It certainly looks impressive from a height of 500ft. On my half-hour helicopter tour, I've been whisked down the coast from urban Palma to the open countryside at Mallorca's southerly tip.

Set in the heart of the city, this superbly situated 5-star hotel, just off the main shopping street Passeig Del Born and a mere 10-minute walk from the stunning cathedral, is a real hidden gem.

Where to Go Out in Palma de Mallorca If you re looking for cocktails in a grand setting, Abaco (Carrer Sant Joan 1) holds the rare honour of being an established-wisdom institution that doesn t ...

A sibling to Andalucia’s already much-loved Finca Cortesin, Grand Hotel Son Net swung open its doors in the foothills of Mallorca ’s Tramuntana Mountains in summer 2023.

But so far, all efforts have been in vain. This summer, things should be different. Palma Mayor Jaime Martínez recently announced a comprehensive security plan to prevent the excesses of the past.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain wander Palma's historic shopping streets with Princesses Leonor and Sofia - both wearing stylish espadrilles - as their annual Mallorca holiday continues ...