Best time to travel

If you want to catch some 7 million Almendros trees in bloom, come at the onset of February. For 3 weeks, the blossoms paint the island a pinkish, frosty hue set against the almost neon grass.

December’s unpredictable winter weather has its rewards: views of the snow-peaked Tramuntana Mountains, and the tallest Puig Major. The tiny village of Puigpunyent dips below zero by January, accompanied with icy high winds.

Otherwise, just take advantage of pleasant sunshine 300 days of the year.