Books on Mallorca

"Time Out" Mallorca and Menorca ~ Time Out Guides Ltd

Mallorca, and its smaller neighbor Menorca, may have been among Europe's most popular holiday hot spots 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 re branded 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; 3rd Revised edition edition - 288 pages (2 April 2009)

Mallorca (Lonely Planet Country & Regional Guides) ~ Damien Simonis & Sarah Andrews

Two expert authors, over 650 hours of island research, 32 detailed maps plus a full-colour section helps you to plan your route of cultural and scenic highs.

Lonely Planet Publications; 1 edition - 244 pages (1 Mar 2008)

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)

AA Essential Spiral Mallorca

With everything you need for a memorable holiday, "Essential Spiral Mallorca" is a definite 'must-have'. Presented in a handy pocket-sized format with fold-back-flat, spiral binding, the guide is split into colour-coded sections, including: The Essence of..., Planning, Best Places to See and Best Things to Do. There is helpful advice for planning your trip with information about when to go, getting there, being there and getting around. The Exploring section divides Mallorca into colour-coded regions in accordance with the locator map on the cover flap. Hotels, restaurants, nightlife and places of interest are grouped within each region, with grid references and cross-referencing to ensure that it is easy to find what you are looking for in each area. Entries within the guides have been researched by experts and there are website addresses and practical information throughout.

AA Publishing (15 Jan 2007)

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

Mallorca Berlitz Pocket Guide

The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts.

From the towering height of Palma's gothic cathedral to the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean below, the Berlitz "Pocket Guide to Mallorca" provides all the information you need to enjoy this glorious island. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily and full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are.The most popular attractions are highlighted and include the ancient Santuari de Sant Salvador, Port de Pollenca, the fairytale hilltop town of Valldemossa and of course, the wide stretches of sandy coastline. Mallorca enjoys glorious year-round weather, making it an ideal location for sporting activities, all of which are detailed in this guide, along with contact information for booking.

The guide also features extensive information on shopping and craft, local history and eating out, along with useful Spanish vocabulary for ordering food and drinks. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended, along with other practical travel tips. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.

Berlitz Publishing - 144 pages (7 Jan 2008)

Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

This new expanded edition in the award-winning Eyewitness Travel Guide series shows the Balearic Islands at their best, from the popular beaches of Mallorca and Ibiza to the peace and quiet of Formentera. Visit the towns of Palma, Mao and Ibiza with the help of 3-D aerial maps and cutaways of historic buildings. With superb colour photographs, detailed maps and illustrations, the Eyewitness Travel Guide lists the best sights, beaches and festivals town by town. Full-colour maps, city plans, thematic tours and walks enable you to explore the islands beautiful countryside and national parks in depth and specially chosen restaurants, advice on local dishes, produce, and hotels will ensure you have a perfect holiday.

Dorling Kindersley - 216 pages - (1 Feb 2008)

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)

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 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 North and Mountains Tour and Trail Map (Tour & Trail Maps) ~ D.A. Brawn, R.C. Brawn

RECOMMENDED Fully updated 5th edition of our very popular Mallorca North & Mountains Tour & Trail Map. Updates include all the new walking routes, and revisions, from Walk! Mallorca North & Mountains 3rd edition by Charles Davis plus we have extended the map area westwards to include the new 'GR221 Mallorca's Long Distance Hiking Route' - see Charles Davis new GR221 book - along with a number of routes from Walk! Mallorca West guide book. Now a massive 1,040mm wide, over 20% bigger than the 4th edition it replaces. Whichever walking guide book you are using for this region this is the essential map. Printed on on specialist map paper.

The clearest and most accurate 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
5th Revised edition edition (30 Mar 2009)

Mallorca (Rough Guide Map) ~ 1:80,000

Navigate your way through the spectacularly beautiful island of Mallorca with The Rough Guide Map Mallorca. Printed on waterproof, rip-proof paper, this fully updated map pin-points the best attractions Mallorca has to offer from the medieval, gothic, and modern sites of Palma to Mallorca's sandy beaches and breathtaking wilderness walks. Reliable and user-friendly, the Rough Guide Map to Mallorca boasts an A-Z street finder index with telephone numbers and prices for a number of restaurants. Shopping streets, pedestrian zones and major buildings are all edged in different colours to make them easier to find. The useful 'Time Map' charts the opening days and times of all the islands sights and the map's detailed transport information will help you make the most of the Mallorca's train and bus routes. Make the most of your time with the Rough Guide Map Mallorca!

As with all the maps in the Rough Guides series, this map is made of rip-proof, waterproof Polyart paper, durable enough to survive a trip spent in the car seat-back, rucksack, and cafe table-top.

Rough Guides;
2 edition (2 Jan 2009)

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.

Automobile Association (Mar 2008)

Palma De Mallorca (Michelin City Plans)

A detailed street plan of Palma Mallorca at a sacle of 1:10,000 from the renown Michelin publishing.

Michelin Maps (1 Mar 2007)

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)

Mallorca Berlitz Holiday Map

Combines clear, detailed cartography with useful tourist information and attractive photographs. This map includes descriptions of over 25 places to visit, from the most popular to the less well-known, helpful tips on traffic regulations, emergency services and opening hours, and a town plan.

Berlitz Publishing
(20 May 2005)