The 15 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 9 guides that rank for "best places to visit in mallorca"
Named by 8 of 91. PalmaMallorca, SpainThe historic capital, with a Gothic cathedral at the centre of the old town, restaurants and a marina.Most people fly in here; one guide suggests at least a couple of days at the start or end.
Named by 5 of 92. Pollença and Port de PollençaNorth coast, SpainPollença is a rural town with a historic square and a 365-step climb to a hilltop chapel.Puerto Pollença has long sandy beaches and a marina promenade facing Formentor.
Named by 5 of 93. Serra de TramuntanaNorth and west, SpainThe mountain range along the north, with multi-day treks such as the GR221 and GR222.Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.
Named by 4 of 9
4. Deià
West coast, Spain
A quiet hilltop village in the Serra de Tramuntana, long a draw for writers and artists.
Has cobbled streets and the home of the poet Robert Graves; a day hike links it to Port de Sóller.
Named by 3 of 95. Sóller and Port de SóllerNorthwest, SpainA scenic heritage train runs from Palma, about an hour, then a historic tram goes down to Port de Sóller.Port de Sóller is a coastal town good for seafood.
Named by 2 of 96. Cap de Formentor and Cala FormentorNorth coast, SpainThe island's northernmost point, with viewpoints along a 13.5 km road from Port de Pollença.Cala Formentor is a white sand beach backed by pine forest.
Named by 2 of 97. Cuevas del Drach (Porto Cristo)East coast, SpainA cave system with a 1.2 km path and about an hour-long tour ending in a music recital over an underground lake.Porto Cristo is a beach town on the east side with boat trips along the shore.
Named by 2 of 98. ValldemossaNorthwest, SpainA stop on a small-group full-day tour from Palma along with Deià and Sóller.A historic village with boutique hotels.
9. Cala Pi and Cala MondragóSouth, SpainPopular in summer but nearly empty when visited off season.
10. Cala FigueraSoutheast, SpainA small fishing port in the southeast with cliffs, white houses and boat garages; no new hotels are being built.
11. FornalutxTramuntana, SpainA small mountain town north of Sóller, reachable only by car or bike.
12. Sant VicençNorth coast, SpainA northern bay of cliffs and tiny pebble and sand beaches, good for stand-up paddling.
13. Port d'AlcúdiaNorth coast, SpainOne of the purpose-built resorts suited to families.
14. SantanyíSoutheast, SpainNamed as a town with good places to eat.
15. AlaróTramuntana, SpainA pretty village with a main square, in the foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name May to June and September as the best time to visit Mallorca.
Named by 8 of 91. PalmaThe historic capital, with a Gothic cathedral at the centre of the old town, restaurants and a marina.Most people fly in here; one guide suggests at least a couple of days at the start or end.
Named by 5 of 92. Pollença and Port de PollençaPollença is a rural town with a historic square and a 365-step climb to a hilltop chapel.Puerto Pollença has long sandy beaches and a marina promenade facing Formentor.
Named by 5 of 93. Serra de TramuntanaThe mountain range along the north, with multi-day treks such as the GR221 and GR222.Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.
