The Leisurist Weekend Guide: Cap Rocat, Mallorca
There are hotels you stay at because you want to explore the destination, and then there are hotels that make you cancel half your plans because you don't really want to leave.
Cap Rocat is definitely one of those.
It's a former military fortress built into the cliffs of Mallorca, with only 30 rooms and suites overlooking the Mediterranean. The entire property is so stunning it almost doesn't feel real. It's beautiful, private and has everything you need for a weekend where you can do as much or as little as you want.
Mallorca has plenty worth exploring, but you could very easily spend an entire weekend at Cap Rocat without leaving the property. There’s the sea, the spa, the pool, bikes to take around the property, incredible food and plenty of places to sit with a drink and just enjoy the view.
A Day at Cap Rocat
First, breakfast.
You can have breakfast in the courtyard, but I highly recommend ordering it to your room. You order everything the night before and they deliver it to your suite in the morning, so you can have breakfast on your private terrace. Everything is incredibly fresh and delicious and has that homemade quality you rarely get at a hotel. And then they bring all these little extras you didn't order, which somehow makes it even more special.
After that, your day can be as productive or unproductive as you'd like.
There's morning yoga overlooking the pool and sea, bikes you can ride around the property, and you can swim in the Mediterranean directly below the cliffs. Or just grab a chair by the pool and stay there. No judgment here.
And the spa is an absolute must. The treatments are incredible, and even beyond that, the spa itself is worth spending time in. There's a hammam, gym and an indoor saltwater pool carved into the fortress that is just as incredible as it sounds.
Around sunset, head down to the Sea Club for cocktails or dinner overlooking the bay. Later, there's live music and drinks at the lobby bar.
If You Leave the Resort
You honestly may not want to.
But you are in Mallorca, so if you decide to venture out, there are a few things worth leaving your lounge chair for.
By Boat
If you're going to spend a day away from Cap Rocat, seeing Mallorca from the water is the best way to do it.
The hotel can arrange a private boat charter around the island, so you can spend the day swimming in little coves, stopping at beach clubs or seaside restaurants and making your way back to Cap Rocat before sunset.
Take the Historic Train to Sóller
The historic wooden train from Palma to Sóller is one of those touristy things that's actually worth doing.
It winds through the Mallorcan countryside and mountains, past citrus groves and little stone villages, before arriving in Sóller.
Once you're there, wander around town, stop for coffee or fresh orange gelato, browse the shops, or take the vintage tram down to Port de Sóller for lunch by the water.
Palma
Palma is absolutely worth leaving the resort for, at least for an afternoon.
Walk around the old streets near the cathedral and pop into the small boutiques, ceramic shops and linen stores. Then find somewhere for a long lunch or stay into the evening for cocktails.
Which brings us to food.
Where to Eat in Palma
El Camino
Go hungry.
El Camino has counter-style seating, incredible tapas and a lively atmosphere without feeling like a scene.
This is the kind of place where I'd order a few things, order a few more, have another glass of wine and realize lunch somehow turned into several hours.
Fera Palma
Fera is set inside one of the prettiest courtyards in Palma and mixes Mediterranean and Asian influences.
It's elevated without feeling overly formal, so you can stop in for cocktails and appetizers or make a full dinner out of it after walking around Palma.
Then I'd head back to Cap Rocat before sunset.
Because as much as there is to do in Mallorca, Cap Rocat is still where you're going to want to end the day.
It’s the kind of place that makes you wish you’d booked one more night. And honestly, you probably should.
Planning a stay? Learn more about Cap Rocat here https://caprocat.com/en/
