TRAVEL GUIDE: Mallorca, Spain

Where to eat, stay, swim, spa and shop! My personal edit of the island.

The first time we visited Mallorca was nearly six years ago, and we still talk about it like it was a dream. It was just before our wedding—a celebration with close friends, a hillside villa, and turquoise water just beyond the terrace. We let the island set the pace and simply followed. Long lunches melted into golden-hour dinners, and every moment felt like it belonged to another, slower kind of life.

There’s something about this place. The clarity of the water. The way citrus and wild rosemary scent the air. The cliffs that tumble into the sea and the mountains rising just behind the beach. And the food... olive oil that tastes like sunshine, fresh seafood that needs nothing else, pastries gone before they hit the table, and wine that flows like a second language.

Since that first trip, we’ve returned again and again. Sometimes for work, often with kids in tow. And each time, Mallorca offers something new. It’s woven into our story now.

After countless DMs and texts asking for my list, I finally gathered the Google pins, voice notes, and memory scraps into one curated guide. It came together over more than a few late nights after the kids were asleep, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it.

This isn’t a guide to the most popular spots. This is my edit. The places I keep coming back to. The ones I bookmarked to return to. The experiences that made me fall in love with the island all over again.

Inside the guide, you’ll find:

• 16 restaurants and bars, plus 14 cafés that linger in your memory long after the last bite

• Beaches tucked behind cliffs and winding roads that are absolutely worth the journey

• 12 boutique hotels where design and soul meet, plus 6 budget-friendly stays that don’t sacrifice charm

• Shoppable gems, ceramics, jewelry, and clothing you’ll wish you packed an extra bag for

• Garden yoga and candlelit spa pools, places to reset and renew

• Family-friendly spots that blend ease, beauty, and just the right kind of magic

I’ve also included a custom Google Map with everything organized and bookmarked so you can spend less time searching and more time soaking it all in. Along with Instagram handles for each place so you can get a feel for the vibe before you go.

Whether it’s your first visit or you’re already hooked and ready to go deeper, this guide is for the traveler who cares about the details. About design. About feeling something. About those experiences that make a trip unforgettable.

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