Tips & Tricks
Xoriguer Gin Distillery (Moll de Ponent 91, Mahón, Menorca) – the British presence in Menorca goes back to the 18th century (well before mass tourism enabled UK tourists to visit the Balearic Islands en masse). This gin distillery, launched in 1784 to cater to the Britons present at that time, still has vintage copper stills […]
Playa Talamanca (Ibiza) – this beach is just outside of Ibiza Town. Its shallow waters are ideal for families with small children, and it faces Talamanca Bay. There’s a wooden boardwalk, with various bars & restaurants nearby.
Pollença Golf Club (Palma-Pollença road, Km. 49.3, Mallorca) – this golf club, located in Pollença, is just a half-hour drive from Palma. The course is a 9-hole round, of average difficulty, and is ideal for all players. The course is very undulating and short with a lot of trees and plenty of hazards. The greens […]
Playa Santa Eulalia (Ibiza) – this beach is a 20 minute drive north of Ibiza Town, and is popular with families and those who want to get away from party zones in both Ibiza Town (the southeast part of the island) and San Antonio (which has a big bar scene). The nearby town of Santa […]
Salinas Beach (Ibiza) – this beach is just 10 minutes south of Ibiza Town. The very long, wide crescent of pale sandy beach is bordered by pine woods. The water is crystal clear with super breakers that appear on windy days, perfect for body-surfing. Good for adventure walks as the surrounding terrain is Ibiza’s Wildlife […]
Son Vida Golf (Urbanización Son Vida, Palma de Mallorca) — opened in 1964, this was the first golf course in Mallorca (located in the luxury residential area of Son Vida, just northwest of Palma). Meandering through the villas and residences, it challenges with narrow fairways and its hilly landscaping. Outstanding is the view from the […]