Typically Mediterranean, Mallorca has hot summers with temperatures reaching 30C, followed by mild winters (offset by the odd bit of rainfall). Fresh sea-breezes keep things from getting too stuffy, and water temperature is variable but warm enough in the summer to easy into without much fuss. As with the other Balearics, peak season between June and September.
This 13th century property, with a stone façade, is surrounded by landscaped gardens and is 300m from the beach. Guests can unwind with a sauna, swim, hot tub or massages, and each of the 123 guestrooms are individually decorated in neutral shades with classic furnishings and wood flooring.
Housed in a historic 19th century palace and surrounded by mountain views, the hotel is 100m from the town centre. Guests can spend a relaxing day at the full service health spa, and take a dip in the outdoor pool.
In the town centre and 400m from the beach, this five-storey apartment complex is centred around a large pool. With white walls, tiled floors and patterned fabrics, all apartments feature kitchenettes and direct-dial telephones. Guests can take part in the extensive entertainment program or just relax in hammocks on the sun terrace by the pool.
With its glass facades, the spa resort is located in front of Playa de Muro beach. Guestrooms feature marble and wrought iron furnishings. All have air conditioning, internet access, pay movies and minibars. Leisure facilities include swimming pools, saunas, thermal showers, ice booths, Turkish baths, hot tubs, gym and squash.
This modern apartment complex is located directly on the beach in the resort of Magalluf, 15km from the capital, Palma de Mallorca. The 203 light, modern apartments are decorated in matching fabrics and functional furnishings, and include balconies, cable television and kitchenettes.
Palma is the Balearics only proper city, and its slow pace of life is well-suited to its two main historic attractions. The cathedral took over 500 years to finish and is magnificently gothic. Meanwhile, the nearby palace is a must-see, especially at night time.
Away from the architecture, the numerous market stalls and shops breathe a little more modern life into the city, helped by a veritable café culture.
This train ride through the mountains has been used since the early 20th century, and the captivating journey is a major part of the attraction in itself. It takes a couple of hours to pass though beautiful orange fields and countryside before you arrive at the port of Soller.
You can drive around this safari park without the aid of a guide, and take in the beautiful scenery – punctuated only by the odd giraffe, zebra and monkey keen to see what you’re up to.
George Street is home to Edinburgh’s best boutiques and independent fashion retailers. It’s also the best place for jewellery, art and books. Even if you don’t break the bank it’s definitely worth a stoll.
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