Under a blue Mediterranean sky, adrift in a turquoise sea lies Mallorca the holiday isle with everything: elegance, culture, natural beauty, super cuisine, a buzzing social scene. This unique island – the biggest of the Balearics with nearby Menorca and Ibiza - is the home of Finest Holidays, so we can promise an insider’s bespoke service, unveiling the secrets that only locals would know when you stay at one of our hand-picked luxury villas and luxurious country homes. The “Mediterranean Lady” has long attracted discerning travellers: from Grace Kelly and Edward VIII to Claudia Schiffer and Brad Pitt. The world-class coastline has more than 70 beaches, ideally for water sports or just for relax and sun bathing. You will find ultra-chic beach clubs, stylish marinas and isolated coves as well as big sandy beaches. Mallorca has stunning landscapes and magnificent cities, like Palma de Majorca with its impressive gothic cathedral. Palma offers a wide cultural choice, with new museums and guided walking tours and sightseeing, small enough to walk across in an hour, big enough and sophisticated enough to support Michelin-starred restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. The island has a thriving musical scene that embraces jazz, folk, rock and classical, and festive activities enough to keep anyone busy all day, all year.

There is no better place if you are looking for activities. Hire a yacht for a day trip is an excellent way to discover the coast, seaside towns and beautiful beaches. Mallorca offers wonderful diving opportunities for snorkel and scuba diving. Mallorca by Air: Ballooning & Helicopter Rides and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the island. Walking and bicycling are great ways of exploring the island. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are available in the Bay of Alcúdia, Bay of Pollença and Playa de Palma region and various other locations around the island depending on weather conditions. Mallorca has over 25 golf courses, ranging from a private 9 hole course to multiple championship standard courses, many in truly stunning surroundings.

Gourmet experience: The best holiday memories are often of fabulous meals – and Mallorca is a gourmet’s paradise, where you can eat amazing food and discover the superb quality wines produced here. Several restaurants have the coveted Michelin star and there are plenty of others offering delicious cuisine and friendly service.