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Charming hotels in Mallorca, Ibiza and Minorca, romantic country inns & accommodation Baleares
Travel to the Baleares and stay in small, romantic hotels, paradores and luxury hotels. Specially selected accommodations from which to get to know the beautiful islands of Mallorca, Ibiza, Minorca and Formentera, with their temperate climates and landscapes. Whatever your reasons to travel to the Balearic Islands, be it a romantic getaway, a cultural tour, or the thrill of staying at a small luxury hotel, Secretplaces will you help find the perfect spot.
In addition to its singular landscape the island of light, as the Balearics have been called, are also home to a number of charming villages that have attracted many artists and intellectuals over the years. Deià, where the poet Robert Graves lived, and Valldemossa are best known. But there are others sprinkled over the islands fitting in perfectly with the surrounding landscape.
Palma de Mallorca Sometimes called “The Pearl of the Mediterranean” Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the Balearics and its most important city. An ancient port city discernible for its beautiful blend of Gothic, Moorish, and Renaissance monuments, palm trees, yacht harbours, modern luxury hotels. Valdemossa The composer Chopin succinctly described Valldemossa “The sky is turquoise; the sea is blue. The sea, the mountains, palm trees, a cemetery, a church that dates back to the crusades a ruined mosque, thousand year old olive trees. Soller Soller is a charming town situated on Mallorca's northwest Coast. It lies in a large, fertile, bowl-shaped valley and shares its valley with the village of Fornalutx and the hamlet of Biniaraix. The valley is famous for its orange groves and terraces of ancient olive trees. The village of Deià is just down the coast. Minorca Binibeca Binibeca is a completely restored seaside village on the southern coast of Minorca with the new architecture blending in with the old.
The Balearic Islands, with their wonderful coastline and clear waters are a sailor's paradise and cater for the novice right up to the most experienced seaman. Yachting in the Balearics also provides one of the best ways to see the islands. Some companies providing sailing facilities include: Club Náutico Santa Ponsa Viá de la Cruz, 46 07180 Calviá Mallorca Tel: 971694950 Fax: 971694488 Puerto Adriano El Toro 07182 Calviá Mallorca Tel: 971 102494 Fax: 971102566 Puerto Portals Torre de Capitanía 07015 Portals Nous Palma de Mallorca Mallorca Tel: 971171100 Fax: 971171117 Cala'n Bosch Apartado de Correos Nº 532 07760 Ciudadela de Menorca Menorca Tel: 908799826 Fax: 971385679 Puerto Addaia Apartado de Correos Nº 389 07701 Mahón Menorca Tel: 971363203 Club Náutico de Ibiza Avenida de Santa Eulália s/n 07800 Ibiza Tel: 971313363 Marina Botafoch Apartado de Correos Nº 750 07800 Ibiza Tel: 971311711 Fax: 971311557 Puerto Deportivo Santa Eulália Edificio Capitania Apartado de Correos Nº 207 07840 Santa Eulalia del Río Ibiza Tel: 971339754
Spain is rightly considered as one of Europe's leading golf destinations. The Balearics, though not primarily known for this sport nevertheless also do justice to this status with an increasing selection of courses, some of which have stunning scenery. Golf course bookings for Mallorca and information on discounted green fees, golf clinics and transportation can be made to: golfin@mallorcaonline.com Club de Golf Roca Llisa Apartado de Correos 200 07800 Ibiza Tel: 971196118 Fax: 971313704 No of holes - 18 Club de Golf Capdepera Apartado de Correos 39 07570 Artá Mallorca Tel: 971818500 Fax: 97181893 No of holes - 18 Club Santa Ponsa Urbanizaçion Nova Santa Ponsa 07180 Calviá (Mallorca) Tel: 971690211 Fax: 971692264 No of holes - 18 Club de Golf Son Parc Apartado de Correos 634 07700 Maó Menorca Tel: 971188875 Fax: 971188875 No of holes - 18
Mallorca alone has around 80 beautiful beaches. Some of the best, boasting fine, golden sands and excellent facilities, are to be found in the north and north east of the island. Those with adventurous spirits can try out the secluded beaches and coves generously sprinkled throughout the island. Though more difficult to get to they are offer greater privacy.
Ibiza has over 18 kilometres of a wide variety of beaches – for families, sporty, secluded, wild, tranquil, with deep or shallow waters for children's bathing:
Island hopping can either be done by taking inter-island flights, which are rather expensive, or by ferry boats. In Mallorca, these operate from Palma, Port d’Alcúdia and Cala Ratiada. Mahon, in Minorca, has regular ferries to Palma as well as Valencia and Barcelona on the mainland. The city of Ibiza in this islands main ferry gateway. Once on the island, the best way to get around is by car or bike. There are over 30 car rental companies in Mallorca alone.
