Mallorca’s highlights
Places worth making time for on your holiday.
Mallorca has no shortage of lovely places. But which ones deserve a place in your plans? After more than ten years exploring the island, I've gathered my favourites: coves, long sandy beaches, quiet mountain villages, castles and viewpoints.
These are places I enjoy returning to myself, with advice to help you decide which ones suit you.
Where is Mallorca at its most beautiful?
There isn't one answer. For some it's a rocky cove with turquoise water. For others, the quiet lanes of a mountain village, the view from a hilltop monastery or a long beach for a barefoot walk.
These are my favourite places to visit on Mallorca, chosen from places I've explored and photographed myself.
Each selection explains more than what makes a place attractive. You'll find practical advice too: when to go, how busy it gets, what to bring and who is likely to enjoy it most.
What would you like to discover?
9 coves Mallorca’s 9 most beautiful coves
Clear turquoise water, pale rocks and little beaches among the pines. These nine coves are some of my favourite places on the island, with practical advice on the walk down and the quieter times to visit.
9 beaches Mallorca’s 9 most beautiful sandy beaches
Fine sand, clear water and room for a day by the sea. Discover some of Mallorca’s loveliest sandy beaches for swimming, walking, relaxing and family holidays.
9 places 9 places to see on your first Mallorca holiday
Start here on your first visit to Mallorca. These nine places introduce you to Palma, the mountains, the coast, villages, harbours and quieter corners of the island.
9 mountain villages Nine beautiful mountain villages on Mallorca
Stone houses, winding lanes and terraced fields beneath the Tramuntana: these villages reveal a quieter, rural side of Mallorca.
6 monasteries and sanctuaries Six monasteries and sanctuaries to visit on Mallorca
Some of Mallorca's religious retreats offer sweeping island views, others deep quiet among the mountains. At several, you can stay overnight.
3 castles Three remarkable castles on Mallorca
Bellver's circular courtyard, Capdepera's mighty walls and Santueri's lonely clifftop ruins reveal different parts of Mallorca's past, with broad views across the island.
3 churches Three churches worth seeing on Mallorca
Palma's cathedral is famous, but churches elsewhere on the island are worth seeing for their architecture, setting and atmosphere too.
3 markets Three favourite weekly markets on Mallorca
Fruit stalls, baskets, flowers and Mallorcan specialities bring these towns to life. These three markets are worth an early start.
8 resorts Mallorca’s favourite resorts with German visitors
Discover resorts with German-speaking hosts, restaurants and holidaymakers, from lively beach towns to quieter coastal spots. Each has a different character, whatever language you speak.
More places for your Mallorca holiday
This collection grows gradually. I add recommendations after visiting, photographing and writing about a place myself, which sometimes means waiting for another trip.
For more ideas, browse all the places in Mallorca Fritz, including beaches, villages, towns, viewpoints and day trips.