We've been to Mallorca several times to visit family, but we've always stayed in Palma—this time we wanted something closer to a relaxing vacation, and couldn’t have picked a better place for it! We highly recommend Agroturismo Alquería Blanca! When we arrived, we were immediately treated like old friends, and we experienced that throughout our two-week stay. Everyone was very welcoming, helpful, and friendly, and it really felt more like being at home than staying at a hotel. Everyone spoke Mallorquín, Castilian, and English, and at least some of the staff also spoke German. The grounds and building are beautiful. We had a mountain view from our room, and every morning we would wake up and watch the colors change across the peak while listening to clinking sheep bells and bleating. We occasionally heard the donkeys, but they didn’t make many appearances. We had a room with a terrace, so we spent a lot of time outside or with the door open. We also liked spending time in the gardens/near the pool and walking along the paths. We took lots of photos—I have at least 10 photos of the blue front door with the bougainvillea, taken at different times of the day. We were away a lot of time visiting friends and family, so we didn’t get to spend as much time exploring and enjoying the property as we wanted. Do not worry about being hungry—the food was plentiful and delicious. Breakfast consisted of mainly the same elements, but with different versions every day. It was tea, coffee, and juice; fresh fruit; salad with mozzarella or Roquefort; open-faced sandwiches with various toppings (peanut butter and banana, avocado and cucumber, tomato and cheese); sweets (donut, muffin, cake); hot ham-and-cheese sandwiches; and the best yogurt I’ve ever had, topped with fresh fruit, granola, and honey. They also offered eggs, and I think they took requests for other items (such as toast or hot chocolate). I am a vegetarian, but I didn’t have to mention that because of the variety offered. They offer a dinner on Monday and Friday—a local business (Antic Grill) comes to cook and serve. It is fantastic, so make sure to attend at least one dinner. You’ll order that morning and then pay after the meal. Bread, aioli, olives, and wine and other drinks are offered (at additional cost) to complete the experience. I had a quinoa salad and my husband had octopus (appetizer) and chuletas with vegetables (main)—it was all excellent. Bunyola was close to nearly everywhere we wanted to go, so it was very convenient. It’s just a 20-minute drive to Palma (depending on traffic, of course). Things to keep in mind: The property is at the end of a short, unpaved road that is not owned or maintained by Alquería Blanca. It would be better if it were gravel or river rock, but it’s made up of larger stones (cobble?), so it’s bumpy. It’s nice because people aren’t driving a high speeds, but it’s not ideal if you have a low-profile car (lots of stones bouncing against the underside of you
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