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Best brunch in Palma

Ready to brunch the day away?

Yes, you guessed it! It’s brunch time! And we absolutely love brunchin’ our mornings away before exploring the city, going to the beach or getting to know something different in the beautiful city of Palma de Mallorca. And as absolute brunch fans we needed to give you this advice on where to go to have a delicious brunch in Palma.

Four brunch spots not to miss in Palma

There are plenty of cafés where you can have breakfast and brunch in Palma. As you already know, this is a cosmopolitan city filled with gastronomic highlights for all tastes and budgets. So, today we wanted to give you our selection of brunch spots which are great value for money.

BrunchIt – brunch in the heart of the city

Plaza Mayor, one of the most emblematic places in Palma, is home to many restaurants and cafés. But don’t let these fool you! There are many ‘tourist traps’ on this popular square. Good news is that you will be able to find ‘BrunchIt’ on the side of the square. Perfect for a delicious, opulent brunch after a night out in Palma, this café is a place for coffee lovers looking to try all kinds of delicious food.

Riutort – one of the local’s favourite

With so many options to have breakfast or brunch, it’s sometimes easy to get carried away by the most ‘popular’ spots. Ruitort has been a long-time local favourite. It started as a little café led by Joanaina and Albert and has now moved to a larger location with more space for visitors close to the popular street of ‘Las Ramblas’ in Palma’s city centre. Try some of their ‘llonguets’ instead of your regular avo toast, you won’t regret it!

Mama Carmen’s – vegan brunch and more

Specialty coffee, vegan treats, smoothie bowls and first-class toasts are a must at Mama Carmen’s, a fun, laid-back café in the neighbourhood of Santa Catalina. Open every day from 9h to 14h, it is one of our favourite places to visit for brunch. Its Pumpkin Spiced Latte is most definitely one of a kind!

El Perrito – just like at home

El Perrito has two locations, both in the trendy neighbourhood of Santa Catalina and close to one another. This is one of those cafés you will be happy to go back to, as there are plenty of options on the menu and you won’t be able to try everything you want just with one visit. Breakfast, brunch and lunch with extra homemade love. Gotta try it!

Ready to enjoy an authentic Majorcan day trip? Go to Sóller and Port de Sóller!

Get to know the authentic Mallorca

This is it! You’re on holidays and staying at one of our Boc Hostels in Palma’s city centre. As you’ve probably already been able to experience, this stands for never-ending fun! Palma is a lively city filled with tons of fun things to do, places to visit and people to get to know to. But today we’re giving you a recommendation for a day trip to get to know one of Mallorca’s most authentic villages.

Train ride to Sóller and Port de Sóller

In case you didn’t know, there’s a train (and metro) station in Palma’s city centre, more specifically at Plaza España. And this is exactly the place you need to be heading to if you’re ready to spend the day getting to know the traditional village of Sóller and its port. There’s a vintage train that will take you to Sóller, passing through the famous orange valley and the experience to ride the train is something very special. Just the train ride is worth a visit! After riding for about one hour, you’ll get to your first destination.

Sóller, traditional Majorcan village

Located in the north-western area of Mallorca, Sóller lies in the large fertile bowl-shaped valley known as ‘valley of oranges’. The main square, Plaza de la Constitución, will be your starting point to explore this beautiful, old and beautifully preserved village, filled with cafés and bars offering local food. Some of the landmarks to see while visiting are: Sant Bartomeu church, Art Noveau building of Can Prunera and the Botanical Garden (Jardí Botànic). If you’re visiting on a Saturday, you’ll be able to dive into authentic Majorcan living, because the weekly market will be taking place at the main square!

Port de Sóller, laid back seafront beauty

In Sóller (and included with your train ticket) you can hop on the tram that connects Sóller and its port. This small, coastal stunner is a picture-perfect port, perfect to take long strolls while the sun starts to set or to sit on one of the restaurant’s terraces to order your favourite cocktails in a laid-back, relaxed atmosphere. It still is active as a fishing harbour, meaning you can have delicious fish and seafood at the port.

If you like the idea of spending the day discovering Sóller and Port de Sóller, our team at the front desk will be happy to assist you to find out more about the train or other possibilities to get there!

Idyllic beaches in Mallorca

Discover Es Trenc, Playa de Muro and Formentor

You’re in Mallorca. And if you’re staying at The Boc Hostels, you’re probably enjoying the best of Palma de Mallorca and its never-ending list of things to do! On our blog you can find a wide selection of topics to make the most out of your stay at one of our hostels: we talk about restaurants, bars, sightseeing, day trips and more!

But today we want to tell you all about our three favourite beaches on the island. If you’re seeking for Mediterranean beauty at its most authentic shape and colour, this is the blog post you should be reading!

Idyllic beaches in Mallorca – Es Trenc

We could not start this post about the most stunning beaches on Mallorca with any other beach that this one: Es Trenc. Located in Mallorca’s Southeast and known as Mallorca’s response to the Caribbean, this white-sanded beach with turquoise waters is what dreams are made of! If you’re looking for heaven on earth, this is it! You just found it! Its shallow, calm water is medicine to the soul and thanks to its setting, surrounded by dunes, it gives you a glimpse of natural living on the island. There are a few restaurants and bars at the beach, in addition to basic toilets, but that’s about it.

Our favourite beaches in Mallorca – Playa de Muro

Heading all the way North, opposite from Es Trenc, you will find a 6-kilometre-long Mediterranean gem called Playa de Muro. Holding a blue flag, this white sandy beach is one of the longest beaches on the Balearic Islands divided into different sectors, all of them boasting fine golden sand and blue water. Perfect for families with young children, Playa de Muro offers services like toilets, showers, disabled access and lifeguard, in addition to playgrounds and amusement for children.

The most beautiful beaches in Mallorca – Formentor

Last, but not least, we’d like to recommend you the beach of Formentor. Located on the northern Cap de Formentor, you will find Playa de Formentor about 10 kilometres from Port de Pollensa. One of the things we love about it is its wildness, due to its dramatic backdrop. On the beach there’s a pine forest offering shade on the narrow, but long beach for anyone enjoying a beach day.

We’d love to hear all about your beach day at any of these idyllic beaches in Mallorca. If you need any help renting a car or finding out how to get there, please don’t hesitate to come by the front desk!

Best beaches near Palma

It's time to enjoy a beach day near Palma

Summer landed early on Mallorca, like always! If you’ve never visited our sunny, Mediterranean island there’s one thing you need to know: you’ll get amazing beaches for days! So, if you were planning on enjoying a beach holiday, you’re exactly where you need to be. Stay with us at Boc Hostels and continue reading to find out about the best beaches near Palma.

Staying at Boc Hostels in Palma’s city centre

If you’re staying at one of our hostels in Palma you’ll be staying right in Palma’s centre. This location is the best location if you’re planning on doing some serious sightseeing, tapas tasting, bar crawling and shopping. The capital city of the Balearic Islands is also easily connected to the rest of the island and our hostels are located in walking distance to Palma’s most important train and bus station, Plaza España, making it really easy for you to move around.

Beach day? Here’s where you need to go

There are plenty of idyllic beaches and coves all over Mallorca, from North to South and East to West. With over 260 beaches, it is not an easy decision to make. We decided to make it really easy for you and give you a quick overview of the best beaches near Palma you can easily reach by bus.

Platja de Can Pere Antoni – a 20-minute walk away

If you’re looking for the closed beach to the city, this is it. Platja de Can Pere Antoni is located 1.1 kilometres away from our hostels, at the city’s seafront. You can either walk for 20 minutes to get there or hop on the bus number 27 and you’ll get there in 11 minutes.

Can Pastilla – white sand and water sports

Are you into water sports? Can Pastilla could be exactly what you were looking for. Can Pastilla has a long sandy beach which is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing (if the weather conditions allow it) too!

There is a long promenade which goes all the way to Palma city (if you’re looking for a long walk, here it is!). Can Pastilla is a 24-minute bus ride away from our hostels on board of bus number 24.

Illetas and Cala Comtessa – idyllic coves with turquoise water

When searching for Mallorca online you will probably find a stunning cove surrounded by dramatic cliffs with white sand and crystal-clear water.

So, if that’s what you’re looking for when spending a day on the beach when in Palma, you should definitely head to Illetas and Cala Comtessa. Located on the coast close to Palma but into western direction, both of these coves lay next to each other. You can catch the bus number 4 and it will bring you to Illetas in about 50 minutes. You’ll be able to rent a sunbed and parasol for the day and even have a quick snack at the stalls right at the beach or at the main restaurant called Balneario Illetas.

Palmanova beach – long white-sanded beach

Another 50-minute bus ride option is to visit Palmanova for the day. This wide, long white-sanded beach is an absolute paradise on earth. Located in the southwest of Mallorca, it is a fun, relaxed beach to spend the day and even practice some water sports, as you can rent kayaks and other gadgets at the beach directly.

Parasols and sun loungers are also available if you like to and the promenade is filled with all kinds of food options going all the way from McDonalds to fresh fish and seafood.

Cala Major – little lovely beach close to Palma

When getting to Cala Major, you’ll find a nice, beautiful beach of about 200 metres length and 80 metres width. Its white sand and shallow waters are definitely appealing to anyone who’s looking to enjoy a beach day. It has easy access, showers and toilets and you can reach it from Boc Hostels in about 35 minutes by hopping on the bus number 4.

Hopefully this guide will help you during your stay at Boc Hostels, as we’re determined to give you the best experience of Mallorca we possibly can. Have fun and don’t forget your sunscreen!

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Vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Palma

Going green? Oh, we are too!

We’ve been all about vegetarian and vegan food for quite some years now and we’re absolutely thrilled to see how this healthy movement is getting bigger day by day. If you’re visiting Palma soon and staying at one of our Boc Hostels, you’ll need this advice on vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Palma. Let’s do this!

Palma de Mallorca – a city full of life

First, the good news: Palma is a vibrant city that will continuously surprise you even when you’re coming for the second or third time. Not only are we lucky enough to be surrounded by stunning architecture and a breath-taking old town by the sea, but there’s also a fun, buzzing gastronomic scene you’ll discover when staying in Palma.

One thing is for sure: there’s something for everyone in Palma. All the way from juicy burgers to Mediterranean cuisine, this city is a place for foodies, that’s for sure! And if you’re vegan or vegetarian, this blog post is for you. Keep reading!

Best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Palma

Let’s get right into it. Here’s our selection of delicious, affordable vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Palma de Mallorca.

‘La mujer de verde’ is a nice restaurant located in the trendy neighbourhood of Santa Catalina serving local, seasonal, vegetarian and vegan cuisine. They offer a weekly lunch menu where you can choose from three starters, three main dishes and two desserts available from Tuesday to Saturday from 13h to 16h for 15€.

Also, in Santa Catalina you will find ‘Santina’, across the street from the popular Santa Catalina market. As they say, they like to make food for the city that likes to eat. And oh yes, we’re definitely here for it! At Santina vegan and vegetarian dishes are a must on the menu and you can have either breakfast, brunch or lunch there.

Another fun restaurant in Santa Catalina known for its vegetarian and vegan dishes is Simple Smart Food. With that name we can probably not add much to what’s to come, right? They make delicious breakfast (try some of their smoothies, you won’t regret it!)

Last, but not least, there’s a vegan restaurant that’s really popular among locals called Ca n’Ela. You’ll find this cosy little restaurant in the neighbourhood of La Lonja, in Palma’s Old Town. Friendly service and an all-vegan fun menu are in for the win!

Electric bikes

Talking about the bike lanes of Mallorca and the fashion of electric bikes.

Mallorca has always been an island with a great cycling tradition. Beyond the traditional sun and beach tourism, many amateur cyclists and professional teams travel to the island to train. The volume is such, there are many places to rent an electric bicycle and equipment for cyclists.

Perhaps for the most purists of cycling, electric bikes are an aberration, but the truth is that they are an increasingly popular option among tourists and locals to tour the island. Palma is a city with many tourist attractions, architecture, history, museums, gastronomy, sports ... etc., and many times, either due to time or exhaustion, we cannot enjoy everything we would like. An electric bike gives you the necessary autonomy to travel the city in a different, fun , healthy and ecological way, and it is a perfect option and accessible to all kinds of people.

One of the most popular routes is to spend a morning visiting the city center, visiting the Cathedral and the wall, the Almudaina palace, Plaza Mayor, and having some tapas next to the Arab baths. Or walk along the promenade to the beach and end the trip with a refreshing swim before returning.

Palma has more than 90 km of bike lanes, a large majority of which cross the bay of Palma through which you can circulate on your electric bike with a gentle breeze and unbeatable views with little effort. It has more than 2,500 bicycle parking spaces and 200 traffic lights to safeguard your safety. < / Br>
One of the most popular options for going by electric bike outside of Palma is a visit to the Bellver Castle. The steep climbs to the fortress are faced in a different way when the bike's engine helps you climb them, and it is a great option to also get to know the Santa Catalina neighborhood, an old fishing village with a traditional market where you can stop to rest. and, incidentally, take the opportunity to taste the local wines and tapas. The viewpoint at the top has one of the best panoramic views of the city of Palma and the Bay.

There are currently a multitude of bike rental agencies in Palma, and the vast majority also rent electric bikes. The wide variety of bikes available will allow you to expand your possibilities : you will not only find city bikes for touring the city but also folding or mountain bikes and long-distance bikes, more robust and prepared for difficult trails.
Fortunately, Mallorca is perfectly prepared for cycling tourism, and in many areas you will find completely safe bike lanes or cycling paths. Enjoy a walk through the countryside visiting one of them, enjoying the Mallorcan sun and the smells of the countryside, surrounded by fruit trees and traditional fincas , and end the trip in a small hidden cove, the kind that are a treasure that is not much people know.

Lovers of two wheels have never had it easier to enjoy their passion on one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean.

Here we offer you some of the most popular routes that you can enjoy with your electric bike: https://palmariders.com/discover/

02/07/2021

Photo by https://www.ebikeshed.com/

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