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Northern Mallorca
Why Go?
Northern Mallorca is the island's heart and soul, bundling coastal drama, cultured towns
with spirited fiestas, a twinset of white-sand bays and an exciting portfolio of adventure
sports into one enticing package.
The Serra de Tramuntana is at its most fabulous where the range culminates on Cap de
Formentor, flicking out into the Med like a dragon's tail. The road that wraps around its
clifftops elicits gasps of wonder from drivers and cyclists. Across the water, the pine-for-
ested peninsula of Cap des Pinar is hiking heaven. Elsewhere, kitesurfers, cliff-jumpers,
scuba divers, cavers and paragliders harness its unique coastscapes and steady breezes.
Resorts here have a low-key, kid-friendly vibe. Inland, towns have retained an authentic
Mallorcan air: from medieval-walled Alcúdia to Pollença, with its cafe-rimmed plazas,
pilgrim trails and live-to-party summer festivals.
When to Go
Some of the beach resorts barely have a pulse until May or after October (Cala Sant Vi-
cenç, for instance), and the best beach weather is from June to August. Pollença is one big
fiesta in August. Yet, our favourite time to visit is spring and autumn - migrating birds
flock to the Parc Natural de S'Albufera, the roads are quieter (especially out along Cap de
Formentor), Pollença's Good Friday celebration is captivating, and Alcúdia hosts a terrific
market in early October. Cooler weather is better for hitting the walking trails, too.
Best Places to Eat
» Mirador de La Victòria ( Click here )
» Restaurante Jardín ( Click here )
» Manzanas y Peras ( Click here )
» Ca'n Cuarassa ( Click here )
» S'Arc ( Click here )
 
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