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Mallorca’s Most Beautiful Coves: Why Locals Love Them

Written by The Editorial Team. Posted in Guides, The Water. No Comments on Mallorca’s Most Beautiful Coves: Why Locals Love Them

Beyond the island's famous beaches lies a coastline of hidden coves, turquoise waters, and quiet corners that continue to capture the hearts of those who know Mallorca best. Mallorca reveals itself slowly. Not through its resorts or postcard viewpoints, but through its calas—small coves tucked beneath pine-covered cliffs, hidden between rocky headlands, and reached by winding roads that often reveal the sea only at the very last moment. Here, the Mediterranean feels more intimate, the water impossibly clear, and time seems to move at a gentler pace. The island's coastline is a study...

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Mallorca Hiking Navigation, A Practical Safety Guide for the Serra de Tramuntana

Written by Jörn von Grabe. Posted in Guides, Island Matters. No Comments on Mallorca Hiking Navigation, A Practical Safety Guide for the Serra de Tramuntana

Mallorca is often called “easy” for hiking—and in many areas, it is. But the island can also be demanding: rapid terrain changes, exposed limestone, and stretches of trail where wayfinding is essential. Add the Tramuntana’s microclimates—especially the shift between valley and summit—and hikes that seem simple on a map can become slow, cold, or unexpectedly complex. This guide is not anti-technology. It’s about independence and redundancy. If your phone works, great. But your day shouldn’t depend on signal, battery life, or a single navigation method. Use this framework to help turn...

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5 Tramuntana Hikes in Mallorca from Scenic Walks to Expert Mountain Routes

Written by Jörn von Grabe. Posted in Guides, Island Matters. No Comments on 5 Tramuntana Hikes in Mallorca from Scenic Walks to Expert Mountain Routes

A practical guide to five Serra de Tramuntana hikes — from scenic walks to serious mountain routes, The Serra de Tramuntana isn’t just Mallorca’s “mountain backdrop” — it’s a UNESCO World Heritage landscape defined by an unusually diverse mix of terrain: limestone ridges, hidden coves, olive terraces, and old stone paths that can feel smooth one moment and rough the next. It’s wildly rewarding, but it also demands realistic planning: awareness of weather, thoughtful route choice, and honest decisions about what fits your day and your abilities. Below are five Tramuntana hikes,...

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