| There are many things one can do when visiting | | | | 5. Discovering Mallorca's unending and unspoilt sandy |
| Mallorca, the biggest of the Balearics Islands (Spain). | | | | beaches |
| There is not only sun, beach and sangría in | | | | Well, not really discovering, as there is nothing which |
| the island. | | | | has not already covered by any of the millions |
| 1. Segway visit to Palma's old town | | | | Mallorca visitors. But going to Es Trenc in Campos, |
| Cultural sight seen could be somewhat boring | | | | which is more than 4 kilometres long (and perfect for |
| sometimes, or maybe one is just too lazy to get a | | | | sky surfing) or to Cala Varques, a small hidden virgin |
| Mallorca guide and walk himself into the old town. | | | | beach next to Cala Millor, only reachable by walking |
| Make it funny: get a Segway tour (book at your | | | | 20 minutes, is something you must do if visiting the |
| hotel or call +34 697 574 282) and have a quick 2 | | | | Balearics during the hottest seasons. |
| hours guided tour into Palma's old town for just 40 | | | | 6. Visiting any of the Street Markets in the villages |
| euro. | | | | Mallorca markets are pretty different from those at |
| 2. Visit Sóller, Deía and Valldemossa | | | | the major cities in Europe. Mostly, they sell food, |
| A trip for a day. Rent a car or take the old train to | | | | leather goods and some clothes. There you will find a |
| Sóller which leaves from the centre and visit | | | | lot of locals and see the mallorcan way of live. |
| the villages on the north coast of the Island, along | | | | Recommended: either the Sineu one on Wednesdays |
| the Sierra de Tramuntana: Sollér, Deía | | | | or the one at the main square in Santa Maria on |
| (well known for being Robert Graves home during | | | | Sundays. Keep in mind that markets starts early in |
| many years, and now the place for foreign and local | | | | the morning so be ready to be there by 10:00. |
| artist looking for inspiration) and Valldemossa, once | | | | 7. Late night drinks and night spots. |
| Frederic Chopin3. Sailing along Mallorca's coast | | | | In Palma, Pacha Disco and El Garito, both of them |
| If you can, rent a boat with a skipper (ht provides a | | | | near the Can Barbará Darsena in the Paseo |
| good service). If not, take any of the organized | | | | Maritimo (the way along the sea front) are a must. In |
| tourist trips along the coast which can be joined for a | | | | La Lonja, next to the Cathedral, visit the Abaco Bar |
| small amount of money. For the latest, check | | | | (a luxurious, impressive and magnificent courtyard |
| Cruceros Iberia (+34 971 71 71 90) for a Palma - | | | | bar) or the Atlantico Cocktail Bar, once the place for |
| Sant Elm (and back) morning trip, or Barcos Azules in | | | | marines stopping in the island and now meeting point |
| Puerto de Sóller for a north coast sail up to | | | | for many expats living in the island. |
| Sa Foradada. | | | | If you are accommodated in Magaluf, Palma Nova or |
| 4. Eating tapas | | | | around and like clubbing, you must visit either the |
| As in other place in Spain, "tapas" (small amounts of | | | | BCM Disco Empire or Bananas. If not, just walk |
| food usually shared with other friends while drinking a | | | | around the streets of Punta Ballena which is full of |
| "chato" -a tiny glass of whatever- of wine or beer) | | | | nice bars and British people. |
| are a must try if visiting Mallorca. There are many | | | | In Alcudia nightlife is mainly hotel based. However, the |
| places where you can do that, but it's either | | | | people of Lokita organize great parties at the Menta |
| recommended to go to La Boveda (Plaza La Lonja, in | | | | Disco (Avda. Tucán s/n) during all summer. An |
| Palma de Mallorca +34 971 714 863) or just simply | | | | inside pool, 7 bar desks and Deejay's like the Groove |
| enter in to the any bar that looks like frequented by | | | | Armada group for a great night of fun. |
| locals. | | | | 8. |