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The village has not been taken over by tourism, although day trips to places such as Valldemossa are a must.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13558 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13061
It's a small restaurant, seating maybe 20 at the most - it's business card says, Bistro, Cocina de Mercado.

The food was amazing - they have a fixed 5 course menu that changes each month for 22.50 Euros and it was just incredible: I remember mostly the caramelised pate, chicken and asparagus in filo, there was a fish dish, and a beautiful desert that had fresh strawberry or raspberry sorbet.

Much better than the restaurant at Hotel Portixol by a coutry mile or three.

I'm thinking of going back every month.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13061 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12335 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12335 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12307 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12307 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12303
This is the modern, spruced up side of Palma and the restaurant menus reflect that – scrambled egg and sea urchin caviar with truffles was on the menu when I went to Minimar. If you want patatas bravas and gambas you’ll have to head back into central Palma.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12303 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12289 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12289 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12263 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12263 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12261
In the evening try Son Moragues - most beautiful restaurant setting I've ever seen. Stay in 'Es Petit Valldemossa' hotel in the heart of the village. In the morning have a coca de patata with a coffee. This is my paradise.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12261 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10954
The architecture is splendid, it abounds in cafes, restaurants, dancing, nightclubs etc. The beaches and yacht marinas are part of the city. It has an international airport and ferries to the other islands and mainland.

The coastline and scenery on the island are unparalleled in their beauty, the climate is perfect.

Spring and early summer is the best time to visit. To really admire the wonderful scenery and mountains, it is essential to have a car. The springtime flowers are almost beyond belief in their boundless colours and magnificence.

Palma is THE PLACE TO BE.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10954 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8207
Deia is a beautiful place, although the presence of two five-star hotels means a lot of restaurants are pricey (although excellent). The tapas bar at the end of the road out of town is fabulous. A walk up the hill from town takes you to the cemetery where Robert Graves is buried. It's a beautiful place with spectacular views. If you need a pinch of reality, take a trip to Palma, for a day of shopping and city stuff, before taking the orange train (wooden narrow guage train, which used to transport oranges) across (and through, literally) the mountains over to Soller - a nearby port, which is quiet and friendly and a million miles from Magaluf, but just a 15 minute taxi drive back to Deia.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8207 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2283 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2283