Top unique experiences to enjoy under the Mallorca sun

Mallorca is more than partying and beaches. There are many unique Mallorca experiences that show off its geology and culture, you just need to know where to look. For a comprehensive Mallorca itinerary, we have put together some of the best attractions Mallorca has to offer, not the most obvious one!

One of the best things to do in Mallorca is simply roll a dice on a random village and head there. While coastal towns certainly attract the majority of the visitors (and for good reason), the more inland villages are perhaps the most charming. They’re more authentic in the sense of staying away from tourist traps, and many are built on stone. Fornalutx (in the Tramuntana Mountains) is one of these and it ranks among Spain's most beautiful villages. There are many windy, dainty roads the splice through traditional stone houses - many of which have colorful shutters and overflowing flower boxes.

Valldemossa is another option and it’s where composer Frédéric Chopin once found inspiration during his winter retreat. The village's monastery is also where Chopin and George Sand stayed, and it has a museum with their original manuscripts. 

For being a Med island, there’s a lot of great aquatic experiences. The best, perhaps, is actually indoors. You can explore the fascinating marine world at Palma Aquarium which has well over 8,000 fish and 700 species from around the world. It’s a truly famous, state-of-the-art facility (it has Europe's deepest shark tank). You’ll see sharks and rays in their recreated habitat. Its 3D Cinema Aquadome is a great way to immerse yourself with humpback whales - it really makes you feel as though you're swimming alongside them.

If that wasn’t enough, there’s also Europe's largest live coral exhibition which has never been so important in a world of dying coral. It has reef from oceans around the world. This is one of the best family-friendly activities Mallorca offers, though you can’t go wrong visiting the sea with your own snorkel and flippers, either.

Mallorca's coastline hides many calas (coves), some of which are only accessible by boat or challenging hikes (this, makes them more fun and rewarding to experience). Cala Varques is perhaps the best-kept secret with its white sand and stunning waters surrounded by limestone cliffs. The cove lacks commercial development, in part thanks to its inaccessibility, so it’s worth attempting. 

Sa Calobra in general has some very dramatic coastal experiences. It’s a narrow inlet that has been carved by centuries of erosion. Approaching it by boat can be truly daunting, but also very epic.

It’s not just an island of coves, but also caves. Caves of Drach are four underground caves that span around 1,200 meters, which is well over a kilometer. Like much of the island, they’re made of limestone and have one of the world's largest underground lakes, Lake Martel. This space is so special, and large, that they even host concerts down there. It’s just like being in a cathedral due to the stalactites and stalagmites that hang down.

These are just some of the experiences shows off Mallorca's diversity, proving it to be more than just a beach and resort destination, but a place of world-class amenities, geological marvels and historical sites.