Once you have selected and purchased all the things you need, venture to one of the sidewalk cafés and order your wine, cerveza (beer) or coffee, then sit back and enjoy the atmosphere that surrounds this Saturday morning ritual. Be under no illusions, it is crowded, not the hoards of people that you get in major cities, but significant enough that it’s sometimes difficult to find a seat and enjoy your morning beverage.

On some Saturdays a group of cyclists appear on their way to the strenuous uphill climbs of the mountains or a group of motorcyclists. Some of the motorcyclists have large throbbing Harley-Davidson’s while others drive high screeching, powerful Japanese roadsters, yet all stop to have their beverage and form part of the character of a Saturday morning in Esporles.

Don’t miss it for its part of the life of Mallorca and definitely part of your holiday.

My husband George and I have been fortunate enough to have been renting Finca de Los Podadores since last August, and sadly, we will be leaving in May, with great regret and wonderful memories.

Immediately outside of your window is an orange orchard with endless rows of trees, which during the month of December and January are burdened with oranges and tangerines waiting to be picked, peeled and eaten. It is idyllic, it is magical and it is incredibly quiet. However, suddenly the peace and tranquility is disturbed by the hee haw of the donkeys grazing on the other side of the Palma to Esporles Road.

For the brave, the swimming pool offers a refreshing wake-up that provides a wonderful start to your holiday day. Once dried, you go and enjoy your breakfast either in the covered area just outside the kitchen or sit on the wicker couches, just below the magnificent window that provides such a panoramic view of the orchard and tree covered hillside from the entrance hall. For the energetic, a run around the orchard two or three times will give you a reasonable workout and then you can sit down, enjoy a drink and decide what it is you want to do for the day.

It doesn’t rain often in the summer, but if it does the coziness of the sitting room with its fireplace and comfortable seats offers an opportunity to read that book that somehow you never quite got around to. For children, there is the media room that they can play video games or watch, for the 20th time, the Lion King.

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Vacation Home FOR RENT: Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Finca de los Podadores is a 2,400 square foot beautiful villa situated on a large acreage and nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by orange groves and oak forests.

This charming house has three bedrooms (all with en suite), a lovely entry hall, library and living room with spectacular views out over the rows and rows of orange trees. It also has a lovely dining room and cozy terrace off the kitchen. The villa is surrounded by well maintained gardens, which lead to the relaxing pool and pool house with its incredible views of the valley.

Finca de los Podadores is situated 12km from Palma de Mallorca which is the cosmopolitan capital city of the Balearic Islands.

Despite its close proximity to Palma, Podadores is located in the peaceful valley of San Pedro in the foothills of the Tramuntana Mountain range. A short drive from the villa is the quaint village of Esporles. Here you will find all that you may need to make your stay more comfortable. There are two supermarkets, four bars and several excellent restaurants.

Also close to Podadores are several other beautiful towns and villages, including Valldemossa, where Frederic Chopin and George Sands lived in the winter of 1838/39.

Interior:

• 2400 Square feet with one master bedroom including en suite bathroom, with large soaker tub.
• One double bedroom with two single beds and en suite bathroom with shower.
• One single bedroom also with en suite and shower.
• The villa has a large entry foyer with beautiful limestone fireplace. Off the foyer is a quaint library sitting room with a small powder room. Also leading from the foyer are the dining room, kitchen and living room, both of which have beautiful fireplaces.

The villa is very well appointed for all your needs, including:

• Dishwasher
• Laundry Machine
• Television/DVD
• Stereo, CD and radio
• Air conditioning



Phone: 1-250-213-2597

If you have any other questions, or require more information, do not hesitate to contact me at the above mentioned address/phone number or fill out the contact form below.