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Southern Mallorca
Heading east of
Palma you come to the flat fertile region of Es Pla - once the
breadbasket of Mallorca. Today the region is still mainly
agricultural though its importance has diminished as the island’s
main industry has changed from agriculture to tourism. If you want
to experience the true Mallorca you may want to visit this area as
it has been left generally undeveloped.
Binissalem
Around 25
kilometres east of Palma is the small town of Binissalem. Known for
its vineyards and beautiful 17th and 18th
century buildings, this pretty little town is home to one of
Mallorca’s best hotels.
Scotts Hotel
Located right in
the middle of town, Scotts Hotel offers unparalleled comfort. The
tasteful renovation of this 18th century townhouse has
created an elegant, comfortable and relaxing hotel. The old stone
building with its high ceiling and classical architecture, as well
as the elegant furnishing and selected antiques give Scotts a
luxurious and refined ambience. Here the emphasis is squarely
placed on comfort, relaxation and service.
There are 17
spacious rooms at Scotts, including five suites and one junior
suite. All the rooms are en-suite with air conditioning, heating
and top of the range bedding. Individually styled to make the most
of their character some of the rooms are elegant and formal, some
are rural and floral, and others are slightly modern. However, all
of the rooms are handsome and provide a comfortable, relaxing haven.
Facilities at
Scotts Hotel include a non-chlorine indoor spa pool with a Jacuzzi.
The pool has a swim jet, if you want a bit of exercise. For
relaxing indoors try the library, bar or sitting room. Outside
you’ll find two lovely terraces, as well as a central courtyard.
Breakfast is served
both indoors and outside, and its available until noon if you want
to sleep in. There are several places to eat within walking
distance of the hotel - more are a brief drive away. The staff at
Scotts will be happy to give you guidance on where to dine.
Scotts Hotel
Plaza de la Iglesia 12
07350 Binissalem, Mallorca, Spain
+34 971 87 01 00
www.scotts hotel.com
Inca
[Can I make this
Binibona, as the hotel isn’t very near to Inca]
Binibona
Binibona is set on
the eastern foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains and is a
picturesque little village. It is about eight kilometres from Inca,
Mallorca’s third largest town.
Finca Es Castell
Surrounded by
olive, citrus and fig trees, Finca Es Castell has been voted one of
the prettiest hotels on Mallorca. Located on a 750 acre farm,
parts of this agroturismo/hotel date back to the 11th
century. And through careful renovation, this ancient finca has
been successfully transformed into a charming hotel. There are 11
well-appointed double rooms and one junior suite at El Castell. All
of them have been tastefully decorated in Mallorcan style to give a
calm cool atmosphere.
Outside you’ll find
several terraces dotted around the gardens, as well as a large
pool. The hotel’s restaurant uses only home or locally grown
produce, and the mainly Mallorcan and Italian menu changes daily
depending upon what is available.
Finca Es
Castell
C/Binibona s/n
07314 Caimari, Mallorca, Spain
+34 971 87 51 54
www.fincaescastell.com
Sineu
Clinging to the top
of a hill, some 25 kilometres north-east of Palma , is the medieval
town of Sinue. Best known for being the geographic centre of
Mallorca, its central location make Sinue ideal for visiting every
corner of the island.
Hotel Son Cleda
Located in an old
stone townhouse not far from the main square in Sineu is the Hotel
Son Cleda. This small hotel has just eight rooms all of which have
satellite TV, air conditioning, heating and a mini-bar. The better
rooms have a full bathroom. Decorated with a modern take on
traditional Spanish furniture the hotel has a relaxed cosy
atmosphere.
The restaurant
serves a wide variety of cuisine, from traditional Mallorcan
specialities, to vegetarian and Italian. The menu changes weekly to
reflect what is in season. With a bit of warning, the restaurant
can provide a specialist diet for diabetics and colics.
The terraced bar on
the ground floor is a great place to sit with a drink and has live
music once a week. For those interested in outdoor pursuits the
hotel can help organise horse riding, trekking, cycling and rock
climbing excursions. There are several golf courses nearby where the
hotel can get you a discount on the green fees.
Hotel Son
Cleda
Plaça Es Fossar 7
Sineu, Mallorca, Spain
+34 971 52 10 38
www.hotelsoncleda.com
Sa Rota d’en Palerm
A few kilometres
out of Sinue you’ll find the pleasant rural resort of Sa Rota d’em
Palerm. This charming agriturismo resort has been tastefully
re-developed from an 18th century stately home.
Accommodation is comprised of two well-appointed and luxurious
suites in the main building. In addition, there are four 1 bedroom
cottages and one 4 bedroom cottage on the estate. The cottages come
with a kitchen, satellite TV, heating and air conditioning.
On the grounds of
the hotel there is a pleasant outdoor pool and terrace. The
restaurant serves breakfast (with home-make jam and cakes). In the
evening, Sa Rosa’s restaurant has a candlelit dinner offering
home-cooked Mallorcan cuisine using the farm’s own produce.
Sa Rota d’en
Palerm
C/Lloret Montuiri Km.0,8
07518 Lloret de Vistalegre, Mallorca, Spain
+34 971 52 11 00
www.sa-rota.com
Randa and Puig
Randa
Between Sineu and
the south-east coast is the tiny hamlet of Randa. From here, you
travel up a steep, perilous mountain road to the hilltop settlement
of Puig Randa. The top of the hill is home to the Santurai de
Nostra Senyora de Cura (Hermitage of Our Lady of Cura) - an old
walled sanctuary run by Franciscans monks.
Hotel Es Recó de
Randa
In the quaint
village of Randa is the popular three star Hotel Es Recó de Randa.
Housed in a typical Mallorcan stone townhouse from the late 17th
century, the Hotel Es Recó is a quiet and peaceful place to stay.
The views from the hotel out over the rooftops to the valley and the
sea in the distance are magnificent.
Accommodation at
the hotel is comprised of just 11 double rooms (two come with a
balcony) and two suites. All of the rooms are well-appointed and
decked out in traditional Spanish style. Out in the garden there is
a largish pool and terrace – again offering spectacular views. If
you feel like exploring, you can rent a bike from the hotel and take
off through the countryside.
The hotel has a
delightful á la carte restaurant which serves both Mallorcan and
international cuisine. Specialities include lamb and suckling pig
roasted over a wooden fire. If you are a bit of a foodie, Es Recó
offers demonstrations on cooking over a wooden fire and has
excursions to the vineyards in Binissalem.
Hotel Es Recó
de Randa
C/Font 21
07629 Randa, Mallorca, Spain
+34 971 66 09 97
www.esrecoderanda.com
Santurai de Nostra
Senyora de Cura – Hotel Cura
On top of Puig
Randa is Santurai de Nostra Senyora de Cura (Hermitage of Our Lady
of Cura). The Hotel Cura is the guest quarters for visitors to the
Sanctuary. Recently refurbished, Hotel Cura offers 34 basic modern
double rooms and four junior suites. Some of the rooms have a
balcony with magnificent views down the valley. All of them come
with a TV, heating, a bathroom and internet access. The hotel’s
bar- restaurant is in the former library and refectory of the
seminary school and offers typical Mallorcan cuisine.
Santurai de
Nostra Senyora de Cura – Hotel Cura
07629 Randa, Mallorca, Spain
+34 971 12 02 60
www.santuariodecura.com
Artà [Not Manacor]
At the northern end
of Mallorca’s eastern coastal mountain range (the Serres de Llevant)
is the ancient hill-topped town of Artà. This pretty little town
has retained much of its historic appeal. Offering spectacular
scenery and just 10 kilometres to the coast, Artà is a pleasant
place to stay.
Hotel Ca’n Moragues
Located in the old
town centre this tiny four star hotel was once an 18th
century townhouse. Today Hotel Ca’n Moragues is a very pleasant and
charming place to stay. The carefully renovated interior is well
designed with tasteful modern styling. There are just eight double
rooms, but they are all well-appointed and comfortable. The ground
floor rooms open out directly onto the central courtyard and
garden. Off of the terraced you’ll find a small covered pool,
tucked away under an archway. Breakfast is included with your room
and is served in the courtyard, weather permitting.
Hotel Ca’n Moragues
C/ Pou Nou 12
07570 Artà, Mallorca, Spain
+34 971 82 95 09
www.canmoragues.com
Hotel Casal d’Artà
This three-story
converted townhouse is centrally located opposite Artà’s town hall.
Hotel Casal d’Artà has just six double rooms and two singles. But
they are well equipped with a bathroom, heating, air conditioning,
satellite TV and a mini-bar. If you are travelling as a family,
Casal d’Artà has a family room made up of two double rooms and a
shared bathroom. The hotel is tastefully furnished using
traditional Spanish furniture - including a few four-posted beds.
Communal areas include a breakfast area, a TV lounge as well as a
roof terrace with great views of the town. There are several bars
and restaurants nearby where you can get a meal or a drink.
Hotel Casal
d’Artà
C/Rafael Blanes 19
07570 Artà, Mallorca, Spain
+34 971 82 91 63
www.casaldarta.de
Hotel Sant Salvador
A former grand
mansion, Hotel Sant Salvador is now a magnificent eight-roomed
luxury hotel. The stunning and unusually designed building provides
a unique backdrop for this splendid hotel. Each of the eight double
rooms has been individually decorated to make the most of their
character. They come with all mod cons and many of them have a
balcony or private terrace. The rooms’ decor uses vibrant colours
and a mix of traditional or modern styling - the result is an
impressive hotel.
If you want a
cooling dip from the heat of the day, you’ll find a good-sized pool
out in the garden. If golf is more your thing, there are several
courses nearby. The hotel’s restaurant, Ca’n Epifanio, has an
impressive menu with a good selection of Spanish and Mallorcan
wines.
Hotel Sant
Salvador
Calle Castellet 7
07570 Artà, Mallorca, Spain
+34 971 82 95 55
www.santsalvador.com
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