Rural Tourism in Mallorca: where to go
Rural tourism has become quite popular on the last years and
Mallorca (Majorca) is a good destination for those looking to
escape from massified areas and resorts.
There are many rural hotels in Mallorca, some of them offering
luxury accommodation with all the facilities for the modern and
smart traveller, which is looking for a place to escape and
relax, and others are somewhat more agriculture oriented,
perfect for those that want to try what living in community is
and learn a little more about farms and its kind of life.
In Pollensa places such as the Son Brull Hotel and Spa that
mixes both relax and farmhouse-community style. The guest is
here given the option to choose which of these fits more its
holidays.
Next to the world famous sandy beach of Es Trenc, in the Campos
area, a good and cheap (or at least affordable) option for a
rural finca is Finca Sa Casanova which offers activities such as
trekking, horse riding and mountain bike, among others.
More in Campos: the Finca Es Palmer, which as been awarded by
many traveller guides and offers 10 superb rooms, swimming pool
and solarium. It is also really near to the beach as well as to
the Golf Sa Rapita.
In Fornalutx, a small village with less than 600 inhabitants the
Fornalutx Petit Hotel offers interesting rates for accommodation
in this small and unspoilt village. Unfortunately this small
charming hotel seems to offer only its pool and sauna as pluses.
However, be pretty sure that in familiar hotel like this their
staff will help you in organizing your activities. At Alaro, the
rural hotel S'Olivaret also offers activities such as trekking,
hiking, tennis and the like. S'Olivaret perfectly conjugates
history and tradition with comfort.
More in the north of the island, in Soller, the Rural Finca Ca's
Sant offers peace, tranquillity and calmness surrounded by more
than 30.000 sq. metres of enviable beauty.
And in Llucmajor, the Finca Son Guardiola offers authentic
Mallorca accommodation in an old by completely refurbished area
with more than 50.000 square metres of its own property.
The finca Sa Torre is situated in Santa Eugenia, next to the
Santa Maria villa and could be a good choice if you plan to
visit Palma during your holidays, as it is only 15 minutes
driving from Palma de Mallorca. This village is still really
small and keeps it mallorcan character. Every body still greets
you while walking although they do not know you. Also, on Sunday
you can visit the Santa Maria market, which in my humble opinion
is one of the best to be found around the island. And by the
way, is not more than 20 minutes driving from Palma.
Mallorca is not only sun, beaches and sangria, but the smart
destination to escape from major cities. And rural tourism the
way to find the real Mallorca.