http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34567 With simple, functional accommodation and a range of local rustic fayre from no less than three restaurants, a cafe and a bakery it has something to suit all budgets (the cafe is best value). But beware - it will not suit party animals - you are expected to be silent after 11:00 pm!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34567 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34034 It has two beach bars, completely different in style and ambience but both special in their own way. They serve excellent meals, cold beers and good wine.
One is very modern with moulded chairs and tables, lobster evenings, and food and (sometimes live) music 'till late.
The other is more traditional in style, serving lunches, snacks, cervezas, coffees, pollo and fritas.
Both overloook a tranquil secluded bay beneath the Caves of Arta and Cap Vermell and have the feel of old Mallorca about them.
You can sit late into a warm summer's evening listening to the waves on the shore and watching the lights go out on the villas high up on the cliffs which shelter the bay, while eating lobster or locally caught fish.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34034 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30249 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30249 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26213 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26213 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26212 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26212 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13558
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/12291 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12291 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/10910 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10910 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2283 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2283