Balearic Islands

A holiday archipelago in the western Mediterranean, where Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza each have their own character, famed for coves and nightlife.

The Balearic Islands lie in the western Mediterranean, east of mainland Spain, and the main islands are Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Mallorca is the largest, and its highlights are the cathedral and old town of the capital, Palma, the Serra de Tramuntana mountains and many bays. Menorca is peaceful and unspoilt, known for its small turquoise coves and prehistoric megalithic sites. Ibiza is famous for its nightlife and sunsets, and its old town, Dalt Vila, is a World Heritage Site. The best season is May–October, with the most visitors in midsummer. All the main islands have airports, and ferries connect to ports such as Barcelona and Valencia.

Destinations

• Mallorca
• Ibiza
• Menorca

Itineraries

• Balearic Island Hopping: East to West – Fly into Menorca and out of Ibiza, taking ferries to connect the coves, mountain roads, and old towns of four islands.
• Mallorca Island Loop Road Trip – A road trip starting from Palma, passing through the Serra de Tramuntana mountains and Cap de Formentor to the southeas…
• GR221 Dry Stone Route Trek – Hike the northern section of the Dry Stone Route, traversing the Serra de Tramuntana from Valldemossa to Pollença.
• Menorca East & West Coast Coves – Stay in Mahón first and then Ciutadella, connecting south coast coves, north coast lighthouses, and prehistoric ruins.
• Ibiza Old Town & West Coast Coves – A short getaway covering the old town, salt flats, north coast, and west coast sunsets, without focusing on nightclubs.