4 reasons you should visit Mallorca

Make way for the King of the Balearic Islands – a pretty good looking one too. Mallorca serves a kind of tranquillity and excitement that’s hard to find in one place. Known for its breathtakingly beautiful beaches and modern capital, you will find that this sun-soaked paradise has something to suit every taste, wherever you stay. There are endless numbers of towns you can explore too, and multiple reasons why it makes for a great holiday destination. Here are six reasons why you should visit Mallorca this year:

1. A foodie’s paradise

After traditional tapas? Prepare your taste buds for the best food in the Mediterranean; you definitely won’t be short of it. This island’s cuisine ranges from high-end restaurants to cafés and family-run establishments that the whole family will love. Think Padron peppers, delicious paella, and indulgent ensaïmades covered in dustings of sugar.

2. Beautiful beaches

Mallorca is no stranger to white beaches and golden sands. Its extraordinary collection of beaches and coves are a taste of heaven on earth. It’s also home to 60 prestigious Blue Flag beaches, so you’re spoilt for choice if they are your thing. Depending on where you’re staying, the main resorts of Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia have famous beaches that people flock to all year round.

In the height of summer, these beaches can get busy, so staying nearby is always a plus point. There are some amazing villas in Mallorca that are within walking distance of popular beaches in Playa d’Alcudia and Cala D’or, where you can dive into water sports, sunbathing and exploring the beach.

3. Picturesque Palma

Palma is the capital of Mallorca, and its famous history pulls tourists in every year. It’s narrow medieval streets, and bustling waterfront makes it the perfect location for exploring, eating, drinking, and learning about the city. Some key highlights of the capital include the gothic cathedral and royal palace - once the residence of kings. Just walking through the streets, you’ll come across traditional colonial houses and cobblestone streets too.

The cathedral was built by King James of Aragon in 1229 and eventually completed in 1601. Standing at an impressive 121 metres - it’s one of the biggest in the world. The locals call it Le Seu and the cathedral of light – mainly down to its 61 stained glass windows inside. In the 20th century, the modernist architect, Antoni Gaudí made some dramatic changes to the ornate structure – including a crown-of-thorns illuminated canopy that hangs over the altar.

Make a pit stop at the San Juan gastronomic market if you’re feeling peckish. It boasts 20 stalls serving over 260 meals for you to choose from. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, Forn del Santo Cristo café is famous for its ensaïmades which they’ve been selling since 1910. If you want to indulge at the food markets, samples of fresh bread and sobrassada (cured sausage) are handed out whenever you pass. Make a beeline for the beach when you’re there, the Bay of Palma has a promenade, marina, and five beaches – each offering beautiful stretches of sand and sapphire blue waters.

4. Let’s go shopping

There’s no better place to shop! Palma is home to many popular shops you have back home, such as Mango and Zara. But if you want something a little more authentic from the locals, Pollensa has a market every Sunday morning that sells everything you could want. You can find shoes, leather goods, clothes, pottery, and ceramics; you’ll also see embroidery, basketwork, and hand-painted plates at the markets. Palma.co.uk has put together a guide of the best places to shop while you’re in this Mediterranean hot spot.

There are plenty of more reasons to visit Mallorca this year, but these aforementioned six should give you some much-needed inspiration for choosing your next holiday. Whatever you want from your summer holiday, whether it is to explore, relax or party, Mallorca has it all.

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