Attractions
When sailing from Colonia de Sant Jordi to the national park of Cabrera, most boats will detour into the Blue Cave. Sheltered by rock walls on three sides, the water is a clear blue and perfect for snorkeling or a cool dip – so bring your swimsuit and towel.
Island hack
Wherever you travel in Mallorca, there is always a bar or cafe serving what the locals consider to be manna from heaven: bread and oil† This inexpensive, satisfying and savory dish consists of brown toppings with ground local ramallet (vine) tomatoes, olive oil, salt and garlic. It is accompanied by cheese, serrano ham, tomato slices and olives.
Hotels
Four stars Can Ribera by Zafiroin the rural town of Muro, has a welcoming restaurant and bar – but the main dish is the fantastic roof terrace with spectacular views over the city and the mountains. Book a table here, or on the private ground floor terrace, and relax with a cocktail or two.
Did you know?
For many Mallorcan children, bedtime stories are the Rondalles Mallorquines: folktales and fantastic threads by Mossèn Antoni Alcover, a 19th-century priest and scholar who used the pseudonym Jordi d’es Racó. The prolific priest published 24 volumes of stories about animals, witches, monsters, giants and dragons. So honored is Alcover that an island institution and museum, Art Artshow his works.