Palma de Mallorca
Inspired by contemporary-art spaces in London, the 'White Box' showcases edgy Mallorcan and international artists in a stark, minimalist space. It stages…
Palma de Mallorca
Inspired by contemporary-art spaces in London, the 'White Box' showcases edgy Mallorcan and international artists in a stark, minimalist space. It stages…
Mallorca
At Sineu’s heart is Sa Plaça, a busy square fronted by several bars and restaurants, plus the crumbling sandstone, late-Gothic facade of the 16th-century…
Western Mallorca
Cala Mago is two narrow inlets: the one on the right has a restaurant and is frequented by nudists, while the longer inlet with the narrow, shady beach to…
Northern Mallorca
The westernmost and first of Cala Sant Vicenç's beaches, Cala Barques, is sandy until you hit the water, when you have to pick your way over rocks to…
Northern Mallorca
Not far from Necròpolis de Son Real, the island called Illot dels Porros also contains remains of an ancient necropolis. It's a fairly easy swim for the…
Alcúdia
A fine old home with stunning carvings around its 1st-floor windows, just west of Plaça de sa Constitució, opposite the entrance to Carrer dels Albellons.
Palma de Mallorca
In 1984 the Parc de la Mar (with its artificial lake, fountain and green spaces) was opened. Head slightly east and you'll reach a children's playground.
Alcúdia
This stolid and imposing building with classical carvings around its 1st-floor windows is a short walk north of the turning with Carrer de Sant Jaume.
Southern Mallorca
This broad stretch of white sand is lapped by clear, shallow waters, and looks across to a scattering of small islands. Nudism is allowed.
Pollença
On the northern outskirts of town, this two-arched bridge originally dates to Roman days, although it was much restored in medieval times.
Església de Santa Maria d’Andratx
Western Mallorca
This lovely church with its striking bell tower was built in the 18th century on the site of the original 1248 house of worship.
Northern Mallorca
A fine ribbon of pale, pine-fringed sand, with crystal-clear water; it can get busy in summer. Parking costs €10 for the day.
Palma de Mallorca
This innovative little commercial gallery presents Spanish and European painters, sculptors, photographers and printmakers.
Palma de Mallorca
The 18th-century baroque pati of this grand house is one of Palma's most beautiful and visible from the street.
Northern Mallorca
This popular lookout 3km northeast of Port de Pollença gazes out over dizzying views along the ragged north coast.
Palma de Mallorca
Dating back to medieval (and possibly even Arab) Palma, this house boasts one of the city's oldest courtyards.
Northern Mallorca
Around the headland to the east, Cala Carbó is the smallest and least visited of Cala Sant Vicenç's beaches.
Southern Mallorca
Surrounded by low pine-clad hills, this peaceful beach is a delightful place for a picnic and/or watery romp.
Northern Mallorca
Pretty Cala Clara is small and perfectly formed, around 30m wide with clear, shallow, minty-blue water.
Alcúdia
One of Alcúdia's finest, this large, grand and noble building has a largely unadorned facade.
Alcúdia
A magnificent sight at the east end of the old town sporting two towers, this solitary 14th-century gate is one of the two surviving gates of Alcúdia.
Palma de Mallorca
The main claim to fame of the baroque Església de Santa Magdalena is as the resting place of Santa Catalina Thomàs of Valldemossa. Her clothed remains are…
Casa Natal de Santa Catalina Thomàs
Valldemossa
The Casa Natal de Santa Catalina Thomàs, birthplace of St Catherine Thomas, is tucked off to the side of the parish church, the Església de Sant Bartomeu,…
Palma de Mallorca
The big Balearic building society, Sa Nostra, runs this cultural foundation in Can Castelló, where it stages exhibitions, performances and talks. Keep an…
Southern Mallorca
The main attraction at this ostrich farm is the chance to see, stroke and feed the birds, which kids will love; they're also active at night. Meals …
Església de Sant Crist de la Sang
Palma de Mallorca
Within the Hospital General (founded in the 16th century), you can behold the Gothic facade of this church. It is an object of pilgrimage and devotion,…
Poblat Talaiòtic dels Antigors
Southern Mallorca
About 1km south of Ses Salines (follow the signposts off the road to Colònia de Sant Jordi) is this neglected archaeological site. There's no visitors'…
Palma de Mallorca
The 'Consulate of the Sea' was founded in 1326 as a maritime tribunal, adjudicating disputes among merchants, sailors and captains. The present building –…
Western Mallorca
A synthetic meeting of landscape and architecture, the eccentric Museo Liedtke, 2km south of the port centre, was built between 1987 and 1993 into the…
Valldemossa
The brainchild of part-time Valldemossa resident and Hollywood actor Michael Douglas, Costa Nord describes itself as a 'cultural centre' and begins well…
Palma de Mallorca
The Claustre de Sant Antoniet is a baroque gem that belongs to the BBVA bank. The two-tiered, oval-shaped enclosure was built in 1768 and is now used for…
Palma de Mallorca
The 'Circle of Fine Arts', an organisation with roots in the Civil War era, is devoted to nurturing literature and the fine arts in Palma. Casal Balaguer …
Platja de la Colònia de Sant Pere
Northern Mallorca
On the shady Passeig del Mar, the sandy, protected and diminutive Platja de la Colònia de Sant Pere runs for a short distance, with swimmers bobbing about…
Southern Mallorca
In Vallgornera (3km east of Cala Pi), half a dozen caves burrow their way through the rock underfoot. Some are truly impressive, with underground rivers…
Palma de Mallorca
Despite its baroque facade, this is one of Palma's older surviving Gothic churches. This grey soaring eminence is one of the first four parish churches to…
Mallorca
Lording it over the heart of Felanitx, Església de Sant Miquel has a baroque facade and acquired its current form in 1762. Above the Renaissance portal…
Ermita de la Mare de Déu de Bonany
Mallorca
Four kilometres southwest of Petra on a wooded hill stands this hermitage, where Juníper Serra gave his last sermon in Mallorca before heading for the New…
Mallorca
The town hall is housed in this 17th-century baroque convent, confiscated from the Minims in the 19th century. You can generally wander in any time to…
Palma de Mallorca
Palma's long Jewish history is given some recognition in this small interpretation centre, attached to the Can Bordils. As well as illustrated panels…