RIU Bravo

At this chilled-out hotel in Playa de Palma, you get the best of both worlds: a gorgeous sandy beach just down the road, as well as being just a 15-minute drive from Majorca’s lively capital city. 

When you’re not meandering the streets of Palma or basking on the shores of the Mediterranean, you can choose between three outdoor pools to cool off in as well as an indoor pool that’s open in the winter months. You’ll also have access to a wellness area with a steam room and a hydromassage tub, where you can really switch off and indulge in some soothing relaxation time. Your workout routine doesn’t have to go out the window either (unless you’d rather leave it back at home), thanks to the well-equipped on-site gym.

Expect a wide variety of dishes at the main buffet restaurant, where you can watch the chefs preparing your food at live show cooking stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the evenings, there are a couple of à la carte options on offer, too – a Spanish restaurant and a grill – so whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll almost certainly find it here. As for drinks, there’s a poolside bar, a swim-up bar (for guests aged 18+ only) and a lounge bar. 

Later on, live entertainment takes place several times a week, or you may be tempted to head out and experience the local nightlife scene.