Where to find celebrities in Mallorca?

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Brad Pitt, Anne Hathaway, Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow, Harrison Ford, Sting, Jamie Oliver, Paris Hilton, Goldie Hawn, Sir Richard Branson... As well as being some of the best-known celebrities on the planet, do you know what else they have in common? They can all be spotted on holiday in Mallorca!

Mallorca has been one of the places where the greatest number of celebrities have gathered over the years. In the distant past, plenty of famous figures such as Frédéric Chopin and his partner, George Sand, visited in 1838, as did Agatha Christie, who wrote one of her novels on the island in 1932 (aptly called "Problems at Pollensa Bay")

Mallorca had its own little golden age in the 1950s and 1960s, when it was a privileged holiday destination for personalities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Charlie Chaplin. At the time, it was seen as an integral, albeit somewhat quieter, extension of the dazzling French Riviera.

The island’s reputation as a privileged destination was confirmed when Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III chose Mallorca as their honeymoon destination in 1956. It says a lot that a couple who could have gone anywhere in the world and owned a luxurious residence on the French Riviera chose Hotel Formentor for the most important getaway of their lives.

In the 1980s and 1990s, with the growing popularity of package holidays, Mallorca became synonymous with all-inclusive family holidays. Then, as flights became increasingly cheaper, it became a party destination for thousands of bachelor and bachelorette parties. No, it is not exactly something we would associate with the rich and famous. But this is precisely where Mallorca reveals its true duality: it has enough space to cater to both!

Today, Mallorca is firmly established as a relatively inexpensive short-haul holiday destination for Europeans, but also as a glamorous hotspot for international jet-set celebrities. While families tend to spend their holidays on the child-friendly beaches in the north and east or in the best coves of Mallorca, celebrities tend to spend their holidays in the southwest of the island.

Would you like to know if you can spot a world-famous celebrity in Mallorca yourself? There are some places where this is more likely than others.

Cristiano Ronaldo spends a few weeks on the island every year. In 2020, he stayed at Belmond La Residencia in picturesque Deia. But previously, he was known for renting not just a couple of suites, but almost the entire top floor of St. Regis Mardavall, southwest of Palma. If you would like to visit the hotel yourself but would rather not stay overnight (or, let’s be honest, if you would rather not spend the €600 per night it costs), there is another way. St. Regis Mardavall sells luxury day experiences and gift vouchers online. Here, you can easily book treats such as breakfast, day spa access and various treatments and massages, both for yourself and as a gift.

Michelle Obama spent two consecutive summers in Mallorca, in 2017 and 2018. She chose a slightly quieter location in the Sierra de Tramuntana and was seen boarding a luxury yacht in Puerto Portals. To follow in her footsteps, take a look at the experiences and gift packages at Castillo Hotel Son Vida, right at the foot of the mountains, but close enough to the sea to offer the most spectacular views of the Mediterranean.

Joseph Fiennes not only often spends his holidays in Mallorca, but also owns two houses on the island. So in love with the place that he gets involved in local causes, such as the revival of Cineciutat, a cinema and theatre in the centre of Palma de Mallorca. If you want to discover the heart of Palma, why not spend a day in one of the historic hotels in the city centre? Take a look at the experiences and gift vouchers at Can Bordoy, a 5* luxury boutique hotel in a prime city location.

Celebrities in Mallorca are in their natural habitat. If you see one, try not to disturb it... Take a mental picture, not one with a flash, they scare easily!