In fact, to see all the sights of this largest of the islands of the Balearic archipelago, you need to live here for a month. Therefore, we will make a selection of local beauties, for the inspection of which three days will be enough (and even then, if half a day is spent on the beach). So, mentioning what to see in Mallorca, the reviews are most often called Palma, the capital of the island, the city of Soler on the north coast with a guided tour to the village of Valdemosso and Porto Cristo with its famous del Drac cave.
Let's start with the capital. Palma de Mallorca. What to see in this glorious city with ancient history? Firstly, La Seu Cathedral. After King Jaime defeated the Moors, he began the construction of the island’s main Christian temple. Work was started in 1229, but the unfinished building was completed only by the beginning of the XVII century. The earthquake that occurred in the 19th century spoiled the facade and interior very much, thus freeing up space for the manifestation of Antonio Gaudi's creative imagination.
After spending an hour in the Cathedral Museum, move to the nearby Royal Palace (and also the Museum) of the Palau del Almudaina. It was once inhabited by the Moorish rulers of the island. But Jaime I redid his chambers in his own way. Thus, the palace is a charming mixture of Aragonese and Moorish styles. A beautiful garden adjoins the residence of the king, which will become a reliable shady shelter from the scorching heat. After leaving the palace, delve into the labyrinth of the medieval streets of Palma, carefully looking around. After all, you don’t want to miss out on something to see in Mallorca. These are the ancient churches of St. Eulalia, St. Francis, the Arab baths. If you still have the strength, head to the southwestern end of the city and visit the Castell de Belver, the bastion that now houses the History Museum.
On the second day, take a bus ticket to
Port de Soler. With one shot you will kill three birds with one stone. For the villages of Deya and Valldemossa, as well as the Tramuntana mountains, included in the mandatory list entitled “What to see in Mallorca” lie precisely on the way from Palma to Soler. The town itself is located on high banks among the mountains. You should definitely ride on old wooden trams, look at Cape Formentor, visit the church of San Bartolome.
There is a short stop on the way back to visit the village of Valldemossa. This is the number 1 item on the list of what to see in Mallorca, especially for French and Polish tourists. The fact is that in this village spent three unforgettable winter months writer
George Sand and composer Frederic Chopin. The tour allows you to look into the chambers of the old monastery, which was already abandoned by the monks in the 19th century and turned into a hotel, learn about the details of this unusual love story, see the courtyard where the famous prelude No. 5 “Raindrops” was born.
What to see in Mallorca visiting this island with children? Of course, the town of Porto Cristo. Seaside flavor, many fish taverns, the characteristic Mediterranean spirit of this place will appeal to adults and children. But what surely captivates the kids is the Snake Cave (Cava del Drak). In it, in addition to stalagmites and stalactites, there is an underground lake along which tourists ride in boats in the light of torches.