When hotelSant Francescdebuted in 2015, it set the bar high for luxury.
The northern tip of the island, near Pollensa, is seeing an uptick in luxury debuts.
Come next year, theFour Seasonsis slated to debut its second hotel in Spain.
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The 110-room property set within a 1929 former hotel will overlook the sea of Formentor from its 3,000-acre site.
However, his take on the regional cured Sobrasada sausage is compelling for its simplicity.
Also on the Michelin-star list in Palma is Fernando Arellano’sZarandaat the Es Princep Hotel.
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Other standouts on the Michelin list include the stunning, newly starredBens d’Avallnear the artist-driven town of Deia.
Nearby, the rural boutiqueHotel Predi Son Jaumell Capdeperais the Green Michelin-starred restaurant.
(Turning down an offer for a second helping takes discipline.)
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In Punta Negra, theSt.
Finally, chef Alvaro Salazar has the only restaurant on the island with two current Michelin stars.
Of course, there are numerous non-Michelin-starred experiences that are just as crucial to the Mallorcan dining experience.
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