Balearic island of cove beaches and tramuntana mountains
Spain's biggest Balearic — secret cove beaches on the east coast, tramuntana mountain hikes, Palma's Gothic cathedral, and Chopin's old refuge in Valldemossa.




Rent a car (essential); old wooden train to Sóller.
Avoid August — locals call it the "month to leave Mallorca."
Generally safe. Watch pickpockets in major tourist zones.
Magaluf for party (avoid); Palma Old Town for upscale.