Condé Nast Traveler 2026
Tucked high in the Tramuntana Mountains, where the road twists between Sóller and Deià and the air smells faintly of wild herbs and sun-warmed stone, Ca’s Xorc offers a quiet kind of magic. This boutique hideaway, set in a lovingly restored 17th-century olive mill, is a masterclass in rustic elegance. It’s all warm honey-hued walls, Moroccan lanterns flickering in corners, and low-slung designer chairs that invite you to pause. There are just 15 rooms, each a blend of traditional Mallorcan soul and contemporary ease. The showstopper is the infinity pool, which seems to spill directly into the valley below—an endless stretch of terraced olive groves and the glint of the sea in the far distance. There’s a hot tub tucked under lemon trees, secret corners in the citrus-scented gardens, and wide terraces where the only sound is birdsong and the occasional hum of bees.
At Barretes Restaurant, chef Pep Lluís draws from the hotel’s own garden to create deeply seasonal dishes: lobster tagliatelle, boneless lamb shoulder with a twist of ensaimada, and other plates as beautiful as the view. Breakfast is a slow affair—fresh-squeezed orange juice, still-warm bread, platters of local charcuterie. Every bite tastes of Mallorca. Ca’s Xorc is well placed for forays into nearby Sóller and the bohemian enclave of Deià, or a swim in the rocky cove at Cala Deià, just below the museum-home of fabled British poet Robert Graves. But it’s just as tempting to stay put. This is a place that soothes, seduces, and stays with you long after the pine-fragranced air has faded away. —Maya Boyd
