Palma de Mallorca — Travelrags

Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

Top 15 Hotels in Spain: Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Spain.

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Sant Francesc Hotel SingularHotelMallorca has really come of age in the past decade, especially with this sophisticated, grown-up hotel with most…
El Llorenç Parc de la MarHotelWith a sky-skimming infinity pool, the longest in Palma, that brings the Balearic sea right up to the feet of the…
Elsewhere
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection HotelHotelSan Sebastián, SpainA glamorous property with history and heritage in spades.
Hotel Arts BarcelonaHotelBarcelona, SpainExperience the gold standard of luxury at Hotel Arts Barcelona.
Rosewood Villa MagnaHotelMadrid, SpainExperimente el carácter distintivo de Rosewood Villa Magna, un hotel de lujo en Madrid concebido para quienes aprecian…
Can FerreretaHotelSantanyi, SpainBienvenido a nuestro resort 5 estrellas situado en el centro histórico de Santanyí, en el sureste de…
The Mandarin Oriental Ritz, MadridHotelMadrid, SpainInaugurated with pomp by King Alfonso XIII in 1910.
Four Seasons Hotel MadridHotelMadrid, SpainThis new-wave hotel offers proof that opulence and discretion needn’t be contradictory.
The Hoxton, PoblenouHotelBarcelona, SpainClose to Sagrada Familia, boasting a rooftop pool and taqueria, a sunny pizza terrace and slice shop.
Majestic Hotel & Spa BarcelonaHotelBarcelona, SpainWith panoramic views of Paseo de Gracia Discover timeless elegance at the Majestic Hotel.
Mandarin Oriental, BarcelonaHotelBarcelona, SpainHotel de lujo de 5 estrellas en el Passeig de Gràcia de Barcelona, con habitaciones y suites elegantes, alta cocina,…
The Palace, a Luxury Collection HotelHotelMadrid, SpainThe iconic Palace hotel in Madrid returns to its grande dame status following a complete renovation by Ruiz Larrea…
Cotton House Hotel, Autograph CollectionHotelBarcelona, Spain
Nobu Hotel MarbellaHotelMarbella, Spain

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Lonely PlanetJul 8

The 12 best things to do in Mallorca

Mallorca has real magic up its sleeves. Here

24 things in this story

Mercat de l’OlivarMarketMarket for island produce, cheese, fish, and tapas.
Elsewhere
Serra de TramuntanaNeighborhoodMallorca, SpainUNESCO World Heritage-listed mountain range for hiking.
Cap de FormentorSightMallorca, SpainPeninsula with knife-edge cliffs and scenic viewpoints.
Platja de FormentorSightMallorca, SpainPine-flanked beach with crystal-clear water.
Mirador del Mas PasSightMallorca, SpainViewpoint along the Cap de Formentor road.
Cala AgulaSightMallorca, SpainStarting point for a walking trail.
Talaia de Son Jaume IISightMallorca, Spain16th-century watchtower built to ward off pirates.
Ferrocarril de SóllerPlacePalma, SpainVintage train journey from Palma to Sóller.
La Casa de Robert GravesSightDeià, SpainDream house built by poet Robert Graves.
Poets’ WalkTrailDeià, SpainMountain-facing walk at Belmond La Residencia.
Belmond La ResidenciaHotelDeià, SpainIt sits in the lee of the Tramuntana Mountains and faces the Mediterranean Sea.
Son MarroigMuseumDeià, SpainLavish mansion with romantic sea views.
Sa ForadadaRestaurantDeià, SpainBizarre hole in the rock resembling an elephant.
Ruta de Pedra en SecTrailMallorca, Spain140km long-distance hiking trail.
Palma CathedralPlace of worshipPalma, SpainGothic cathedral with Gaudí's canopy and Barcelo's chapel.
Palau de l'AlmudainaSightPalma, SpainFormer Islamic alcázar, now a royal summer residence.
Santuari de la Mare de Déu des PuigSightPollença, SpainHilltop former medieval nunnery.
Monestir de LlucSightMallorca, SpainPilgrims' refuge high in the Tramuntana mountains.
Ermita de La VictòriaPlace of worshipAlcúdia, SpainConverted 14th-century hermitage on a peninsula.
Marc FoshRestaurantPalma, SpainBook ahead for imaginative riffs on Balearic flavors.
Hotel EspléndidoHotelPort de Sóller, Spain
Cala MesquidaSightMallorca, Spain
Cala MitjanaSightMallorca, Spain
Cala MatzocSightMallorca, Spain

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The GuardianApr 29, 2019

A local’s guide to Palma de Mallorca: 10 top tips

The Spanish island’s seaside capital punches above its weight when it comes to restaurants, art and culture – perfect for a late-spring or early-summer getaway I love the maze of Moorish-feeling little streets in the historic district between Plaça de Cort and the seafront. If you just wander towards La Seu, the cathedral, you always come across something surprising. A lot of the old mansions h…

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Mercat de l’OlivarMarketmarket with fresh produce and bars that cook seafood
La SeuPlace of worshipthe cathedral in Palma
La Biblioteca de BabelPlacebookshop with cafe tables on a terrace
Rosevelvet BakeryBakerybakery making wonderful cakes and pastries
Passeig des BornParktree-lined promenade at the heart of city life
Rialto LivingPlaceelegant old palace with books, clothes, and a cafe
13%Restaurantplace with great tapas and unusual wines
Paseo MarítimoTrailpromenade around the Bay of Palma with bike lanes
PortixolNeighborhoodarea with a marina, bars and cafes
Sa RoquetaRestaurantrestaurant serving seafood and rice dishes
Palma on BikePlacebike hire place
Es BaluardMuseumcontemporary art museum in a 16th-century fortress
Vida MevaRestaurantrestaurant with a set three-course menu for €13.90
Vermutería La RosaBartapas bar with a buzz, serving octopus and tortilla
QuetglasRestaurantMichelin-starred restaurant with set menus from €33
Sky BarRestaurantrooftop bar at Hostal Cuba with Mediterranean views
Hostal CubaHotelhotel with a rooftop bar on the edge of Santa Catalina
Saratoga HotelHotelhotel with a rooftop pool bar and Blue Jazz Club
Blue Jazz ClubPlacejazz club at the Saratoga Hotel with live music
Hotel Convent del la MissióHotelhotel in a 17th-century convent
Fil SuitesHotelhotel in former textile factory with stylish rooms

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