Travelling regions in Mallorca

_{Whether north, east, south or west - every region on Mallorca has its own character and charm.}

Where to go in Mallorca? If you are asking yourself this question, our regional portrait is just what you need. Mallorca has many facets and, measured by its size, is much more contrasting than you might think. Each of the regions in the east, west, south and north plays a trump card.

Mallorca Palma

Less than 10 minutes from the airport, Palma is one of the most beautiful metropolises in southern Europe and the economic centre of the Balearic Islands, right by the sea. The bay of the same name (Bahia de Palma) looks like a court of honour from above, which is replaced inland by the majestic Sa Leu Cathedral and is a nod to the historic pound of Ciutat - as the Mallorcans call their capital. Around 450,000 people live in the centre and the urban settlements spread along the 40-kilometre-long coastline. To the west, the line extends to the more upmarket holiday resorts and to the east as far as Arenal.

Palma is a liveable metropolis with an international flair. The city harbours a great historical heritage and is rich in culture. Long before Mallorca became famous for beach holidays, people came here to immerse themselves in the history that emanates from the monuments and the old town. Here you can let yourself be swallowed up by the labyrinth of alleyways and stroll through the eras of time. Palma is also a world cuisine. You can savour culinary delights from every continent and shop endlessly. The magnificent Borne boulevard is one of the most popular shopping streets in the world.

Mallorca Southwest

Mallorca's south-west offers established structures and is considered by many to be a social hotspot with the highest possible density of celebrities. This is partly due to established holiday resorts such as Santa Ponsa, Andratx, Port Portals and Paguera, but also to the modern marinas that have grown up in this coastal area and attract wealthy yachting enthusiasts from all over the world. The proximity of the south-west to the capital Palma is a plus point that is not only appreciated by the jet set. Many people have been holidaying in the municipality of Calvia for years - German is spoken in many places and the infrastructure is comfortable.

Golfing, sunbathing, sailing and diving are pretty much the most popular leisure activities in the south-west of Mallorca. At the same time, this region is the starting point for numerous hikes, especially in the west of the island. Dragonera is also a small natural beauty off the south-west coast. And between all the towns and luxury resorts, there are enchanting, inviting bays and family-friendly beaches.

Mallorca West

Particularly favoured by nature lovers who like to have the sea and the mountains close together. The west is home to the Sierra Tramuntana. The mountain range with the well-deserved World Heritage title winds its way from the south-west to the far north and produces an impressive backdrop with several one-thousand metre peaks between Banyalbufar and Sa Calbora. The west is far wilder than the flat coasts in the south and offers a completely new perspective of Mallorca's landscape. If you take the coastal road in the sunshine and fresh breeze, you will be amazed time and time again by the captivating views and delight in the charming mountain villages waiting between the terraces on the mountainside. The best known are Valdemossa and the artists' village of Deia. Port Sóller, a very fashionable seaside resort, is also part of this region's repertoire and the Torrent de Pareis is definitely the most exciting gorge in Mallorca. Not forgetting the pilgrimage site of Lluc, whose sanctuary attracts a million people every year.

Mallorca North

Far to the north, Formentor stretches out into the sea - like a wing of the Tramuntana. We are at the northernmost point of Mallorca and are standing on a peninsula that holidaymakers to Mallorca always visit at some point. Because it is an experience to wind your way along the many hairpin bends to the north of the island, passing some of the most beautiful bays on the way, until you finally reach the lighthouse, which undoubtedly exudes a certain magic. But it's not just the views in the north that are beautiful, the nature is too and so are many of the most famous places. Those on holiday in the north like things to be a little more individual or love water sports. This is what the region with the double bay of Pollensa and Alcudia stands for like no other.

Mallorca East

For many, Mallorca really starts here: in the beautiful east. A region like a big jigsaw puzzle, a bit of everything. Unique landscapes and a vast horizon on one side, with comfortable holiday resorts on the other. Many people rightly associate the east with Cala Millor, Cala Bona, Canyamel, Porto Cristo and the dragon caves, Cala Ratjada further north and the Ma4014 holiday route further south. In fact, this region is more compact and diverse than almost any other. There is the rugged coastline with secluded bays, stunning nature, the small mountains of the Serra de Llevant and family-friendly, well-equipped beaches. This makes the east particularly popular with families with children. The enormous range of sports and leisure activities as well as a wide variety of nightlife also make the region interesting for package holidaymakers. You can't go wrong with the east of Mallorca.

Mallorca South

Nowhere does it get as hot as in the south of Mallorca, which is probably why this region is closer to the Caribbean than any other part of the island. Es Trenc beach and Platja es Carbó are two of the most beautiful beaches in Mallorca - with white sand and turquoise blue water, of course. Some distance from the coast, the south of Mallorca is still very rural and traditional in character. This is also characterised by the central town of Campos. The southernmost point of the region is Cap de Ses Salines with its lighthouse and an enchanting coastal footpath. Sea salt is still produced in the south of Mallorca today and the salt fields can be visited. What also distinguishes this region is the lack of oversized holiday centres like those found in the southwest or east. The south is dominated by charming fishing villages, a wonderful hinterland and agriculture. Taken together, this is very authentic and a recommendation for anyone who wants to get to know more of Mallorca than what everyone knows.

Mallorca centre of the island

For a long time, the centre of the island did not feature at all, only emerging from obscurity in recent years and becoming all the more popular with island connoisseurs today. The centre of the island not only stands for romantic finca holidays, it is also where the original Mallorca is located and where the many good things that give Mallorcan cuisine its unmistakable flavour grow. The plain - also known as Es Pla - is the granary of Mallorca. This is where the wine route is located and where traditional crafts still reign today. The centre of the island is characterised by villages such as Binissalem, Algaida, Campos, Sineu, Porreres and Petra. If you want to get to know this region, you can either go on a wine tour or cycle past the seemingly endless dry stone walls from one village to the next.