Having never been to Mallorca, and having a few days off to complete a project on my laptop - I decided to visit the island and give myself an opportunity to explore Palma.
I found this apartment and didn’t realise at first but the view you see in the pictures really is the view from the balcony - it’s stunning!
I had intended to explore the island more generally, but without a car this is quite difficult (as buses are really the only other viable option to get about). However, Palmanova (the rather more grown-up and sleepy alternative to Magaluf) has more than enough beaches, cafes and restaurants to pass the time nicely - and it’s about 30 seconds from the front door of the block.
Just sitting in the apartment enjoying the sound of the sea and watching the world go by was enjoyable enough, but the capital of the island Palma itself is amazing and I will definately be back to do some proper exploring there soon!
Word of advice - Palma isn’t necessarily close by but the right bus will have you there in about 40 mins. Also the A11 bus takes you straight to the airport in just over half an hour (traffic permitting!) - so it’s particularly great for short visits (like the one I did).
The bedroom is in a room within the lounge, and I really liked it. Although it is a little bit creaky when you move about, the bed is really, really comfortable and I slept really well.
The sun rises right outside the balcony, so it’s perfect on a clear day to watch - if you manage to get up early enough.
Also the upmarket seafood restaurant next door to the apartment is well worth a visit for the octopus and house white wine alone... So good!
Farhang was an amazing host - really helpful and he loves the island - and he has loads of good tips for visitors. The apartment is really well stocked and I would certainly recommend this place to others without question!