Dream towns, spectacular landscapes full of contrasts and delicious, exquisite and varied gastronomy… You know the Hillside? Located in the heart of Mallorca, this region offers endless possibilities and all the beauty you could want to enjoy an unforgettable getaway.
I discovered some essential visits, restaurants, accommodation and leisure alternatives so that you get the most out of your time in this region. Take a look at our recommendations and enjoy a fantastic experience in El Raiguer!
Image: Views from Alaró Castle
We start our route Marratxi, a few km north of Palma. It is a beautiful town of Mozarabic origin, and which has an old town (Marratxinet) of maximum cultural and historical interest. Walk through its narrow streets, the old and emblematic church, and undertake Route of the Fang, which covers various points related to the main occupation of the town. You will discover old workshops and you will be able to acquire precious products made of clay artisanally in traditional shops.
It is in Marratxí Old Cal Secretary, a wonderful old historic estate, which puts its fantastic facilities at your disposal, and its 2500 m2 of gardens, from which you can enjoy unique views of the Tramuntana Mountains.
Image: Cal Secretari Vell
We continue to Santa Maria del Camino, another small urban center that is undoubtedly worth a visit. Its emblematic parish church and the convent of Our Lady of Solitude They are its great attractions. From Santa Maria del Camí you can do Road Valley Coanegra, an ideal activity for lovers of nature and spectacular landscapes, Route of wine and oil, essential for wine tourism fans and the most refined palates.
Image: Santa María del Camí Town Hall
It's time to regain strength! In the historic center of Santa María del Camí you will find a wide variety of restaurants, although we highlight the Restaurant – Pizzeria Fellini, an emblematic place of the town, and a meeting place for lovers of authentic Italian cuisine. Ideal for a good family lunch.
We continue our journey north to Binissalem and Alaró, two beautiful municipalities with a lot of culture and history to offer. Although its old towns are a great tourist attraction, and a walk through its alleys will make you travel back in time at every step, the main protagonist of this area, and one of the highlights of your route, is the famous Castle Alaró. A rock castle of which only its remains are preserved ruins from the Muslim era, located at the top of Puig d'Alaró, with incredible views that cover the entire island. It will leave you breathless!
Nearby, you will find the Christian remains of a fortress and ancient sanctuary. Alaró and Benissalim are two starting points to undertake different excursions, crossing landscapes of valleys and mountains. We highlight the Route Crossing the Ladder, which runs through the greenest and leafiest area of the island.
Image: Santa Maria del Camí Town Hall
In order to make the most of this magnificent environment, It Agroturimo Lucerne It is the ideal accommodation. It is a beautiful Majorcan finca in the nineteenth century, which has an enclosure 1000m2 of gardens and patios, and a fantastic pool to cool off in the summer. It offers 14 comfortable and welcoming rooms and suites.
Image: Agrotourism Es Quatre Cantons
Inca, our next stop, is located in the heart of the region. It is also the third largest city in Mallorca, and lives mainly on drawing handmade leather goods. Its streets with their incessant life and its charming little squares with its traditional markets give it its own personality and will make you have a great time. Their multiple churches, its famous cloister of Sant Francesc and the cloister of Santo Domingo They cannot be missing from your list of visits to Inca.
Image: Cloister of Santo Domingo Inca
Most shops in the city you will find countless handmade products, from decoration items, clothing and accessories, to typical foods, made with local products. We highlight the breads and sweets of the San Francisco Oven, a great reference on the island for its delicious breads in a thousand and one versions, and their irresistible sweet pastries and cakes.
Image: Hermitage of Santa Magdalena (Inca City Council)
Did you know that one of the most prestigious Mallorcan restaurants is located in Inca? He Joan Marc Restaurant offers Fresh, simple, reinvented Mallorcan cuisine made exclusively with select local products, and mostly seasonal. In addition, you will be able to admire a culinary show thanks to its “exposed” kitchen. Fantastic!
Image: Joan Marc Restaurant
Inca, a city for young and old. Everyone will be able to enjoy its charms to the fullest, and the little ones in the house will find their reward in Kprruts, a playground where they can play, dress up and travel for a few hours to a magical world, while you rest having a coffee or some snacks...
Within walking distance of Inca is Manacor Valley, a pretty town located at the bottom of a valley, surrounded by magical mountains. It is an idyllic place from which you can undertake endless nature excursions. Ideal to enjoy a active tourism experience practicing hiking or mountain biking.
Image: Manacor de la Vall City Council
We continue to Campanet, one of the highlights of our route, an obligatory stop if you want to discover some unique and impressive natural phenomena. We highlight the caves of Campanet, of 3200 m2, with a 400m route that will take you to discover stalactites, water reservoirs and waterfalls… The caves are made up of several “rooms”, each with its own name (romantic room, lake room, enchanted castle, palm tree room, sound waterfall, among others). Simply spectacular!
Images: covescampanet.com
We recommend you stay in Fangar Agritourism, a old Majorcan finca and the eighteenth century villa, with settlements in the previous centuries since the Arab era, located in the lush valley of Sant Miguel. It offers accommodation in the form of beautiful little houses, with all the comfort.
Image: Fangar Agroturismo
You can not miss the famous Fonts Ufanes, a hydrogeological phenomenon of maximum beauty, a visual spectacle that you will hardly forget.
Next destination: Sa Pobla! Walk through its streets and let yourself be immersed in its incessant life. Its nerve center, the Plaza Mayor, is a tourist attraction. Surrounded by emblematic buildings, restaurants, bars and shops, this square shines with its own light and transmits a unique charm and personality that will make you fall in love. In Sa Pobla there is the Restaurante Ca'n Miquel, Specialized in typical Majorcan cuisine. Its most outstanding culinary proposals are rice. A delight that you cannot miss during your time in Sa Pobla!
Image: Sa Pobla City Council
And if you are more into tapas and portions, come to the Restaurant - Bar Toni Cotxer, a benchmark in the region for fans of good tapas. On Sundays, market day in Sa Pobla, it serves snacks and tapas to which you can not resist!
At Alcudia, at the northern end of El Raiguer, we will conclude our route. Alcudia is surrounded by sea, forming a tongue of dry land that divides the northern coast of Mallorca into two bays. It is considered one of the most beautiful towns on the island. Their Paradise beaches of crystal clear water, its marina, its historic center with remains of Roman cities, templarias walls, castles and countless historical buildings, its coastal path that runs above the old wall and offers spectacular views, its gastronomy and its fantastic atmosphere are just some of its great attractions. It is without a doubt, a municipality that deserves one or even more days of your time. Stroll around, get lost and enjoy its uniqueness, its monuments and its exquisite flavors. You will want to stay forever!
Image: Roman ruins and historic center of Alcudia
Say goodbye to El Raiguer and celebrate your experience with a good meal. In Alcudia, the Restaurante Can Miraet offers Traditional island cuisine, with a wide range of proposals suitable for all tastes and the most demanding palates. Meats, fish and local products, so that your getaway leaves a good taste in your mouth.
Image: Can Miraet Restaurant
And although we have made an effort to reveal to you everything wonderful about the El Raiguer region, it is difficult to describe so much beauty and uniqueness with a few words. So now, it's your turn to discover it in first person. We assure you that this little earthly paradise will exceed all your expectations!