4-day route around Mallorca
Are you traveling to Mallorca this Easter weekend? Here you have our recommended route with the must that you cannot miss during your stay on the island: nature and turquoise waters at their maximum power.
Day 1. We start the trip entering the incredible curves of the Tramuntana, where we come across the Sa Calobra road, quite a spectacle where they even celebrate one of the stages of the Isla Mallorca Classic Rally due to its slope and winding road. The descent is worth it for the spectacular views and for its two key destinations: the Torrent de Pareis, a cove surrounded by cliffs that make up a unique landscape; and Cala Tuent, where we also invite you to stop to eat at the Es Vergeret Restaurant, its terrace invites you to relax and let your imagination run wild amid the infinite blue that is lost between the sea and the sky. The paellas are also a spectacle.
After a stop for lunch, we continue the route between the towns of Fornalutx, which maintains its architectural heritage of stone houses practically intact; Sóller, considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain, where you can visit the train station that connects with Palma through a charming wooden train that takes you back in time. Oranges are one of the hallmarks of this town lost in the Tramuntana, so we invite you to have an ice cream while you walk along Carrer de Sa Lluna, an old medieval street where all the shops are located.
After a walk, you can take the tram that, between orange trees and nature, takes you to Puerto de Sóller, where you can watch the sunset, take a walk, enjoy a dip and sit down to enjoy its gastronomic offer in the Sabarca restaurant.
Day 2. Start the day replenishing your energy with a delicious breakfast in the Santa Catalina neighbourhood, the Majorcan Soho, but better, because you are in Majorca. We recommend the Rosevelvet Bakery with its motto "sweet as hell", its coffee is delicious and banana bread is from another world. The neighborhood market is a meeting point for the locals, a space where they can breathe the traditional air of the flower, fruit and fresh fish stalls.
Continue the walk towards Jaime III street, our own big Apple where you can find all the shops for a good shopping, turning right and going down the characteristic Paseo de Borne we will glimpse the location of the majestic Palma Cathedral, a must-see. Stop to observe the details of its façade and its large rose window. Lose yourself in the alleys and arrive at a small bookstore called Literanta, a quiet corner where you can always find a good book. To eat, the neighborhood of Portixol, next to the sea, is one of the best options. A quiet place where you can enjoy the best fish in its Yacht Club.
In the afternoon we head towards Valldemossa, a charming town that fell in love with artists such as Chopin and George Sand. Located in the Sierra de Tramuntana, it is a place of pure beauty where we can stop to contemplate its views, between stone houses and the contour of the Real Cartuja, the church and the Palace of King Sancho. Chopin noted that this town was the “most beautiful place in the world”, and he was not wrong. We can stop for a coffee and a delicious slice of cake at the Barbaflorida café, one of the latest openings that has caused a sensation for its philosophy of using local and natural products.
The Sa Foradada viewpoint is one of the most incredible places we can visit in Mallorca. The writer Julio Cortázar claimed to have seen, during one of the attractive sunsets that can be seen from that point, the scientific phenomenon of the green ray, an optical effect that can be seen on the horizon line between the sun and the sea. We can end the day enjoying one of the restaurants in the magical town of Deià.
Day 3. You cannot leave the island without visiting the Formentor lighthouse. On the way to the northern end of the island where architecture and beauty reach their maximum power, we stop in the town of Pollença, a place that inspired Ágatha Christie to write one of her novels. Visiting its old monastery climbing the 365 steps that end at El Calvari and sitting down to enjoy its views is essential if you get to this old town where we can find Talaiots with more than 3000 years of history. The road is surrounded by cypresses and traditional houses where you can see the old interior Majorcan patios. After returning from the steep ascent, we take the car and head towards the curves that go up to the Formentor lighthouse, which inspired the writer Miquel Costa i Llobera in his work “el pi de Formentor”. During the ascent we will find the Colomer viewpoint, the Albercutx watchtower and the outstanding Hotel Formentor.
Cala Figuera, a picturesque fishing village, is an ideal place to take a break and swim in the warm Mediterranean, its waters are transparent and it has two coves: Caló d'en Boira and Caló d'en Busques.
To end the day, a walk through the streets of Alcudia, which has a great cultural attraction due to the Roman wall that surrounds it, the Roman town of Pollentia, with a Roman theater and a charming medieval old town. Alcudia beach is spectacular, and is among the most famous in Spanish territory.
Day 4. And to end our stay on the island, on the last day we visit the southeast of the island with three obligatory stops. The first will be Colonia de Sant Jordi, a coastal town that has one of the most idyllic beaches on the island: Es Trenc, 3 km of crystal clear waters and white sand that has nothing to envy the Caribbean.
The second stop, Santanyí. A beautiful and authentic Majorcan town where you can stroll through its streets and lose yourself among the stalls of the local market, which is held every Wednesday and Saturday. It has multiple galleries and curious shops with an international flair. A few kilometers away, in Ses Salines, we can enjoy a tasty menu at the Cassai restaurant, 100% recommended.
In the area we come across the Modragó Natural Park, where Cala Mondragó is located, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island that will make the end of your trip relaxing and pleasant. Are you sure you want to go?