Abdón Prats (Local) guide to Mallorca

If there is one person who knows the true soul of Mallorca, it is Abdón Prats.

Born and raised on the island, Abdón has experienced Mallorca not as a visitor, but as someone who has called it home his entire life. He knows the quiet villages tucked away from the tourist trails, the hidden coves where the sea is at its clearest, the family-run restaurants where recipes have been passed down for generations, and the traditions that give the island its unique character.

A lifelong Mallorcan

His connection to Mallorca goes far beyond geography. As a lifelong Mallorcan and one of RCD Mallorca’s most beloved players, he has become a symbol of the island itself. His career has been built on loyalty, pride, and a deep appreciation for the place that shaped him. Whether celebrating victories with local supporters or enjoying the island’s landscapes away from the football pitch, Abdón sees Mallorca through the eyes of someone who truly belongs.

That is what makes his recommendations different. They are not the suggestions of a travel guide or a passing visitor, they are personal favourites, local traditions, and places filled with memories. Every recommendation tells a story, offering a glimpse of the authentic Mallorca that residents know and love. If you want to experience the island beyond the postcards, there is no better guide than someone who has lived its story from the very beginning.

Restaurants in Palma

Bar La Sang – Natural wines.
Destape
Hotel Bendinat Restaurant – Fresh fish and rice dishes. You can also swim from the rocks.
Petit La Sang – Great for natural wines, olives, and cheese.
Brutus – Excellent Italian restaurant with a great atmosphere.
Aquanauta – Authentic Mexican food with fantastic music and a lively vibe.
Rei Sancho – Natural wines and seasonal cuisine.
Taller Clandestí
El Camino – Food is prepared right in front of you at the counter.
Tabernita – An unassuming grill restaurant in an industrial area, but the meat is incredible.
Tast Club – Great tapas.
Arume – Outstanding Japanese restaurant.

Bars in Palma

Door 13 – Cocktails and music.
Agabar – Cocktails.
Viniloteca
Bar Nicolás
Bicicleta Roja

Restaurants & Bars in Mallorca

Puerto de Sóller

Blai Bar – Seasonal cuisine.
Ses Oliveres – Rice dishes and seafood.

Artà

Hotel Forn Nou – Restaurant.
Café Parisien – Mediterranean cuisine with a beautiful garden.

Colònia de Sant PereCala Ratjada

The Sea Club – Great for dinner or sunset drinks.

Deià

Es Patro March – Iconic seaside restaurant.
Sa Fonda – Great for drinks and dancing. One night a week they have live music and a DJ from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Barracó
Hotel Corazón

Outside Palma

Es Refugi de l’Àguila – A lovely countryside bar.

Ses Salines

Bodega Barahona (“Casa Manolo”) – An outstanding traditional restaurant.

Port d’Andratx

Gran Folies Beach Club
Tim’s

Biniaraix

Bodega Biniaraix

Campanet

Ses Coves

Llubí

Brut

Hotels in Palma

Can Simoneta (Canyamel)
Can Ferrereta

Breakfast & Cafés

La Molienda
Café Riutort
Café Isleño
Mama Carmen’s
Corel·la Café

Markets

Santa Catalina Market
Mercat de l’Olivar
Pere Garau Market – The island’s most authentic market and the only one that has truly retained its local character.

Beaches

Bendinat Rocks – Perfect for swimming and sunbathing.
Cala Deià
Port des Canonge
Son Serra de Marina
Es Guixó
Es Trenc
Es Racó d’Alconàsser
Cala na Clara
Arenalet d’Aubarca
Cala Torta

Nightlife

Brooklyn Club – Electronic music.
Fritz – Nightclub.
Club de Mar – Great spot for evening drinks by the marina