Majorca Holidays

Majorca is the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands and one of the Mediterranean’s most varied holiday destinations. It is well known for its beach resorts, but there is far more to the island than a classic fly-and-flop break. Along the coast you’ll find wide sandy bays, sheltered coves, lively promenades and smart marinas, while inland Majorca becomes quieter and more traditional, with stone villages, olive groves, vineyards and dramatic mountain scenery.

For easy beach holidays, resorts such as Alcudia, Puerto Pollensa, Cala d’Or, Cala Millor and Santa Ponsa are popular with UK holidaymakers. Alcudia is known for its long, shallow beach and family-friendly atmosphere, while Puerto Pollensa has a more relaxed harbourfront feel. Cala d’Or offers pretty coves and a stylish marina, and Cala Millor has a broad beach with plenty of restaurants close by. Magaluf and Palma Nova are livelier choices, with a wider range of bars and evening entertainment.

Majorca’s capital, Palma, adds a cultural side to a holiday on the island. Its standout sight is the impressive La Seu cathedral, set near the waterfront, while the old town is full of narrow streets, courtyards, boutiques, tapas bars and cafés. It is a good place for a day trip even if you are staying elsewhere on the island.

The Serra de Tramuntana mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, give Majorca some of its most memorable scenery. Towns and villages such as Sóller, Deià and Valldemossa are known for their stone houses, mountain views and slower pace. The vintage train between Palma and Sóller is a popular way to see part of this landscape.

Food is another highlight. You can keep things simple with seafood by the harbour, paella, tapas and local wines, or try island specialities such as ensaïmada pastries and sobrasada. Whether you want a relaxed beach resort, a scenic base for exploring, or a mix of coast, culture and countryside, Majorca offers a broad range of holiday styles within a relatively compact island.