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Mallorca is a popular destination for families with children, and even though the beach and the hotel pool are perhaps what are most appreciated by the children, there is so much more to experience and discover. We at Mallorcaresidencia have made a selection of our favorite activities for children and the whole family. Dinosaurland Dinosaurland is a newly opened dinosaur park located between Manacor and Porto Cristo. Here you can see more than 100 specimens of dinosaurs in their real size. The biggest dino of them all, the Titanosaurus impresses with its size. The park offers a short show that is guaranteed to offer a good laugh, an activity area with, among other things, an excavation with the remains of “dinosaur skeletons” that make the children feel like real paleontologists […]
Gin is a fresh and great companion for the hot summer evenings & nights. Our lovely Island Mallorca offers us a wide variety of Gins, mostly with a exceptionals citrus aromas. Below you can find a selection of our favourite Gins which have been distilled in Mallorca. Palma Gin & Palma Spiced Gin från Mallorca Distillery Palma Gin has been delicately and organically handcrafted by Mallorca Distillery with a passion for the Island Mallorca. Palma Gin has been distilled with locally foraged wild flowers and fresh citrus fruit and has a fresh taste. Palma Spiced Gin has been aged in Mallorcan oak barrels which previously stored wine from the local Manto Negro grapes in Binissalem. It is a sweet spiced gin with vanilla & cinnamon touches. Gin Eva […]
Horseback riding in the midst of stunning landscapes is an experience like no other. Mallorca is full of lovely areas that are able to be visited on a horseback ride, there are some great equestrian centres that offer this to you, giving a fantastic impression of the island. Our island provides us with over 20 different equestrian centres giving an option of galloping along the beach, free landscapes or around the beautiful Tramuntana mountains! If you’ve never ridden before, beginner treks are what you are looking for. You can start by visiting stables and get closer to the horses and ponies before being introduced to the basics of horseback riding. Either sitting in a saddle or in a carriage you will travel to a number of cultural and traditional locations […]
Do you want to discover new places and have seen all that Mallorca has to offer? Take a day trip to the small island of Cabrera or stay overnight and enjoy the tranquility. The uninhabited island of Cabrera is located about 15 km from Colonia de Sant Jordi in southern Mallorca and the boat ride takes about 40 minutes. There are several boat companies including Marcabrera which starts from Colonia San Jordi and an excursion of 6 hours costs about 50 euros. If you want to go there with your own boat, you have to ask for a permit to navigate there. The archipelago consists of 18 islands and you can enjoy the beautiful nature untouched by developments and tourism, a great variety of plants and species and last […]
Previously we covered the ports in the southeast and southwest of Mallorca, the turn has now come to the beautiful and very popular Ports in the northern part of the island. Mallorca’s fantastic climate invites many to come and enjoy the water in all its forms, may it be beaches, sailing and yachting or watersports. The island is a heaven for boat enthusiasts, regardless if you have a boat or not, there are ways to still enjoy Mallorca’s beautiful natural bays, the stunning sandy beaches and the impressive rocky coastlines. There are many marinas that make for the perfect place to drop anchor and explore. They are well worth a visit for the beautiful views, pleasant atmosphere, excellent restaurants and shopping. Port de Sóller Port de Sóller and Sóller […]
The beaches in Mallorca are maybe the main attraction on the island, so when you start to look for a hotel here you most certainly want one close to the beach. We have chosen the 5 best boutique hotels close to the sea in Mallorca. Whether you are looking for a quiet vacation on the scenic North coast or one closer to Palma, we have something for everyone. Pleta de Mar Pleta de Mar is a brand new 5 star luxury hotel (adults only), located just 200 meters from the beach Can Simoneta in Canyamel. The location is amazing, surrounded by nature and overlooking the sea and almost completely integrated with the environment. This luxury hotel boasts of facilities such as: 2 infinity salt water pools, a spa, an exclusive […]
Mallorcaresidencia is very happy to present our new sales agent Frida Garby. Frida has lived in Mallorca for 20 years and has extensive knowledge and experience of Mallorca. In this interview, we get to know her a little more and find out which are her favorite spots here in Mallorca. Why do you like Mallorca? I can never get enough of the sun and the really salty, turquoise sea! I also love that Palma offers an international life as if you lived in a European city (restaurants, schools, etc.) while everyday life is easy due to short distances and the mild climate. Where do you live in Mallorca? I have always lived in Palma and now I live in La Bonanova which is a residential area right next to […]
Mallorca is a beautiful island with a varied landscape with everything from high mountains to beautiful beaches. This is also reflected in the design of the golf courses on the island. There are more than 20 golf courses in Mallorca and they all offer something special. Mallorca’s mild climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year and an average temperature of 21 degrees offers fantastic rounds of golf even in winter when it is cold and snow-covered in most of northern Europe. Although most golf courses are concentrated around the Palma area, there are nice courses on the northeastern part of the island such as Alcanada Golf, Capdepera Golf and Pula Golf. Some of the courses are of an international standard and have been designed by world-class players. […]
Even though El Terreno is an established area there are a lot of improvements and development with new projects. It’s being modernized and therefore increasingly more and more sought-after and popular. Set by the Bay of Palma, El Terreno has an excellent location between Paseo Maritimo and the Bellver Castle Park. It has an excellent location, just by Bellver forest and a short distance from Santa Catalina, Palma city center and Paseo Maritimo. There are a lot of bars on the streets around Gomila Square. There are stairs going down to Paseo Maritimo promenade, ideal for cycling and jogging. At the top of El Terreno you can see and visit the 14th-century Bellver Castle. El Terreno’s hillside streets are lined with elegant villas and modern apartment buildings. Historically, El Terreno […]
Padel is a sport that has been popular for some time here in Spain and has lately gained popularity in the rest of the world. The sport actually comes originally from Mexico, more precisely from Acapulco and later came to Marbella in Spain, where the trend took off in the early seventies. Padel is a social sport and it is relatively quick to get started playing and no major investment is needed. Here in Mallorca there are many different clubs with courses with and without a roof, something for everyone’s taste and for all weathers. We will mention some of Mallorcaresidencia’s’ favorite clubs in Palma, but there are of course many more to choose from. Pins Padel Nice Pins Padel is located in Sa Teulera, just 5 […]