Mallorca-Guides
Praktische Guides, geschrieben für die Insel — Spaziergänge, Routen und lokales Wissen.
The Best Beaches in Mallorca, by Area
Mallorca has over 260 beaches — this guide breaks the island into five regions so you can pick the right stretch of coast for your base, from family sand in the north to wild coves in the southeast.
Es Trenc & the South: Mallorca's Natural Beaches
The island's most famous unspoiled beach and the wild southern coast around it — how to reach Es Trenc, where to park, the salt flats and Colònia de Sant Jordi, and how to beat the summer crowds.
Mallorcan Food & Wine: What to Eat and Drink
A local's primer on eating and drinking in Mallorca — the island dishes to order, the two wine regions worth a detour, tapas and celler culture, and how to eat well without landing in a tourist trap.
Best Hidden Coves in the South of Mallorca
Beyond Es Trenc — the secret calas of the southeast that the tourist buses don't reach. Where to find them, how to get there, and how to visit responsibly.
NIE, TIE & Visas: Getting Legal Status in Mallorca
The paperwork that lets you live in Mallorca legally, explained plainly — what the NIE, TIE and padrón actually are, the difference for EU and non-EU citizens, and the visa routes that still exist.
Renting a Flat & the Cost of Living in Mallorca
What it actually costs to live in Mallorca — realistic rent by area, the seasonal-rental trap to avoid, how Spanish contracts work, and a monthly budget breakdown for newcomers.
Sóller & the Tramuntana: The Perfect Day Trip
The vintage train, the Sóller valley, and the mountain villages of the Serra de Tramuntana — how to spend one great day in Mallorca's most beautiful region, with or without a car.
Your First Weekend in Mallorca: The Essential 48-Hour Itinerary
Two days, done right. A practical itinerary for first-time visitors covering Palma, the Tramuntana, and the best beaches — without burning yourself out.
Getting Around Mallorca Without a Car: Buses, Trains & Ferries
Yes, it's possible. The TIB bus network covers most of the island, the SFM train connects Palma to Inca and Manacor, and a heritage tram links Sóller to its port. Here's how to use all of it.
Palma Old Town Walk: Cathedral, Hidden Patios & Waterfront
A relaxed self-guided loop through La Seu, the Arab Baths, hidden patios, and the seafront promenade. No tour guide needed.