Make a villa rental or holiday rental in Mallorca your home away from home when you visit this lovely island off the east coast of Spain.

Majorca (Mallorca), the largest and most populated of the Balearic Islands, attracts sun-seekers and jet-setters from around the world. The capital city of Palma abounds with fashionable shops and restaurants. In the well-preserved old town the imposing hilltop Cathedral features spectacular stained-glass windows, paintings, and tapestries.

Holiday makers in Mallorca can view a fascinating display of religious art, archaeological artefacts and ceramics in the Museu de Mallorca, housed in a former palace. Mallorca, known for its handmade pearls, is also a great place to buy gold and silver jewellery, footwear, leather goods, glass, pottery and embroidery.

Activities for guests of Mallorca holiday rentals include swimming, wind surfing, parasailing, snorkelling, diving and deep-sea fishing. The 40 beaches in the vicinity of Palma tend to be crowded, especially in the summertime. Popular beaches include the Port de Saller and the more secluded Port de Valldemossa. Further from the capital, the Playa es Trenc is the largest undeveloped beach on the island.

Many of the smaller coastal towns on the island have become resort towns, with a variety of villas, apartments and holiday rental homes available. Some popular destinations include Soller, Valldemosa, Playa de Palma and Magaluf. Deia (or Deya) is a quaint village with panoramic views of the mountains and the sea, attracting artists and writers.

About 40% of Mallorca's land is set aside for nature preserves, offering visitors opportunities for bird watching, hiking, bicycling and exploring wetlands. Other attractions for guests of Mallorca holiday rentals and villas include water theme parks, a dolphinarium, and historic gardens.