First Look: Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, Spain

Welcome to the stunning Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor. This exquisite resort is situated in the heart of a vast private estate, featuring carefully restored gardens, picturesque seaside woodlands, rugged cliffs, and secret beaches. Once a former hideout for the glitterati, this enchanting Spanish destination has now reemerged as a sustainable and soulful luxury holiday retreat that beautifully retains its glam-chic charm. From relaxation or adventure, the Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor offers an exceptional experience for every discerning traveler.

Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor

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With deep respect for the natural beauty of the stunning land and a high regard for its rich history, the completely updated and meticulously modernized Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor masterfully blends poetic charm with unparalleled luxury hospitality and refined European sophistication. The expansive 100-acre resort is beautifully set amid a large estate that also includes a thriving working vineyard - truly a world away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and yet it remains easily connected to surrounding historical sites and countless recreational pursuits for all guests to enjoy.

Sustainable practices are at the core of the esteemed Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor's thoughtful restoration effort. All guest rooms and luxurious suites feature expansive terraces facing the breathtaking sea, with some accommodations also offering private plunge pools for an added touch of indulgence. The décor of both private and public spaces is designed to be bright and airy, incorporating natural materials throughout, evoking a seaside glamour that feels both nostalgically charming and strikingly modern. In the surrounding landscape, meticulously curated native plantings of fragrant flowers are now flourishing among towering pine groves, creating inviting walking paths, exotic garden settings perfect for weddings and other special events, and serene quiet spaces ideal for solitary reflection and relaxation.

Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor

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With an impressive fleet of luxury vehicles available both on land and at sea, Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor serves as the perfect starting point. The Resort's highly attentive concierge team has thoughtfully curated a suite of unique experiences and one-of-a-kind excursions that are expertly guided by local professionals in their respective fields. Chief Concierge Bruno Fernandes warmly recommends beginning with "Tracing Formentor's Legacy: A Journey Through History, Romance, and Inspiration," a signature experience that introduces guests to the Resort's knowledgeable historian ambassador, Joan Morro. He shares enchanting and romantic tales of the colorful characters that have shaped the destination, tracing back to the inception of the hotel's illustrious history in 1929.

Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor

Image: Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, Spain

You will enjoy special access to the esteemed Rotger Villalonga Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving and promoting the birthplace and celebrated work of the renowned Catalan poet, Miquel Costa i Llobera. Four Seasons is a haven for hikers, bikers, and snorkelers, offering expert-led land and water activities around Formentor. Guests can hike with a biologist to explore local ecosystems or enjoy guided snorkeling tours with marine biologists, discovering vibrant underwater gardens and diverse marine life like octopuses and seahorses.

 

The culinary experience at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor truly begins to take shape with exceptional restaurants overseen by the talented Executive Chef Francesco Mannelli. Mel offers a delightful farm-and-sea-fresh Mediterranean menu that is perfect for both breakfast and dinner, emphasizing the local flavors and seasonal ingredients. Quiosc presents an inviting open kitchen and terrace, beautifully shaded by tall pines and conveniently located by one of the Resort pools, while down on the beach, Xiringuito serves up a selection of refreshing drinks and light fare that are perfect for a sunny day by the sea.

Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor

Image: Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, Spain

As evening descends, gather at the elegantly designed round bar at Cercle, where expert bartenders will skillfully shake up inventive cocktails and pour from the Resort's exquisite wine list, featuring a remarkable array of selections. Oenophiles will especially love the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of wine by getting to know the various grapes and the dedicated growers at the winery within the same private estate as the Resort.

Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor

Image: Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, Spain

For many, a wellness holiday means escaping to golden sands and sea air. Four Seasons offers this and more. Nestled in coastal woodlands, the resort promotes Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, allowing guests to immerse in nature with a mindfulness expert. Guests can also join a local artist's oil painting workshop to capture Mallorca's stunning landscape.

Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor

Image: Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, Spain

The Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor invites guests to make a glamorous entrance, beginning with limousine service from the island's international airport to Port de Pollensa. There, guests will board a luxurious Axopar 37 for the final and most picturesque leg of the journey taken by sea — disembarking on the Resort's private pier.

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