Fincas in Majorca

With millions of tourists heading to the island every year, some people may be worried about how Majorca can handle the crowds. The good news is that the largest of the Balearic Islands has everything that people might need while staying in a finca in Majorca. The island is tailor-made for tourism, with its stunning scenery and white sand beaches attracting holidaymakers from around the world. Majorca ticks a lot of boxes, so it is easy to see why fincas in Majorca are getting more popular.

It is the great weather that attracts a lot of people to book fincas in Majorca. During the peak summer season, when the island is at its busiest, the temperatures are very high and the hot sun beats down, making sunbathing the ideal low-energy activity. Those who stay in fincas in Majorca are likely to have access to spacious outdoor areas, which will be the perfect place to soak up the sun. Many of the top fincas in Majorca at Holidu also have a pool - great for a cooling dip when the mercury gets too high - while sea views are provided by a lot of the accommodation options too. Check out the best fincas in Majorca at Holidu.

Travellers and activities

The island's fantastic white sand beaches certainly rank highly among the reasons people opt to book fincas in Majorca. A European vote previously ranked S'Aramador - in the nature reserve Cala Mondrago - as the best beach on the continent. There are plenty of other options to explore too and while many get very busy during peak season, there are hidden gems to find.

Many people who stay in fincas in Majorca will want to enjoy a round or two while enjoying a break on the island. Majorca is nothing short of a golfer's paradise. The island is home to 18 18-hole golf courses that can be played by visitors on Majorca holidays, while a couple of other clubs have members-only courses too.

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Relaxing on the beach will be near the top of the list of things to do for a lot of people who book fincas in Majorca. The island's best sandy shores include the likes of Cala Figuera, which has spectacular views of mountains on both sides of the water, as well as Es Carbo, which offers unspoiled beauty away from most of the crowds.

Sailing is one of Majorca's most popular activities, but there is a lot of variation on offer for those who want to broaden their horizons while staying in fincas in Majorca. Perhaps a holiday here is the ideal chance to try coasteering, which is an exhilarating mix of adventure swimming, abseiling, climbing and rock scrambling.

Majorca offers foodies everything their tastebuds could desire, with Michelin-starred restaurants, every type of fast food imaginable and cute little eateries frequented by the locals, as well as everything in between. For those who want to eat like a local while staying in fincas in Majorca, one must-try food is sobrassada - a spreadable cured sausage not unlike chorizo - and another is ensaimada, a type of sweet pastry treat made with pork lard instead of butter.

Majorca breaks simply must include checking out the Serra de Tramuntana, a mountain system that spans much of the island's territory. Climbing the ascent to Puig del Teix - which stands at a hefty 1062 metres - will not be possible for everyone, but the views are well worth it for those who are able to make it all the way to the top.

People staying in fincas in Majorca who want to see first-hand how the locals live should head to one of the classic villages dotted around the island for a day. One of the best of the lot is Deia, which sits in a prominent position on a hilltop overlooking the coast, and was the home of the writer Robert Graves for a time.

Away from the Serra de Tramuntana, Majorca has plenty of great options for people who want to pull on their walking boots while staying in fincas in Majorca. For instance, many visitors will head to the nearby Cabrera Islands, an uninhabited archipelago that used to house a prison, then later acted as a military base.

Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca is one of the most important buildings to see on the island, topping a long list. The spectacular views of Palma from Castell de Bellver mean that the castle should be included on all Majorca itineraries too.