Spain
Mallorca
The Balearic island does mountain and sea at once -- the Serra de Tramuntana falling into clear water, honey stone, and light that does half the decorating.
The right structure here is a detached villa on its own land. Deià and Pollença for lunch, a drive through the Tramuntana, and terraces built for the slow hours.
Houses
Where to stay in Mallorca
5 houses we would book ourselves.
Can Miquel
Pollença, Mallorca
An authentic Mallorcan villa in Pollença -- Tramuntana light, no gloss.
Sleeps 10 · 5 bed · 5 bath
Price on request
The Sea Views
Cala d'Or, Mallorca
A Cala d'Or house that earns its name -- the sea from nearly every room.
Sleeps 10 · 5 bed · 9 bath
Price on request
When in Mallorca
Muro, Mallorca
Tramuntana views from Muro -- the island's north without the crowds.
Sleeps 8 · 4 bed · 4 bath
Price on request
Siesta, Siesta
Portals Nous, Mallorca
Polished and close to Palma, in the marina set of Portals Nous.
Sleeps 10 · 5 bed · 3 bath
Price on request
Pollensa 36
Pollença, Mallorca
At the foot of the Tramuntana in northern Mallorca -- mountains at the back door.
Sleeps 10 · 5 bed · 4 bath
Price on request