We spent 10 days at Maria's place and had a lovely time in this stunningly beautiful area. We particularly enjoyed chilling at the pool and being able to walk down to Alaro - Bip Bip supermarket recommended. Highlights included the Es Verger lamb restaurant for lunch - not too hair-raising if you drive slowly! - and walking to the castle at the top (about an hour and a half there and back from the car park); spending the day in Palma (we parked at the Alaro/Consell station to get the train - pretty regular, air-conditioned, comfortable and very reasonable); visiting the Castle Vineyard (as the local one in Alaro had been sold and wasn't open), Deia and Formentor beach.