Essentially Mallorca A Celebration of Island Life and Luxury

A curated guide to Mallorca’s hidden gems, authentic experiences and unforgettable escapes

“Mallorca is a place where timeless landscapes, rich traditions and unforgettable moments come together.”

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Cap de Formentor, Mallorca, Spain - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• Essentially Mallorca A Celebration of Island Life and Luxury

• Portugal’s Alentejo will Change Your Pace

• Around the World: A Spiritual Retreat in the Heart of Mallorca, Art and culture in Mallorca, Five Places in Slovenia and the Julian Alps for your bucket list

  and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: Best telescopes 2026: View planets, stars and galaxies

• From Social Media: Stintino is a small town in northern Sardinia, located near the protected waters of the Asinara Gulf

• Travel Grub: How To Make The BEST PATATAS BRAVAS Like a Pro Chef!

• Curious Cove: 10 Best Things To Do In MALLORCA Spain 2026

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Essentially Mallorca A Celebration of Island Life and Luxury

Essentially Mallorca showcases the very best of the island, from exceptional dining and boutique stays to unique experiences that reveal Mallorca’s culture, nature and local traditions. Designed for travellers seeking a more authentic and refined way to explore, the platform highlights carefully selected places and experiences, including gastronomy, wellness, luxury accommodation, sailing, countryside escapes and cultural discoveries

A picturesque panoramic view of a tranquil sea with boats in Mallorca -Shutterstock

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Portugal’s Alentejo will Change Your Pace

While the crowds queue in Lisbon and stake out sun-loungers on the Algarve, the Alentejo — the vast interior plain that stretches between Portugal’s capital and the Spanish border — sits in warm, wheat-coloured silence. This is Portugal’s largest region by far, covering roughly a third of the country’s land while holding barely a tenth of its people, and that emptiness is exactly the point. It is a land of cork oak forests so old the trees predate the monasteries — Portugal produces half the world’s cork, and the Alentejo alone accounts for more than half of that total, its ancient montado woodlands ranking among the most expansive in Southern Europe.

The Fort and Castelo of Marvao on the Hill of Castelo de Marvao in Alentejo, Portugal - Shutterstock

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Around the World

A Spiritual Retreat in the Heart of Mallorca

Found in Mallorca’s dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountains, the Santuari de Lluc is one of the island’s most important cultural and spiritual landmarks. Dating back to the 13th century, this peaceful sanctuary is home to the revered image of Our Lady of Lluc, Mallorca’s patron saint, and has welcomed pilgrims and visitors for centuries

Art and Culture in Mallorca

Thanks to its strategic location in the Mediterranean, the island of Mallorca has been a place of identity for numerous cultures and peoples, who have left their mark, since ancient times.

Welcome to the Drach Caves

Located on the east coast of Mallorca, more specifically in the town of Porto Cristo, these stunning caves are undoubtedly one of the island´s top tourist attractions, extending for almost 1,200 metres in lengthand reaching a maximum depth of 25 metres below ground level

Palma – Old Town & Port

Palma offers a vibrant city experience with the advantage of a seafront. Often by-passed until recently, Palma is now becoming a popular city break and base for those wanting a taste of the real Mallorca

The Serra de Tramuntana

In 2011, UNESCO World Heritage Site status was awarded to Mallorca’s magnificent Serra de Tramuntana. This impressive mountain range – almost 90km long – forms the backbone of Mallorca, and stretches from Andratx in the southwest to the Cap de Formentor in the far north of the island

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Five Places in Slovenia and the Julian Alps for your bucket list

Slovenia sits at the meeting point of four worlds. To its north and west are the Alps and Italy. To the south is the Adriatic and the Balkans. To the east is the flat plain that runs towards Hungary. The country is small, about the size of Wales, yet it holds glacier-fed lakes, limestone gorges, vineyards, and a capital city built along a river. For a traveller who prefers depth over distance, this combination is rare. You can stand among high peaks in the morning and walk a city embankment by evening, all without a long drive

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

Best telescopes 2026: View planets, stars and galaxies

There are so many things to consider when buying a telescope, especially when it is your first. It can be a daunting task, but our guide makes it a breeze. We cover a range of budgets, skill levels and purposes so that you can pick the telescope that is right for you

What time is SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 launch on July 16? (Full mission timeline)

SpaceX is just a day away from its first Starship test flight of the summer, and if you're hoping to watch the world's largest rocket lift off, you'll need to know where and when to tune in. But don't worry — we've got you covered

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From Social Media

Stintino is a small town in northern Sardinia, located near the protected waters of the Asinara Gulf.

Travel Grub

Recipe

How To Make The BEST PATATAS BRAVAS Like a Pro Chef!

Curious Cove

10 Best Things To Do In MALLORCA Spain 2026

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