While Brits spend a small fortune travelling across the globe for breathtaking views, exquisite cuisine and exclusivity, there's a hidden gem in the Balearic islands that offers all this and more. It's just under three hours away from Exeter Airport and feels like an entirely different universe. Port de Soller is arguably Mallorca's best-kept secret.
While the Spanish island is known for its bustling resorts like Alcudia and Palma Nova, this majestic mountain region provides a sanctuary from the chaos of mass tourism, allowing you to relax and indulge in pure luxury. Moreover, it's incredibly easy to reach. Public transport in the Balearics is efficient - as soon as you disembark from the two-hour TUI flight to Palma, you can hop on the A1 bus link to the vibrant city, before the 204 connection service whisks you off to the Tramuntana mountains.
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Just ten minutes down the road from the bus stop, .