Cala Mondrago in the Natural Park of Mondragó in southeast Mallorca is one of the island's most beautiful protected beaches, a double cove of fine sand and crystal-clear shallow water fringed by pine trees and accessible only by a short woodland path that limits crowds. The natural park surrounding the beach hosts diverse bird life and excellent snorkelling on the rocky headlands. Hotels near Cala Mondrago in Cala d'Or and Portopetro offer a quieter Mallorcan experience far removed from the busier northern and southern resort strips.
Our Picks — Mallorca
The definitive Mallorcan retreat — a 16th-century manor house of ochre stone nestled in the olive groves above Deià with uninterrupted mountain and sea views, a two-Michelin-star restaurant, and a spa that feels like a private oasis. Robert Graves lived and wrote a stone's throw away, and the village's creative heritage is palpable.
Palma
A 17th-century aristocratic palace in the heart of Palma's old town, converted into one of the island's finest boutique hotels with just 12 rooms of extraordinary character — exposed stonework, painted timber ceilings, and an intimate courtyard. Steps from the Cathedral.
A clifftop luxury resort above the Port de Sóller fjord, commanding views of the Sierra de Tramuntana and the harbour below, with infinity pools, a comprehensive spa, and one of the most dramatic settings of any Mediterranean hotel. The tramcar down to the port is a delight.
Palma
A 19th-century military fortress on a private cove south of Palma, converted into one of Spain's most extraordinary hotels with seawater pools cut into the rock, artillery rooms transformed into intimate suites, and a sense of utter seclusion despite its proximity to the capital.
Port de Pollença
A playful, modernist resort in Port de Pollença on the north coast, with colourful interiors, a beach club, and easy access to the Formentor peninsula and its extraordinary sandy beach. One of the most stylish family- and couple-friendly options on the north shore.
Sencelles
A magnificently restored 17th-century country estate in the island's agricultural heartland, offering 20 suites in the main finca and surrounding cottages surrounded by almond and citrus groves. The estate's wine, olive oil, and organic garden produce appear on the dining table daily.
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