According to analysis by Loveholidays of more than 850,000 holiday bookings, Majorca has emerged as the destination most British holidaymakers hope to visit first – and it’s not hard to see why this Mediterranean gem is so popular.
While mainland Spain is seeing another rise in coronavirus cases, Majorca, also known as Mallorca, is experiencing relatively few cases and its Ministry of Health has published clear protocols for all tourism providers, including accommodations, which have helped reduce the spread of the virus.
Jersey residents can fly direct without needing to quarantine on arrival and, because Jersey Government still categorises the island as a green zone, there is no need to isolate on return to Jersey – as is also the case with Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera.
Peace of mind aside, the island also has something for everyone. Magaluf might have a reputation as a hard party-going town bursting with Brits behaving badly, but there’s an awful lot more to Majorca than Magaluf. This is an island bursting with culture, history, fabulous food and dazzling landscapes.
Whether you dream of whiling away the hours on an idyllic beach, hiking rugged terrain or wandering the cobbled streets of a sleepy mountain village, Majorca has it all. Beyond the busy resorts, here are five reasons why Majorca makes a wonderful post-lockdown destination.
The Serra de Tramuntana
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the backbone of Mallorca – a spectacular mountain range, almost 90km long, which stretches from Andratx in the southwest to the Cap de Formentor in the far north of the island.
There are lakes and soaring peaks, as well as the Balearics’ longest hiking path, the Dry Stone Route, which offers walkers he chance to tread old cobbled paths that once linked mountain communities.
Banyalbufar
This small picturesque hillside town on the west coast of Mallorca is known for its hundreds of steep terraces dropping to the sea. As well as winding village streets, there is the quaint fishing port of Es Port de Canonge and a number of coves and beaches for sunbathing and swimming.
Deià
This small coastal village is a magnet for artists, as well as the rich and famous. Perched in a ravine at the foot of the Teix mountain, this town has a laid-back vibe, interesting boutiques, galleries and shops, plus plenty of places to eat and drink, including the Michelin-starred Es Racó d’Es Teix.
Santanyí
For an authentically Majorcan experience, this pretty town in the south-east has some fine places to eat and drink and it is located next the second-largest nature park in the Balearics.
Food, glorious food
The local Majorcan – or as known in Majorca ‘Mallorquin’ – dishes make full use of delicious local almonds, olives, walnuts, and local tomato. Rich in vegetables, vegetarians are well catered for, and famous dishes include fideua – a local paella made with noodles – sophisticated salt cod dishes, pork loin in a majorcan sauce, pork wrapped in cabbage, cauliflower with raisins and pine nuts and pumpkin fritters.
