Top Things to do in Majorca
Top 10 Gardens in Majorca, Balearic Islands
The dreamy island that provided inspiration to Chopin and Miró now has a reputation as a spring break beach destination. Don't worry, though, if you're vacationing over elementary school spring break-- there's plenty for the younger crowd. Marineland's dolphin and sea lion shows and children's beach attract families. And if you have a Thomas-obsessed toddler, the antique train that travels between Palma and Soller is a must-see.
Restaurants in Majorca
1. Museo Sa Bassa Blanca
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4.5 based on 126 reviews
The Sa Bassa Blanca Museum is a symbiotic space between art, nature and architecture, founded by artists Yannick Vu and Ben Jakober to promote cultural development and respect for the natural environment. It is located in a spectacular geographical enclave, where the visitor will enjoy a unique sensory experience.
2. S'Hort del Rei
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4.5 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By Goodrich2016 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Let's face it Palma city can be hot during the summer months but the emphasis is on it being a place for people to enjoy. There are many secluded seating areas dotted around but this has to rate as the most beautiful one of all. With fountains and pergolas as well as plentiful stone benches to sit and relax on it is easy to forget that you are a few paces away from the major shopping areas. Enjoy.
3. Jardines de Alfabia
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4.0 based on 731 reviews
This property is going to be closed during the period of November 1st until February 28th. Alfabia, originally the residence of the Moorish viceroy of Majorca , Ben - Abet, who ordered to make the mudejar celling in 1220, lies on the southern slope of the Coll de Soller. The house and the garden combine an area of outstanding beauty and have been declared by the goverment a cultural monument in 1954. The murmur of the water is a constant backdrop to the whole walk. Inside the house, worthy to mention "el llibre de ses franqueses" given by the King Jaume I in 1246 to Majorca and the gothic chair, hand made in Flanders at the end of XV century.
Reviewed By 699lennarts - Orsundsbro, Sweden
We stumbled on this wonderful oasis when driving from Soller towards Palma, exactly at the southern end of the long road tunnel, so luckily! A garden of sublime beauty and tranquillity (with a very decent cafe) and an equally stylish grand house. You need about an hour, or why not stay longer - no way you would regret it!
4. Botanicactus
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4.0 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By Traveller2144 - Palma de Mallorca, Spain
We have lived here 20 years & have never heard of this place. We met the owner (& sole gardener) Juan today. He has been open 32 years. This place is huge. The largest garden of its kind in Europe. We spent 3 hours (curtailed by a huge thunder storm) in the Mallorcan Garden, the desert (v impressive) & the lake. There are bamboo gardens to walk through too & for most of the day we were on our own. We learnt about plants, habitats & brushed up on Latin. I reccomend this place wholeheartedly. There is so much love here & the workis phenomenal. All the work of the owner & his dad. Do go, I'm sure you won't regret it.
5. Jardines Joan March y Torre Desbrull
6. Jardi del Bisbe
7. Parc de Sa Feixina
8. Parc de Sa Riera
9. Jardins Rei Joan Carles
10. Jardi Botanic de Soller
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3.5 based on 213 reviews
Botanic Garden with interesting collection of plant species from Balearic islands, Canary and Madeira Islands, and Mediterranean islands as Corsica, Sardinia, Crete or Sicily. You can visit as well the medicinals plants collection, cactus collection and autoctonous fruits and vegetables collection.
Reviewed By Frank103 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Having read a number of negative reviews I was in two minds whether I should visit at all but I'm so glad I did. Some reviewers must have come here with the wrong expectations, esp if they visited in summer. This is not Kew Gardens with lush mixed borders full of flower colour! As a Botanic Garden it has a scientific purpose: the display, study and preservation of the flora of the Balearic islands and other Mediterranean as well as Canary Islands. This it does very well. Different sections have their individual themes, plants are labelled, and one can read about how plants preserve water during the hot dry summer. For many that means that they haven't lush green leaves in the baking sun, but they aren't dead. In any case, there is plenty to look at and enjoy even in August, such as cacti in flower and waterlilies and dragonflies on a pond. Come and see for yourself! Parking is easy.
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