Mallorcan food: the typical dishes to try
A local’s guide to Mallorcan cuisine: pa amb oli, tumbet, frit, arròs brut, sopes, ensaïmada, gató d’ametlla and sobrassada, and where to try them near Colònia de Sant Jordi.
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How much a week in Mallorca costs: a real budget
A realistic week-long budget for the south of Mallorca: accommodation, food, car hire, the tourist tax and activities, with sample budgets by type of traveller.
Cala Màrmols (Mallorca): the wild, unspoilt cove of the south and how to walk there
Premium guide to Cala Màrmols, one of Mallorca’s most unspoilt coves: turquoise water, no services, reached only on foot (~2h from the Ses Salines lighthouse), by track or by boat. Route, what to bring and warnings.
Cala Pi (Mallorca): full guide to the ravine, the tower and its hidden beach
Premium guide to Cala Pi: a sandy beach at the end of a cliff-lined ravine, with a 17th-century watchtower, fishermen’s boat huts and turquoise water. How to get there, parking, the steps and snorkelling.
Cala Santanyí and Es Pontàs: the beach with services and the rock arch
Guide to Cala Santanyí: a sandy beach with all the services, ideal for families, and the Es Pontàs viewpoint, the spectacular natural rock arch. How to get there and tips.
Cala s’Almunia (Santanyí): the Fishing-Hut Cove, Perfect for Snorkelling
Guide to Cala s’Almunia: a rocky cove with fishermen’s huts and crystal-clear water, one of the best in the south for snorkelling. How to get there, water shoes and local tips.
Cala Llombards (Santanyí): the Family-Friendly White-Sand Cove with a Beach Bar
Guide to Cala Llombards: white sand and clear water, a beach bar and a summer lifeguard, free parking and the long descent. Ideal for families and snorkelling.
Car Rental in Mallorca: A Local’s Tips (Insurance, Prices and Mistakes)
A practical guide to renting a car in Mallorca: where and when to book, how to understand the insurance and the excess, the fuel policy, documents and common mistakes.
Caló des Moro (Santanyí): How to Get to Mallorca’s Most Beautiful Cove
Full guide to Caló des Moro: how to get there and park (from Cala Llombards, 20-25 min on foot), the descent, when to go to avoid the crowds and a local’s tips.
Boat Trip to Es Trenc from Colònia de Sant Jordi: What’s Really on Offer
The truth about going to Es Trenc by boat from Colònia: there is no docking (it is a protected beach), but there are the best trips in the south — Cabrera and coastal cruises.