Mallorca

Back this side of the Atlantic, it is good to travel again in Europe. First stop, first island: Mallorca. Many good things there, but let's start by distributing a bad mark to Iberia for poor service about the delayed delivery of our luggage. A tip to Iberia management - tell your employees not to respond "i do not know" when asked by a customer "where are my luggage?". Besides that little hiccup, Mallorca is surprisingly nice: diverse landscape, charming villages, good food, great vibe. Good that most people speak proper Spanish.

The north coast is dotted with beautiful villages, such as Banyalbufar. The roads are very windy and each contour offers nice new views. 

The coast further north (Alcudia and Pollenca) is also very rich in historical places, rocky landscapes, and useful buildings, such as this corrida stadium. The bull was not far, fortunately it was a stuffed one!

The capital itself - Palma - is very agreeable with a nice beach, a well preserved old town, a huge cathedral, a simple Plaza Mayor and a long promenade with busy restaurants and clubs.

With all this busy program - and the welcome time to rest too - we did not get the chance to play a match of tennis against the local hero, Rafael Nadal. He was back after an early exit at an American tournament, so we did not want to bother him.