The Mini Rough Guide to Mallorca (Travel Guide eBook)
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About this ebook
This pocket-sized travel guide to Mallorca is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like Palma Cathedral, Cala Deià, Platja de Formentor and Coves del Drac, as well as hidden gems, including Estellencs and Colònia de Sant Jordi. Our Mallorca guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating region. This Mallorca travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19.
This Mini Rough Guide to MALLORCA covers: Palma, Sineu, Petra, Serra de Tramuntana, Sóller, Estellencs, Banyalbufar, Deià, Fornalutx, Valldemossa, Lluc, Pollença, Port de Pollença, Port d'Alcúdia, Península de Formentor, Serres de Llevant, Cala Ratjada, Porto Petro, Artà.
In this guide book to Mallorca you will find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Mallorca, from cultural explorations in Sineu to family activities in child-friendly places, like Castell d'Alaró or or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Palma.
TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS
This Mallorca travel guide covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Valldemossa monastery, Monestir de Lluc, Cabrera, Jardins and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions.
COMPACT FORMAT
Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this guide book to Mallorca is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Valldemossa.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS
Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture of Mallorca.
WHAT TO DO
Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities.
PRACTICAL MAPS
Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps of this travel guide to Mallorca will help you find your way around.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION
Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information.
STRIKING PICTURES
Inspirational colour photography throughout.
Rough Guides
Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.
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HOW TO USE THIS E-BOOK
Getting Around this e-Book
This Rough Guide Mini e-book is designed to inspire you and help you plan for your visit to Mallorca, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.
The guide begins with our selection of Highlights, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan an unforgettable trip. The Introduction and History and Culture chapters give the lowdown on Mallorca, past and present, while the Out and About chapter is a comprehensive guide to all the best sights. You will find ideas for getting active in Things to Do, while the Food and Drink chapter introduces you to the local cuisine and gives listings of our favourite restaurants by area. Travel Essentials offers just that; practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, Where to Stay provides a special selection of hotels for every budget.
In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.
Maps
All key attractions and sights in Mallorca are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.
Images
You’ll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Mallorca. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.
About Rough Guides:
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Table of Contents
10 Things Not To Miss
A Perfect Day In Mallorca
Overview
A Varied Landscape
Climate
Vegetation And Birdlife
The Islanders And Their Language
Tourism Trends
Enjoying The Island
History and Culture
Romans, Vandals And Moorish Occupation
The Reconquest
The Spanish Empire
Wars And Consequences
Crises, Republic And Civil War
New Horizons
Modernization
Out and About
Palma de Mallorca
The Cathedral
Palau de l’Almudaina
Around the Historic Centre
Patios and Museums
Moderniste Sites
Carrer Sant Miquel
Passeig d’es Born to the Waterfront
Out-of-Town Attractions
The Western Corner
West of the Bay
Port d’Andratx and Sant Elm
Up the Scenic Coast
La Granja
The West Coast
La Real Cartuja de Valldemossa
Around the Town
Son Marroig
Deià
Cala Deià
Sóller and its Port
Two Gardens
From Bunyola to Castle d’Alaró
The Heart of the Tramuntana
Monestir de Lluc
The North and Northeast
Pollença
Cala Sant Vicenç and Port de Pollença
Cap de Formentor
Alcúdia
Port d’Alcúdia and the Bay
Parc Natural de S’Albufera
The Central Plain
Sa Pobla
Binissalem and Sineu
From Petra to the Sanctuaries
The East and Southeast
Artà and Ses Païsses
Capdepera
Cala Ratjada
Cala Millor to Porto Cristo
Felanitx and the Santuari de Sant Salvador
Porto Colom to Cala Mondragó
Santanyí and Cala Figuera
Journey’s End
Things To Do
Sports
Sailing
Windsurfing And Water-Skiing
Scuba Diving
Boat Trips
Walking And Climbing
Golf
Birdwatching
Horse Riding
Cycling
Spectator Sports
Shopping
Leather
Linen
Glassware, Pottery And Pearls
Food And Drink
Markets
Entertainment And Nightlife
Late Night Line-Up
Children
Food and Drink
Cuina Mallorquina
Meat
Fish
Sweets And Puddings
Drinks
Eating Habits
Tapas
Bars And Cafés
To Help You Order
Deciphering The Menu
Where To Eat
Palma
The Western Corner
Andratx
Banyalbufar
The West Coast
Deià
Sóller
The North
Alcúdia
Cala Sant Vicenç
Pollença
Port de Pollença
The Central Plain
Inca
Petra
Sineu
The East And Southeast
Artà
Cala Figuera
Cala Millor
Porto Cristo
A–Z Travel Tips
A
Accessible travel
Accommodation
Airport
B
Bicycle and scooter Hire
Budgeting for your trip
C
Car hire
Climate
Clothing
Crime and safety
D
Driving
E
Electricity
Embassies and consulates
Emergencies
G
Getting there
Guides and tours
H
Health and medical care
L
Language
LGBTQ+ travellers
M
Maps
Media
Money
O
Opening hours
P
Police
Post offices
Public holidays
R
Religion
T
Telephones
Time differences
Tipping
Toilets
Tourist information offices
Transport
V
Visas and entry requirements
W
Websites
Where To Stay
Palma
The Western Corner
Banyalbufar
Estellencs
Illetes
Portals Nous
Port d’Andratx
The West Coast
Deià
Port de Sóller
Sóller
Valldemossa
The North
Alcúdia
Cala Sant Vicenç
Pollença
Port de Pollença
The Central Plain
Inca
Sineu
The East And Southeast
Artà
Cala d’Or
Cala Figuera
Cala Ratjada
Porto Colom
10 THINGS NOT TO MISS
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1. Valldemossa
One of the island’s most enchanting inland towns. For more information, click here.
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2. Coves del Drac
Beautifully presented caves, with one of the world’s largest subterranean lakes. For more information, click here.
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3. Monestir de Lluc
Wonderful views and soul-stirring singing at Mallorca’s holiest site. For more information, click here.
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4. Beaches
The island’s pristine beaches, lapped by limpid waters, are the biggest attraction for many visitors. For more information, click here.
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5. Deià
Once the home of Robert Graves, and still one of the prettiest villages on the island. For more information, click here.
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6. Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró
Experience the life and work of one of Spain’s most famous artists. For more information, click here.
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7. Can Prunera
Lean about Modernisme in this fascinating museum in Sóller. For more information, click here.
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8. Serra de Tramuntana
Stunning walks in a Unesco-protected mountain range. For more information, click here.
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9. Sineu market
This traditional Wednesday-morning farmers’ market is arguably the island’s best. For more information, click here.
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10. Palma’s cathedral
Dominating the city and the harbour, this marvellous Gothic cathedral is a sight to behold. For more information, click here.
A Perfect Day In Mallorca
9am
Breakfast. Kick off the day in Palma with breakfast at the trendy Mise En Place in Plaça Major, where a delicious array of treats – home-made pastries, fresh fruit, coffee – awaits you. It’s slightly hidden, but well worth seeking out.
10am
In search of Chopin. Take the road that runs about 10km (6 miles) through olive and almond groves to Valldemossa, where La Real Cartuja holds the apartment in which George Sand and Frédéric Chopin once stayed. In Palau del Rei Sancho next doot, recitals of Chopin’s music are held throughout the day.
Noon
Sweet treat. Linger over coffee and a coca de patata, a sweet local pastry, in the Carrer Blanquera.
1pm
Delightful Deià. Continue on the scenic coast road to Deià, a dinky, honey-coloured town that was home to poet Robert Graves and still attracts writers and artists. Meander through the picturesque streets and browse in the boutiques.
2pm
Graves’s grave. Break for tapas in El Barrigon Xelini (for more information, click here), a huge, atmospheric bar with tables spilling outside onto a pleasant terrace. Afterwards, follow the literary trail and visit the poet’s simple grave in the hilltop cemetery, before swinging by his home, Ca N’Alluny, which has been reimagined as a small museum.
3.30pm
Sea swims. Strike out on the 35-minute walk through olive and lemon groves to the Cala Deià, a pretty little rocky cove where you can swim in crystalline waters.
4.30pm
Sóller. From Deià, drive the scenic coast road, flanked by orchards of citrus trees and gnarled olive groves, for half an hour until you dip into the broad valley of Sóller. Park up to explore the bustling little town itself, lined with well-preserved eighteenth- and nineteenth-century mansions. Pause for an espresso in the café-lined square, Plaça Sa Constitució, while admiring the Moderniste architecture and soaking up everyday local life.
6pm
Spectacular sunset. Wend your way back down the coast to Son Marroig, home to a nineteenth-century Austrian archduke who fell in love with the island. You can visit his house and gardens, but the main attraction is watching the sunset over Na Foradada.
8pm
Dinner. Take your pick from one of Deià’s many excellent restaurants. Go upmarket with the modern menu at El Olivo (part of Belmond La Residencia hotel), or indulge in lobster with asparagus ravioli at Sebastian (for more information, click here).
11pm
Nightlife. Back in Palma, take a scenic stroll along the harbour, then perhaps end the night with a cocktail or two at Abaco (for more information, click here) in the old town.
Overview
Mallorca could claim to be the perfect holiday island, blessed with attributes that entice millions of foreign