Travel Reference
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Eastern Mallorca
Why Go?
There's a reason that tourists arrive in eastern Mallorca in their hundreds of thousands on
their annual sun pilgrimage: this is one of the prettiest coasts on an island of many. Yes,
there are stretches of coastline that can seem like a poster child for all that's abhorrent
about Mediterranean coastal tourism. But Mallorca's rocky eastern walls conceal perfectly
formed caves, coves and inlets, some of which are accessible only on foot - among these
are Mallorca's most beautiful, with turquoise waters and nary a hotel in sight. There are
even resorts that are actually rather handsome, most notably Porto Cristo with its natural
harbour and wild coastal beaches nearby. Also here is medieval Artà, one of the island's
better-preserved inland towns.
When to Go
You could be forgiven for thinking that eastern Mallorca hibernates throughout the winter,
rumbling into life only from April to October. There's an element of truth in this: many
restaurants, hotels and other businesses only open in these months (sometimes waiting un-
til May to dust off the cobwebs). That said, winters are relatively mild and the beauty of
eastern Mallorca's coastal inlets have an alluring charm without the crowds, as long as
you don't wish to swim. Plus most towns and villages celebrate Sant Antoni with great
gusto in mid-January.
Best Places to Eat
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Forn Nou (
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Cases de Son Barbassa (
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Es Coll d'Os (
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Restaurant Sa Llotja (
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Sa Sal (
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