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Arranging your Balearic islands vacation with Magical Spain ensures you will enjoy the benefits of our 20 years of experience and intimate local knowledge of events, activities, and off the beaten track or VIP adventures available in the sun-kissed islands.
Whether you wish to visit just one of Mallorca, Menorca, or Ibiza, or if you want to combine them in one island hopping tour we can provide the ultimate itinerary and guided tour experience for you.
Contact us for a complimentary Mediterranean Balearic Islands tour itinerary or continue reading to discover the timeless natural beauty of jagged mountain cliffs that fall to the turquoise sea, sweet-smelling citrus orchards, medieval villages, Gothic churches, baroque palaces, traditional fishing villages, secluded coves, vineyards and fine seafood on offer here.
Where Are Spain's Mediterranean Islands?
The Mediterranean islands of Spain, collectively called the Balearic Islands are, like Iberia itself, quite diverse. They are located to the east of Valencia between Spain and Italy, the four chief Balearic islands maintain a character distinct from the rest of Spain and from each other.
Why You Should Visit Mallorca
The largest of the Balearic islands, Mallorca (Majorca in the UK) offers a bit of everything including dramatic coastlines, historic and urban charms of the capital city of Palma, a lush countryside with vineyards, beautiful orange and olive tree terraced hills, medieval villages, and trails that arrive at the sea.
Since our tour specialists know Mallorca so well we can provide you with luxury and VIP experiences on the island not readily available to others. Activities such as sailing to hidden coves to enjoy a picnic or scuba diving from your chartered private yacht with your own skipper and crew can readily be arranged by our team.
Then there is Mallorca´s quite beautiful mountains near the coast, the Sierra de Tramuntana. This is now listed as a World Heritage Site in part due to the amazing fruit-producing terraced gardens that have been in place for centuries. There are amazing hiking trails also. Deia is one of the finest towns of Mallorca and offers amazing views and ambiance in a compact area. Of course, there are Med beaches, nautical sports, and coves.
Exploring Coves, Snorkeling, & San Antonio in Ibiza
Ibiza is often associated with hedonistic characters and wealthy bohemians. But to their credit, the locals remain determinedly blasé about the try-harder-fashionistas or celebrities who may crash upon their shores. Our tour experiences of the island also shun this side of things and instead revel in the historic old town and the sights and sounds of San Antonio on the Northcentral coast.
The first ‘must-see’ is the UNESCO-listed Dalt Vila, an exotic souk-like walled historic town. If you are interested in exploring beautiful coves then Ibiza has some of the most stunning to be found not only in the Balearics but in all the Mediterranean islands. Cala Bassa, Cala Conta, and Cala Salada are some of the island’s most beautiful examples, just a few kilometers from San Antonio.
San Antonio itself has an attractive marina that is perfect for a stroll, browsing the nearby shops and restaurants, or even doing water sports such as stand-up paddle surfing or scuba diving.
San Antonio is also enjoying a budding reputation as a wine region and a private tasting session on the island while the sun sets is the perfect way to round off your Ibiza tour. We would recommend Bodega Can Rich vineyard and winery.
Best of Menorca & Formentera Balearic Islands
The 2nd largest Balearic island, Menorca is the least developed of the Balearics. So it’s mostly a rural island with fields and rolling hills filling out the interior. But the charming old town of Ciutadella offers amazing old mansions and lanes for a historic-minded walk.
So yes, Menorca is much more than beaches and nature, there are prehistoric monuments that show evidence of a sophisticated culture. Mysterious talayots rock mounds are often thought to have been watchtowers but this is not yet resolved.
Then there are the 4 meter-high megalithic taulas, huge stones topped with another to form a T. These are unique to Menorca and again another mystery as to the origin. These huge stones have no clear function (to 21st-century eyes at least). These Menocar megalithic stones are found alongside talayots in many cases.
Meet the Founder of Magical Spain
Hola! I’m Dan O’Beirne C.E.O of Magical Spain, and an American family man who settled here over 20 years ago.
At the heart of Magical Spain lies my two passions in life, travel, and family. After working in the Health and Wellness sector back home in the U.S, my desire to travel led me to Spain where I met my beautiful wife-to-be, and where we now live with our young son. As our relationship blossomed, so did my love for the country, cultures, and people here. It was only natural then that Nuria and I should work together to create Magical Spain as a platform to share this passion and insight into Spain with our American clients.
Step 1
Fill out the form with the destinations, wish-list, & personal preferences for your perfect trip. If you would like your tour planner to offer some inspiration, then we are happy to provide a suggested itinerary which we can then refine with you until you are 100% delighted with it.
Step 2
Soon after receiving your request, your personal tour planner will be in touch to begin planning your custom tour. You will then receive a tailor-made tour itinerary which can be revised an unlimited number of times to ensure total satisfaction and the perfect vacation.
Step 3
Your officially licensed private guide will meet you at the pre-arranged starting point of your tour. You can count on us for 24/7 in-country support and everything else necessary for a wonderful vacation and seamless tour experience. Welcome to Iberia!
Contact Us About A Balearic Island Hopping Vacation
The very Spanish theme of contrast of the modern and the historic is evident here over and over: cosmopolitan restaurants, trendy bars, historic character hotels sit alongside the Stone Age ruins, artist and artisans, orange, lemon, almond, and olive groves. All this and more is yours without stress on your 100% personalized Spain trip.
Simply let us know which island or islands you are interested in and our Mediterranean island specialists will begin crafting your totally complimentary custom tour itinerary to be delivered to your email.
California couple did Spain in 2021. Meg shares their experience with Magical Spain…
“Outstanding, seamless planning with a very personalized itinerary executed perfectly…..
In Spain, we felt like VIPs as we met the winemakers in La Rioja and Ribera del Duero, the chefs, the village mayor and flamenco dancer in Sevilla! The unique experiences and memories beat that of 4 or 5 cruises. We will be back to do Andalucia or Portugal in a few years”
“Thanks to the meticulous preparation, contacts, and knowledge of Magical Spain, our trip was sculpted to fit our most personal interests….it was both fun and educational for our two children. Dan and Rachel know more people than a Washington fundraiser and was fantastic…, truly our private Spain tour was a vacation our family will cherish forever.”
“I urge everyone who values unforgettable vacations to contact Magical Spain and talk to Dan or Rachel.
Beyond the personalized planning and fine 24-7 tour support, we loved the quality and care of the licensed guides, the delicious tapas, the exotic ambiance of Seville and Granada, Madrid’s majesty and art, medieval Toledo, and meeting the olive oil estate owners, artist, chef & winemaker.”
The highlight for me was going to the restaurant you picked for us in Cadaqués. Wow, what a treat! Mercedes is an incredible guide. As I reviewed some Rick Steves videos, I noticed that your guides Jesús, and Mercedes featured in them! I’m so glad we had your company to get us to the airport or we’d be standing in Plaza Catalunya waiting to board a bus to the airport after wheeling all our luggage there from the hotel. We’re feeling bad for others but thankful for your excellent planning and the 24/7 support by Inma and Mercedes! Thanks again and we hope to return to do Andalucia and or Portugal soon!”
“I hire lawyers, doctors, tax experts …. well this year I hired the Magical Spain expert team for a custom private guided Best of Spain trip with my granddaughter…. excellent luxury hotels, perfect planning, comfortable transport, no stress and memorable experiences of Spain’s history, cuisine, wine & culture.”
“Our private Spain guided trip was superb and stress-free, thanks for the customization.. we loved the Seville and Granada walking tours, but also the historic hilltowns, medieval castles, wine tasting with the winemaker, tapas on the plazas, flamenco guitar…great insight and memories!”
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