Mallorca

Mallorca captivates with the largest-island diversity in the Balearics, from turquoise coves to the dramatic Tramuntana mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape since 2011. Palma Cathedral (La Seu, completed 1601) features the Gothic dome that stands 44 meters high and a rose window spanning 12 meters in diameter. Over 10 million annual visitors come for these landscapes, yet the island manages to preserve secluded gems like the cliff-top village of Valldemossa, which receives only 300,000 tourists each year. Mallorca outperforms #9 Cordoba in natural variety, offering 550 kilometers of coastline alongside mountain hiking trails that rise to 1,445 meters at Puig Major. The island’s resort beaches of Alcudia, with 30°C average summer sea temperatures, provide a family-friendly contrast to inland historic towns, making Mallorca a top pick for year-round exploration.