Plane views: Mallorca

Mallorca (or Majorca) is part of the Balearic islands, a Spanish archipelago in the north-western corner of the Mediterranean Sea. The largest of the Balearic Islands (3,640 square kilometers), Mallorca is a popular holiday destination due to its mild Mediterranean climate and beaches. However, its hinterland, with its rugged mountains and vast plains, is absolutely fascinating and definitely worth exploring. On flights to and from Mallorca, I got to appreciate the island’s varied landscapes from the plane window.

My flight approached the island from a north-westerly direction. I sat on the left side of the plane (row A), which offered views of the rugged Formentor peninsula and Pollença Bay.

As the plane swooped in over the island, we were treated to gorgeous views of the countryside with its mosaic of fields, interspersed with little towns and villages. If your flight approaches the airport from the inland, look out for the symbol of Mallorca: the quaint windmills which dot the countryside.

On my flight from the island, the plane took off in a southwesterly direction. I sat on the right side of the plane (row F) and got to enjoy panoramic views of Palma de Mallorca and the Bay of Palma right after take-off.

A little while later, as the plane turned to the west, I had a magnificent view of the rugged west coast of Mallorca.

If you’re visiting Mallorca, make sure to get a window seat! And while you’re there, don’t miss a visit to Palma de Mallorca! Read more about things to see in Palma on a self-guided walking route.