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The hotel deco is classic but nice, and it has a good restaurant with fresh fish and local products.

I recommend it to those looking to relax (yoga classes are available) and want to visit 'the other Mallorca', not the one of sun and sangria.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20320 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20311
I ended up booking a package holiday in Majorca through Thomas Cook.

I have to say we all had a great time - the reps were great and well informed about the area we were staying in, and booking a package holiday took a lot of the stress out of it.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20311 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20308
I really enjoyed my stay there and it's perfect for a short escapade to Palma, as it's close to Palma shopping, nightlife and restaurant areas.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20308 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20303
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Excellent personal treatment, plus amazing home-made Mallorcan food, and breathtaking views.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18238 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13739
It cost me about £30. I also got one for my dad because he was charged £60 last October.

It should save us getting stung again.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13739 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/13530
The two suites have spectacular views of the sea, but all the rooms have been decorated with love and attention to detail.

Penny, the owner, is a warm and helpful hostess.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13530 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13097
It is accessible by road and then a short walk and just along the coast from Porto Petro. Busy with families but not packed and set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Fantastic, safe swimming/snorkeling - it gets deep quickly but very sheltered and only a short walk along the rocky path (from which you can dive in several places) to another beautiful and much quieter little beach.

Facilities include two restaurants/ bars with great reasonably-priced food and also showers. We all loved it (11 of us, ages 5- 62). We've been back there each year for the last four and never tire of it.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13097 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13060
Modern but not cold or boring (Scando style).
Lovely sized rooms (enough room for a big bed and sofa). Discreet TV hifi combo, with a free DVD and CD library (good selection too).

Beautiful coastal views (amazing for the sunset).
A good bar, great breakfast, great burgers (on room service - in fact the room service food is better than the main restaurant which was a bit nouvelle).

Wonderful staff, just really super helpful.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13060 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