The Serra de Tramuntana is a UNESCO World Heritage mountain range running along Mallorca's northwest coast, its dramatic limestone peaks, ancient terraced olive groves, and winding cliff roads culminating in the spectacular viewpoints above Valldemossa, Deia, and Soller. The GR-221 long-distance trail traverses the range through dramatic scenery past medieval stone villages and mountain refuges. Hotels in the Tramuntana villages — particularly Deia — are among the most sought-after on the entire island for their combination of dramatic scenery and artistic heritage.
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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