Books on Mallorca

Frommer's the Balearics with Your Family ~ Alex Leith

We do the legwork, you do the holiday.

Planning a family holiday can be a nightmare. Which restaurants will cook 'off the menu' to please small, fussy appetites? Which beaches have clean toilets and safe bathing? Does the campsite have a supervised toddlers pool? This is exactly the kind of specific information "Frommer's With Your Family" guides provide. This book is packed with essential 'on the ground advice on planning a holiday to please every member of the family. Each listed destination, activity and accommodation has been visited and tested - and only truly family friendly entries are featured. This book includes key features such as: full colour throughout; dozens of the most family friendly hotels and restaurants carefully selected, visited and reviewed; full of Top Tips, Best Bets, history, anecdotes, Fun Facts, bizarre stories and much more; and, all the practical information you need to make the most of your holiday, together with lots of insider tips. It is written by UK authors for UK families.

John Wiley & Sons Inc (23 April 2007)
256 pages

Rough Guide to Mallorca ~ Phil Lee

"The Rough Guide to Mallorca and Menorca" is your definitive handbook to two of the Mediterranean's most beautiful and popular islands.

From the cosmopolitan street life of Palma to Menorca's remote prehistoric ruins, the full-colour section introduces all of the islands' highlights. For every town and region, there are comprehensive and opinionated listings of the best hotels, bars, restaurants and clubs, plus a new 'Author Pick' feature to highlight the very best options. The guide provides detailed route descriptions of hikes on both islands, plus tips on bird-watching and where to find the islands' most secluded beaches. "The Rough Guide to Mallorca and Menorca" is like having a local friend plan your trip!

The Rough Guide is back with a brand new version updated for 2007.

Rough Guides; 4Rev Ed edition (29 Mar 2007)

"Time Out" Mallorca and Menorca ~ Jonathan Cox

The times they are a-changing in the Balearics. Mallorca, and its smaller neighbour Menorca, may have been among Europe's most popular holiday hotspots for the past forty or so years, but the days when they were synonymous with boisterous, boozy package tours are well and truly over. True, you can still get sand, sea, sun, sombreros and sangria if that's what you're after, but Mallorca, in particular, has spectacularly and surprisingly rebranded itself as one of the classiest holiday destinations on the Med. Nowhere will you find a greater concentration of stylish hotels - ranging from full-on metropolitan luxury to rustic farmhouse chic - and first-rate restaurants in every price bracket. Add in the island's stunning natural beauty, particularly in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, the developed tourist infrastructure and the range of activities on offer and you have a unique destination that can satisfy just about any holiday demand you make.

Time Out Group Ltd - 288 pages (March 2, 2006)

Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza (Eyewitness Travel Guides) ~ Grzegorz Micula

From hilltop hideaways to family-friendly resorts, there's more to the Balearic Islands than sun, sea and Sangria. Explore Palma's cathedral or Menorca's Bronze Age treasures using the guide's cutaway maps and 3D models.

Also included are tips on finding relaxing restaurants and vibrant bars.

Dorling KindersleyPaperback - 208 pages (29 Jun 2006)

Mallorca (Thomas Cook Travellers) ~ Nigel Tisdall

"Travellers Mallorca" provides in depth coverage of this beguilingly diverse island ranging from the bustling city of Palma to the secluded coves of the north coast. Mallorca Highlights include: The capital city of Palma with its vibrant nightlife; Stunning northwest coastline; The peaks of the Serra Tramuntana; Rich wildlife of the Parc Natural de S'Abufeira; Excellent walking for a range of abilities; Beautiful beaches; and excellent local regional food. These popular, compact and colourful guidebooks are perfect for planning your holiday whether for a city break, regional tour or a long-haul destination. This extensive series is packed full of information about where to go and what to see, as well as walks and tours, feature spreads on cultural background and other aspects, restaurant and accommodation listings and practical information.

Thomas Cook Publishing
Paperback - 192 pages - 2nd edition (12 Jan 2006)

AA Explorer Mallorca

Fully revised and updated, "Explorer Mallorca" sports a vibrant new cover design, giving it a fresh and modern feel. Written and researched by top travel authors, with clear maps and practical travel advice, it is the perfect companion for travelling around Mallorca. Cultural lifestyle features compliment practical travel information to capture its essence, local life and people. Expert advice is provided on the best places to visit, with information and practical travel facts, such as recommended hotels and restaurants. The guide also features an extensive A-Z section of places to visit with ratings, so that you can choose which sights to see. There are town plans and maps throughout.

AA Publishing
Paperback - 288 pages 4Rev Ed edition (31 Jul 2006)

AA Spiral Guide Mallorca ~ Carol Baker, Teresa Fisher

This guide combines bright, modern design, witty and informative writing with a unique and very practical fold-back-flat spiral binding. A collection of highly readable features set the scene in the introductory Magazine section and the "Finding Your Feet" section gives that vital info to get you started. Mallorca is then split into geographical zones. The must-see sights are covered in depth with insider tips to help you make the most of your time and beat the crowds; suggested itineraries, walks and tours, super-clear maps, where to take a break and where to shop are detailed for each area. And to make sure you're not disappointed, specialist food and drink writers recommend the best places to eat and drink.

AA Publishing
Paperback - 28 February, 2001

AA TwinPack Mallorca

Make the most of your trip with AA's TwinPack map and guide series. Fully revised and updated, with essential information on what to do and where to go, the TwinPacks have been created specifically for the short break visitor and now feature stylish, new AA World Travel Guide design covers. The series has unrivalled coverage of popular island and regional destinations, with the best sites identified to help visitors with only a little time. Practical advice is given combined with traveller's tips and details on the destinations history, culture and people.

Accompanying the guide is an indispensable island regional map, both contained within a plastic wallet ensuring that you never lose your way.

AA Publishing
Paperback - 3Rev Ed edition (2 Jan 2005)

Mallorca Insight Pocket Guide

This 104-page book offers an expert's guide to Mallorca, with 17 itineraries and excursions taking in sights ranging from Palma's cobbled backstreets to the island's sandy beaches. It also includes a chapter detailing Mallorca's history and culture, as well as leisure-time suggestions and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus dozens of full-colour photographs and maps, including a detailed pull-out regional map.

Insight Guides
Paperback - New Ed edition (15 Jun 2005)

Mallorca North & Mountains Tour & Trail Super-durable Map  ~ D.A. Brawn, R.C. Brawn

RECOMMENDED Fully updated 4th edition of this popular Mallorca North & Mountains Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map. Updates include the new motorway extension and junctions, greater clarity for waypoints and local names updating.

Designed for walkers, and other outdoor adventurers, this 1:40,000 scale map covers the region of the Tramuntana from west of Valledemosa to the Formentor and Alcudia peninsulas; Mallorca's main walking region.

All the 44 walking routes from Walk! Mallorca (North & Mountains) guide book are clearly highlighted. Wherever possible we have incorporated the waypoint number into the waypoint symbols so everybody can clearly locate their position on the map. Whichever walking guide book you are using for this region this is the essential map

Printed on Super-Durable plastic substrate to survive the worst of conditions and give many seasons use. The clearest, most accurate and toughest map you can buy at any price; a modern classic and perfect companion to Walk! Mallorca (North & Mountains) walking guide book.

Discovery Walking Guides Ltd
4Rev Ed edition (5 Mar 2007)

AA Island Map Mallorca (AA Island Maps) 1:75,000

A detailed, large-scale map showing extensive tourist and leisure information, places of interest, footpaths and hiking trails together with inset plans for the main towns on the island. Useful road information and classifications with distances, cycle routes together with beaches and water sports are featured along with national parks and nature reserves. The map is available in three or more language keys.

AA PublishingMap (15 June, 2003)

Mallorca Insight Fleximap ~ 1:200,000

This laminated flexi-map contains three maps covering Mallorca, Palma de Mallorca and Isla Cabrera. It also lists highlights for visitors - from the Bronze Age Capocorb Vell to the bay of Port de Soller - as well as useful travel information, climate tables and local transport details.

It is on a map scale of 1:200,000 The key features include: detailed cartography that highlights all the main tourist sights and provides valuable motoring information; informative text of essential facts about the destination are provided, plus handy tips for getting around; ease of use: the durable maps fold very easily, even when it's raining; and with the laminated finish: you can write on the map with a non-permanent marker pen and wipe it off later.

APA Publications Pte Ltd,Singapore
New Ed edition (27 May 2005)

Globetrotter Travel Map: Mallorca and Menorca 1:150,000

This map caters specifically for the needs of tourists and visitors to Mallorca and Menorca. In addition to the main map, areas of special interest are shown in greater detail such as area maps, site maps and town plans. Also featured are climate and distance charts.

Paperback (1 May, 2001) New Holland Publishers (UK)