Top Eight Things To Do In Mallorca
at 12:39 am on Wednesday, 19 November 2008
There are many things one can do when visiting Mallorca, the
biggest of the Balearics Islands (Spain). There is not only sun,
beach and sangra in the island.
1. Segway visit to Palma’s old town
Cultural sight seen could be somewhat boring sometimes, or maybe
one is just too lazy to get a Mallorca guide and
walk himself into the old town. Make it funny: get a Segway tour
(book at your hotel or call +34 697 574 282) and have a quick 2
hours guided tour into Palma’s old town for just 40 euro.
2. Visit Sller, Dea and Valldemossa
A trip for a day. Rent a car or take the old train to Sller
which leaves from the centre and visit the villages on the north
coast of the Island, along the Sierra de Tramuntana:
Sollér, Dea (well known for being Robert Graves home during
many years, and now the place for foreign and local artist
looking for inspiration) and Valldemossa, once Frederic Chopin<
and George Sand home, where they were retired at the
Valldemossa Cartuja while Chopin was recovering from its
illness.
3. Sailing along Mallorca’s coast
If you can, rent a boat with a skipper
(http://www.yates-alemanes.de provides a good service). If not,
take any of the organized tourist trips along the coast which
can be joined for a small amount of money. For the latest, check
Cruceros Iberia (+34 971 71 71 90) for a Palma – Sant Elm (and
back) morning trip, or Barcos Azules in Puerto de Sller for a
north coast sail up to Sa Foradada.
4. Eating tapas
As in other place in Spain, “tapas” (small amounts of food
usually shared with other friends while drinking a “chato” -a
tiny glass of whatever- of wine or beer) are a must try if
visiting Mallorca. There are many places where you can do that,
but it’s either recommended to go to La Boveda (Plaza La
Lonja, in Palma de Mallorca +34 971 714 863) or just simply
enter in to the any bar that looks like frequented by
locals.
5. Discovering Mallorca’s unending and unspoilt sandy
beaches
Well, not really discovering, as there is nothing which has not
already covered by any of the millions Mallorca visitors. But
going to Es Trenc in Campos, which is more than 4 kilometres
long (and perfect for sky surfing) or to Cala Varques, a small
hidden virgin beach next to Cala Millor, only reachable by
walking 20 minutes, is something you must do if visiting the
Balearics during the hottest seasons.
6. Visiting any of the Street Markets in the villages
Mallorca markets are pretty different from
those at the major cities in Europe. Mostly, they sell food,
leather goods and some clothes. There you will find a lot of
locals and see the mallorcan way of live.
Recommended: either the Sineu one on Wednesdays or the
one at the main square in Santa Maria on Sundays. Keep in mind
that markets starts early in the morning so be ready to be there
by 10:00.
7. Late night drinks and night spots.
In Palma, Pacha Disco and El Garito, both of them near the Can
Barbar Darsena in the Paseo Maritimo (the way along the sea
front) are a must. In La Lonja, next to the Cathedral, visit the
Abaco Bar (a luxurious, impressive and magnificent courtyard
bar) or the Atlantico Cocktail Bar, once the place for marines
stopping in the island and now meeting point for many expats
living in the island.
If you are accommodated in Magaluf, Palma Nova or around
and like clubbing, you must visit either the BCM Disco Empire or
Bananas. If not, just walk around the streets of Punta Ballena
which is full of nice bars and British people.
In Alcudia nightlife is mainly hotel based. However, the people
of Lokita organize great parties at the Menta Disco (Avda. Tucn
s/n) during all summer. An inside pool, 7 bar desks and Deejay’s
like the Groove Armada group for a great night of fun.
8. Having a seaside breakfast
There are many bars, restaurants and hotels by the seaside of
Mallorca where you can enjoy a late sunny seaside breakfast
after a night out (check www.portixol.com for hip one). Spanish
eat usually late, and breakfast can be taken at any place until
12:00. If you can, try the typical ensaimada (a pastry)
with your café con leche (white coffee).
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