Mallorca is the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands. Although parts of the coast have been despoiled by mass tourism, the landscape inland is still exceptionally beautiful. The island has two mountain ranges, each about 40 miles in length. One of these, the Serra de Tramuntana, runs parallel to the west coast, where dramatic cliffs fall directly into the Mediterranean. Mallorca’s terraced hillsides are dotted with picturesque villages. Perhaps the most striking is Deià, which has long attracted writers and artists. Avoid the big beach towns on the outskirts of Palma and visit the island during the shoulder seasons.

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