Other places of interest
Cape of Formentor
Cap de Formentor, Cape Formentor in Spanish, is the northernmost corner of Mallorca. Majorcans call it “the meeting point of the winds”.
When we get there we will see its 22 meter high lighthouse, which began to be built in 1857. The views from the lighthouse and from the lookout are impressive. At some points the cliffs reach 300 meters in height.
The Playa de Formentor, Cala Murta and Cala Figuera deserve a stop. Formentor beach has crystal clear waters, white sands and pine trees.
We cannot forget the Mirador de la Creueta and Colomer and the Albercuix Watchtower (Talaia d’Albercutx).
Inca weekly market
It is celebrated every Thursday morning in the pedestrian center of Inca. It is one of the largest and most popular markets in Mallorca. In it we find hundreds of points of sale with a varied proposal in food products, handicrafts, textiles and footwear.
The vendors are organized into different subject areas. Being the farmers in the center of this. The animals are in Sant Francesc street.
Inca is known for its leather industry and its “Cellers” (old wineries converted into Mallorcan food restaurants).
Wine Route
Very good wine is made in Mallorca. We have several wine regions with two designations of origin. They are those of Binissalem and Pla i LLevant. In addition to the appellations of origin mentioned, the wines of Mallorca are identified in 3 well differentiated geographical indications: Wine from the Land of Mallorca, Wine from the Land Serra de Tramuntana-Costa Nord and Wine from the Land of the Balearic Islands. More than 70 wineries and hundreds of wine brands coexist on the island. Mainly four different types of grapes are grown.
Binissalem
It occupies the central part of the island, at the foot of the Sierra de Tramuntana, and brings together municipalities such as Santa María del Camí, Binissalem, Sencelles, Consell and Santa Eugènia.
Pla i Llevant
Among the municipalities of this DO are Algaida, Ariany, Artà, Campos, Capdepera, Felanitx, Llucmajor, Manacor, Maria de la Salut, Montuïri, Muro, Petra, Porreres, Sant Joan, Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Santa Margalida, Santanyí, Sineu and Vilafranca de Bonany.
To carry out any wine route, we recommend that you visit the web pages of these two denominations of origin and arrange a visit to the wineries that most appeal to you.
Click here to see the website of the DO of Binissalem.
Click here to see the website of the DO de Pla i Llevant.
Hidropark Water Park
If you travel as a family and with children, a fun attraction is the Hidropark water park.
It is located in Puerto de Alcudia. In its 40,000 square meters you have different water attractions, such as:
- 3 swimming pools, one of them with waves.
- The Hidrokids children’s area, with slides, swimming pool and streams of water.
- Slides for the whole family.
- Slides for the more daring, like kamikazes and sliderang.
- The solarium area where you can relax and sunbathe in your hammocks with an umbrella.
- The golf course, Supergolf, with 54 holes, floating balls, hammocks, lockers and everything you might need.
Click here to see the Hidropark website