The largest of the Balearic Islands, Majorca attracts more than 8 million visitors each year. Although Majorca may conjour up an image of cheap package holidays this sunny isle offers a diverse landscape spanning the Tramuntana Mountain range, golden sandy beaches, hidden coves, hills of olive groves and citrus trees, picturesque coastal villages, Gothic architecture and modern holiday resorts. While this holiday island is without doubt a haven for beach lovers, sunbathers, and fun-seekers, it is also an island of diverse history and stylish culture. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the island's main city and capital, Palma.
Majorca
from Manchester, 03/05/2010, 2 Star, 7 nights
£237 p/p
British tourists have been enjoying this popular island since the start of the package holiday boom. Holidays here are often centred round popular resorts that include,
Magalluf,
Palma Nova and
Santa Ponsa because of their value for money, great facilities and vibrant nightlife. The original tourist resorts developed around Palma Bay in resorts such as
Illetas but are now spread all around the island. On the east coast there are some great family resorts such as
Cala d'Or,
Sa Coma and
Cala Millor with its wide, gently sloping sands and in the north of the island the cosmopolitan resort of
Alcudia with its walled historic centre and five mile stretch of sandy beach. Many of the island's beaches offer a huge choice of activities, including jet skiing, wind surfing, snorkelling and glass-bottomed boat rides.
Holidays to Majorca are not complete without a visit to the city of Palma, with its beautifully preserved medieval architecture, chic boutiques and sophisticated cafés. Sightseers can take a stroll around the narrow streets, relax over a coffee in the leafy squares, call in and visit the striking 13th-century Gothic cathedral, the Palau March contemporary art museum, or the Es Baluard museum of Spanish art. For a great view over the city take a trip to the Bellver Castle, located just outside Palma centre.A not to be missed excursion is the Tram Train from Palma to Soller a great way to see the island interior at a relaxing pace
Charter and low cost airlines feature flights to Palma from all major UK airports.
