Top Things You'd DIDN'T Know About Mallorca! | 🇪🇸 Mallorca Travel Guide 🇪🇸
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- Hola intrepid explorers and welcome to our Mallorca travel guide - the only place to find out everything you need to know before you travel. 🇪🇸
In this guide we'll take a look at how just two days away from the poolside of your resort can make your Mallorcan adventure so much better. From the picturesque mountain village of Valldemossa to the secluded coastal oasis of Port de Sóller, this incredible island has so much to offer, and it's no surprise it's one of our customers' favourite destinations.
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Welcome to Mallorca! I'm Jake James and I'm going to show you how spending just two days of your holiday out the resort could make it so much better. What comes into your mind when you hear the name Mallorca? If you’re from the UK like me, there’s a pretty good chance that we all picture it in a similar way. Magaluf and package holidays. But that’s an image that is so unfair, because this wonderful island has so much more to give. Mallorca is a part of Spain - more specifically, it’s the largest of the Balearic islands. Its location in the Mediterranean means that the sun shines all year round. Many come to Mallorca for the glow of its white sandy beaches. Mallorca has a population of around 900,000 people - but 28 million people pass through Mallorca’s main airport every year, roughly equivalent to a third of the UK population. Mallorca’s landscape is dominated by two mountain ranges - Serra de Tramuntana and Serra de Llevant. These roads through the mountains are some of the most beautiful drives in the world. While you’re here, why not enjoy those roads in an electric car? Mallorca has pledged that by 2050, only electric vehicles will be permitted on the island, and charging points are everywhere. Or, if you’re the one full of energy, Mallorca attracts around 150,000 cycling tourists every year - and the mountains are mapped with dozens of hiking routes that take you all over the island. There’s so much to see and do in Mallorca, but that image of a cheap party holiday still exists. There’s nothing evil about treating yourself to a hassle free resort - your holiday time is valuable, and finding a chance to relax these days is a luxury itself. But we wanted to show you More of Mallorca. Show you how to get more out of your holiday - and still leave you with plenty of time to get the relaxation you deserve.
Do you want to know the secret to a hassle-free start to your trip? It’s an airport lounge. Away from the hustle and bustle you can enjoy some lunch, a few drinks and generally just enjoy a much more chilled out atmosphere than the terminal. After boarding our plane and enjoying a flight of maybe just over two hours, we arrived at Palma de Mallorca Airport.
So we’re off the plane, heading to pick up our checked luggage. Flight was only about two hours, so it wasn’t too bad, but y’know. I’m 6”2” so I would have liked a bit more leg room than RyanAir would have given me for free, but yeah!
And then after we grab our luggage, head to our transfer, which will take us to our accommodation. Which we’ve booked in advance so the guy should be there waiting for us with a little sign. Hop in the car, and off we go!
Booking our transfer in advance meant a door-to-door service - which was ideal for us, and saved us so much time and stress. We’d definitely recommend it. But for now, after a long journey it was time to get plenty of rest before the busy trip ahead. In 2011, the Tramuntana mountain range was awarded World Heritage Status - as an area of great physical and cultural significance. Nestled in these mountains, just a 15-20 minute drive from Palma in our electric hire car, is a little town called Valldemossa. It’s a picturesque place - like something from a film. When you arrive, you’re surrounded with lush greenery, wildflowers and the fresh smell of citrus. With a population of around 2,000 people, this place is a little sanctuary of blonde stone architecture in a sea of green.
We always discover new places every time we visit Mallorca 🌊
Have you discovered any hidden gems we should know about? 😏
It truly is lovely to see someone who is not a native, love and appreciate Mallorca and the Mallorquin people. You have done the few places you covered justice. There’s so much more to see and do there, I hope many more tourists learn to appreciate the enormous amount of culture and history on our Island. But I have to disagree with the breakfast, after time away nothing says I’m home like the first bite of a warm ensaimada! Except maybe some butifarron, or a pa am boli.
My favourite place, visited when I was a small child, visited again with family in may2013 and I have visited 2/3/4 times a year since - got back from my first '22 trip last week. I stay in palmanova but I explore the island I love the hidden gems that the everyday tourist don't get to see
Went there last year,what a place!,spent 5 days there,caught up with one of my Spanish mates,he showed me all around the island,could happily live there,the food,the people,the history,especially the food and beers,so cheap.
....good job! I've lived in Mallorca for 18 years and learned some things from you.
Hi I've been Majorca 15 times and each time I love it more . going again in Oct to peurto pollensa
I always go back to Mallorca, you just know it's a great place to be. So many lovely places to discover. I highly advice people to hire a care or go by train if you want to go to Valldemosa and Soller. If you go on an organized bustrip all you'll have to do is "hurry, hurry, hurry" and that was a big no/no!
As a fellow brit, who can't stand holiday resorts, but ends up at one from time to time because you know, family. I can also second that Mallorca is fantastic, and really worth exploring outside of the chavy resorts. For a start Palma is a genuinely interesting & historical city, Deia is stunning. Soller is a must visit along with Valldemossa. Great vid.
Very good video, and I totally agree. I am a Norwegian woman and I have visited Mallorca both during summer and winter and have travelled by public transport to see different places and to do some walks. I'll be back again later for sure. Thank you for sharing this 👍🏼😊
Can picafort beautiful mountain towns like bügar and pollença are my favourite picks
Thank you for a beautiful tour. Your energy and happy outlook really cheered me up.
Really enjoyed the video I've just recently visited Mallorca and enjoyed every moment we stayed in palma city and was amazed how good the local bars and restaurants were the tapas bars was my favourite may return next month thanks for sharing mike☺
what a lovely video. thoroughly enjoyed! thank you!
Going there in the summer for the 9th time my family absolutely love it there couldn’t think of anywhere better to go! ☀️🌴
It's a really beautiful place! Where do your family stay?
Holiday Extras Travel Guides we usually stay in Cala Sant Vicenç is so beautiful. If your ever in Majorca again you should visit it. :)
Doubt it now :( we were supposed to be going July.
elaine mackenzie same I will be very upset set if we don’t got but I doubt we will be able to 😭
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides I live here it's very nice. Eroski is my favirout shop
Mallorca Spain is the place that I will retire and teach English. The place is so relaxing, safe, and boost a friendly environment-even without being fluent in the language. I love Spain, it is a beautiful country; I visit 1-2 times annually, but the Covid-19 parked me in the USA for now. Thank God that I can go on CZcams and watch videos that reminds me of the beauty, and culture of Spain. Thanks for the video
I am seeing this video too late. I am in Mallorca at the moment and should have known this before haha! I have just been to cuevas del drach aka the dragon holes. It was unbelieveble and incredibily beautifull to see what nature has done there. If you are going to mallorca again you should visit this!
Thank you for the tips, really looking forward to finding these hidden gems on my upcoming trip
Great video! I love Mallorca - have been visiting since childhood and it is one of my absolute favourite places on Earth.
I like the way you captured Valdemossa and the lesser known parts of the island - it truly is a magical place. Well done!👏
Many thanks! We're big fans of taking the path less travelled. Mallorca is such an amazing island with so much to explore.
i love because i borned and i live
amazing guide thanks!! to think the whole place was like Magaluf !! unbelievable
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I've been to the island 2 times and there is always something else to explore, really my favourite destination!
Great travel guide, thank you.
If you want to have a healthier and more authentic breakfast than a bagel, you must have a "pà amb oli". You will not regret it. Thanks for showing many nice things about the island :)
Heading to barcelo illetas in May from Glasgow for first time on Mallorca , already looks like we will be returning again as soon as we get back ! Great watch and guide . Cheers mate
As a native, I recomend this vid, for anyone asking.
Fantastic presentation guide 😎
Such an amazing video :)
valldemossa -yehh beautiful
Love the fact you say 2 days out of the resort. I've been a few times now and always book a reasonable hotel so I don't feel tied to it... out every day exploring and enjoying local food and scenery.
This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!
I hope so too!
Absolutely outstanding content sir. You captured her well :)
Really helpful content 👏 👌
Nice video james
Brilliant video!! I want to go to all these places. Staying in Cala D'or, hopefully not too far on a bus
Beautiful & lovely video. We first heard of Mallorca a couple of years ago because of the Australian most wanted fugitive business man Christopher Skase.
Great video Jake, your enthusiasm shines through
Thanks Philip! Have you watched our other travel guides? :)
thx to see somemthing from my island more than sun and beach
There is so much to see in Mallorca! Deia, Fornalutx, the West coast has the most stunning views! Son Marriog + Sa Foradada, Monasterio de Miramar, Formentor, Sa Calobra (very dangerous road!) Sant Elm, La Granja, the Sineu market, the many beautiful ermita's, we just fell in love with Mallorca when we first visited in 2013, the hospitality is so different from mainland Spain, now we are going back in August (had to move our dates because of the virus, hotel still closed at our 1st arrival date in June) we can't wait to explore more!
I'm going on the 17th of june.. I've screenshot your comment and will be seeing some of these.. thank you
You are welcome! Enjoy the stunning views! 😍 Let me know what it was like when you come back home 😊
@@Daisyke984 I sure will 😊
Hey man, I am from Mallorca and just stumbled upon your video. Nice one, hope you enjoyed being here. If you ever come back, you should consider visiting some of the small villages like Campanet, Sineu or Costitx. They are not so tourism-oriented, so they really capture the charm of rural life here, I'm sure you'll like them. Also I don't know if you were aware, but there's a place in Valldemossa called la Cartuja where Frederic Chopin used to live and it's gorgeous. Cheers mate
Thanks for the tips!
Sineu, yes! We met Ricardo Gogo, we also bought 2 works from him, unfortunately we didn't dare to "fly" the sculptures, he has great works! Deia is also a small jewelry box village! Too bad the Chopin Memorial House isn't open on Sunday!Mallorca is the best!!!
Thank you💚💚💚💚
What wonderful travel guide! Thank you
Thanks John! If you enjoyed this one, please do check out our other guides over on our channel. :)
great place to do balconing!
Great video, I love it, definitely mallorca is in my next trip ❤
Great guide! Loved the visuals, writing, and overall message.
Much appreciated!
Many thanks! I'm a big Mallorca fan. I've been there 4 times over the past few years. Love it!
Great to hear!
Absolutely Stunning!, :D
well made! . Best I seen.
Thanks Cjansen! Have you watched our other travel guides? You can check them out here: czcams.com/users/holidayextrastravelguides
Great video 👌 I totally share your passion for this wonderful island 💕 I hope to move there som day ✨
Its so nice to see that I did what other people dream off💕💕Best luck for you✨
Such a lovely video thanks for sharing the best from our island 😄
Thank you for the fantastic video!!! Where were the day trip destinations out of Palma that you mentioned?
Great video. Heading there tomorrow. Thanks a lot mate.
Hope you enjoy it!
My hometown is Sóller, so 'Top Things You'd DIDN'T Know About Mallorca' doesn't really apply, but I didn't expect it to. Here's a thing many actually didn't know: the name Sóller comes from "sa olla" (the pot) as it exists in a large, bowl-shaped valley. I do appreciate you trying to pronounce place names correctly. It's a practice most Brits skip, but one that is appreciated in all parts of the world, so kudos for making the attempt. Try putting the accent on the first syllable, as it's written, and you'll be most of the way there.
Now if you can just get the rest of the UK to pronounce "paella" correctly. Pro tip: it does not rhyme with "the fella". If a person can figure out how to pronounce "rendezvous" and "Merlot" correctly, this should be a breeze.
GREAT video! Thank you!! ❤️👏👏
You have so right, nothing can be compared with Mallorca.
Very true! Where's your favourite place in Mallorca?
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides Old town of pollensa
Great video so informative, I am lucky enough to call Pollenca in Mallorca my home. Writing this post Covid 19 lockdown & the island is slowly welcoming back the tourists, but if you're thinking of coming don't forget your masks, as of 13/7/20 it's now mandatory/ law to wear them when out in public places.
Lived in Pollenca from 1986 to 2001. Lovely landscape, lovely village - but if you try to be part of the Pollençins - forget it. They like to take your money but will exclude you. The Brits there are mostly busy with playing Golf and drinking too much in an upper class way... Moved to Ibiza in 2001 finally, best choice ever. Although I keep an apartment in Palma which I use frequently. Palma is small Barcelona and just wonderful and has an international mix.
Good review about bagel cafe, will look it up..
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Mallorca really catched my attention last year, i'm considering to move-in soon!
I am truly inspired by your video.
Wow, thank you
Think the advice should be : Dont feel guilty about taking a day out to sit by the pool and drink cocktails! There is so much to do and see on this beautiful Island, to only spend two days out exploring hardly lets you see anything. Cant wait to return
Great video
Thanks Natalia! Have you visited Mallorca?
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides yes , at august 2018.We was there 10 days,every day in diferent places 😀
I loved it
briliant video so many lovely little places to see in mallorca, my wife asnd i love the island been going there for years and always find somewhere weve never been before.
Thank you so much. We hope you continue to enjoy Mallorca for many more years to come.
I'm a Spanish girl living in the UK. When I had a glimpse of you, mainly your shirt, haha, at the 'cover' of the video, I thought, oh no, another plain British guy tour doing the usual touristy stuff. Yep, don't judge anybody! I loved the video, the ideas, the tone of the narrative, very chilled and relaxing. Loved the history nuggets too. And I'm not even planning to go to Mallorca any time soon.
Great video, well done!
Thank you so much :)
Beautiful mallorca with good quality
Magaluf, best place for the balconys🤣🤣🤣🤣
What are your thoughts on going in November?? It’s our only time to travel this year. Thx!
Is October a good time to go to Mallorca? Asking for a friend.
I was here and you should Look at the 5 star hotel. THEY ARE INSANE
"Unlike infamous resort towns like Magaluf and Palmanova to the south, Port De Sóller came through the tourism overdevelopment stage in the 70s and 80s relatively unscathed." True, but there was a big push by developers and corrupt politicians to build up as much as possible. It's nice now, but it took a lot of battling by locals to keep it from turning into the kind of nightmares you see along the coasts on the mainland. It turned out fairly well in the end, but there are more buildings on the hill than there were ever supposed to be.
great video guys I am going to mallorca in a couple of weeks, any recommandations in the alcudia area
Thanks! Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to explore the east of the island, but you can find some great tips here: www.seemallorca.com/alcudia :)
Hi Jake, next time you visit Mallorca should to visit San Carlos Military Historical Castle and Museum in Palma near Portopi shopping center, you'll love it!
Enjoyed the video, I learnt some things about Majorca I did not know and I have been going every year since I was born! How come there were some clips of Cala Millor/ Cala Bona at the beginning but not featured during the video?
We're glad you enjoyed our guide! Unfortunately there just wasn't enough time to feature everything and give certain locations the attention they deserve. All the more reason to go back and visit again. ;)
Kimberley Huxley I think they’re trying to show alternatives to those kinds of resorts mainly.
I spent time at Cala Millor as a kid - great fun place for young folks!
visit son banya ,son gotleu, rustic people experience for live.
Love from karachi 😍😍
Thank you! 🇵🇰
How did you book a transfer?
arruix!
Good videa, but please if may i give an advice, put titles in video and timestamps so it's easier to navigate, thanks!
Have you been to Seychelles island
You are a very beautiful man ! I arrive in Cala millor in Majorca in two weeks ❤️
😘 We hope you have an amazing time!
I'm going this weekend for 7days 💯🔥🔥💥
Have fun!
And I just came back from 7 days trip to Mallorca, it was my first time and I hope not the last. Beautiful place, the sea, the food, the dragon caves, the sunsets!
I highly recommend for everyone!
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😍🤩😍spain
it is so beautiful ☀️😍
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides definitely 😻😩
Hello guys , may i ask
if you know some agent for rent please ?
If you come to Soller and Port de Soller, you've got to visit Fornalutx and Biniaraix too.
Mallorca have such a beautiful history and culture... Conserved archives from medieval times, the folkloric tales, the oral poets... RAMON LLULL (one of the precursors of informatics). Mallorca have A LOT of importance in the whole catalan culture. There is also the preroman history, the neolitic artifacts... Thanks for appreciating it a little bite! Sand and sun it's ok... but all the time is boring. Discovering a "new world" is a total adventure! (You can have both things) :)
Please do a video on the Azores.
We'll give the team a shout and pass on your suggestion! Are you off on holiday this year?! 🙂
Very handsome BTW
Minorca?
Soooo pretty i shall go back again next year. Palma city lits of pickpocketers i lost my wallet there near the Cathedral and no police around. Id never seen a police protecting thectourist ive spent 30 mins looking for pilice station to
My surprise i wasnt the only victims they have a long quauee of tourist who lost their valuables to picpocketers german, brits, dutch, not very good in Palma city not so bad in the resort or countryside
By the way All the European countries are so beautiful , for example Switzerland is much more beautiful than
other places in Europe from the natural scenery , PALMA because of its beaches and the Year around warm
Weather would be also my ideal place not to mention the Granary ils land near by there ....I like warm year around weather , England is so beautiful too but the weather is mostly Gloomy due to rainy cloudy climat .
Above all if someone has much money that can help to relocate to Europe ...
Suggest to avoid the Bulevar in Paguera....lots of dodgy shopkeepers and bad restaurants. Many rip off merchants. Strongly suggest to keep to the beaches, pool, your apartment, or hotel, and to shop for food at the supermarkets and you should be okay. Very rude and aggressive taxi drivers as well. A lot of anti-foreigner and anti-German sentiment amongst shopkeepers and locals despite the fact that they make their living from these very same foreigners, who are mainly German.
Thank you for your video!
I would like to recommend you to be careful teaching people about how to pronounce letters or towns because the LL ia a sound that even Spaniards for outside the old Catalan countries cannot pronounce and it is not a sound in between anything, in Catalan language or one of its variations, the Mallorquin, the double L has an especific sound that is far from what you are saying, apart from that Sóller has to be pronounce with a stress on the O and not on the E !!! Catalan is a language that has a latin root like Castilian ( SPANISH) FRENCH, ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE and ROMANIAN. Although Spanish has sounds that no other of these languages have and often are OF Arabic influence, so Spanish speaking people find it hard to pronounce some sounds in Catalan as well as in French or the rest.
I lived her with my sister's n mom. Things were so cheap back then
Very nice. There is one criticism: Mallorquines are very much in favour of style and dress code. If you dress like the presenter, showing sprouting hair from your cheap undershirt, people will immediately judge you as a cheap tourist. It would be respectful to dress properly. Can be casual but not like that!
CASTELL DE BELLVER and not CASTEL
why are people allergic to saying "MMAAAAAA---your---ca"????
MAAAAAAAAA...... not meeeeeee-our-ca
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stay clever, stay hydrated: hikes without water or hat...
Good presenter who needs to get to the right stylist?
i'm surprised a brit knows all those things aboutmy island, usually british people only come here to get waisted at a pub lmao
A side note i would like to add is: In Mallorca they speak catalan in the family environment and at school and they don't like to be identified as spaniards, there's a strong independentist movement here along with catalonia.
Who is looking for German comments as well😂
Ohhhh those days without masks 🤦