This Exclusive Helicopter Dining Experience Is the Best Way to See the 'Grand Canyon of Mallorca’

The Spanish island of Mallorca is known to host some of the most stunning spots in the Balearics, and The Helicopter Centre wants to fly you high over its secluded coves, rolling green wineries, and glittering coastline. The jewel in Mallorca's natural crown is Escorca, with gorges so dramatic, they've been called the "Grand Canyon of Mallorca." Our flight took us gliding with the birds through the steep limestone canyons of Torrent de Pareis, treating us to breathtaking views of silver ridged valleys, narrowly flanked by the Tramuntana mountains.

Before landing for lunch, we swung by the coastline of Port de Soller and drifted over the turquoise water as it glistened with the reflection of the sun. The white flags of the sail boats saluted us as we dipped lower, gently circling to get the best view of this beautiful bay. Our pilot, Bertie, gave us the rich history of the area, detailing the notable and luxurious gems of this unspoiled harbor — not forgetting to point out the century-old tram that runs popular routes from Soller and Palma.

The Helicopter Centre's Helicopter Dining experience includes a pit stop at a "handpicked partner boutique hotel," where you can enjoy gourmet food with a pre-booked reservation. We stopped at Son Brull, a 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel nestled in 32 hectares of vineyards, orchards, and centuries-old olive trees. Eating at the Bistro Bar, we opted for gyozas to start, followed by grilled sardines, free-range chicken with honey, salad, and red tuna loin. Every bite of avocado and sip of Champagne is produced in Son Brull’s surrounding valleys, where organic and ecological farming principles are applied to provide guests with a mouth-watering farm-to-table experience. Heading back to the helicopter for the final leg of our flight, Bertie casually warned us: “This is the part you get to feel like a rock star.”

And sure enough, as we bid our last goodbyes to the lime orchards, olive trees, and honey farms, guests emerged to wave us off. Finally, the roar of the engine kicked in, the rotor blade set into motion with a hum, and we were off.

Know Before You Go

The Helicopter Dining experience over Mallorca is 1,200 euros (about $1,297 USD) and can be booked via The Helicopter Centre's managing director and head of training, Stewart Jones. Guests can expect to be in the air for one hour. Dining reservations can last up to two hours, and your pilot will wait for you. The flight plan is dependent on the restaurant location. Lunch and drinks are not included in the price.