Majorca Holidays

Big Balearic babe

Majorca’s the largest of the Spanish Balearic Islands, and it’s been major player for beachy breaks since the fifties – and it’s trending all over again. It’s not news that the island’s coastline is worth the hype – the coves, bays and sweeps are some of the dreamiest in Europe – but now it’s turning heads for active and cultural trips. Away from the water, it’s all hilltop towns, almond groves and thick pine forests in the foothills of a mega mountain range. Then, once the sun’s set, Magaluf’s also got a strong rep for party holidays thanks to its high-energy nightlife.

City sights

Majorca’s capital’s got serious rizz. Palma’s packed with boujie shops, tapas bars and art galleries on palm-lined streets. Looking this fine, it’s easy to see why everyone wanted a piece of the city back in the day. Expect to see a mix of cultures sitting side by side, from Roman ruins and a Moorish palace to a Gothic cathedral and Arabic-style baths. There’s also an Arabian-style quarter, complete with Insta-ready, pastel houses – no filter needed. And you don’t have to sacrifice beach time while you’re here… its bayfront postcode puts you right on the coast, so you can stop by the little beaches for a swim after sightseeing. If you prefer a larger slice of sand, Playa de Palma is up the road and has two and a half miles of the stuff.

Sweeps and summits

Majorca’s a bit of an everything island, but beach is what it does best. You’ll find the most beaut ones up north in Alcudia, which is perfectly placed between two bays – double the beaches, baby! Playa de Muro is a Caribbean level of cliché with its blonde crescent of sand and tall palms, and the long wooden jetty on Playa d’Alcudia is so ready for that ‘candid’ photoshoot. There might even be snow on the stun Serra de Tramuntana mountains in the background… name a cooler back drop for your beach pics, we’ll wait.