Deià and the stunning gardens of Son Marroig, Pollença and its lively port, or Alcúdia and its unspoilt coves. In all of these places, you can try the “slow food” trend in Michelin starred restaurants, at the harbours, or in the cake shops where they sell the famous ensaimada pastry. You can take the opportunity to buy some local crafts, or just relax over a cocktail in any of Mallorca’s exclusive beach clubs. Of the island’s natural features the most dramatic are the Serra de Tramuntana mountains which run parallel to the northwest coast of the island from the municipal district of Andratx to the cape of Cabo Formentor. Its unique agricultural landscape, with irrigation systems dating from mediaeval times, have meritedWorld Heritage designation by the UNESCO. The terraced plantations on the steep mountain slopes attest to the ingenuity of Arab engineering of the time. If you are based down to the south of the island then you might want to take a day trip out to the Cabrera Archipelago. Within an hour you will arrive at a peaceful blue paradise, an oasis sheltering some of the best-preserved examples of marine life in the whole of the Mediterranean Sea. Onshore the peaceful islands really feel like time has stood still. Wherever you find yourself this welcoming island will fill your days with plenty of activities and sights to keep even the most restless young hearts occupied. Come sunset and it is certainly time to find your perfect spot and toast the setting sun as the light dances across the sea. There are so many amazing spots you could choose like Sa Calobra cove; the Serra de Tramuntana; the Portocolom cliffs and the Port of Palma - wherever you can be sure is that each one will be worthy of a Chopin etude. According to Miró, “Mallorca is really a very lovely country, where some places still have the freshness of the first days of creation.” In 1956 Miró moved to Palma permanently, where he built a house and the studio he had always dreamed of, designed by his friend Josep Lluís Sert. This studio is now part of the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró. The centre is designed by Moneo and holds around 6,000 works by the artist. If in town you must visit! A place to end your days - joan miró Portocolom Vintage tram in centre of Soller Round walls of Bellver medieval castle, Palma de Mallorca 42
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