Attractions
When sailing from Colònia de Sant Jordi to the national park of Cabrera, most boats will make a detour inside the Blue Cave. Sheltered by rocky walls on three sides, the water is a vibrant blue and is perfect for snorkelling or a cool dip – so bring your swimwear and towel.
Island hack
Regardless of where you travel in Majorca, there will always be a bar or café serving what locals regard as manna from heaven: pa amb oli. This economical, satisfying and hearty dish consists of brown bread spread with crushed local ramallet (vine) tomatoes, olive oil, salt and garlic. It is accompanied by cheese, Serrano ham, tomato slices and olives.
Hotels
Four-star Can Ribera by Zafiro, in the rural town of Muro, has a welcoming restaurant and bar – but the pièce de résistance is the fantastic roof terrace with spectacular views over the town and mountains. Book a table up here, or on the private ground-level terrace, and relax with a cocktail or two.
Did you know?
For many Majorcan children, bedtime stories are the Rondalles Mallorquines: folk tales and fantastical yarns by Mossèn Antoni Alcover, a 19th-century priest and scholar who used the pseudonym Jordi d’es Racó. The prolific priest published 24 volumes of stories featuring animals, witches, monsters, giants and dragons. So revered is Alcover that an island institute and museum, Art Artà, showcase his works.
