Majorca

Year round sun, golden beaches, clear, warm waters and as much nightlife as you can take, Majorca has just about everything you could want from a holiday destination and it is also one of the more affordable Mediterranean holiday choices.

The dramatic coastline of Majorca presents holidaymakers with a myriad of choices of beach resort, while the mountains offer an altogether different holiday experience in picturesque hilltop villages amid lush landscapes; the mountain villages of Valldemossa, Deia and Soller have outstanding settings and lots of character.

Most tourists come to Majorca for the beach and nightlife and Magaluf in the south is the undisputed king, with its wide, sweeping bay loaded with beach activities and backed by numerous cafés and restaurants. Nightlife here is frenetic and consists of hundreds of bars and nightclubs, while the northern resort of Alcudia is quieter and more family orientated.

Leisure activities, including scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and other water sports, as well as golf, horseback riding, go carting, hiking and cycling among many others, are numerous and can be enjoyed all around the island. There are also fun aqua parks with slides and pools, and many theme parks that are ideal for kids.

Other major tourist destinations in Majorca include the capital city Palma, with its massive Gothic cathedral; the Calvià region, which encompasses Illetas, Magaluf, Palma Nova and Santa Ponça; Cap de Formentor and Puerto Pollenca in the north; and Cala Millor, Porto Cristo (home to the mighty Dragon Caves) and Cala d’Or in the east. The marine national parks of Sa Dragonera and Cabrera provide alternatives.

Prices in Majorca are reasonable, but rise in the high season during July and August. Using travellers cheques with a back up of credit cards and debit cards is the safest and best way to travel in Majorca.

Palma
The capital of the island and the Balearics, Palma is a vibrant city packed with culture, history, fine restaurants, trendy cafés, a buzzing nightlife and tons of ambience.

Accommodation in Majorca
There is a great choice of accommodation in Majorca all over the island in bustling beach resorts, hidden fishing calas, monastery cells in mountain retreats, and quiet rural homes.

Majorca beaches
Magnificent beaches abound in Majorca and whether you are looking for peace and quiet in a secluded cove or full on revelry at a party resort, there are beaches to suit everyone.

Alcudia
With a beautiful setting between the mountains and the sea, Alcudia has one of the best beaches on the island and plenty of distractions for the whole family.