May11
Published by Asya in Europe, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Romantic, Spa, Spain, Swimming

The stately edifice of the Maricel stands magnificently in haute style with noble, eye-catching Balearic elements of the typically Mallorcan building, built on a promontory jutting out into the spectacular waters of the Mediterranean. Location: Calvia, Mallorca.
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May11
Published by Asya in Europe, Fishing, Hiking, Hotels, Kite, Relaxing, Romantic, Spain, Windsurfing

This lovely, charismatic countryside hotel comprises two adjacent historic buildings built from old local materials over 140 years ago. The hotel’s land stretches 600 hectares along and back from the long coastline. The breathtaking garden has a pool and sun terrace, paths along the cliff edge and shaded hammocks for a peaceful afternoon siesta. Location: Capdepera, Mallorca.
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May11
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Opened in summer 2004, Aimia is a chic hideaway that has been thoughtfully equipped with modern conveniences of the highest order. Think wireless Internet access throughout its reception area and terrace, serviceable business facilities, a state-of-the-art gym, and televisions that double as computers and game consoles. Location: Port de Soller, Mallorca.
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May02
Published by iv in Arts, Cultural, Design, Europe, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Spa, Spain, Swimming, Walking

Gran Hotel Son Net is an picturesque boutique Majorca hotel, a breathtaking 17th century Finca, tenderly fixed into an foppish asylum amid the knockabout Tramuntana mountains. Art lovers give relish the remarkable accumulation of ultramodern paintings in the hotel with innovative entireness by artists specified a Marc Chagall, David Hockney, Frank Stella Andy Warhol and others.
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Apr17
Published by iv in Europe, Hotels, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Spa, Spain, Swimming, Walking

This botique retreat is tucked gone full up on a side, enclosed by stunning set and non-aggressive order, yet near to both Soller and Deia.
The near beach is Left of Soller, ten minutes’ ride inaccurate.
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Nov18
Published by Asya in Arts, Europe, History, Hotels, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Spa, Spain, Urban Tourism

The minimalist architect Toni Esteva converted a 17th-century monastery at luxurious design hotel, during a three-year of restoration. Housed in an ancient monastery, this modern and elegant hotel boasts an excellent location in the centre of bustling Palma de Mallorca.
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Jan26
Published by misha in Adventure, Chillin, Europe, Hiking, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeings, Spa, Spain, Swimming, Travel Stories

The eighteenth-century stone farmhouse was lying derelict on a hilltop among the farmers’ fields of northeast Mallorca. Local architect and designer Toni Esteva spotted it and invested many years converting it into one of the island’s most alluring small hotels. Son Gener is now a chic ten-room finca, surrounded by rolling hills of olive groves and orchards. It has its own organic fruit and vegetable gardens, and there are views of the Mediterranean sparkling in the distance.
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Jun14
Published by Asya in Europe, Hiking, Hotels, Monuments, Relaxing, Resorts, Spain, Swimming

Majorca (Mallorca in Spanish) is the most popular of Spain’s Mediterranean islands, drawing millions of visitors each year. About 209km from Barcelona and 145km from Valencia, Majorca has a coastline 500km long. Palma comes as a surprise to many people – it is stylish, sophisticated, intimate yet bursting with life. Half of Mallorca’s population live here, enjoying the island’s best restaurants, shops and nightlife as well as a thriving arts scene and a lively cafe society. The cathedral, the Palace of Almudaina, the fish exchange, and Plaza Mayor are just some of the places where visitors must stop. Fishing boats, pine groves and palm trees complement the most beautiful monuments. The capital of the island of Majorca, famous for its beaches and beautiful sea, has a beautiful historic quarter, deeply marked by history. The beautiful island is an explorer’s paradise in its exterior, although horribly overbuilt along certain coastal regions.
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