Things To Do
Santa Ponça
Where bride and groom and a lot of the bridal party are staying. Some favourite spots: - Santa Ponsa Beach. Its big so plenty of space to spend the day. - Viewpoint at Mirador de las Malgrats. Beautiful spot to catch the sunset with views overlooking the Malgrats Islands. Bring along a beer and enjoy! - Jungle Parc. Local go-ape course if you are feeling adventurous. - Playas de Santa Ponsa Tenis Club. 8 clay courts, 100m from the beach. Restaurants, cafes, bars: - Las Olas. Great paella and seafood with views of the bay. - La Porteña. Argentinian barbecue so great for meat lovers. - Adelfas by Jens. Mediterranean food, chilled garden atmosphere. - Donna Vegana. Vegan Cafe. Great spot for breakfast or lunch and for something a bit more healthy. - 7 Fuegos. In Santa Ponsa port, overlooking the boats. Good for both paella and meat. - Tapas y mas. Traditional spanish tapas. - Il Carpaccio. Great Italian. - Le Cafe Flora. Brunch spot - good for crepes and omelettes.
Port Adriano
Some nice restaurants along the water front in this sheltered harbour. 20-30 min walk from Santa Ponsa. - Restaurante Trattoria Vino del Mar. Casual Italian, great pasta. - Coast by East. Great Asian-Fusion restaurant, more up-market. - Cantina Can Olivo. Local spanish tapas. - Restaurante Playa El Toro. Mediterranean menu. Good seafood and paella.
Andratx
Nice town, with a lovely port about 20-25 mins drive from Santa Ponsa. Restaurants overlooking the port/ bay: - Sumailla. Lovely Japanese-Peruvian fusion. - Rocamar. Fresh seafood. - 10-15 min drive away is Restaurant Illeta, lovely food and out on a jetty from the beach. Feeling active? - There is the local Club de Golf Andratx. - Andratx is also a great spot for testing out the local hikes e.g. try the one starting at Sa Bruta.
Palma
Plenty to see and do in the capital. - The Cathedral is well worth a visit - although do check the opening times before you go. - For shopping - enjoy strolling through the beautiful Old Town. For home-ware bits and bobs we love Ceramica TerraCuita and Rialto Living. - Pop into one of the many lovely galleries. Gallery Red is one of our favourites. Restaurants, cafes, bars: - Fervor. Casual, good tapas and sangria. - Bar La Sang. Natural wine bar. - Rooftop Bar at Es Princes Hotel. - Noi Restaurant in Nobis Hotel. Mediterranean fusion. - Japo in Santa Catalina. Japanese. - Tast Club. Great cocktails and local dishes. Lovely spot for dinner. - Bar Abaco. Very unique and aesthetic spot for a drink set in a converted old mansion. - La Rosa Vermuteria. Nice spot for a drink or to try some local Vermouth. - Puro beach. Beach club. - Cerveceria Tramuntana. Impressive beer list! - Sabotage bar for dancing. - Brooklyn Club. Underground house and techno club. - Sala Luna nightclub.
Deià
Beautiful inland town to visit on the north of the island. - Belmond La Residencia. Beautiful setting in the Belmond Hotel. Worth going just for a drink. - Ca’s Petro March. Great spot for lunch along the water. - Ca’n Lluc. Cala Deia. Another lovely local spot for lunch. - El Olivo. Beautiful setting, creative Mediterranean dishes. - Nama. Asian fusion.
Sóller
Another beautiful town to visit. - Take the historic tram and enjoy the views from Soller down to the port. Restaurants: - Kingfisher Restaurant. Harbour views and fresh seafood. - Patiki Beach. Casual beach dining. - Agapunto. Sunset dining in the port.