We hope you take some time to explore the island and see why we consider it such a special place. And if you’re afforded the time, our destination wedding could make for a brilliant mini-vacation.
Below are our recommendations for sightseeing, restaurants, shops and beaches that you may wish to check out during your stay.
The capital city of Mallorca has so much to offer that we could not fit it all in this website. Great bars, restaurants, shopping and sights.
Check out the Cathedral, the shops around Jaime III and Borne, and the cobblestone streets around the old town area of La Lonja and just let yourself get lost in this great city.
Here is just the tip of our recommendations.
Restaurants and Bars
El Camino - Amazing tapas restaurant in the heart of Palma. Book ahead
Taberna de La Boveda – Tapas on the sea front, book ahead.
Marc Fosh - For a more special dinner. Michelin starred, Mallorcan influence. Book ahead.
Abaco - Beautiful and opulent cocktail bar with piles of fruit and flowers spilling over the floor. Great for a drink after/before dinner and they also do great desserts. Sit in the courtyard outside and make sure you pop your head around the house.
Cappuccino San Miguel - Another cappuccino but this is in a particularly spectacular building with a beautiful courtyard. Perfect to nip in to during your shopping in Palma for a cold drink and snack (located off the Placa Major).
Santa Catalina Area – The Santa Catalina area in Palma is absolutely buzzing in the evening and there are lots of nice wine bars and restaurants to choose from, like Duke.
Mercat 1930 - a great gastronomic market with food choices for all tastes. It's made up of individual food stalls offering anything from oysters to pizza!
Es Baluard - great views over Palma bay and great cocktails.
49 Steps - this rooftop bar is perfect for any time of the day or night. With views of the marina, cathedral and the city and the coolest caravan bar.
Beach Bars/Bars/Clubs
Puro Beach Palma - located on the outskirts of Palma, offers a great beach club vibe by the seaside.
Assaona - Good for lunch or dinner at night as well. We highly recommend the truffle pasta!
Nightlife
Hostal Cuba - This is where the locals gather every Friday and Saturday night. Start with drinks on the rooftop, then dinner on the ground level and dance the night away in the lower ground club.
Idem - this bar may be small but makes up for it in the vibe and burlesque atmosphere.
Social - the coolest club in Palma, it gets going after 1am!
Restaurants
Balneario Illetas – Beach side restaurant perfect for lunch or dinner and serves variety of different foods to suit all. Booking advised.
Hotel Bendinat - Modern European food, situated on a lovely terrace overlooking the sea. Book ahead.
Beaches & Beach Clubs
Puro Beach Illetas - Book ahead.
Illetas Beach
Puerto Portals is a luxurious marina only 10 minutes from Illetas. Take a stroll and check out the amazing yachts and then enjoy drinks and a meal in one of its many bars and restaurants.
Restaurants
Cappuccino - Perfect for a coffee/dessert, sundowner or snack.
Diablito - Great pizzas, try for a table upstairs on the terrace.
Flanigans - Modern classic food. Book ahead.
Spoon - Mediterranean and Asian food, absolutely delicious. Book ahead.
S'Esponja - Located right Portals Nous beach with great sea views and lovely food. We recommend the paella. Book ahead.
Beaches/Beach Clubs/Bars
UM Beach House - Book ahead.
Roxy’s Beach Bar - Book ahead.
Portals Nous Beach
If you decide to rent a car we advise exploring this beautiful island:
Soller – Beautiful valley town and seaside port.
Valldemossa & Deia – Valldemossa is a beautifully picturesque town in the mountains. Drive a bit further along the mountain coastline, to the town of Deia, where we recommend that you have lunch at Cas Patro March. Be sure to book ahead or you won't get in and bring cash as they do not take credit cards.
Sa Calobra - An picturesque part pebble/part sand beach situated at the end of a gorge made by the Torrent de Pareis (as seen in the main picture on this webpage). The access is via a very winding road.
Es Colomer Viewpoint - Elevated lookout on the Formentor road with spectacular views of the sea & surrounding cliffs. If you want to go a bit further, go up to the Torre de Albercutx for a beautiful sunset.
Can Gavella, Muro - Cool beach restaurant on the sand dunes of Muro Beach.
Ponderosa Beach, Muro - The ultimate boho and relaxed restaurant, right next to Can Gavella, on Muro Beach.
Beaches & Coves - the best beaches and coves to visit.
Puerto Portals - A chic marina filled with luxurious yachts and an array of restaurants offering all types of cuisine.
Port of Andratx - A charming fisherman's port with lots of shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries.
Scenic Drives - There are so many beautiful spots to discover!