At the table · 7 min
Christmas and New Year in Mallorca: what happens when
Mallorca in December: 16°C by day, sunset at 5.30pm. The 2026 dates, what shuts on the 24th and 31st, the Sibil·la in the Cathedral and a chef at the villa.
Travel guides to Mallorca and the Balearics
What it costs, how to get there and when to go: yachts, villages, dining and flights, from the team that organises them.
4 guides
At the table · 9 min
Mallorcan wine: two appellations, four grapes, and where to taste them
Two appellations, Binissalem and Pla i Llevant, and four grapes that barely exist elsewhere. What Mallorca pours is not what most visitors expect.
At the table · 7 min
Private Chef in Mallorca: What It Costs and How It Works, at the Villa or On Board
Private chef in Mallorca from €110 per guest: five-course menu, groups of 8+, at the villa or on board. What's included, what a group pays, how to book.
At the table · 5 min
Michelin Stars in Mallorca: How Many and When to Book
Mallorca holds around 11 Michelin stars across roughly 10 restaurants. When to book, and when a private chef is the better call.
Around the island · 6 min
Private transfer from Palma airport: how it works and what it costs
Which car meets you at Son Sant Joan, when it beats the official taxi (2025 fares), and how the fixed price of your transfer is set.
At sea · 6 min
Catamaran charter in Mallorca with a skipper: boats, prices and when it pays
The skippered catamarans we have in Mallorca and Ibiza, their day rate from each listing, and how a day on a catamaran differs from one on a motor boat.
Around the island · 6 min
Easter in Mallorca 2027: processions, Pollença and how to see them
In 2027 Easter Sunday is 28 March. The Maundy Thursday and Good Friday processions in Palma, the Davallament in Pollença and the weather that week.
Planning the trip · 6 min
Mallorca in April and May: the real weather and what each month is for
AEMET's figures for April and May in Palma, what each month is best for, and when the yacht season starts.
Around the island · 7 min
Mallorca beyond the guidebook: it is the hour, not the place
Almost nowhere on the island is still a secret. What changes your day is what time you arrive and how — by road or by sea.
At sea · 6 min
How to Get to Sa Calobra: Car, Bus, Boat from Sóller or Private Yacht
How to get to Sa Calobra: the 13 km hairpin road, the bus, the boat from Port de Sóller (1 h, €35) or a private yacht anchored off the cove. Which to pick.
At sea · 6 min
How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Mallorca?
A crewed yacht runs €1,936-€17,150 a day in our reference fleet, fuel extra. Real breakdown by yacht type, season and what's included.
Around the island · 7 min
Almond blossom in Mallorca: when, where, and as a private day
The almond trees flower from late January into March, but the timing shifts every year. The roads with the most trees and how to see them on a private day.
From the air · 6 min
Helicopter sightseeing flight over Mallorca: what you see and how long it takes
A sightseeing flight is not a transfer: 45-60 minutes over the Serra de Tramuntana, Sa Calobra and Sa Foradada. What you see and where you fly from.
Around the island · 6 min
Palma in a day: what to see, in what order, and which day to go
The cathedral is closed to visitors on Sundays and the Almudaina on Mondays. What to see in Palma in one day, in what order, and how to dodge cruise days.
From the air · 8 min
Helicopter from Mallorca to Ibiza: 22 Minutes, Price and How the Day Works
The crossing takes 22 minutes, up to 6 passengers, from Son Bonet. By boat it is 3-4 hours. Return in a day from €7,500 for a group of 4-6.
At sea · 8 min
Cabrera National Park from Mallorca: Permits, Moorings and How to Get There
Cabrera is reached only by sea: 1 h on the ferry from Colònia de Sant Jordi (€58) or by private yacht. The permit, the 50 buoys, fees and park rules, explained.
Around the island · 6 min
A private Tramuntana tour from Palma: how the five hours work
Valldemossa, Deià, Son Marroig and Torre des Verger in five hours. What it really takes, where the car parks fill, and what each option costs.
Planning the trip · 7 min
One week in Mallorca, day by day
Seven days built from real pieces: Palma, a day at sea, the Tramuntana, the southern coves and one day with nothing on it.
Around the island · 5 min
Sunset at Sa Foradada, and how to watch it without rushing
The pierced rock at Deià is the most photographed sunset spot in Mallorca. Getting there is not the hard part — the walk back is.
At sea · 6 min
Puerto Portals or Port Adriano: where to berth
670 berths against 488, and two different moods twenty minutes apart. What you find in each one and which suits your day.
Around the island · 6 min
Mallorca in September and October: the island without the queue
The sea is still warm, the coves empty out and tables take two days to book instead of two weeks. What the end of the season gains, and what it costs.
Around the island · 6 min
Private day experiences in Mallorca: the 7 options
7 private day experiences Mallorca from €550 plus VAT: Tramuntana, wine, Palma, oil, sunset, villages and coves. Which one to pick and why.
At sea · 6 min
Island hopping from Mallorca: yacht or helicopter between islands
Island hopping Mallorca: from €4,800 return to Cabrera by helicopter, or from €6,000 by yacht, plus permits and departure ports.
Planning the trip · 7 min
A practical guide to planning a luxury trip to Mallorca
Real budgets: from €550 plus VAT for a private day to €60,000 for a full week, with yacht, villa and chef run by one team.
Planning the trip · 6 min
What a Luxury Concierge in Mallorca Actually Does
Luxury concierge Mallorca: coordinating yacht, villa, chef and helicopter in 48 hours, under one invoice.
Around the island · 5 min
Private Chauffeur or Rental Car in Mallorca: How to Choose
Private chauffeur Mallorca vs rental car: it depends on season, drinking at tastings, and combining yacht, villa and airport transfers.
From the air · 5 min
Private helicopter in Mallorca: when it's worth it
Private helicopter in Mallorca: Cabrera takes 12 minutes by air versus 1 to 2 hours by yacht, from €4,800 return. When it pays off and how quotes work.
At sea · 7 min
One week in the Balearics: an island-by-island itinerary
Seven days across Mallorca, Cabrera, Ibiza, Formentera and Menorca, with yacht, villa and transfers run by one team. Budget €15,000 to €60,000.
Around the island · 7 min
Serra de Tramuntana villages: a private day in the mountains
Valldemossa, Deià, Sóller, Fornalutx and Banyalbufar in one day with a driver. A sensible route through the UNESCO range, with Sa Foradada at sunset.
At sea · 5 min
The best time to sail Mallorca, month by month
The season runs May to October: July and August are peak, while June and September leave you quiet coves and warm water at lower prices.
At sea · 6 min
Crewed vs bareboat yacht charter in the Balearics: which suits you
Crewed needs no boat licence and the crew runs the day. Bareboat does. Here's the difference, the real costs, and when each one makes sense.
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