The most beautiful towns in Mallorca – pearls for Mallorca lovers

Favorite places are always subjective. / The most beautiful towns in Mallorca – pearls for Mallorca lovers

A top list of the most beautiful villages in Mallorca therefore does not do justice to the diverse reality. But it can still serve as a great inspiration for your next Mallorca vacation

You stroll past picturesque houses made of Marès rock, admire the blooming bougainvilleas and lemon trees, watch how the lizards withdraw from your shadow into the holes in the Tanca wall… and suddenly an inconspicuous square opens up to you a breathtaking view of the hilly countryside with its olive groves and the blue sea in the background! The most beautiful villages in Mallorca correspond exactly to our idea of ​​a Mediterranean idyll. On the other hand, they also have their very own, indescribable character. And best of all: no matter where you have booked your hotel in Mallorca, there is always a picturesque village close by, be it in the mountains or on the coast. So grab a rental car and go on a discovery tour. In our list you will find ten pearls that you should not miss.

The most beautiful mountain towns in Mallorca

The most beautiful mountain villages in Mallorca are in the Serra de Tramuntana. It’s actually worth visiting everywhere here, because the views alone from the villages are usually overwhelming. But there are a few highlights that exude a very special charm:

Fornalutx

Fornalutx is not only regularly voted one of the most beautiful villages in Mallorca, but is also considered one of the most beautiful villages in all of Spain.

Fornalutx is not only regularly voted one of the most beautiful villages in Mallorca, but is also considered one of the most beautiful villages in all of Spain

Nestled at the foot of the mighty Puig Maior, the island’s highest mountain, in the valley of Sóller, the village enchants its many visitors with picturesque winding stone streets and staircases, traditional architecture and stunning natural surroundings.

Galilea / The most beautiful towns in Mallorca

Galilea is a particularly picturesque village that nestles harmoniously on the southern slope of the Puig de Galatzó and offers a magnificent view over the Calvià coast. Due to its seclusion and tranquility, many foreigners, especially artists, have chosen this place as their residence, so today they make up a not inconsiderable part of the town’s only 200 inhabitants.

Orient

Orient (Mallorca) is for those who love quiet, secluded places where time seems to stand still. The tiny village is embedded in the mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana and impresses with its originality and its traditional houses made of the typical Marès stone. The surrounding area is also ideal for short hikes, for example to the Salt des Freu waterfall, the highest waterfall in Mallorca.

Estellencs

Estellencs is a truly unique place with its traditional and well-preserved architecture, its location at the entrance of the Serra de Tramuntana and its breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. It is not quite as high and close to the coast, so from here you can easily reach the famous Cala d’Estellencs, where you can take a refreshing swim after visiting the village. As you can see, the most beautiful villages in Mallorca are mostly surrounded by beautiful nature.

The most beautiful coastal villages in Mallorca

Those who head for the most beautiful fishing villages in Mallorca are a bit late, because most of the places where fishermen used to cast their nets now live mainly from tourism and accordingly have a high proportion of hotels and holiday apartments. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that these villages on Mallorca have lost their beauty. Many places still look like real Mallorcan fishing villages, even if fishing is no longer their main activity.

Portocolom

In Portocolom on the south-east coast of Mallorca there is still a lot of fishing going on, although tourism has also established itself in this beautiful coastal town.

Portocolom has one of the few natural harbors in Mallorca and is located in an irregular bay where the houses, jetty and lighthouse offer a picturesque panorama

The place has one of the few natural harbors in Mallorca and is located in an irregular bay where the houses, jetty and lighthouse offer a picturesque panorama. The place also has a wide range of boat tours and water sports activities.

Sant Elm / The most beautiful towns in Mallorca

Sant Elm is a place with its own indescribable atmosphere. Surrounded by mountains, it is located on the west coast on a bay with two small beaches and a beautiful view of two islands lying off the coast: Sa Dragonera and Panta Leu. To the larger of the two – Sa Dragonera, which is now fully protected – you can take a boat trip from the town’s small marina and return to one of the many sea-view restaurants.

Port de Soller

Port de Sóller is not just a popular destination for its beauty alone. It is also a very interesting place that offers many activities, such as a tour of the nearby Sa Calobra Bay. You can also combine the excursion with a visit to Sóller and admire the surrounding fields of orange trees, for which the area is famous.

The most beautiful inland villages in Mallorca

The center and south-west are not exactly known for being home to the prettiest villages in Mallorca. But there are also a few pearls here that are worth a visit.

Sineu

Sineu is located right in the center of Mallorca and is the ideal place if you are interested in the history and culture of the island, because this village, which is now rather small, was one of the most important places in Mallorca and accordingly has many historical buildings that can be visited.

Sineu is the ideal place if you are interested in the history and culture of Mallorca

A real tourist magnet is the Sineu market, which takes place every Wednesday and is one of the few in Mallorca where livestock is still traded.

Petra

Not far from Sineu is Petra, which is also worth a visit. Although the village does not offer any breathtaking views of the mountains or the sea, it does have a particularly picturesque, lively and lively center where you can still enjoy real Mallorcan life. Doesn’t that make the most beautiful villages in Mallorca?

Felanitx / The most beautiful towns in Mallorca

Felanitx is known for its vineyards that surround the village and which can also be visited. The place is not well connected and not very touristy either, but that is a big part of its appeal. If you are interested in viticulture or traditional farming in general and want to enjoy authentic Mallorcan cuisine, this is the right place. It is also a very lively village with all kinds of activities taking place throughout the year.

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