Based in Majorca for 8 years now, Jane is our resident expert on the island
read moreI thought my holiday would be good but I was unprepared for how brilliant I would feel by the end of the week evening standard
A Mediterranean island that combines rugged coastal scenery with beautiful wooded countryside and wonderful beaches.
We have hand-picked a selection of boutique hotels and private villas around the island (see where to stay), and would recommend visting any time from late Spring to early Autumn. Though, if you like your weather hot, July and August are the most scorchio.
Away from the city of Palma and the (mercifully few) tourist hot-spots, Majorca can feel delightfully rural - even along the coast. And the magnificent mountains complete the picture.
In recent years, Majorca has become a popular destination for road biking as the roads are good and, off season, remarkably empty. With a combination of relatively flat areas, plus rolling hills or major mountains, the variety of road biking routes ensures that there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. We can provide all the equipment (unless you'd rather bring your own bike) and our guides will take you on your chosen routes. See sample itineraries
Other activities available on the island include yoga, personal training, riding, and hiking. Whether you're after a weekend or a week, we can create a mixture of daily programmes combining as many or as few activities as you wish.
We have scouted out the best spa hotels too, so if you'd simply like to fly out for some sunshine and pampering, we can make it happen.
Other ideas around the Mediterranean
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Enjoy a 4 night road-biking while staying at the lovely Reads Hotel in Majorca. More |
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Experience some exhilarating and scenic cycling tours. More |
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Weather and when to go
June through to September has very little rain and lots of sun with temperatures sitting around 27°C and rising in the 30s during July and August. In October and November the temperatures are around the 23°C mark, so it's warm and you can still swim in the sea.
The winter is extremely mild, usually settling around 15°C with 5 hours of sunshine a day, making Majorca a year round destination. The Spring sees temperatures climbing up into the high teens and low twenties and the hours of sunshine are approaching double figures again.
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reads hotelmajorca, spain weekends from £560 A delightful and spacious family run country house hotel in the centre of Mallorca with easy access to the mountains for the keen cyclists and a large spa and pool for those less keen on the action view |
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casita esconditamajorca, spain 7 nights villa rental from £860 A secret little stone cottage, nestled in the Val d’en March valley, this truly romantic retreat for two just oozes charm and character. Pollensa is within easy reach, but the real world rarely encroaches on this private place. view |
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jumeirah port sollerspecial offermajorca, spain 7 nights from £875 Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa offers world-class service and a new standard of luxury in Mallorca, far from the usual tourist trail. The spectacular hotel is nestled along the rugged coastline of northwest Mallorca, where guests can enjoy breath-taking views from every room. view |
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villa paputmajorca, spain 7 nights villa rental from £1,490 A romantic retreat for two, or a comfortable family villa (3 bedrooms), this sympathetically renovated former finca is a fine choice either way. It is quietly positioned, with mature gardens and mountain views. view |
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villa esmeraldamajorca, spain villa per week from £4,000 This stunning new 4 bedroom (all ensuite) property lies close to the enchanting village of Deia on the west coast of Mallorca. view |
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casa claramajorca, spain villa per week from £8,500 A stunning 7 bedroom villa, just outside the village of Campanet in the north of Mallorca with easy access to the beaches of the Port de Pollensa and to the Tramuntana mountains. view |
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hospes maricel and spamajorca, spain Hospes Maricel & Spa is set in substantial grounds and overlooks the Mediterranean. This luxurious 5 star hotel boasts 16th and 17th architecture and super sleek design, with an amazing pool beside the sea. view |