Verein der Freunde Mallorcas

If you’d like to get a sense of traditional Mallorcan life, set off to nearby small towns like Sa Pobla (15 minutes’ drive), Sineu (20 minutes) and Porreres (40 minutes). Taking a step even further back in time, the Roman ruins of Pollentia (15 minutes) are also well worth a trip, to see the theatre and forum of the city that was once capital of the Balearic Islands. Those who are in search of natural landscapes instead may prefer to take hikes and go snorkelling in Mondragó Natural Park (an hour), explore the gorgeous Jardines d’Alfàbia (45 minutes) or cool off among the stalactites and stalagmites of Drach Caves (40 minutes). A day out in the capital, Palma (45 minutes) is a must, as well. The city’s cathedral, partly designed by Gaudí, is one of the island’s highlights, and there are also excellent museums like the Museu Fundació Juan March and Fundació Miró Mallorca, plus the chance to see the scenery at a relaxed pace from a ride on the Tren Sóller.