Restaurants, activities, wellness, shopping & more
From family-run tapas bars tucked into Palma's old town to luxury wellness retreats in the Tramuntana mountains, Mallorca's scene goes far beyond the beach clubs. We've curated the island's standout restaurants, bars, activity providers, wellness spots, and shops — each one visited or verified by our team. Whether you're after a sunset dinner in Port de Soller, a morning yoga class in Deia, or the best ceramics workshop in Arta, start here.
Arabella Spa is the luxury spa at the St. Regis Mardavall hotel at Costa d'en Blanes, west of Palma, and is regarded as one of the island's most prestigious. It offers an extensive thermal circuit, couples treatments and holistic wellness programmes, with sea views and the polish you would expect from a five-star resort. Day passes and treatment packages let non-guests visit too. Book treatments ahead, especially in summer. Ideal for anyone wanting a high-end spa day, from a relaxing thermal circuit to serious massage and beauty treatments, in refined surroundings.
Hammam Al Ándalus recreates traditional Arab baths in a restored medieval building on Carrer de Serra in Palma's old town. Guests move between hot, warm and cold pools, a steam room and a candlelit relaxation area, and can add a massage and the traditional tea ritual. Sessions are booked in timed slots, so reserve ahead and arrive a little early. The dim, calming atmosphere makes it a soothing break from sightseeing. Ideal for couples and anyone wanting a relaxing, sensory spa experience rooted in the island's Moorish heritage, in the heart of the city.
Son Brull Spa is the boutique spa of a hotel set in a renovated 12th-century monastery on the Palma–Pollença road, in the peaceful countryside of the island's north. It offers vinotherapy treatments, an outdoor pool and organic aromatherapy in a calm, rural setting well away from the coast's bustle. Day packages let non-guests enjoy the spa and grounds. Book treatments ahead, especially in summer. Ideal for couples and anyone wanting a tranquil, nature-surrounded wellness escape with a sense of history, close to Pollença and the northern beaches.
Talise Spa is the world-class spa at the Jumeirah Port Sóller hotel, set on the cliffs above Port de Sóller on the northwest coast. It features an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, cliff-edge treatment rooms and personalised wellness programmes, with sweeping sea views from a dramatic clifftop setting. Day access and treatment packages are available to non-guests. Book ahead, particularly for weekends and summer. Ideal for anyone wanting a high-end spa day with a spectacular coastal outlook, combining serious treatments with one of the island's most striking wellness settings.
Yoga Mallorca Retreat is a boutique yoga retreat in the mountain village of Orient, deep in the Tramuntana. It offers daily classes, meditation, plant-based meals and stunning valley views, on both weekend and week-long programmes. The small scale and quiet setting suit those wanting to properly switch off, and it welcomes all levels from beginners upward. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons for the mountain location. Book ahead as places are limited. Ideal for solo travellers and couples seeking a restorative wellness break away from the coast and the crowds.
