Marco Polo - Mallorca: Travel with Insider Tips

Look into the abyss onto Es Colomer, aka Pigeons Rock, and the sinking sun from Talaia dAlbercutx

A mountainscape of picturepostcard beauty, and Mallorcas orangery

Europes second-largest canyon can be reached in two ways; the easy way: by car or boat, and the satisfyingly hard way: on foot

Two pretty mountain villages looking down into the Sller Valley

Underground show in the islands largest accessible stalactite cave, Cave of the Dragon, near Portocristo

Caribbean feeling in the Mediterranean amongst the islands beaches, Es Trenc is the star

Watch the fishing boats come to this idyllic port to unload fresh fish and seafood

The holy mountain in the centre of the island with three monasteries on three levels, plus culinary treats in the village hotel

Impressive estate visit taking in 400-year-old rooms and courtyards

Contemporary art and architecture in a medieval shell in Palma

Inside: Art Nouveau with a permanent exhibition of works by Catalan painter Anglada Camarasa, outside: Art Nouveau, with a lavishly decorated facade on Palmas Plaa Weyler

Watch the interplay of colours in the morning in the islands most magnificent work of art

Up some steps, down some more steps, through two romantic terraced villages in the west

Chic marina with fancy boutiques and the finest restaurants: Mallorcas Marbella for hedonists who like to see and be seen

Wander the flower-festooned alleys at a leisurely pace, with Frdric Chopins Raindrop Prlude playing in your head and George Sands travelogue A Winter in Majorca in your hand

Sensational fireworks in honour of the Virgen del Carmen in Can Picafort

Travel 3700 years back in time in 20 minutes on a beach walk from Can Picafort to Son Real, City of the Dead

A medieval monastery has been turned into the modern luxury hotel Son Brull

Depending on the time of year and the position of the sun, the Cavall Bernat mountain range in Cala Sant Vicen appears in different colours, chameleon-style. On February and March afternoons, the shadow on the mountain face takes on the shape of a rider on horseback: a popular inspiration for countless painters and photographers

On the way to the beach of es Trenc, you can buy not only the most recent flavoured salt creations straight from the Salines de Llevant, but also a picnic hamper with healthy treats for a day at the beach, and pick up an organic ice cream on the way back

Accompanied by the aroma of rosemary and the chatter of cicadas, a 20-minute walk leads from the remote settlement of Cala sAmunia to the hidden-away natural beach and deep-blue waters of Sa Comuna: no hotel, not even a beach shack, and usually not a soul about ()

Be spoilt for choice at the counters of the grill restaurants Can Jordi and Casa Fernando in Ciutat Jard, groaning under their fishy load

Fish and seafood tapas in the des Peix bar in Palmas Mercat de LOlivar

Discover all the sights of Palma from the top of a bright red double-decker bus, with explanations in English and 16 places to hop on or off

The Carrer Fbrica in Palma lies off the beaten track, with hardly a tourist finding their way here, but the locals love it. Around here and in the side streets is a great place for an evening pub crawl but not before 9pm, otherwise youll only have your own company

Seven island cheeses to try

Why not spend a whole day from 8am to 8pm in the high-class Oasis Spa area of the Son Cali Hotel non-residents are equally welcome. The chocolate massage however has to be paid for