Rural romantic hotel ideas - Page 3

favie · #31 07-08-2009, 20:37

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Originally Posted by Belladonna

Not sure about Palma though, hubbys blood pressure tends to rise for some reason there!

I wonder why Bella.....too many shoe shops maybe!!

Wow!! Reads.....what a lovely way to spend your Anniversary....one I would love to visit one day....look forward to reading your reviews!
If not Palma, then Porto's other idea, Puerto Andratx, I hear it is really worth a visit. Santa Maria itself sounds a lovely little place....with shops!!!
Wherever you might visit, if you can drag yourself away from the wonderful Reads, I hope you have a great Anniversary

Belladonna · #32 07-08-2009, 23:24

Thank you very much! Counting the days now and hanging up the dresses! You are spot on with the Palma shoe shops too! LOL! Hubby seems to want to explore the west coast for some reason, (probably because he thinks there are no shops there!) as we havent really explored there - except the North, Soller and Deia.
What is actually there to explore??

its cd · #33 07-08-2009, 23:31

Have you been to Valdermosa or a place further on from andraitx called San tell I think
It is a pretty little place long winding road to get there though
Actually I think you can Visit one of the islands from the harbour

Belladonna · #34 07-08-2009, 23:46

Done the Valdermossa trip a few times, but hubby says the rest sounds like exactly what he wants to do. Will have to get the maps out I think!

snowy2007 · #35 08-08-2009, 00:18

Bella lets get real, nice meal couple bottles of wine, coffee and drinks outside. steves ready for bed, soon fast asleep what more could you want. LOL

RobnAnna · #36 08-08-2009, 10:00

Its Sant Elm .The road was pretty unnerving at times especially when coaches and lorries were coming the other way.Well worth the trip for birdwatchers and those that like a smaller,more peaceful place.i had the best gazpacho I have ever had here at a restaurant overlooking the bay towards Isla Dragonera.Its been a while since the last visit.Thanks for jogging my memory.it will be a nice extra for August.Hope the road has improved!

Belladonna · #37 08-08-2009, 13:13

No comment to you Snows! LOL! Yes, R&D, hubby would like to go to Dragonara actually, and if we can do the drive up to Alaro -albeit with me holding on to the seat and not saying a word all they way up - then we can manage anything! LOL! Also, I LOVE gazpacho! Thanks for info.

susiejb · #38 08-08-2009, 16:00

Hi Belladonna - just finished reading Selina Scott's - A Long Walk Through the High Hills. There are lots of references to that area and it sounds as if its worth a visit.
Have you been down to Sa Colobra - now that is scary - or try Valldemosa harbour.................thats even worse!
Have fun.

Belladonna · #39 08-08-2009, 20:16

Hi Susie, yes, done both of those, but havent read Selinas book, Ill look out for that one, thanks!

pollensa · #40 09-08-2009, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Belladonna

but havent read Selinas book, Ill look out for that one, thanks!

I added it to our fiction list recently - looks interesting www.puertopollensa.com/Books2.html#fiction - am not sure if it's romantic though!

Belladonna · #41 10-08-2009, 14:02

Lol! Just the romance of the island is fine!

Belladonna · #42 18-08-2009, 15:15

Is Sant Elm the same place as Sant Telm on the map? What is Banyalbufa like? Also, completely diffeent part of the island, San Jordi?

Hubby says he cant wait to travel the roads that he hasnt been on before!!
Mmm. I think there may be conflicting ideas of a romantic day out going on here!!

pollensa · #43 18-08-2009, 16:51

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Originally Posted by Belladonna

Is Sant Elm the same place as Sant Telm on the map?

Yes it is. You can a boat from here to Dragonera island.

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Originally Posted by Belladonna

What is Banyalbufa like?

Very pretty & terraced landscape but tiny.

It may be an idea to get a copy of one of the guide books. I like the Time Out ones - see Books, Maps, Travel Guides on Majorca or borrow one from the library.

Belladonna · #44 18-08-2009, 19:55

Yes, thank you, we have a few already, but its always good to get reviews from people who have actually been there too isnt it?! Places tend to change after books have been written, and roads dont seem to be mentioned that much.

sandy · #45 19-08-2009, 07:53

Banyalbufar and other villages around that area, are very pretty, similar to Deia, but not quite so pretentious, more 'genuine'. I suppose I mean it hasn't yet been taken over by chic cafes, restaurants and art galleries. The high coast road around that area gives fantastic views, and there are some wonderful miradors to stop and take photos at.