Book a finca hotel in the west of Mallorca

The west is probably Mallorca's most striking region. The picturesque villages, wildly romantic landscapes and quaint bays, known as calas, characterise numerous postcard motifs. It's no wonder that the region in the middle of the Tramuntana mountains is one of the most popular regions for anyone who wants to get to know the real Mallorca. There are hardly any large hotels in the Tramuntana mountains. Instead, the picturesque mountain villages are dotted with enchanting boutique hotels or cosy finca hotels with lush gardens, pools and welcoming hosts set in romantic landscapes.

Far away from mass tourism

The west of Mallorca has retained its original charm to this day. If you spend your holiday in the west of Mallorca and book a finca hotel there, you have the perfect starting point for wonderful hikes. Picturesque strolls through romantic villages, impressive buildings and skilfully laid out gardens, which were once built by the Arabs on Mallorca, as well as wonderful cycle routes and picturesque excursion destinations are within easy reach in the west of Mallorca.

Palma - vibrant island metropolis

Let's start our tour of the west of Mallorca with the island's capital, Palma, which is located in the south-west of the island. Anyone spending their holiday in the west of Mallorca should definitely pay a visit to the island's capital. Pretty boutiques, restaurants, cafés and luxurious boutique hotels are hidden between picturesque alleyways. If you drink your cortado in one of the numerous street cafés here, you can feel the pulsating life of the island's capital.

Art & culture in Palma

A trip to Palma is of course not just worthwhile for shopping, even if there is an impressive number of exquisite shoe shops and boutiques here. But art and culture are also worthwhile, such as in the Es Baluard Museum or the Miró Museum or a visit to the magnificent La Seu Cathedral.

Gastronomy and nightlife

The perfect end to a successful day on holiday in Palma is a meal in one of the many restaurants, for example in the popular Santa Catalina district, or a cocktail on one of the many rooftop terraces, for example in the Cuba Bar with breathtaking views of the Passeo Maritimo, the sea and La Seu Cathedral.

Book a hotel in Palma de Mallorca

If you are spending your holiday in Palma in the west of Mallorca, it is best to book a small, chic boutique hotel in Palma, the perfect starting point for an eventful holiday. The one or other enchanting boutique hotel in Palma is hidden between picturesque alleyways. There are affordable hotels as well as luxurious boutique hotels that leave nothing to be desired.

The sophisticated west of Mallorca

Further west is the exclusive area around Santa Ponca and Port d'Andratx. The numerous villas that have settled on the slopes of the Tramuntana mountains are home to the odd celebrity or two who enjoy the luxurious atmosphere in the south-west. A stroll through the upmarket harbour of Port d'Andratx impressively demonstrates that this is the region of the rich and famous, who have their boats and yachts moored in the harbour. There are numerous restaurants and bars around the harbour where you can spend a day soaking up the special atmosphere of this town in the west of Mallorca.

Dragon Island and Sant Elm

At the very western tip is the charming coastal town of Sant Elm, with its pretty promenade, cute boutiques and traditional fish restaurants. The adjoining beach with views of the Dragon Island provides the perfect backdrop for a beach holiday in the west of Mallorca. By the way, you shouldn't miss out on a boat trip to Dragon Island. A visit to the dragon island - Sa Dragonera - in the west of Mallorca is a wonderful excursion for the whole family. Not only are there three beautiful hiking trails with sea views, but also the cute lizards, which are unique to the dragon island and, thanks to numerous tourists, are easy to observe and not very shy.

If you are spending your holiday in the west of Mallorca, it is best to look for a cosy finca hotel in the Tramuntana mountains or a charming boutique hotel in one of the romantic mountain villages in the west.

Village romance in the west of Mallorca

Oh yes, the west delights with its picturesque villages. Cobbled streets, often decorated with flower pots, quaint stone houses and behind them the Tramuntana mountains, dwarf palm trees, oranges and lemons. The west is Mallorca's most authentic region, offering many opportunities for wonderful photo opportunities.

Enjoy a stroll through the picturesque alleyways of Valldemossa, Deià or Fornalutx. You will instantly fall in love with the west. The writer George Sand and Chopin spent a winter in the west of Mallorca in Deià in 1838/1839 - you can still follow in Chopin's footsteps in Deià today and the book that George Sand wrote at the time, entitled ‘A Winter in Mallorca’, also gives an impression of that time.

Mountain villages and hiking trails

Be sure to pay a visit to Fornalutx. The mountain village in the west of Mallorca has been voted the most beautiful village in Mallorca several times, and with good reason. Incidentally, the mountain village of Fornalutx, where there are also some picturesque country hotels, is not only suitable for a stroll through the pretty alleyways. Numerous hiking routes, such as the circular hike from Biniaraix via Fornalutx, also cross the pretty mountain village in the west of Mallorca.

Book a finca hotel in the west of Mallorca

Those who spend their holidays in the west of Mallorca like to book a finca hotel in the middle of the Tramnutana mountains. Small, rustic country houses that have been lovingly transformed into tiny hotels with just a few rooms provide the perfect backdrop for a peaceful and relaxing holiday in the Tramuntana mountains. There are rural hotels for families in the Tramuntana mountains, as well as numerous adults-only finca hotels in the west of Mallorca.

Hiking holidays in the west of Mallorca

Hikers in particular love the Tramuntana mountains, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The GR211 - the long-distance hiking trail that allows you to cross the entire mountain range once - stretches along the entire mountain range. Between romantic villages with charming finca hotels and boutique hotels, the Tramuntana offers wild and romantic landscapes that are perfect for a hiking holiday in Mallorca.

Sights in the west of Mallorca

But the west of Mallorca also offers numerous other ways to spend your leisure time. Here, in particular, you can experience first-hand that the Arabs once settled here. This becomes clear when you look at the terraced buildings that were used to make the Tramuntana fertile for agricultural cultivation. Numerous buildings as well as the Jardins d'Alfabia also bear witness to Arab influences. You should definitely visit the Jardins d'Alfabia - they offer numerous photo opportunities and a wonderful chance to stroll through the romantic gardens

The red lightning - Tren de Sóller

A trip on the Red Lightning - the Tren de Sóller - is a particular highlight for families. Starting from Palma, you can travel on the historic railway to Sóller. The journey takes you comfortably through the Tramuntana, past orange and lemon plantations to the pretty mountain village of Sóller. Sóller and especially Port de Sóller in Mallorca's orange valley are among the most popular places in the west of Mallorca, attracting many tourists year after year. No wonder, thanks to its own beach and perfect opportunities for hiking and a wide range of gastronomy and water sports, Port de Sóller offers a wide range of options for a varied holiday in the west of Mallorca.

Holidays in the west of Mallorca

Holidaymakers who have booked a finca in the west of Mallorca in particular enjoy the romantic flair of the picturesque region and the numerous activities that the west offers for a varied holiday. Those who return to their finca hotel in the west of Mallorca after an eventful day's holiday can enjoy the heavenly peace and picturesque views of orange trees and the surrounding Tramuntana mountains from the pool. There are even some rural hotels in the west of Mallorca that have sea views. What a dream when the view sweeps over the mountains and the expanse of the Mediterranean!

Beaches and bays in the west of Mallorca

While there are long sandy beaches in the south and north of Mallorca, the west of Mallorca is characterised by calas - wild and romantic bays. The bay of Sa Calobra, Cala Deià or Cala Valldemossa are such rustic bays in the west of Mallorca, which will delight you with their crystal-clear water. Thanks to their location in the Tramuntana mountains, the coves in the west of Mallorca are rather rocky. Bathing shoes are therefore a must. Divers and snorkellers will find the perfect opportunity to explore the diverse underwater world of Mallorca. Those looking for a sandy beach will find what they are looking for at Port de Sóller.

Book a finca hotel in the west of Mallorca

The west is the perfect region for a holiday in a finca hotel. Small, pretty finca hotels with just a few rooms, beautiful gardens and a pool are hidden all over the Tramuntana mountains. With their location in the Tramuntana mountains, they are ideal for exploring the west of Mallorca in comfort. If you want to get to know the typical Mallorca, enjoy your holiday in a finca hotel in the west of Mallorca.