Spain travel: ‘Secret Mallorca’ – lesser-known beaches and ‘best nature spots’ | Travel News | Travel
A couple visited Mallorca, living out of a van in the hugely popular Spanish tourist spot. The couple, Alex and Emma, created content for their travel YouTube channel Travel Beans where they have a community of over 165K.
They also post travel updates and insights on their Instagram account @Travel_Beans.
Alex and Emma have been travelling full time since 2015.
The couple said: “In this van life video, we explore the lesser-known spots on the island.
“We always thought of Mallorca as just beach resorts so we explore the Spanish island in search of a variety of landscapes.
“This video is a Mallorca travel guide for some of the best nature spots on the island. Our personal favorites were Sa Colabra and Boquer Valley.”
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“This is definitely the highlight of the trip for me so far,” Alex said.
“There is definitely something a little bit depressing about driving through the resort towns which are very empty and rundown.
“Whereas this one is a perfect combination of nature meets urbanisation.
“It feels much more lived in versus the other ones, which are clearly there for the tourists.”
Last Alex said: “I have well and truly had my mind changed about Mallorca. It’s not just the beach town full of drunken English I thought it was.”
“I fee like Mallorca is one of the most underrated and overrated places for Britons.”
The village is know for its beauty, and Richard Branson has a luxury home in the town.
It has been home to various musical greats such as Mick Jagger and Mike Oldfield.
The couple also drove to Sa Calobra, a small village on the northwest coasts of the Island.
The village is approach by a winding road with many bends 270° spiral bridge making it an exciting trip for drivers and motorcyclists.
The couple commented on the incredible roads.
Emma said: “I’m gobsmacked who would have through Mallorca is like a ultimate road trip destination.”
They described the roads as “hairpin, figure of eight turns.”
Emma said: “If you are in Mallorca you have to do this drive, it’s a crime not to do this drive.”
