20 Essentials: what to see and do on the island of Mallorca

We all have the idea in our heads that a holiday trip to the island of Mallorca en Balearics Its main attraction is the enjoyment of Salt, beaches and the night life.

But we already told you that travel to Majorca It has many other attractions.

Of course, it is key to choose a beautiful coastal corner of the island, with a pleasant beach to enjoy and a good hotel to stay.

But the island is home to many places of interest, both from the point of view cultural , the heritageIn addition to being attractive nature enclaves, which will allow you to enrich your vacation with various excursions.

Places to see and visit for tourism in Mallorca

In this article we are going to highlight the main corners and aspects of cultural interest that you should know during your stay on this beautiful Balearic island.

The ideal is that upon reaching Mallorca rent a car, so that from your place of accommodation you can do excursions to know the most interesting places on the islandWith its ., Its traditions and gastronomy.

Monuments and museums in Palma

Of course, the capital of the island, Palma de Mallorca, brings together many of the visits that you should make, with important monuments and museums that are an exponent of the outstanding vicissitudes that it has experienced Mallorca during its long history.

La Cathedral Seu de Palma It is, without a doubt, one of the essential visits, an imposing gothic style building Located on the seashore, with an impressive central nave.

In front of it is located the Almudaima Royal Palace, an old Muslim castle that has been a royal residence since the 14th century.

On your walk through the historic center of Palma Alta or by the Fisherman's Quarter (Santa Catalina) you will have the opportunity to see some of the most 60 old stately homes that are preserved in the city, in whose nice patios you must focus your attention.

To highlight those of Can Vivot, Canis Minor o Can Salas Burgués.

Another essential visit in the capital is the Bellver Castle, a circular fortification built in 1300 located on top of a hill in front of the port, and from where you have the best panoramic views of Palma.

Another notable monument is the Palma market, a civil Gothic style building from the mid-14th century, a place that was used for the meeting of merchants.

And somewhat far from the historic center is the Marivent palace, traditional royal residence in the summer holidays, through whose gardens you can stroll.

In the capital you also have the possibility of to visit museumsThat of contemporary art which is located in It is Baluard, an old fortification with a pleasant and always lively terrace of a café-restaurant.

And on the outskirts, in the area of ​​the aforementioned Marivent palace, you will find Miró Mallorca Foundation in the mansion house where the famous contemporary artist spent his last years, and where in addition to visiting it, you can see an exhibition with some of his works.

Here you have extensive information with the best to see and visit in the city of Palma.

Beautiful towns and monasteries in Mallorca

In addition to visiting the capital, in the Majorca island You have other attractive places for excursions.

Thus, in a route by car to the west of Palma you can visit a charming hermitage in the zone of Portals We, in addition to exploring the beautiful coast with cliffs.

On an excursion to the northwest coast of the island you will reach the Tramuntana mountain rangedeclared Heritage awarded by the Unesco, and where you can visit picturesque villages , the Banyalbufar, with its stepped houses on the mountainside.

Or also Spores, place where a traditional market to native products.

You can also go through Andratx, the model's summer resort Claudia Schiffer, or cross to the dragonera island to watch the Son Mas Castle or on Church of Saint Mary.

But if a picturesque town we want to stand out in Mallorca, that is Valldemosa, with its stone houses and cobblestone streets, one of the most touristic places on the island.

Poets, artists and writers resided in this place, from Chopin y Rubén Darío, Borges y Azorin.

En Valldemosa you can visit its famous monastery or King Sanç Palace built by him king james ii.

In this northwest area of ​​the island you can also visit the Miramar monastery, founded in 1276, or stroll through another picturesque town ´most iconic neighborhoods, Deya, where its houses stand out with their facades covered in pots with hanging flowers.

In the nearby town of Soller, where a tourist train from Palma, you can see some modernist buildings, as well as taste one of their famous ice creams.

On a route from Palma through the interior towards the east of the island you will reach INCA, town famous for its shoe and leather crafts, and now in the northernmost area of ​​the island, you will reach Pollensa, where you should walk through its historic center.

From there you can reach the Cape of Formentor, one of the most emblematic places in the Majorca island.

On tour of the east of the island You also have interesting visits, like the walled enclosure of Artá and Temple of Sant Salvador, or the Capdepera castle.

You can also walk around the historic center of AlcudiaWith its walls and stately houses.

Caves on the island of Mallorca

You will find yourself in an area of ​​the island that has as one of its attractions the visit of spectacular caves.

Thus, in the Artá caves you can see a stalagmite up to 22 meters high, and in Porto Cristo there are the famous ones Caves of the Drac, with the spectacle of the boat ride wrapped in music and lights.

Finally, in the south of the island of Mallorca You will find natural landscapes such as the lagoons and ponds of the salt pans of the Es Trenc natural park, where you can also see coves and beaches.

And it is also worth reaching Cape Ses Salines lighthouse, or know the picturesque town of Santanyí, or the very touristy Colonia Sant Jordi.

Gastronomy: What to eat in Mallorca

Enjoy the gastronomy It is one of the great attractions of a tourism trip to the island of Mallorca.

Of course you can taste their famous ensaimadas; It is easy to recognize the planes returning from the island because all the passengers carry a box with a large ensaimada.

You should also try a horchata made in an artisanal way with almond milk, lemon and cinnamon, or a potato coke, a typical island bun.

And, of course, in Mallorca you should also try their famous sobrassada, and Sausages, blood sausage, camaiot and sausages.

Traditional crafts in Mallorca

It should also be noted that the Majorca island It is a land of master craftsmen, and where numerous traditions are maintained.

They are typical jewelry and pearls, embroidery and the languages ​​clothing, as well as the products of basketry or blown glass, all of them a good excuse to shop during your vacation stay.