Balearic Islands Vacation Rentals

Villa rentals in the Balearic Islands are primarily found on the largest island of Majorca (Mallorca), the most developed of the Balearic Islands. The other main Balearic Isles are Minorca and Fromentera. With moderate temperatures year-round and 300 days of sun each year, Majorca is a hospitable place for holiday-making in the Balearic Islands. Palma, the capital of Majorca, lies on a bay with white-sand beaches. In addition to its modern restaurants, bars and nightlife, Palma has a historic old town area where one can admire the views from Bellver Castle and explore the stained glass and paintings of its cathedral. There are a number of resort villages on the island at which you can rent a villa or farmhouse, including Valdemossa, Deya, Cala San Vicente, and the area between Ca’n Pastilla and El Arenal. The village of Deya was once favored as a refuge for poet Robert Graves. With more than 70 beaches on Majorca, sunbathing and swimming are popular activities, as are sailing and wind surfing. The mountains along Mallorca’s north coast are ideal for hiking or mountain climbing. Majorca’s Caves of Drach are a popular attraction where you can hike through huge caverns to an underground lake where string musicians play as they float by on boats. More low-key than Mallorca, Minorca has less nightlife, but still offers fine dining, especially on fresh seafood and cheeses. Minorca has many beautiful beaches and coves, but is also rich in history. The capital, Mahon, is the birthplace of mayonnaise and is home to the impressive Church of Santa Maria and its massive organ of more than 3000 pipes. Fromentera is largely undeveloped, but is popular for wind surfing and scuba diving. Use the links on this page to find a farmhouse or villa rental in the Balearic Islands for your next vacation in Spain.