize=768%2C488&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"571\">Once a humble fishing village, now a charming resort, Portocolom has impressively dodged mass tourism \u2014 I loved its traditional harbour lined with colourful boats, weathered Mallorcan houses, and a wonderfully slow-paced, local feel.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"821\">Tucked on the eastern coast in the municipality of Felanitx, it wasn\u2019t a glitzy place \u2014 it had little nightlife but plenty of history, character, and a wonderfully tucked-away feel. I learned it had long been a haven for literary and artistic figures \u2014 and after visiting, I could see why!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1298\">Driving an hour and 10 minutes from Palma through quiet countryside and sleepy villages, I packed a lot into my short break \u2014 coastal strolls, exploring the colourful old town, relaxing on family-friendly Cala Mar\u00e7al beach, visiting the historic lighthouse, enjoying waterfront dinners, snorkelling, and wine tasting at rustic local wineries. I even took a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/portocolom-l179920\/boat-trip-from-portocolom-to-the-cala-varques-natural-area-t1004469\/?ranking_uuid=6c445dcd-ad0e-477f-8465-a37541087f54&amp;visitor-id=FB4326ECC6F44DBD923EBB6865BC5193&amp;locale_autoredirect_optout=true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">boat trip<\/a> to discover hidden coves and visit the nearby prehistoric burial site, Naveta, which dated back to 2,000 BC!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> east coast<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/07670+Portocolom,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.4171999,3.2459154,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x129650051da317ef:0xc34f102f1ba56704!8m2!3d39.4157816!4d3.2564768!16s%2Fg%2F1236shnl?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size:<\/strong> 4,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying at the heavenly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/barefoot-mallorca.en-gb.html?aid=356980&amp;label=gog235jc-1FCAMoRkIMcHVlcnRvLWNvbG9tSAlYA2hQiAEBmAEJuAEHyAEM2AEB6AEB-AECiAIBqAIDuAKHu4K6BsACAdICJGNmZDg2YzhiLTg4MmMtNDU2OS04YTc2LWY3MjI4NTc1ZmI5ZNgCBeACAQ&amp;sid=25425c0c991cecf6c7018bc25ca17568&amp;all_sr_blocks=854639001_353242103_2_1_0_456139&amp;checkin=2024-11-24&amp;checkout=2024-11-25&amp;dest_id=-397270&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=2&amp;highlighted_blocks=854639001_353242103_2_1_0_456139&amp;hpos=2&amp;matching_block_id=854639001_353242103_2_1_0_456139&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=854639001_353242103_2_1_0_456139_20911&amp;srepoch=1732287955&amp;srpvid=5ac16a064e3c0098&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barefoot Hotel<\/a> &#8211; I loved the trendy boho design (natural wood accents, jute rugs, and linen canopies) and the luxury onsite spa with came with a Turkish bath with mosaic tiles and eucalyptus steam!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>5. Cala Figuera<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera-Majorca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635356 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Cala Figuera Majorca - a quiet resort to stay in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera.jpg?resize=1000%2C615&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"615\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera.jpg?resize=1000%2C615&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera.jpg?resize=640%2C394&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera.jpg?resize=768%2C473&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Figuera.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635392 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Cala Figuera in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<p data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"566\">I thought Cala Figuera was a real gem \u2014 a postcard-perfect fishing village with rugged cliffs, whitewashed houses, and boats bobbing on ultra-clear turquoise waters. Unlike Mallorca\u2019s busier resorts, it had a tranquil, authentic atmosphere that made me feel like I\u2019d stepped back in time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"778\">With no beach to draw the crowds, it had thankfully escaped mass tourism, luring visitors like me who came for its nostalgic charm, coastal trails, and cosy, family-run eateries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"1228\">I drove 40 minutes south from my previous stop at Portocolom before looping back to Palma after my five day stay. I lapped up just wandering the pretty harbour, dining by the sea, hiking to the clifftop Torre d&#8217;en Beu lighthouse which had postcard-worthy views, taking a boat trip to secret coves, and snorkelling at the small, sandy Cala Santany\u00ed, a gorgeous beach which was just a five minute drive away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> South East Coast<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/07659+Cala+Figuera,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.3294146,3.163034,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x12965424c9cecbbb:0xa02af717f5740e0!8m2!3d39.3301575!4d3.1685531!16s%2Fm%2F02wz7lw?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size:<\/strong> around 577<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"d2fee87262 pp-header__title\">Staying at the quaint and wonderful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/villa-lorenzo.en-gb.html?aid=356980&amp;label=gog235jc-1FCAMoRkIMY2FsYS1maWd1ZXJhSAlYA2hQiAEBmAEJuAEHyAEM2AEB6AEB-AECiAIBqAIDuAKWx4K6BsACAdICJDUwMGE4YjI1LWIyZDItNGY3OS1hNTdmLTI3MmQwZWNmMzI3ZNgCBeACAQ&amp;sid=25425c0c991cecf6c7018bc25ca17568&amp;all_sr_blocks=41325502_106832546_0_1_0&amp;checkin=2025-05-02&amp;checkout=2025-05-03&amp;dest_id=-374953&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=2&amp;highlighted_blocks=41325502_106832546_0_1_0&amp;hpos=2&amp;matching_block_id=41325502_106832546_0_1_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=41325502_106832546_0_1_0__12570&amp;srepoch=1732289490&amp;srpvid=e30a6d24875105dd&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Villa Lorenzo<\/a> &#8211; I loved the restored former 16th-century hunting house which it was housed in, the marble flooring and the local limestone -carved jacuzzi!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>6. Valldemossa<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-1.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-1.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-1.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-1.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C662&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"662\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C662&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-1.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635390 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Valldemossa - a quiet resort in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-2.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-2.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-2.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-2.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-2.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C664&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"664\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C664&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-2.jpg?resize=640%2C425&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-2.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-2.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Valldemossa-2.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635391 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Valldemossa in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"505\">This was such a romantic and elegant spot \u2014 once praised for its beauty by Chopin during his stay! I admired how it had managed to escape modern sprawl, radiating old-world charm in every corner.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"505\">Perched high in the Tramuntana Mountains, its stone houses, flower-draped lanes, and olive groves framed by misty peaks gave it a quietly stylish allure that made it irresistible to visit \u2014 and even harder to leave!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"505\">I drove 30 minutes from my previous stop in Dei\u00e0 and my five day break was spent here was wonderfully different to an average Majorcan holiday. I visited the majestic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/mallorca-l47\/mallorca-carthusian-monastery-valldemossa-entrance-ticket-t391160\/?ranking_uuid=f36c156d-f07c-400d-8541-b0244ac1ed91\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Charterhouse<\/a>, went caf\u00e9-hopping and tucking into pillowy Coca de patata, hiking rockrose-dotted mountain trails, exploring the pretty Sa Marina port, discovering the manicured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Attraction_Review-g580319-d12429501-Reviews-Jardins_Rei_Joan_Carles-Valldemossa_Majorca_Balearic_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jardins Rei Joan Carles<\/a> and retracing the romantic footsteps of Chopin and George Sand!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> North West Coast<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/07170+Valldemossa,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.7111035,2.6158621,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x1297ee03ba8ac6ff:0x924852e78b96123e!8m2!3d39.7114523!4d2.6225698!16zL20vMDFyNjNs?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size: <\/strong>2,000 residents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying at the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/valldemossa.en-gb.html?aid=1502926&amp;sid=548946cec11ce8170461ffa9b7f07f10&amp;age=1&amp;checkin=2025-09-14&amp;checkout=2025-09-15&amp;dest_id=-406234&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;hpos=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;soh=1&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1752479438&amp;srpvid=118637241144056d&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;#no_availability_msg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hotel Valldemossa<\/a>, I loved its romantic hillside setting, the charming 19th-century stone building, and the exceptional onsite Japanese-Peruvian restaurant &#8211; especially the glossy miso-glazed aubergine adorned with sesame!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<h2>7. Port d&#8217;Andratx<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx-Majorca.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx-Majorca.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx-Majorca.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx-Majorca.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C662&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"662\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C662&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C424&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx-Majorca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635406 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Port d&#039;Andratx resort in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Port-dAndratx.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635407 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Port d&#039;Andratx in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>I fell for the stylish but quiet Port d&#8217;Andratx (which also doubled as a celebrity haunt)! Its luxury-yacht filled marina, laid-back luxury, and refined, low-key vibe gave it a unique elegance that\u2019s kept the rowdy tourist crowds at bay &#8211; it was an easy-on-the eye haven for more calm-seeking and discerning travellers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I discovered it on the <\/span>southwestern coast, it was an intimate place was home to a pretty harbour, traditional Mediterranean-style buildings, and modern whitewashed villas perched on the surrounding hills. It didn&#8217;t have its own beach (which also kept the tourist crowds away!) but it was close to several sandy beaches which were less than a 10 minute drive away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"626\">I drove in just under 40 minutes from Palma Airport and stayed for a week. My time here was just dreamy &#8211; harbour strolls, sea-view dining (I loved the aromatic truffle noodles, and the bruschetta at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g616239-d24183908-Reviews-Grand_Pasta-Port_d_Andratx_Majorca_Balearic_Islands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Restaurante Grand Pasta<\/a>), boutique browsing, boat trips to tucked-away coves, Tramuntana mountain hikes, and lazy beach days at nearby exclusive Cala Llamp and elegant Camp de Mar!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> West Coast<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/07157+Port+d&#039;Andratx,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.542687,2.3845764,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x129826acde8d8819:0x34d0f5ed2e6f3871!8m2!3d39.5440685!4d2.3893846!16s%2Fg%2F1q5j9_t83?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size: <\/strong>around 3,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying at the elegant&nbsp;4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/monport.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mon Port Hotel &amp; Spa<\/a>, I adored its arched colonnades, terracotta tiles, and neutral tones, and its mountain-framed harbour setting. The Royal Rose Hammam Ritual \u2014 a rose-infused steam, exfoliation, and argan oil massage was a stand-out spa experience!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>8. Pollenca<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635357 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Pollenca -an enchanting Mallorcan desination\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pollenca-Majorca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635358 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Pollenca destination in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Historic and arty Pollenca really left an impression on me! Set at the base of the Tramuntana Mountains, this inland town had clearly chosen cultural richness and tradition over mass tourism. I adored its laid-back, creative energy, surrounded by mountain beauty and an artistic spirit that\u2019s long drawn writers, musicians, and painters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"797\">Peacefully tucked in the island\u2019s north, there was no beach but it was full of charm \u2014 rustic stone buildings with terracotta roofs, cobbled lanes with colourful shutters, pretty plazas, and cosy caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1307\">I drove 10 minutes south from my previous stop at Puerto Pollensa along a quiet road lined with orchards and stone farmhouses, checked into the stylish 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/mon-boutique.en-gb.html?aid=356930&amp;label=metagha-link-LUGB-hotel-5053249_dev-desktop_los-1_bw-78_dow-Tuesday_defdate-1_room-0_gstadt-2_rateid-gb_aud-0_gacid-21410411210_mcid-10_ppa-0_clrid-0_ad-1_gstkid-0_checkin-20250930_ppt-G_lp-2826_r-16940135763432842507&amp;sid=548946cec11ce8170461ffa9b7f07f10&amp;all_sr_blocks=505324906_173597054_0_2_0&amp;checkin=2025-09-30&amp;checkout=2025-10-01&amp;dest_id=-397056&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=505324906_173597054_0_2_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=505324906_173597054_0_2_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=505324906_173597054_0_2_0__16667&amp;srepoch=1752482439&amp;srpvid=f4603d014db50a36&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;chal_t=1759734847638&amp;force_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalgrasshopper.com%2F\">Mon Boutique Hotel<\/a>, and spent five gorgeous days exploring.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1307\">I wandered historic streets, crossed the old Roman bridge, climbed the 365 Calvari Steps and saw Insta-worthy views, browsed local cute galleries, and shopped at the buzzy Sunday market in Pla\u00e7a Major. Evenings were for watching live jazz and charming meals at independent restaurants serving fresh, locally sourced dishes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>North Coast<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/07460+Pollen%C3%A7a,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.8763637,3.0053248,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x1297d6a0db5e5103:0x2aec5ed1cb734537!8m2!3d39.8771939!4d3.0162026!16zL20vMDV5cW5j?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size:<\/strong> around 16,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discovering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajpollenca.net\/ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joan March Gardens<\/a> &#8211; they were filled with twisted old olive trees, neatly trimmed yews, and fragrant lavender bushes, all surrounding the striking Desbrull Tower &#8211; a medieval Gothic landmark dating back to the 13th century!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>9. Es Trenc <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-1.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-1.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-1.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-1.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C562&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"562\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C562&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-1.jpg?resize=640%2C359&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-1.jpg?resize=768%2C431&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-1.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635395 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Es Trenc - beautiful beaches in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C668&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"668\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C668&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C428&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Es-Trenc-Majorca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635394 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Es Trenc - an unspoilt resort in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-26\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"aaa2ae85-4452-421a-ba83-0d100ab5ce32\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\">\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[70%] rounded-3xl bg-token-message-surface px-5 py-2.5\">\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-full top-0 -mr-3.5 hidden pr-5 pt-1 [.group\\\/conversation-turn:hover_&amp;]:block\">\n<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"541\">This unspoilt beauty spot \u2014 often called Mallorca\u2019s answer to the Caribbean \u2014 won me over! I have to be honest, it was very busy with tourists (especially at weekends), but the vibe still felt more natural here thanks to its protected setting, limited development, and just one (newly opened) resort. I really liked how it focused on preserving its pristine dunes, clean, long beach and clear, turquoise waters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"752\">Stretching for about 3.7 miles along the southern coast between Campos and Col\u00f2nia de Sant Jordi, it formed part of the Es Trenc\u2013Salobrar de Campos Natural Area, which was home to salt flats, sand dunes, and wetlands.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1136\">I drove 45 minutes from Palma, parked near Col\u00f2nia de Sant Jordi, and stayed at the stylish 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/iberostar-es-trenc.en-gb.html?aid=356930&amp;label=metagha-link-LUGB-hotel-94222_dev-desktop_los-1_bw-97_dow-Sunday_defdate-1_room-0_gstadt-2_rateid-public_aud-0_gacid-21410411210_mcid-10_ppa-0_clrid-0_ad-1_gstkid-0_checkin-20251019_ppt-Bd_lp-2826_r-1273157157452363758&amp;sid=548946cec11ce8170461ffa9b7f07f10&amp;all_sr_blocks=9422219_401549461_2_41_0&amp;checkin=2025-10-19&amp;checkout=2025-10-20&amp;dest_id=900039294&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=9422219_401549461_2_41_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=9422219_401549461_2_41_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=9422219_401549461_2_41_0__24867&amp;srepoch=1752484794&amp;srpvid=7c9c419b707a057d&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Iberostar Selection Es Trenc<\/a>. When I wasn\u2019t swimming or relaxing, I explored the unspoilt dunes and wetlands, spotted beautiful flamingos and ospreys, admired the pink-tinted salt flats, and discovered that parts of it were clothing-optional \u2014 although thankfully mostly in the quieter stretches away from the main crowds!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>south coast<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Es+Trenc\/@39.343615,2.9622825,14z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x1297a921798e0b77:0x5d3dfd4c84e1c7f1!8m2!3d39.3445602!4d2.9845874!16s%2Fm%2F012hskny?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scoffing juicy Kalamata olives and slices of nutty <em data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"269\">pa moreno<\/em> (traditional Mallorcan brown bread) while gazing out over the dazzling Es Trenc salt flats at the super-cute Flor de Sal caf\u00e9 \u2014 and I couldn\u2019t resist picking up a pouch of their famous mineral-rich salt to take home!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>10. Fornalutx&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx-1.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635402 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Fornalutx - a quiet place in Mallorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fornalutx.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635401 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Fornalutx in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Secluded Fornalutx \u2014 often called one of the prettiest villages in Spain \u2014 completely charmed me! Nestled high in the Tramuntana Mountains, this inland village had thankfully escaped mass tourism thanks to its small size, remote location, having no beach or direct coastal views, and its commitment to preserving its traditional stone architecture. I was won over by its understated elegance and peaceful, nostalgic beauty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"766\">I personally thought it was a picture of rustic perfection \u2014 saffron-hued cottages with terracotta roofs, cobbled lanes lined with flowers, and terraced orange groves covering the surrounding hillsides.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1104\">I drove just 10 minutes from S\u00f3ller deeper into the mountains and stayed for a short but memorable escape. My three days here were spent hiking picturesque mountain trails, taking leisurely espresso breaks in Pla\u00e7a d\u2019Espanya, enjoying <em>gazpacho<\/em> and<em> tumbet<\/em> in the restaurants, and admiring the medieval town hall.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>North of the island<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/07109+Fornalutx,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.7827522,2.7362736,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x1297e87f11a8549d:0x531c0db8a9d2ac58!8m2!3d39.7822419!4d2.7409655!16zL20vMGc3MzN5?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size:<\/strong> around 700 residents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Staying at the charming boutique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/fornalutx-petit.en-gb.html?aid=356980&amp;label=gog235jc-1FCAMoRkIJZm9uYXJsdXR4SAlYA2hQiAEBmAEJuAEHyAEM2AEB6AEB-AECiAIBqAIDuAL0koO6BsACAdICJGYwZWI3OWUxLTc5NzUtNGFkNy04ZmJkLTEzNjY1ZWFiYmVhMtgCBeACAQ&amp;sid=25425c0c991cecf6c7018bc25ca17568&amp;all_sr_blocks=9353106_344046215_2_1_0&amp;checkin=2025-05-02&amp;checkout=2025-05-03&amp;dest_id=900039457&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=9353106_344046215_2_1_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=9353106_344046215_2_1_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=9353106_344046215_2_1_0__16190&amp;srepoch=1732299174&amp;srpvid=e9e08002092a0352&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fornalutx Petit Hotel<\/a> &#8211; I loved its restored convent setting with golden local limestone stone walls, northern pine shutters, and hand-painted tiles, and the mountain-framed pool surrounded by S\u00f3ller lemon-scented gardens in its romantic, traffic-free village!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<h2 class=\"column\">11. Banyalbufar <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar-Majorca.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar-Majorca.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar-Majorca.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar-Majorca.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C718&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"718\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C718&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C459&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C551&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar-Majorca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"wp-image-635362 size-large alignnone sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Banyalbufar in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Banyalbufar.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"wp-image-635360 size-large alignnone sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Banyalbufar - a beautiful resort in Mallorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-660550 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Banyalbufar-Beach.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Banyalbufar Beach\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Banyalbufar-Beach.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Banyalbufar-Beach.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Banyalbufar-Beach.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p class=\"column\">I found Banyalbufar offered a very different kind of Majorcan escape &#8211; it was an under-the-radar gem which had remained blissfully untouched by mass tourism, and I loved its serene, slow-paced charm \u2014 it felt like stepping into a gentler world!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"793\">Tucked on Mallorca\u2019s western coast in the towering Tramuntana Mountains, it enchanted me with honey-stone houses clinging to terraced hillsides, vineyards cascading toward the glittering Mediterranean, and the scent of wild herbs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"1216\">I drove 45 minutes from Palma along a peaceful clifftop road lined with vineyards and stayed for a long weekend at the romantic, boutique-style <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/son-bunyola.en-gb.html?aid=356930&amp;label=metagha-link-LUGB-hotel-10194012_dev-desktop_los-1_bw-80_dow-Thursday_defdate-1_room-0_gstadt-2_rateid-public_aud-0_gacid-21410411210_mcid-10_ppa-0_clrid-0_ad-1_gstkid-0_checkin-20251002_ppt-Bd_lp-2826_r-15474863313158660434&amp;sid=548946cec11ce8170461ffa9b7f07f10&amp;all_sr_blocks=1019401201_374366926_2_41_0&amp;checkin=2025-10-02&amp;checkout=2025-10-03&amp;dest_id=-372306&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=1019401201_374366926_2_41_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=1019401201_374366926_2_41_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=1019401201_374366926_2_41_0__50750&amp;srepoch=1752482669&amp;srpvid=28163d743eff0329&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Son Bunyola Resort and Villas<\/a>. My days were filled with exploring terraced vineyards, hiking fragrant mountain trails, watching beautiful sunsets, dining on paella and Pa amb oli (Majorcan bread) at cosy family-run taverns, and discovering the old watchtower and the ancient Font de la Vila water system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"1216\">There wasn&#8217;t a sandy beach here, but I made a five minute drive to nearby Cala Banyalbufar \u2014 a hidden pebble cove which was great for both swimming and snorkelling in shimmering turquoise waters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>West Coast<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/07191+Banyalbufar,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.6872647,2.5126044,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x1297f43f4e0583f1:0x965f63085aa02ec!8m2!3d39.6875579!4d2.5145326!16s%2Fg%2F11cn5q1474?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size: <\/strong>around 500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visiting the family-run <a href=\"https:\/\/mallorcawinetasting.info\/2015\/08\/28\/cellar-can-pico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Celler Ca\u2019n Pico<\/a>, I loved its hilltop setting with sea views and their aromatic dry Malvasia \u2014 crisp, floral, and with a bright citrusy kick!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>12. Cala Varques<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Varques.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Varques.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Varques.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Varques.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Varques.jpg?resize=1000%2C651&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"651\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Varques.jpg?resize=1000%2C651&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Varques.jpg?resize=640%2C417&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Varques.jpg?resize=768%2C500&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Varques.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635374 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Cala Varques in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cala-Varques.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cala-Varques.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cala-Varques.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cala-Varques.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cala-Varques.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"666\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cala-Varques.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cala-Varques.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cala-Varques.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cala-Varques.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-770565 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Cala Varques Lagoon\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"378\">I saw firsthand how Cala Varques \u2014 a small, secluded cove \u2014 had stayed wonderfully wild thanks to its remote location, only reachable by hike or boat. That inaccessibility kept it amazingly peaceful, and when I finally arrived, I felt completely immersed in nature.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"703\">Hidden between Portocolom and Porto Cristo on Mallorca\u2019s eastern coast, it felt very paradise-like \u2014 ultra-clear turquoise waters lapping golden sands, framed by dramatic cliffs and hidden sea caves.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"1084\">I drove from Portocolom to a small parking spot off the MA-4014 road. I have to admit, it wasn&#8217;t easy to get to &#8211; I hiked&nbsp; 25 minutes through rocky terrain to reach the beach. There were no permanent restaurants, just a few casual vendors, so I was glad I\u2019d brought supplies! I spent my day swimming and snorkelling in the beautiful waters and exploring the wild coastal trails that wrapped around the rugged cliffs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> east coast<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Cala+Varques\/@39.4988236,3.2865823,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x129645b4e5a7f0a1:0xe0a5c6a50b194f8a!8m2!3d39.498808!4d3.296882!16s%2Fg%2F120yrnw6?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoying an aromatic saffron-spiced vegetarian paella paired with a chilled glass of crisp Mallorcan Prensal Blanc was absolute bliss!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<h2>13. Estellencs <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635364 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Estellencs in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Estellencs-Majorca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635365 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Estellencs in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"428\">Focused on preserving its old-world charm, Estellencs \u2014 a secluded and sleepy mountain village \u2014 offered a wonderfully authentic glimpse of Mallorca, far from the well-trodden tourist trail.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"692\">Tucked on the island\u2019s western coast within the <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1371\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tramuntana Mountains<\/a> (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), I was quietly in awe of its rustic stone houses topped with terracotta tiles, silvery olive groves, sloping vineyards, and stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1146\">I drove 15 minutes north from Banyalbufar along the dramatic MA-10 coastal road and checked into the charming 4-star<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/maristel.en-gb.html?aid=356930&amp;label=metagha-link-LUGB-hotel-93303_dev-desktop_los-1_bw-97_dow-Sunday_defdate-1_room-0_gstadt-2_rateid-public_aud-0_gacid-21410411210_mcid-10_ppa-0_clrid-0_ad-1_gstkid-0_checkin-20251019_ppt-_lp-2826_r-88060618314926357&amp;sid=548946cec11ce8170461ffa9b7f07f10&amp;all_sr_blocks=9330305_386923445_0_33_0&amp;checkin=2025-10-19&amp;checkout=2025-10-20&amp;dest_id=-382050&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=9330305_386923445_0_33_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=9330305_386923445_0_33_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=9330305_386923445_0_33_0__14960&amp;srepoch=1752480583&amp;srpvid=430039616ddc0219&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Maristel Hotel &amp; Spa<\/a>. It was a quiet place with not much to do \u2014 but that was all part of its charm! I hiked through the wild Tramuntana hills, feasted at family-run eateries (I loved the silky Spaghettini), explored the historic square La Font de L\u2019Abeurada which had interesting Arab roots, and kicked back on Cala Estellencs\u2019 quiet pebble beach which was just a kilometre away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> west coast<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/07192+Estellencs,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.6532757,2.4790548,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x1297f51319a58b2b:0xa53b6c648297ce66!8m2!3d39.6534687!4d2.4811265!16zL20vMGc3MzM0?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size: <\/strong>around 300&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoying a glass of strong yet fruity Ribas Rosat ros\u00e9 and a bowl of juicy green olives at the rustic-chic Maristel Bistro &amp; Bar \u2014 it was the perfect Mediterranean moment!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>14. Cala Tuent<\/h2>\n<h2><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent.jpg?resize=1000%2C709&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"709\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent.jpg?resize=1000%2C709&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent.jpg?resize=640%2C454&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent.jpg?resize=768%2C545&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635367 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Cala Tuent - a remote beach on Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cala-Tuent-Majorca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635368 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Cala Tuent Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"334\">I loved how its raw, untouched beauty had been perfectly preserved by its secluded setting in the Serra de Tramuntana \u2014 leaving it admirably undeveloped and wonderfully serene!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"644\">Tucked on Mallorca\u2019s northwest coast, it unfolded as a small crescent of both sand and pebbles framed by pine forests and rugged cliffs, with ultra-clear azure waters glinting in the sun. I drove for 55 minutes from S\u00f3ller along a winding coastal road with dizzying hairpin bends and dazzling sea views.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"875\">I stayed a charming week at the well-presented 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/can-aina-cala-tuent.en-gb.html?aid=303948&amp;label=cala-tuent-ztvjLig_hZvqZqcd9WtcWQS473114425912%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-324457971068%3Alp1007065%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YcpDr58xwogAl7TVLldpQmM&amp;sid=0d3f65f2024b17b3acb3d39c982e0994&amp;dest_id=900052888&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=2&amp;hpos=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1752485551&amp;srpvid=9e3287cb8e2d2316ef0cf1fe2da5a099&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ca n\u2019Aina holiday home<\/a>, cooling off with swims, hiking mountain trails scented with pine, and dining al-fresco at the romantic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esvergeret.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Es Vergeret Restaurant<\/a> \u2014 where the golden light and sea views were just as memorable as the food!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>northwest coast&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Cala+Tuent\/@39.8417051,2.7619217,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x1297e766c775761d:0x6a987d414c859706!8m2!3d39.8416896!4d2.7722214!16s%2Fm%2F02q80q9?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hiking the 13km Sa Costera trail from Mirador de Ses Barques to Cala Tuent which took me five hours, but the steep terrain was worth it for the epic sea views and the bougainvillea-draped ruins of the old B\u00e0litx d\u2019Avall estate and Sa Costera power station!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>15. Ariany<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ariany,_Spain#\/media\/File:Ariany.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Ariany-Majorca.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Ariany-Majorca.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Ariany-Majorca.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Ariany-Majorca.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Ariany-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C723&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"723\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Ariany-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C723&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Ariany-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C463&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Ariany-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C555&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Ariany-Majorca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635355 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Ariany in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_776073\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-776073\" style=\"width: 1486px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-photo-of-Ariany-taken-summer-2024.webp 1496w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-photo-of-Ariany-taken-summer-2024.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-photo-of-Ariany-taken-summer-2024.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-photo-of-Ariany-taken-summer-2024.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-photo-of-Ariany-taken-summer-2024.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-photo-of-Ariany-taken-summer-2024.jpg?resize=1200%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"427\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-photo-of-Ariany-taken-summer-2024.jpg?w=1496&amp;ssl=1 1496w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-photo-of-Ariany-taken-summer-2024.jpg?resize=640%2C228&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-photo-of-Ariany-taken-summer-2024.jpg?resize=1000%2C356&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-photo-of-Ariany-taken-summer-2024.jpg?resize=768%2C273&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-photo-of-Ariany-taken-summer-2024.jpg?resize=150%2C53&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-776073 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My photo of Ariany taken summer 2024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"My photo of Ariany taken summer 2024\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-776073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo of Ariany views &#8211; the landscapes seemed to stretch on for miles!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"463\">Tucked away in central Mallorca, Ariany is a quiet, under-the-radar gem that\u2019s kept its rustic charm and slow, soulful pace \u2014 and I was smitten from the start.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"739\">Set in the island\u2019s centre between Petra and Santa Margalida, I loved the traditional stone-faced buildings with green shutters, the graceful church at its heart, and the surrounding countryside dotted with windmills and farmland.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"1171\">I drove 50 minutes from Palma through open fields and stayed at the chic 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/ynaira.en-gb.html?aid=303948&amp;label=ariany-zNHdhZTfkSP%2A%2Atw_QIhOIAS384111240647%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-18307374942%3Alp1007065%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YcpDr58xwogAl7TVLldpQmM&amp;sid=0d3f65f2024b17b3acb3d39c982e0994&amp;dest_id=-371387&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;hpos=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1752484087&amp;srpvid=4500f3899f1a8b705a2d79007b370f7c&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ynaira Hotel &amp; Spa<\/a> for a short, restful break. My three days were spent exploring historic windmills, admiring the 18th-century Parish Church of Nuestra Se\u00f1ora d\u2019Atocha, hiking peaceful trails, and soaking up panoramic views from the breathtaking De la Creu Viewpoint across Pla de Mallorca and the idyllic Randa and Bonany mountains \u2014 it was the perfect taste of slow village life!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>North East region<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/07529+Ariany,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.6510395,3.107209,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x12963527519f2851:0xaa2b1a4a9416fa49!8m2!3d39.650895!4d3.1121146!16zL20vMGc3Mnh3?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size: <\/strong>around 800<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><em>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The weekly market in Plaza Mayor overflowed with oranges, tomatoes, woven baskets, and wildflowers, the air scented with sweet lavender and chamomile!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>16. Caimari<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.webp 2549w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.webp 150w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.webp 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"678\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.jpg?w=2549&amp;ssl=1 2549w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C361&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.jpg?resize=1000%2C565&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C868&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1157&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caimari-Village-Mallorca-scaled.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-771958 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Caimari Village Mallorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<h2><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Calmari.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635384 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Calmari - a beautiful quiet place in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"375\">I was quietly captivated by Caimari! I discovered this traditional village hidden away in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, far from the island\u2019s party resorts in the north, I loved how it preserved its heritage through age-old olive oil production and slow village life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"564\">Its rustic beauty really drew me in \u2014 stone houses with terracotta roofs and green shutters, cobbled lanes, and surrounding olive groves and almond trees that scented the air (I visited in spring so I got to see the blossom).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"1034\">I drove just over 50 minutes from Palma along the MA-13, checked into the boutique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/placeta-vella-turismo-de-interior.en-gb.html?aid=356980&amp;label=gog235jc-1FCAsoRkIhcGxhY2V0YS12ZWxsYS10dXJpc21vLWRlLWludGVyaW9ySApYA2hQiAEBmAEJuAEHyAEM2AEB6AEB-AEMiAIBqAIDuAKVmdPDBsACAdICJGM2Yzk1NTZhLWJiODItNDliNS1iMjQ0LWY3ODEzZTJjYmRmY9gCBuACAQ&amp;sid=548946cec11ce8170461ffa9b7f07f10&amp;checkin=2025-10-19&amp;checkout=2025-10-20&amp;dest_id=-374908&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;hpos=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;soh=1&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1752485020&amp;srpvid=ca84420b85190aca&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;#no_availability_msg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Placeta Vella Turismo de Interior<\/a>, explored old olive mills with tastings, hiked unspoilt trails, and visited the pretty Parish Church of Sant Lloren\u00e7. I also cycled the winding Coll de sa Batalla, followed the ancient path to Lluc\u2019s historic chapel, and admired the ancient marjades \u2014 the dry-stone terraces keeping the hillsides blooming!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>central Mallorca&#8217;s northern part<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/07314+Caimari,+Balearic+Islands,+Spain\/@39.7709064,2.8991585,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x1297c528a4ba4223:0x69f3a8f7b7d788f8!8m2!3d39.7712553!4d2.9023052!16s%2Fg%2F121p727y?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population size: <\/strong>around 750&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dining at Michelin-recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canatoneta.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ca Na Toneta<\/a>, I loved the warm welcome, rustic-chic decor, and the standout \u2018Coca\u2019 flatbread with sea salt, wild rosemary, and fresh tomatoes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>17. Cabrera Island<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.jpg?resize=1000%2C665&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"665\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.jpg?resize=1000%2C665&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635377 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Cabrera Island in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.webp 410w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.webp 825w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cabrera-Island-Majorca.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-635378 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Cabrera Island in Majorca\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>I found that Cabrera Island, a small uninhabited paradise, remained wonderfully untouched \u2014 its national park status and strict conservation had kept it wild, quiet, and full of history. There were no crowds, no residents, just raw, natural beauty!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"528\">Lying 6 miles off Mallorca\u2019s southern coast, the 6.2-square-mile island was a haven of turquoise waters, rugged cliffs, Mediterranean greenery, and weathered ruins.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"912\">I drove 45 minutes from Palma to Col\u00f2nia de Sant Jordi based myself for four days at the 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/colonia-sant-jordi-club.en-gb.html?aid=356930&amp;label=metagha-link-LUGB-hotel-18955_dev-desktop_los-1_bw-54_dow-Saturday_defdate-1_room-0_gstadt-2_rateid-gb_aud-0_gacid-21410411210_mcid-10_ppa-0_clrid-0_ad-1_gstkid-0_checkin-20250906_ppt-GEd_lp-2826_r-8115334346407941943&amp;sid=548946cec11ce8170461ffa9b7f07f10&amp;all_sr_blocks=1895527_116672912_2_33_0&amp;checkin=2025-09-06&amp;checkout=2025-09-07&amp;dest_id=900039294&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=1895527_116672912_2_33_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=1895527_116672912_2_33_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=1895527_116672912_2_33_0__22469&amp;srepoch=1752486110&amp;srpvid=1a9f442d208000f6&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blau Col\u00f2nia<\/a> in Col\u00f2nia de Sant Jordi (the main departure point for boats to Cabrera Island) and visited the island via a 40-minute ferry journey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"912\">I explored the 14th-century fortress, wandered fascinating old military ruins, learned about its Napoleonic past, hiked pretty trails, swam in fish-filled waters, and visited the glowing Blue Cave \u2014 to me, it truly felt like a forgotten Mediterranean paradise!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>southern coast<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Cabrera\/@39.1454215,2.9247148,14z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x12970565adda699d:0x57999fbdc4fd7b3e!8m2!3d39.1406965!4d2.945068!16zL20vMGh3M3E?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favourite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spotting a pod of playful bottlenose dolphins just off the coastline, I loved hearing their joyful splashes and occasional high-pitch whistle echo across the water!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Majorca is popular with British tourists, it still has plenty of charming corners where you can escape the crowds. After exploring the island on multiple trips over the last few years &#8211; staying in everything from rustic fincas to stylish boutique hotels &#8211; I\u2019ve uncovered some real hidden gems that offer a more unique and tranquil side of the island&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":775530,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4,1633],"tags":[3571],"class_list":["post-596656","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-europe","category-travel-snobs-2","tag-spain","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/My-photo-of-Palma-Harbour-in-Majorca-taken-July-2024.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/596656","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=596656"}],"version-history":[{"count":70,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/596656\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":778563,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/596656\/revisions\/778563"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/775530"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=596656"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=596656"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=596656"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}