November 2024

I celebrated my 22nd birthday in Mallorca, Isla Baleares, Spain.

Fun fact: I thought I had booked my plane ticket for Las Palmas, located in the Canary Islands, NOT Palma de Mallorca. Imagine my surprise showing up at the airport…

But what a great surprise (minus re-booking accommodation and whatnot) because Mallorca is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been.

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• everything I ate!
• What I Wish I Knew Before Going:

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Camí de cala Boquer

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everything I ate!

For a detailed list and map of my favorite eats, check out my food guide to Mallorca on Thatch here.

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What I Wish I Knew Before Going:

1. The off-season means there will be no night life. Which normally wouldn’t matter to me… but it was my birthday.
2. The city of Palma is not impressive. It’s great as a home-base but please do not spend more than a day there when the rest of the island is so much more interesting and beautiful!
3. The traditional Mallorcan pastry, ensaimadas, are made with pork lard; sweets that taste like pork are not my thing.
4. The 10-day bus ride pass is a better deal than buying single tickets
5. You don’t have to rent a car to explore different parts of the island but you do (or find someone who can) in order to get to the more remote beaches or take scenic drives
6. It can get chilly after the sun sets (when it’s not summer)! Bring at least a small sweater with you

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