TL;DR: Mallorca has turquoise coves, dramatic cliffs and honey coloured old towns. Quiet coves, the Formentor lighthouse, the mountain villages of Deia and Valldemossa and Palma old town all make good settings. May, June and September are warm and less busy, and a hire car helps for remote spots. Keep the ring box zipped away near sand and sea, because a ring can slip off a wet finger. Pieces start from £600.
Why Mallorca
The island has variety, so you can choose between sea, mountains and town. It suits couples who want a relaxed holiday proposal, with a beautiful backdrop and plenty of good places to eat.
Where to propose
- Quiet coves such as Cala Varques, with turquoise water, often reached by a walk. Check access.
- Cap de Formentor, with cliff top lighthouse views at sunset.
- Deia and Valldemossa, mountain villages with stone lanes.
- Palma old town, with the cathedral, courtyards and rooftop bars.
- A private boat along the coast. Check operators.
Choosing between them
- For a natural setting and swimming, choose a cove.
- For a sunset view, choose Formentor.
- For charm and quiet lanes, choose Deia or Valldemossa.
- For a city evening, choose Palma.
Seasons
May, June and September are warm and less busy. July and August are hot and crowded.
A sample day
Start with breakfast in a mountain village while the lanes are quiet, then drive down to the coast and find a cove before the crowds. Have a long, slow lunch, rest in the heat of the afternoon, and head to your chosen spot an hour before sunset. Propose when the light is at its best, then go on to a table you booked earlier. Tell the restaurant it is a celebration, and they may help with a quiet corner.
Planning the moment
- Pick a main spot and a backup, and check access and parking.
- Hire a car if you want remote places.
- Go early or late, because the coves are quietest then.
- Take water and sensible shoes for coastal paths.
- Book a table for afterwards.
Photographs
The best light is early morning and the last hour before sunset, when the colours of the water and the stone are warmest. If you want a photographer, agree a meeting point and a quiet signal, and ask whether the location needs permission for professional photography. If you would rather keep it private, a friend with a phone at a distance works well, and you can always take a few more photographs together afterwards.
The ring near sand and sea
Sand and sea mean you should keep the ring box zipped away until the moment, and a ring can slip off a wet finger. Cliff paths call for safe footing and a free hand. Sun lotion and salt water can dull a ring, so see beach holiday ring care and hand cream, sunscreen and ring film.
Ordering from the UK
We work by video consultation and message, send sketches and CAD renders, and make nothing until you approve the design in writing. Standard making time is 5 to 6 weeks, varying with your location and how busy we are. Delivery is insured and tracked with FedEx, and the customer pays import duty and tax, which differ by country. See ten questions international customers ask.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car?
It helps for remote spots.
Where is quietest?
Early morning at a small cove.
Is it safe on cliff paths?
With care and sensible shoes. Do not take risks for a photo.
How far ahead should I order the ring?
Allow at least 8 weeks, more for overseas delivery.