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Courtesy Andrés Nieto PorrasRead MoreAndratx
Andratx, on the western edge of the island, is home to the Camp de Mar beach, a favorite of bikini-wearing regulars like Claudia Schiffer. Port Andratx, once a small fishing village, is now an upscale seaside resort. Have a drink...
Read MoreBeaches
Not all of Mallorca's coastline is beach, but those pockets of sand are stunning and well worth a drive. Some favorites include Cala Mondrago on the east coast and Des Trenc on the southern coast.
Read MoreBoat Trips
Nothing compares to seeing the island by boat, and Indagare members can contact our Bookings Team for help arranging a charter. A highlight is a trip to Cabrera, an island that held a prison during the Napoleonic Wars and is...
Read MoreCap de Formentor
Take the roller-coaster drive out to the Cap de Formentor, the northernmost tip of the island and home to some of its most dramatic scenery. There are several viewpoints along the way—such as the cliff-top Mirador de Mal Pas—but for...
Read MoreCastell de Alaro
A castle sitting on the top of a hill, Castell de Alaro is only reachable on foot (and takes two hours to reach).
Read MoreCooking Classes
Indagare members can contact our Bookings Team to arrange private cooking lessons with a Mallorquin chef. Highlights will include wine tasting, visits to olive oil presses and market shopping.
Read MoreEs Baluard Museum
This museum of modern and contemporary art overlooks the port and displays myriad works by Spanish artists such as Miro, Barceló and Picasso. The museum’s terrace restaurant (serving up fantastic views and gourmet Mallorquin cuisine) and architecture (modern glass and...
Read MoreFornalutx
Some call Fornalutz the prettiest village on Mallorca. Decide for yourself among mountainous views, with the sweet smell of orange blossoms drifting in the air. The town’s sweet cobbled streets and quaint stone houses is an idyllic rural spot, and...
Read MoreFundaciò Robert Graves
Writer Robert Graves moved to the quiet village of Deià on Mallorca’s northern coast in the 1930s. He lived among the locals while continuing to turn out serious literary works. He died in 1985, and his home has been turned...
Read MoreHiking
There is excellent hiking throughout Mallorca. One favorite is the Sa Calobra leading down to Es Torrente de Pareis.
Read MoreLe Seu Cathedral
It’s impossible to miss Palma’s vast 700-year-old cathedral, which lords over the horizon. The interiors were restored under Antoni Gaudí’s direction in the early 1900s and continues to be updated even today. In more recent times, the famous Mallorquin artist...
Read MoreLluc Monastery
This serene and majestic monastery in the mountains is a veritable Shangri-La. The choir sings every day and is well worth a visit.
Read MoreMercat Olivar
Palma's inside market sells produce, flowers and assorted ingredients, providing a lesson in Mediterranean cuisine.
Read MorePalau March
Down on the sea front, contemporary art lovers have another space to explore—the Palau March museum showcasing works by world-renowned sculptors like Henry Moore and Rodin.
Read MorePilar i Joan Miro Foundation
Housed in the studios where Joan Miro worked for 25 years, this museum is a center for creativity on Mallorca, celebrating the artist and all Mallorquin artisans.
Courtesy SilarRead MorePollença
Explore the north coast and wander Pollença’s charming narrow streets. You will find quiet squares and open-air cafes, and you can climb the 365 steps to the Calvary chapel, the site of a dramatic parade every year on Good Friday....
Courtesy PuroBeach, MallorcaRead MorePuroBeach
South Beach meets Ibiza at Puro Beach. It’s easy to spend the whole day at this glowing white beach club–restaurant–spa, which juts out into the bay like a small peninsula. Make sure to arrive early and reserve a lounge chair,...
Read MoreRoyal Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa
This monastery was home to the composer Chopin when he composed the majority of his preludes.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreSon Moragues
Son Moragues is a sprawling olive oil estate near the village of Valldemossa where Indagare can arrange an olive oil “safari.” Visitors travel via vintage vehicles around the property learning the history of olive oil in Mallorca and about the...
Read MoreVineyards
Wine lovers shouldn’t miss Mallorca’s many exciting young vineyards, such as Bodegas Anima Negra (pick up as many bottles of its top red wine, AN, as customs will allow) and Finca Son Bordils. Indagare members can contact our Bookings Team...
