Majorca’s Road Less Travelled | Spain
If you want to be where the masses are not and you want to find a true secret hideaway, the last place you are likely to think about is Majorca. However, you may actually be very pleasantly surprised about places like Majorca, but also other standard destinations like mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. So long as you know where you are going, you may just find exactly what you are looking for in a holiday. Majorca has a lot more than just sun, sea and sand. You only need to venture away from the popular beaches to find enchanting hilltop villages, beautiful Gothic architecture, hidden coves and gorgeous olive groves. There are the wonderful Serra de Tramuntana mountain ranges, as well as the vibrant and busy city of Palma de Mallorca. It truly has something for everybody on offer.
Sunrise over Formentor, Mallorca, Spain by Tobias Lindman
Climate in Majorca
One of the great things about Majorca is the climate. It is typically Mediterranean, with very dry and hot summers. Temperatures are almost always in the high twenties during the summer and the winters are very mild. Furthermore, because of the sea, there are few extremes in temperatures and the sea breeze is very pleasant, taking the sting of the very hot days. Best of all, rainfall is incredibly rare in Majorca, with rain generally only falling from late October to early February. The climate is but one of the many reasons why Majorca has the nickname of the “Island of Tranquillity”. It is hard to imagine that an island that has a real party reputation could be classed as tranquil, but it is actually true because it has a mountain scenery that is nothing short of magical, hidden little cove beaches and the most stunning old villages and towns.
North East Majorca
The north east of the island is full of the most amazing cliffs, as well as offering visitors the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. The mountains are dotted with sleepy, ancient little towns and villages. The homes are truly tiny and have gorgeous green shuttered windows. The walls are stone and ancient and wild flowers cascade all over them. It will feel as if you are Alice in Wonderland and everything around you is really small. If you venture to the foot of the mountains where they meet the sea, you can spend some time in one of the little local villages and watch the boats sail in.
Palma de Mallorca, Spain by SBA73
South East Majorca
The south east of the island is just as beautiful and enchanting as the north, but this part is full of pastures and almond groves. There are some beautiful little farmers’ villages, where it feels as if time stood still. Don’t be surprised to see some people sleeping outside of their home if you have arrived there during siesta time. There is also a beautiful marina where the jet set seems to gather in expensive luxury yachts.
Culture and Arts in Majorca
Besides sun, sea, sand and – as you now know – beautiful scenery and villages, Majorca is also a great place to soak in some culture and arts. There are many monasteries and sanctuaries dotted across the island, many of which have long been abandoned. Some offer accommodation for travellers, so you may even choose to spend the night. One beautiful monastery is the Carthusian monastery. This is found in Valldemossa and you will be able to view some works of art by some of the world’s most famous painters. Francis Bacon, Picasso and Henry Moore are but some of the names you may find here. Even Palma, the capital and touristic hotspot of Majorca, offers plenty of off the beaten track adventures, with gorgeous little hidden streets in which you will find traditional tapas bars and little craft stores.
Clearly, if you are able to find a cheap Jet2.com flights to Majorca, you should go for it.
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