Mallorca is well known as a tourist hotspot in the Mediterranean. But coming to the island in the middle of April, right before the tourist season, it turns out to be a surprisingly calm place with a lot to discover and to see at reasonably lovely temperatures. Some impressions from 2019.
When traveling to the island of Mallorca, you certainly will have some kind of a meet and greet with its capital city – Palma de Mallorca. In the center of its old town, the Gothic-style cathedral is situated, which can be seen from afar and is even more stunning close-up and from inside. Similar to Barcelona on the mainland, many modernist (Spanish Jugendstil/art nouveau) buildings are to be discovered. After your sightseeing tour, you can nap at the beach or at one of the city’s beautiful parks.
The town of Sóller is situated on the Spanish island of Mallorca. It is just a trip with the heritage train away from the island’s main village, Palma. Sunny Sóller is known for its rich plantations of oranges and lemons. The trees and fruits can be seen from everywhere. It is also a nice place to relax and look around. The port area is charming and peaceful. There is also some exciting art nouveau architecture (modernism in Spanish) to be found, a prime example being the front facade of the cathedral (picture 4). Overall, it is a pleasant place to spend a few hours in.
These were shot in Malaga and Sevilla in the month of April this year.
Michael Hoffman Photography 