Your Mallorca address book
ACCOMMODATION
Finca Serena
Luxury five-star hotel on a 40ha estate hidden away in Montuïri in the centre of Mallorca, with its own gardens and orchards. The spectacular Jacaranda restaurant has a daily menu and long list of local and international wines. www.fincaserenamallorca.com
Hotel Cort
This urban boutique hotel in Plaça de Cort, the heart of Palma old town, faces Palma’s handsome 17thcentury town hall and the city’s emblematic ancient olive tree. Has 14 suites and two double rooms. www.hotelcort.com
Hotel Sant Francesc
A five-star hotel in a 19th- century mansion in Palma old town, with 32 rooms and 10 suites, decorated with original contemporary art and photography. Has a restaurant and a rooftop terrace with a pool. www.hotelsantfrancesc.com
RESTAURANTS
Andana
In the very centre of Palma. Michelinstar chef Macarena de Castro offers local Mallorcan cuisine from her own gardens with a dining room, terrace and bar. www. andanapalma.es
Aromata
Owned and run by Michelin-star chef Andreu Genestra. Traditional island ingredients served in a 17th- century courtyard in Palma. Fine- dining set lunches and an à la carte evening menu. http://aromatarestaurant.com
Ses Oliveres
Second- generation traditional family restaurant overlooking the harbour of Port de Sóller, specialising in seafood and local wines (ask for Bruno). www. sesoliveresportdesoller.com
SHOPS & MARKETS
Inca market
The weekly Thursday market in the old town of Inca is the biggest and best known in Mallorca, and offers everything from food stalls and fruit and veg to shawls, jewellery and locally made leather goods.
Mercat de l’Olivar
Built in 1951 and renovated in 2003, the palatial Olivar is Palma’s oldest market. Great for all kinds of produce, fish and seafood, meats, cheeses and charcuterie, it has several small bars inside with market ingredients and good- quality wines. www.mercatolivar.com
Son Vivot
Close to the Olivar market, just off the Plaça d’Espanya, Son Vivot is a superb deli and local landmark with top- quality local foods, especially sobrasada de porc negre cured sausage, charcuterie, cheeses, capers and olives, accompanied by a good selection of Mallorcan wines. www. sonvivotpalma.com