Rural Tourism in Mallorca: Where to Go

Rural tourism has become quite popular on thecharming hotel seems to offer only its pool and
last years and Mallorca (Majorca) is a goodsauna as pluses. However, be pretty sure that in
destination for those looking to escape fromfamiliar hotel like this their staff will help you in
massified areas and resorts.organizing your activities.
There are many rural hotels in Mallorca, some ofAt Alaro, the rural hotel S'Olivaret also offers
them offering luxury accommodation with all theactivities such as trekking, hiking, tennis and the
facilities for the modern and smart traveller, whichlike. S'Olivaret perfectly conjugates history and
is looking for a place to escape and relax, andtradition with comfort.
others are somewhat more agriculture oriented,More in the north of the island, in Soller, the Rural
perfect for those that want to try what living inFinca Ca's Sant offers peace, tranquillity and
community is and learn a little more about farmscalmness surrounded by more than 30.000 sq.
and its kind of life.metres of enviable beauty.
In Pollensa places such as the Son Brull Hotel andAnd in Llucmajor, the Finca Son Guardiola offers
Spa that mixes both relax andauthentic Mallorca accommodation in an old by
farmhouse-community style. The guest is herecompletely refurbished area with more than
given the option to choose which of these fits50.000 square metres of its own property.
more its holidays.The finca Sa Torre is situated in Santa Eugenia,
Next to the world famous sandy beach of Esnext to the Santa Maria villa and could be a good
Trenc, in the Campos area, a good and cheap (orchoice if you plan to visit Palma during your
at least affordable) option for a rural finca is Fincaholidays, as it is only 15 minutes driving from
Sa Casanova which offers activities such asPalma de Mallorca. This village is still really small and
trekking, horse riding and mountain bike, amongkeeps it mallorcan character. Every body still
others.greets you while walking although they do not
More in Campos: the Finca Es Palmer, which asknow you. Also, on Sunday you can visit the
been awarded by many traveller guides andSanta Maria market, which in my humble opinion is
offers 10 superb rooms, swimming pool andone of the best to be found around the island.
solarium. It is also really near to the beach as wellAnd by the way, is not more than 20 minutes
as to the Golf Sa Rapita.driving from Palma.
In Fornalutx, a small village with less than 600Mallorca is not only sun, beaches and sangria, but
inhabitants the Fornalutx Petit Hotel offersthe smart destination to escape from major cities.
interesting rates for accommodation in this smallAnd rural tourism the way to find the real
and unspoilt village. Unfortunately this smallMallorca.