Mallorca is the most popular travel destination in Spain.
It's the largest of the Balearic Islands and has been pulling tourists in since the 1960s.
And yet, it's still possible to have a good time.
A great time, actually, if you know where you're going and why.
Mallorca sits in the western Mediterranean, around 180 km off the east coast of mainland Spain.
It's a compact landmass of about 100 km across.
The northwest is dominated by the Serra de Tramuntana, a mountain range running nearly the length of the island.
The central plains are rural and agricultural, with quiet villages and olive groves.
The coasts range from overbuilt to untouched, depending on which direction you're driving.
The capital, Palma, is the island's only real city and home to about half the permanent population.
