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1. Cartoixa de Valldemossa
The monastery was founded in 1339, but after the monks were expelled in 1835, it acquired a new lease on life by offering apartments to...
The monastery was founded in 1339, but after the monks were expelled in 1835, it acquired a new lease on life by offering apartments to travelers. The most famous lodgers were Frédéric Chopin and his lover, the Baroness Amandine Dupin, the French novelist better known by her pseudonym, George Sand. The two spent three difficult months here in the cold, damp winter of 1838–39. In the church, note the frescoes above the nave—the monk who painted them was Goya's brother-in-law. The pharmacy, made by the monks in 1723, is almost completely preserved. A long corridor leads to the apartments, furnished in period style, occupied by Chopin and Sand (the piano is original). Nearby, another set of apartments houses the local museum, with mementos of Archduke Luis Salvador and a collection of old printing blocks. From here you return to the ornately furnished King Sancho's palace, a group of rooms originally built by King Jaume II for his son. The tourist office, in Valldemossa's main plaza, sells a ticket good for all of the monastery's attractions.
Pl. de la Cartuja s/n, Valldemossa, Balearic Islands, 07012, Spain971-612986Sight Details
Rate Includes: €10, Closed Sun., Feb., Mar., Oct., and Nov., Mon.–Sat. 9:30–5, Sun. 10–1; Apr.–Sept., Mon.–Sat. 9:30–6:30, Sun. 10–1; Dec. and Jan., Mon.–Sat. 9:30–3 -
2. Catedral de Majorca
CentroPalma's cathedral is an architectural wonder that took almost 400 years to build. Begun in 1230, the wide expanse of the nave is supported by...
Palma's cathedral is an architectural wonder that took almost 400 years to build. Begun in 1230, the wide expanse of the nave is supported by 14 70-foot-tall columns that fan out at the top like palm trees. The nave is dominated by an immense rose window, 40 feet in diameter, dating to 1370. Over the main altar (consecrated in 1346) is the surrealistic baldoquí (baldachin) by Antoni Gaudí, completed in 1912. This enormous canopy, with lamps suspended from it like elements of a mobile, rises to a Crucifixion scene at the top. To the right, in the Chapel of the Santísimo, is an equally remarkable 2007 work by the sculptor Miquel Barceló: a painted ceramic tableau covering the walls like a skin. Based on the New Testament account of the miracle of the loaves and fishes, it's a bizarre composition of rolling waves, gaping cracks, protruding fish heads, and human skulls. The bell tower above the cathedral's Plaça Almoina door holds nine bells, the largest of which is called N'Eloi, meaning "Praise." The 5-ton N'Eloi, cast in 1389, requires six men to ring it and has shattered stained-glass windows with its sound. From April through October you can take a guided tour of the bell tower and the cathedral's terraces overlooking panoramic views of the city. Reservations must be made in advance on the website.
Pl. Almoina s/n, Palma, Balearic Islands, 07001, Spain971-723130Sight Details
Rate Includes: €8, Nov.–Mar., weekdays 10–3:15, Sat. 10–2:15; Apr., May, and Oct., weekdays 10–5:15, Sat. 10–2:15; June–Sept., weekdays 10–6:15, Sat. 10–2:15. Sun. Mass 8:30–1:45 and 6:30–7:45 -
3. Museu d'Es Baluard
West of the city center, this museum rises on a long-neglected archaeological site, parts of which date back to the 12th century. The building itself...
West of the city center, this museum rises on a long-neglected archaeological site, parts of which date back to the 12th century. The building itself is an outstanding convergence of old and new: the exhibition space uses the surviving 16th-century perimeter walls of the fortified city, including a stone courtyard facing the sea and a promenade along the ramparts. There are three floors of galleries, and the collection includes work by Miró, Picasso, and Antoni Tàpies, among other major artists. The courtyard café--terrace Es Baluard (no dinner Sunday--Wednesday October–mid-June) affords a fine view of the marina. To get here, take the narrow Carrer de Sant Pere through the old fishermen's quarter, from Plaça de la Drassana.
Pl. Porta de Santa Catalina 10, Palma, Balearic Islands, 07012, Spain971-908200Sight Details
Rate Includes: €6, Closed Mon., Tues.–Sat. 10–8, Sun. 10–3 -
4. Platjas de Ses Illetes
The closest beach to the port at La Savina is an exquisitely beautiful string of dunes stretching to the tip of the Trucador Peninsula at...
The closest beach to the port at La Savina is an exquisitely beautiful string of dunes stretching to the tip of the Trucador Peninsula at Es Pau. Collectively called Ses Illetes, they form part of a national park and are consistently voted by travel site contributors as among the five best beaches in the world. Ibiza clubbers like to take the fast ferry over from Eivissa after a long night and chill out here, tapping the sun for the energy to party again; this sort of photosynthesis is especially popular with young Italian tourists. The water is fairly shallow and the meadows of seagrass in it shelter colorful varieties of small fish; the fairly constant breezes are good for windsurfing. Nude and topless sunbathing raises no eyebrows anywhere along the dunes. Be warned: there's no shade here at all, and rented umbrellas fetch premium prices. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; showers; toilets; water sports. Best for: nudists; snorkeling; swimming; windsurfing.
La Savina, Balearic Islands, Spain -
5. Ajuntament
CentroAlong Carrer Colom is the 17th-century ajuntament. Stop in to see the collection of gigantes, the huge painted and costumed mannequins paraded through the streets...
Along Carrer Colom is the 17th-century ajuntament. Stop in to see the collection of gigantes, the huge painted and costumed mannequins paraded through the streets during festivals, which are on display in the lobby. The olive tree on the right side of the square is one of Mallorca's so-called olivos milenarios—purported to be more than 1,000 years old. The adjacent building is the Palau del Consell, the headquarters of the island's government, a late-19th-century building on the site of a medieval prison. The palau (palace) has its own collection of gigantes and an impressive stained-glass window over the ornate stone staircase; visits inside can be arranged by appointment (visites@conselldemallorca.net).
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6. Banys Arabs
CentroOne of Palma's oldest monuments, the 10th-century public bathhouse has a wonderful walled garden of palms and lemon trees. In its day, it was not...
One of Palma's oldest monuments, the 10th-century public bathhouse has a wonderful walled garden of palms and lemon trees. In its day, it was not merely a place to bathe but a social institution where you could soak, relax, and gossip with your neighbors.
View Tours and ActivitiesCarrer Can Serra 7, Palma, Balearic Islands, 07001, Spain637-046534Sight Details
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7. Bastió de Sant Bernat
From here, behind the cathedral, a promenade with sea views runs west to the bastions of Sant Jordi and Sant Jaume, past the Castell—a fortress...
From here, behind the cathedral, a promenade with sea views runs west to the bastions of Sant Jordi and Sant Jaume, past the Castell—a fortress formerly used as an army barracks. In 2007 work began to transform it into a luxury parador, but archaeological discoveries under the work site have delayed the reconstruction indefinitely. The promenade ends at the steps to the Portal Nou (New Gate).
Eivissa, Balearic Islands, 07800, Spain -
8. Bodega Antonio Nadal Ros
Binissalem, about a half-hour drive (25 km [15 miles]) from Palma, is the center of one of the island's two D.O. registered wine regions and...
Binissalem, about a half-hour drive (25 km [15 miles]) from Palma, is the center of one of the island's two D.O. registered wine regions and has a riotous harvest festival in mid-September, when surplus grapes are dumped by the truckload for participants to fling at each other. Some of Mallorca's best wineries are here, many of them open for tastings and tours. This winery is hard to find, but it's worth a detour, especially for its award-winning red Tres Uvas, a rich blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, easy on the palate. It's open for tours and tastings, but call ahead on weekends.
C. de Son Roig s/n, Binissalem, Balearic Islands, 07350, Spain630-914511Sight Details
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9. Bodegas José Ferrer
One of the largest of Mallorca's wineries, Bodegas José Ferrer can be visited for tastings. Ferrer wines consistently do well at international competitions in France...
One of the largest of Mallorca's wineries, Bodegas José Ferrer can be visited for tastings. Ferrer wines consistently do well at international competitions in France and Germany; Pedra de Binissalem, their ecological red, is a subtle blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and the local varietal Manto Negro—well worth a try.
Carrer del Conquistador 103, Binissalem, Balearic Islands, 07350, Spain971-100100Sight Details
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10. Ca N'Alluny
The Fundació Robert Graves opened this museum dedicated to Deià's most famous resident in the house he built in 1932. The seaside house is something...
The Fundació Robert Graves opened this museum dedicated to Deià's most famous resident in the house he built in 1932. The seaside house is something of a shrine: Graves's furniture and books, personal effects, and the press he used to print many of his works are all preserved.
Ctra. Deià-Sóller s/n, Deià, Balearic Islands, 07079, Spain971-636185Sight Details
Rate Includes: €7, Closed Sun., Apr.–Oct., weekdays 10–5, Sat. 9–3; Nov., Mon.–Sat. 9–2; Dec.–Mar., weekdays 10:30–1:30. Last visit 40 mins before closing -
11. Caixa Forum
CentroBuilt between 1901 and 1903 by Luis Domènech i Montaner, originator of Barcelona's Palau de la Música Catalana, this former hotel has an alabaster facade...
Built between 1901 and 1903 by Luis Domènech i Montaner, originator of Barcelona's Palau de la Música Catalana, this former hotel has an alabaster facade sculpted like a wedding cake, with floral motifs, angelic heads, and coats of arms. The original interiors are gone, however. The building is owned and used by the Fundació La Caixa, a cultural and social organization funded by the region's largest bank. Don't miss the permanent exhibit of paintings by the Mallorcan impressionist Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa.
Pl. Weyler 3, Palma, Balearic Islands, 07001, Spain971-178500Sight Details
Rate Includes: €4, Closed Dec. 25--Jan. 6, Mon.–Sat. 10–8, Sun. 11–2 -
12. Cala Galdana
A smallish horseshoe curve of fine white sand, framed by almost vertical pine-covered cliffs, is where Menorca's only river, the Agendar, reaches the sea through...
A smallish horseshoe curve of fine white sand, framed by almost vertical pine-covered cliffs, is where Menorca's only river, the Agendar, reaches the sea through a long limestone gorge. The surrounding area is under environmental protection—the handful of resort hotels and chalets above the beach (usually booked solid June–September by package-tour operators) were grandfathered in. Cala Galdana is family friendly in the extreme, with calm, shallow waters, and a nearby water park--playground for the kids. A favorite with Menorcans and visitors alike, it gets really crowded in high season, but a 20-minute walk through the pine forest leads to the otherwise inaccessible little coves of Macarella and Macaretta, remote beaches popular with naturists and boating parties. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; showers; water sports. Best for: swimming; walking.
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13. Cala Macarella and Cala Macaralleta
What just might be the two most beautiful of Menorca's small beaches are reachable three ways: by boat, by car from the Mahón–Ciutadella highway (ME1),...
What just might be the two most beautiful of Menorca's small beaches are reachable three ways: by boat, by car from the Mahón–Ciutadella highway (ME1), or, if you're feeling robust and ambitious, on foot from the little resort town of Cala Galdana. Cala Macarella is a little crescent of white sand lapped by breathtakingly turquoise and blue waters that are calm and shallow, and sheltered by rocks on both sides. Remote as it is, it's popular with locals as well as vacationers. A 10-minute walk along the cliffs brings you to the even smaller and more tranquil Cala Macaralleta, where there are no amenities and fewer sunseekers. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; parking (no fee); toilets. Best for: swimming; walking.
Urbanització Serpentona, Ciutadella, Balearic Islands, Spain -
14. Can Corbella
CentroOn the corner of Carrer de Jaume II is this gem of Palma's early Moderniste architecture, designed in the 1890s by Nicolás Lliteras....
On the corner of Carrer de Jaume II is this gem of Palma's early Moderniste architecture, designed in the 1890s by Nicolás Lliteras.
Pl. Cort, Palma, Balearic Islands, 07001, Spain -
15. Can Forteza Rei
CentroDesigned by Luis Forteza Rei in 1909, this Art Nouveau delight has twisted wrought-iron railings and surfaces inlaid with bits of polychrome tile which are...
Designed by Luis Forteza Rei in 1909, this Art Nouveau delight has twisted wrought-iron railings and surfaces inlaid with bits of polychrome tile which are signature touches of Antoni Gaudí and his contemporaries. A wonderful carved stone face in a painful grimace, flanked by dragons, ironically frames the stained-glass windows of a third-floor dental clinic. There's a chocolate shop on the ground floor.
Pl. Marqués Palmer 1, Palma, Balearic Islands, 07001, Spain -
16. Can Prunera
A minute's walk or so from the Plaça de la Constitució, along Sóller's main shopping arcade, brings you to this charming museum, where Moderniste style...
A minute's walk or so from the Plaça de la Constitució, along Sóller's main shopping arcade, brings you to this charming museum, where Moderniste style comes to life. In the lovingly restored family rooms on the first floor of this imposing town house you can see how Sóller's well-to-do embraced the art deco style: the ornate furniture and furnishings, the stained glass and ceramic tile, and the carved and painted ceilings all helped announce their status in turn-of-the-century Mallorcan society. Upstairs, Can Prunera also houses a small collection of paintings by early modern masters, among them Man Ray, Santiago Rusiñol, Paul Klee, and Joan Miró; the garden is an open-air museum in its own right, with sculptures by José Siguiri, Josep Sirvent, and other Mallorcan artists.
Carrer de la Lluna 86–90, Sóller, Balearic Islands, 07100, Spain971-638973Sight Details
Rate Includes: €5, Closed Mon. Nov.--Feb., Mar.–Oct., daily 10:30–6:30; Nov.–Feb., Tues.–Sun. 10:30–6:30 -
17. Cap de Formentor
The winding road north from Port de Pollença to the tip of the island is spectacular. Stop at the Mirador de la Cruete, where the...
The winding road north from Port de Pollença to the tip of the island is spectacular. Stop at the Mirador de la Cruete, where the rocks form deep, narrow inlets of multishaded blue. A stone tower called the Talaia d'Albercuix marks the highest point on the peninsula. Continue on, around hairpin bends---and past superb coastal views---to reach Cala Formentor beach. The drive is certainly not for the fainthearted, but the beach at the end is one of Mallorca's best, with fine white sand and calm turquoise water, backed by a forest of pine trees that offer shade.
Formentor, Balearic Islands, Spain -
18. Carrer Isabel II
This street is lined with many Georgian homes. To get here, walk up Carrer Alfons III and turn right at the ajuntament....
This street is lined with many Georgian homes. To get here, walk up Carrer Alfons III and turn right at the ajuntament.
Maó, Balearic Islands, 07701, Spain -
19. Castell de Bellver
Overlooking the city and the bay from a hillside, the castle was built at the beginning of the 14th century in Gothic style but with...
Overlooking the city and the bay from a hillside, the castle was built at the beginning of the 14th century in Gothic style but with a circular design—the only one of its kind in Spain. It houses an archaeological museum of the history of Mallorca and a small collection of classical sculpture. The Bus Turistic 50 and the EMT municipal buses Nos. 3, 20, and 46 all stop a 20-minute walk from the entrance. On Thursday evenings in July, from 9:30, there are classical music concerts in the courtyard, performed by the Ciutat de Palma Symphony Orchestra.
View Tours and ActivitiesCarrer de Camilo José Cela s/n, Palma, Balearic Islands, 07014, Spain971-735065Sight Details
Rate Includes: €4 (free Sun.), Closed Mon., Oct.–Mar., Mon. 8:30–1, Tues.–Sat. 8:30–6, Sun. 10–5; Apr.–Sept., Mon. 8:30–1, Tues.–Sat. 8:30–8, Sun. 10–5 -
20. Cathedral
Carrer Major leads to this Gothic edifice, which has some beautifully carved choir stalls. The side chapel has round Moorish arches, remnants of the mosque...
Carrer Major leads to this Gothic edifice, which has some beautifully carved choir stalls. The side chapel has round Moorish arches, remnants of the mosque that once stood on this site; the bell tower is a converted minaret.
Pl. de la Catedral, Ciutadella, Balearic Islands, 07760, Spain971-380739Sight Details
Rate Includes: €6, May–Oct., Mon.–Sat. 10–4
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