Which side of Mallorca is best to stay?

Best side of Mallorca for couples
  • For nightlight and beach, stay on the South Coast (e.g. Arenal – see best rated accommodations)
  • For an active couple vacation stay on the North-East coast to have quick-access to the mountains and cliffs (e.g. Port de Pollenca – see best rated accommodations)




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Fornalutx. If you stay by the coast you'll never see it, but Fornalutx is regarded by many as the most beautiful village on Mallorca, and one of the most stunning in Spain. You'll find it deep in the Sierra de Tramuntana, with winding streets, narrow stone steps, and flowers and greenery everywhere.

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Areas to avoid If you're after something more relaxed, do stay away from Magaluf and Palma Nova as these places are where you'll find a lot of the 18-30's groups, along with English-style pubs, a big drinking culture and all-night parties. They are also jam-packed during the peak tourism months of July and August.

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Deia, Fornalutx, Valldemossa would all meet your criteria. Old town of Pollensa and town of Soller might also suit. Hope this helps. Fornalutx,so picturesque, is in a mountainous valley but rental villas cost a plenty there especially the few with a pool.It does attract tourists but it won't be too busy in May.

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The most exclusive location on the island, now fairly densely populated with homes of the world's rich and famous, is undoubtedly Dei?. On the west coast of Mallorca, this scenic town has long been popular with artists since the 1950s.

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Majorca is more verdant and has much more varied scenery than the Greek islands you mention. But you might not be interested in such things. Ibiza is not so dramatic as Majorca scenically but it is green and easier to get around. Both islands have much better beaches than Mykonos and Santorini.

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In all probability, you'll be arriving in Mallorca without your car. Even if you travel by boat, it's often not worth bringing your own vehicle. However, this mode of transport offers the most freedom. Because of this, the first option for many tourists is to rent a car.

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“Mallorca” is the Spanish spelling of the island, while “Majorca” is the most popular spelling in English, as well as other languages and countries. Officially, the name of the island is Mallorca, which is technically the correct spelling.

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It depends on how much time you have to spare, obviously, but I would say that three days days in Mallorca is the bare minimum. If you can give yourself five days that would be better, as you'll be able to explore beyond the main tourist spots.

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Located on the island's west coast, Cala Banyalbufar is one of the loveliest quiet beaches in Mallorca. Although it's Banyalbufar town's main beach, you'll find that it's never busy here aside from a few locals.

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Why are prices rising in Mallorca? A year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, energy and food prices - which surged at the onset of the war - remain high. In Majorca, inflation is currently at 5.8 per cent. The increase in tourism prices can be partly attributed to this global price surge.

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The north of the island with its long sandy beaches is paradise, particularly for families and fans of watersports. The coastlines, which are well developed for tourism, are well contrasted by the historic towns of Pollensa and Alcúdia, where everyday life is still very traditional and Mallorcan.

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6 Luxury Locations to Live in Majorca
  • Deià Lovely and historic, the pretty coastal village of Deià is set in a steep valley at the foot of the Puig del Teix mountain. ...
  • Port d'Andratx. ...
  • Puerto Portals. ...
  • Sóller and Port de Sóller. ...
  • Son Vida. ...
  • Valldemossa.


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The most exclusive areas are the Old Town and Calatrava districts with ancient architecture, the bohemian district of Santa Catalina which has a jumble of mainly apartments, and the attractive old fishing village of Portixol with its fishing cottages and designer penthouses.

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The actor has just bought a house in Mallorca, after closing a transaction to acquire a villa of 3.5 million euros in Port d'Andratx.

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The Princess of Wales lived her life under a spotlight – sometimes of her own making. But in the spring of 1996 she found sanctuary during a weekend's stay at the Mallorca hotel known today as Belmond La Residencia in Deià, where her framed letter of thanks to the hotel still hangs on the wall in the reception area.

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