Where to go in Mallorca

Hello loves! Today I wanted to make a little post with my favourite places on the beautiful island Mallorca. I already got a lot of questions about tips and places, and instead of telling people one by one I thought it would be smart to just have it here on my blog :)

I love Mallorca and spent a lot of time there since I moved there from Sweden with my family when I was nine years old. I went to school there and stayed until I was 15, when I went to study in Stockholm and after that I never really “moved” back there, but my family still lives there and I go and visit multiple times every year. Some of my closest friends also live there, so with family and friends there, Mallorca is still my “home” and always will be!

So, I will start with beaches since that is where people mostly go when visiting the island!

WHERE TO SWIM AND SUNBATH

Cala Deia 

   On the north-west side of the Island, beautiful drive to go there. There is a beach if you drive down, better check the map for directions. The beach is a stone beach, full of round stones but the water is incredible. They have a great restaurant on the mountain as well! The Deia town is also great, lots of bars, coffee places and restaurants, there are a lot of artists living there, so you will definitely find some interesting people! (Carrer Sa Cala, 16)

Es Trenc

On the south-east of the Island. It’s a long long beach, super white sand and amazing clear blue water, just like in Thailand! Spend the whole day there since it takes a while to drive! They have a lot of chiringuitos, so you can stay when the sun is going down having a drink with a beautiful view! Don’t forget to pass by their little “salt village” where they produce and sell their own salt!

Costa de la Calma

This is a bit closer to the centre. It is a rocky beach, so no sand. It’s the beach where I go the most. It is almost only locals there, or well, international people that live on the island. They have an amazing chiringuito with the best Pa amb Oli on the island, you have to try it, typical Mallorquin food!  You can also go a bit later when the sun goes down, then people come to drink cocktails in the bar, amazing place!

Illetes 

If you don’t want to go to far, if you’re staying in the centre, there is an amazing beach close to Palma, you can take the bus nr 3, its at the end station! They have two beaches, one bigger and one smaller. If you jump off the bus the big one is on the left side and the small on the right. They both have restaurants. I like the smaller the most, cozier. The water is beautiful and the sand as well!

Delta

This is another rock/cliff beach on the south of the Island, after Arenal. Beautiful and relaxing! They have a famous beach club called Mhares which is really cool, a bit expensive but if you’re enjoying beach clubs this is a good one!

WHERE TO EAT OR DRINK COFFEE

Chili lounge

I put this first because this is my favourite, it’s also my familys restaurant so of course! :) It’s located on the Magaluf beach, just in front of the beach and serves mexican food – tacos, fajitas, nachos but also burgers and pizzas. It has a big terrace and serves very yummy frozen Margaritas and of course other tasty cocktails! (Carrer de la Punta Balena, 18)

Cafe Antiquari

The cosiest little coffee place/bar in the centre of palma. It’s located on beautiful stairs and a perfect place to stop by when you’re out shopping or just walking around in the centre. If theres no place outside on the tables you can just sit down in the stairs enjoying your cafe con leche, no problems! (Carrer Arabí, 5)

WHERE TO DRINK AND LAUGH

Hostal Corona

A cozy hostel with a great garden bar. They serve very yummy berry mojito, have fire and give you pop-corn. A really romantic place to go with your partner, but also lots of fun with a big group of friends! (Carrer de Josep Villalonga, 22)

Sa Sifoneria

This is the smallest little place in Palma full of Mallorquin siphones, nice to check it out and have a little glass of wine in the great atmosphere! This is not a place to hang out at night but to pass by during the day! (Carrer de Santa Clara, 4, Open from Tue-Sat, 10.30-14.00 – 17.00-21.00)

WHERE TO GO AND SEE

Consell Market

Every sunday there is an amazing market in Consell where they sell almost everything from old books, lamps, glass bottles to clothes, also for good prices! You should go early in the morning because they close up around 2. They have a big bbq in the middle of the market and a cozy little stand where you can eat and drink.

Sóller 

You can either drive or take a train from Placa Espana. If you drive you have to drive through a tunnel which costs like 4 euros, or you drive the old way though the mountains but it takes very long. Or the train which is an old wooden train, it is really beautiful and cozy to take the train! When you arrive to Soller you can either hang there or continue down to Port de Soller, there is a port with boats, also a beach, lots of bars, restaurants and shops! If you take the train to Soller you can take another small little train down to the port.  Takes like 5 min!

Alaró

If you want to hike or go really far up in the mountain and eat sheep, they have the best up in the really old restaurant in Alaro! Its a great and nice experience, the place is really old and the same family have run it for years!

Cap de Formentor

One of the most beautiful places in Mallorca is Cap de Formentor, it is on the top of the island and it takes quite long to drive there, but it is definitely worth it! You are up in the mountain by the sea and the view is incredible!

Pollenca

If you anyways go to Formentor you can also pass by Pollenca… the beach is beautiful and it is nice to be around!

WHERE TO SHOP

Akaknits

This is a handmade cashmere brand created by a mother and a daughter, (actually one of my best friends). They have a beautiful and trendy shop located in Santa Catalina where you can shop or order your unique cashmere pieces. Apart from cashmere they also sell other local designer’s pieces and their own hand-embroidered espadrilles, tote bags and other beautiful things! It is definitely worth a visit and a chat with the lovely ladies! <3 (Calle Sant Magi, 81a)