Your Honeymoon to Mallorca
Your trip to Spain will allow you to explore the beauty of Mallorca, the jewel of the Balearic islands. Here, we invite you to unwind and enjoy the pristine beaches and infinite ocean views; this week is a true sample of culture, exploration and relaxation!
Mallorca is an island fit for royalty—literally—since the 14th-century palace looming over the capital is still an official residence for Spain’s king and queen. Outside of the medieval walls, the rest of the city has been updated with some of the chicest restaurants, bars, and shopping in the Mediterranean, but the turquoise water and seaside cliffs of Mallorca’s beaches are still just as heavenly as they were centuries ago.
Oct 3 – 5, 2023: Palma (2 nights)
Oct 5 – 9, 2023: Capdepera (4 nights)
Oct 9 – 13, 2023: Soller (4 nights)
October is a fantastic month to visit the Balearic Islands. The days are comfortably warm without being stifling hot, and the Mediterranean is still warm enough to go swimming. Best of all, this is past tourist season, so you may just find a stretch of beach all to yourselves.
We have put together this Destination Guide for you, full of unique insights and ways to get excited before you travel, such as:
- Spotify playlists
- Dishes to try
- Helpful phrases
- Packing guide
- Tipping guides
- And more!
You'll be picked up from the airport by your private transfer and taken to your hotel in the center of Palma de Mallorca.
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Discover the top culinary experiences in Palma with these ten must-visit spots for tapas and more.
- Starting at the Mercat de Santa Catalina, Can Joan Frau is a market stall that locals love for its classic tapas and bustling atmosphere. It's a real feat to find a seat inside, but definitely worth it during market hours.
- Bar España is a central space that's been a classic in the world of tapas palmesanas for years. With a modern twist on traditional dishes, it's the perfect spot for an evening snack or Friday and Saturday afternoon drinks. Reservations are available, and the artisanal beers are a real luxury.
- Bar Rita isn't exactly a tapas bar, but it's famous for its delicious llonguets, a traditional bread roll from Palma. The outdoor terrace in Plaza Llorenç Bisbal is the most authentic spot in the city during summer evenings.
- Bodega La Rambla is on La Rambla, but it's still a classic among the classics. Serving up the best variats in town—a Mallorca speciality—in a lovely setting, it's open for lunch and dinner.
- Bar d'es Peix is just one of the many gastronomical options in the Mercat de l'Olivar, but take your pick from the many incredible food stalls.
- Bar Bosch is a classic in Palma with its iconic outdoor terrace in Plaza Joan Carles I. They've added variats to the menu in recent years, and while some consider it a spot for tourists, their famous llagostes (a sandwich made with llonguet) are a must-try.
- For a younger vibe, head to BeeWi, a restaurant that prepares high-quality tapas and dishes, along with their own artisanal beer, and reservations are available.
- Gaudeix is a classic tapas restaurant in a very central location on C/ Sant Felio. High-quality food in a lovely setting with a small terrace, it's open for lunch and dinner with reservations available.
- Vermutería La Rosa and La Rosa Chica is the latest trend in Palma, with two bars offering a wide range of maritime cuisine, a variety of vermouths, and authentic settings. One is located in Pza. Weyler and the other in C/ Monseñor Palmer.
- Lastly, El Chaflan de Patxi is an excellent restaurant with outstanding classic tapas bars. With a long history and discerning clientele, it is located on C/ Espartero. Open for lunch and dinner.
Why we love it for you: Privately owned by a local family, their intention is to introduce guests to a unique Mallorcan lifestyle. This concept is underscored throughout the entire hotel and is found in the décor, architecture, and atmosphere, but it's the lifestyle of living on this exceptional island that they wish for guests to experience in a very authentic way.
Es Princep
Junior Suite Vista Mar
Included: Breakfast
Rising in honey-coloured stone from the broad waters of the Badia de Palma, this enduring city dates back to the 13th-century Christian reconquest of the island, and to the Moors, Romans and Talayotic people before that. A richly studded diadem of historical sites, Palma also shelters a seemingly endless array of galleries, restaurants, craft studios and bars – it's without doubt Mallorca's greatest treasure.
Wander in any direction from the awe-inspiring Gothic Catedral at its geographic and historical heart and you'll find bent medieval streets lined with aristocratic townhouses, looming baroque churches, teeming public squares, vibrant bohemian neighborhoods and markets overflowing with all the bounty of the island. Get the most of the city with this half-day tour guided by a local resident to start your trip with a full understanding of the city's rich history.
Start Time: Late morning
Meeting Place: Hotel lobby
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Enjoy the relaxing underground spa at Es Princep, with a steam room, sauna, and thermal pools with hydro-therapy to enjoy.
After enjoying the spa facilities, you'll get a 60-minute Energizing Aroma massage each.
Massage 1: Afternoon
Massage 2: Late afternoon
As an extra perk for using scenset, enjoy a credit for your massages! You'll pay for the difference directly at the spa.
Zaranda: Inside your hotel at Es Princep is no ordinary restaurant. Zaranda is one of the few restaurants in Mallorca with a Michelin star, and the dining experience is unbelievable.
Reservation Time: Evening
Es Princep
Junior Suite Vista Mar
Included: Breakfast
The easiest way to get around Mallorca is to do so in your own vehicle. Enjoy the vehicle during your time on the island and on your final day, drive it to the airport and leave it when you fly home.
Vehicle Type: BMW Z4
Reservation: 370348
Pick-Up: Your car will be available in the morning for pick-up from Es Princep hote.
Drop-Off: Drop off you car on Oct. 13 at the airport before your flight home (the hotel will provide exact details about the drop off when you retreive your vehicle).
Your reservation includes:
- Full insurance policy
- Two drivers
- Pick up in hotel and drop off at airport
- Unlimited mileage
Once you have your vehicle, hop on the road through the Mallorcan countryside and cross the island to get to your hotel in Capdepera.
Directions to Predi Son Jaumell.
Here are some top places to eat near your hotel.
- VORO: Located in the luxurious resort of Cap Vermell, VORO is one of the top places to eat on all of Mallorca, and has been recognized as such with two Michelin stars. The "Voro" and "Devoro" tasting menus are incredibly inventive, with meticulous attention to detail and presentation.
- Can Gavella: You can't get seafood more fresh than here, where tables are literally placed in the sand overlooking the water. The paella is a specialty at this restaurant.
- Es Vivers: This Italian restaurant is located in the picturesque town of Colonia de Sant Pere. The ambiance is everything, with a view of the Mediterranean that's unbeatable.
Why we love it for you: Predi Son Jaumell Hotel Rural is a serene and luxurious 16th-century estate set in rolling hills, close to lush forestland. With a celebrated Michelin-starred restaurant and peaceful grounds brimming with colorful flowers, understated Predi Son Jaumell is the perfect place to unwind in a relaxed and natural setting, in a Mallorca unknown to others.
Predi Son Jaumell
Grand Suite Deluxe
Included: Breakfast
Mallorca wouldn't be done right without a day of cruising over crystal waters, past secluded rocky coves and powder-sand beaches. Spend the morning aboard a private boat and explore the rugged coast, stop at any sandy cove you wish and forget about time and space. Snorkels are available on board for you to use!
Depart Hotel: Around 9 a.m.
Departure Point: Puerto de Cala d'Or
Boat Departure: Around 10 a.m.
Boat Return: 6 p.m.
When you arrive at the roundabout in Google Maps, contact the boat captain to get access to the marina. He'll give you access to the marina parking so you can safely park near the dock.
Captain: will be provided
Contact: will be provided
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Predi Son Jaumell
Grand Suite Deluxe
Included: Breakfast
Mallorca's wild topography, remote hill towns and hidden coves invite you to step off the beaten path and unwind with no more troubles than re-filling your glass of chilled local wine. Here you can sail the turquoise waters of the mediterranean, lounge on a white sandy beach and enjoy the islands unique and oh-so-delicious gastronomy.
For your time in Mallorca we have planned minimal activities, and really invested in R&R and discovering secluded, quiet spots near the water. Your activities are planned around meals and beach excursions.
Just a few miles from your finca, you will find one of the most incredible natural wonders of Mallorca, the magnificent Artá Caves.
The Artá Caves are located on the coast in the municipality of Capdepera, in the Cap Vermell, surrounded by mountains that tower over the sea. The caves have been visited since times gone by and it is very likely that the island’s primitive inhabitants knew of them, as did the various populations that later inhabited the island.
Purchase your cave tickets here.
Recommended activity by scenset—nothing has been booked.
Artà features 25 kilometers of unspoiled coast. Their support for a sustainable touristic model has helped to preserve the pristine beaches, compared to other areas of the island that have been over-developed. Therefore, we can still enjoy these wild and beautiful beaches in their natural state.
Here is a list of scenset's favorite calas or coves near your hotel
- Cala Gat
- Cala des Frades
- Font de Sa Cala
- Cova dels Albardans
- Na Clara
- Platja des Caló (hike required)
Predi Son Jaumell
Grand Suite Deluxe
Included: Breakfast
Hop in your vehicle and drive through the landscapes of Mallorca—from countryside to mountains—on your way to Port Soller.
Why we love it for you: Even by Mallorca’s very high standards, Jumeirah Port Soller sits on some of the best real estate on the island. The hotel is built into the cliffside and is just a short walk from the beach, but bigger towns are easy to reach via one of the most scenic train rides in all of Spain. The wild north coast of Mallorca is known for its mountains, offering a completely different side of the island to break up days spent swimming in the Mediterranean.
Jumeirah Port Soller
Junior Suite Mediterranean Sea View
Included: Breakfast
To meet your tour guide today in the town of Soller, take the historic tram from Port Soller to Soller for a memorable ride. The Port Soller train station is just a 10-minute walk from your hotel, and the short tram ride is a scenic ride through the hills. When you arrive at Soller station, your guide will meet you upon arrival to hop on the real train.
Depart Hotel: Around 10 a.m.
Tram Departure: 10:25 a.m.
Tram Arrival in Soller: 10:40 a.m.
The tram is our recommended option to reach Soller. You may also call a taxi from your hotel if you prefer. We don't recommend using your rental car because of parking in Soller and you'll be wine tasting.
Some cities in the world, such as Lisbon, San Francisco or Melbourne, are famous for their historic tramways still in circulation. The one in Sóller has a peculiarity that makes it special compared to other urban streetcars: it joins the mountain and sea in a half-hour trip, from the valley in the heart of the Serra with the port and the beach. It's a wooden 1900's style wagon, offering not only an experience back in time but some of the most beautiful views of the island.
Take the scenic tram that departs not far from your hotel in Port de Soller into the town of Soller proper. From there, continue by train to Bunyola where your journey continues.
Meeting Time: Late morning
Meeting Place: Soller Train Station (your guide will meet you when you get off the Soller tram)
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Upon arrival in Bunyola, your guide will take you to the nearby mountain town of Valldemosa. It's easily one of Mallorca's most charming little villages, with quaint alleyways, fuchsia bougainvillea plants, and charming stores.
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After Valldemosa, visit a local winery to try some island wines. Mallorca's Mediterranean climate is perfect for vineyards, and it's quickly emerging as one of the tops regions for Spanish wines, which is saying a lot.
Your visit includes wine tastings as well as a light lunch of tapas.
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Jumeirah Port Soller
Junior Suite Mediterranean Sea View
Included: Breakfast
Enjoy the therapeutic waters of the Jumeirah Spa. You'll both be pampered during this incredible treatment.
Reservation Time: Afternoon
Treatment: Jumeirah Signature Couple Ritual
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
The payment for this treatment will be handled upon arrival at the spa.
Enjoy your last full day in Mallorca soaking up sun on the beach in front of your hotel. Mixing it in with time at the spa wouldn't be a bad idea to return home fully refreshed.
Recommended activity by scenset—nothing has been booked.
Jumeirah Port Soller
Junior Suite Mediterranean Sea View
Included: Breakfast
Honeymoons unfortunately can't last forever, but the memories will last a lifetime. In Spain they don't say adiós, but rather hasta luego. Until next time!
Drive to the airport before your flight home and leave your rental car directly there.