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Mallorca

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, the others being Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.

Regions
  • Serra de Tramuntana
  • Palma (Ciutat)
  • Pla de Mallorca
  • Raiguer
  • Migjorn
  • Llevant


    • Cities
  • Palma de Mallorca - Mallorca's main and largest city

  • Alcudia - just perfect for combining beach and cycling
  • Cala Ratjada
  • Cala d'Or - lively resort on the east coast, well known for its annual Jazz Festival
  • Calvia
  • Deià - small village in the Tramuntana mountains, beloved by artists, intriguing cementary
  • Fornalutx - one of the most attractive villages on the west coast, good starting point for hikers
  • Inca - the second largest city, reknown for its leather factories
  • Manacor - the third largest city, famous for its pearl factories
  • Pollença
  • Sineu - the geographical heart of the island, a small village best visited on Wednesdays, the weekly market is enormous
  • Sóller - pretty town set in fantastic mountainous scenery
  • Valldemossa - the charming village in the Tramuntana mountains is a must see, Chopin spent here a winter with George Sand


    • Other destinations
  • Monastery of Lluc in the Tramuntana mountains
  • Sa Calobra + Torrent de Pareis - Mallorca's "Grand Canyon"


    • Understand

    Mallorca (3640 sq.km) is known as an easy-to-reach Mekka for friends of sunny beaches. With a coastline of more than 550km in high season, the island is flooded by millions of tourists from all Europe. This is both a blessing and a curse for the inhabitants, and they are well prepared for it and provide a very well-organized tourist infrastructure.

    Nevertheless, Mallorca can show even other faces when you leave the coastline and take a look at the inner country. Prices fall with each kilometer you move away from the coast, and reach the usual Spanish standards in the center of the island or even some parts of the mountain area.

    Geographically the island can be divided into three parts. The Serra de Tramuntana rocks extend from south-west to north-east, while the Serra de Llevant stretches along the eastern coast. Between them lies the central plain (Es pla).

    Talk

    The natives speak so-called Mallorquin, a Catalan dialect. Of course, everybody speaks Castillian (normal Spanish), too.

    In tourist areas, you will frequently come across people speaking English, German, French and other common European languages.

    Get there


    By plane

    There are frequent flights from many European cities to Palma de Mallorca airport. In particular, many of the discount airlines have daily flights.

    There are also flights from Menorca and Ibiza, but these are about double the price of the ferries from these islands, and save only about an hour.

    From the airport public buses run frequently to central Palma.
    Many car rental agencies have their offices at the airport.

    By boat

    You can catch a ferry to Palma de Mallorca from the other Balearic Islands or from several points on the Spanish coast, including Barcelona and Valencia. You can catch a ferry to Alcudia from Menorca.

    Get around

    Many spots are reachable by bus, but the services are limited on Sundays and in the lower season, as well as during the night.

    There is inland train transportation, but mainly limited to Puerto de Sóller, Manacor, Inca, Sa Pobla...

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    Hotels in Mallorca
    Hotel Ipanema Park Score 7.55 from 25 reviews
    Antonio Maria Alcover 11 7.55/10
    The Hotel Ipanema Park is situated 400 metres from the beach, and only 10 km from the airport. It offers quiet accommodation in clean and well-decorated rooms, and a great location. All rooms have air condition and a bathroom. When not relaxing at the beach, guests can enjoy the hotel’s bar, restaurant and outdoor swimming pool. ... more
     
    Alcudia Garden Aparthotel Score 8.075 from 114 reviews
    Avenida de la Playa, 1 8.08/10
    Located 80 m from the magnificent, spacious and sandy Alcudia Bay Beach, the hotel offers an ideal location for a relaxing holiday, with 2 swimming pools and 8000m² of beautiful gardens. Enjoy a fun-filled break for all the family at the Alcudia Garden Aparthotel, whose spacious, air-conditioned accommodation has a balcony where you can soak up the sun. Relax in the sauna and jacuzzi, or spend the time swimming in the sea or the hotel’s pools. Choose from activities including free-of-charge sports such as archery, table tennis and aerobics, or visit the Alcudia Garden’s fitness centre. At night, enjoy performances and shows, including live music in the summer. Children can have fun at the playground, in the children’s pool, and with the entertainment programme led by the hotel’s monitors. There is also a mini-club for kids aged 4-12. The Aparthotel Alcudia Garden is also set close to s’Albufera, the top Natural Park in the Balearic Islands. You can explore the natural surroundings with a bike rented at the hotel, or head to the cosmopolitan Puerto del Alcudia for a range of activities. ... more
     
    Hotel Venus Playa Score 7.55 from 8 reviews
    Villagarcía de Arosa s/n 7.55/10
    Located only 250 metres from the beach, this hotel is located nearby a pleasant and calm residential district. Despite its quiet location, the hotel is only 200 metres from the leisure and shopping area of Playa de Palma. 50 metres from the Hotel Venus Playa there are 10 tennis courts, and 150 metres away is the bus stop to Palma and Arenal (departure every 10 minutes). Lots of water sports facilities are available on the beach. All rooms are equipped with bathroom, air conditioning, safety deposit box, telephone, satellite TV and balcony. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, large terrace with lounge chairs, and a garden. There is bar service at the pool area. The air conditioned restaurant serves a buffet of warm and cold dishes. ... more
     
    Leon de Sineu Score 7.625 from 8 reviews
    Carrer dels Bous, 129 7.63/10
    As well as the gardens, there are also various living room areas where you can listen to music, read a book, play board games or simply enjoy your stay. ... more
     
    Hotel Roc Linda Score 7.575 from 275 reviews
    Octavio Augusto, 2 7.58/10
    Hotel Linda is 500 metres from the beach of Ca’n Pastilla, in Majorca’s Palma Beach resort. It has an outdoor swimming pool, and free public parking nearby. Rooms at the hotel are spacious and bright. They are all en suite, with air conditioning and TV. The hotel has a bar and a restaurant, serving local and international food. Hotel Roc Linda also has a tennis court, pool table and mini golf. Nearby, the centre of Palma Beach offers many shops, restaurants and lively bars. The hotel is located just 2km from Majorca airport. The capital city, Palma, is 9km away. ... more
     
    More hotels in Mallorca

    Full Day Costa Brava, Lloret and Tossa Tour 10 hours

    Costa Brava

    Located on the southern side of the Costa Brava, Tossa de Mar is a medieval fisherman's village. With a heavily Roman influence dating back to the 12th century, you will enjoy a morning of visual pleasures.

    Enjoy a cruise on the crystal clear blue waters to Fanals beach at Lloret de Mar. Have lunch before spending some time at leisure to visit the cosmopolitan area with beautiful sandy beaches.

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    Full Day Tour to Tenerife and Loro Park from Gran Canaria 14 hours

    Meet the Sealions at Loro Park, Tenerife

    You will collected from your Gran Caraia hotel and transferred to the port of Agaete for your fast ferry trip to Tenerife.

    Upon arrival at Tenerife you will have a panoramic tour of the capital, followed by a tour of the island including La Esperanza, Los Miradores, Canadas del Teide, Orotava Valley and Puerto de la Cruz.

    In the afternoon you will arrive at Loro Park for 5 hours of free time to explore.

    Home to the largest display of penguins and the largest collection of parrots in the world, Loro Park is known worldwide for it's unique blend of animals. Sealions, a Dolphinarium and aquarium are at home alongside Tiger Island, Jaguar Crater and Goriland. There are cheeky chimps, awesome alligators and magnificent macaws.

    Visit the Thai Village with its 24 carat gold leaf decoration and precious hand carvings. The Orchidarium is home to more than 1000 orchids year round. In the cinema-theatre under a plate glass dome, you can view the film "Nature Rediscovered" which was first shown at the World Fair of Seville in 1992, and now exclusively at Loro Park. With so much choice, the time will fly by!

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    Barcelona Sports Tour - Olympic Stadium and Barcelona Football C 8 - 9 hours

    Barcelona Sports Tour - Olympic Stadium and Barcelona Football C

    All day excursion from Costa Brava to discover the Olympic history of Barcelona and what it has to offer for sports enthusiasts. You will visit the F.C. Barcelona Stadium and the Olympic Stadium, symbol of the 1992 Olympic Games and headquarters of R.C.D Espanyol.

    Opened on September 24, 1957 F.C. Barcelona Stadium, or Nou Camp, is legendary throughout the football (soccer) world. With a capacity of just under 100,000 people, it is one of the most imposing stadiums for visiting teams to play at.

    See the Olympic Stadium which saw the return of South Africa and Cuba to the Olympics, and some record breaking performances by legends such as Carl Lewis and Gail Devers. You will also see the Olympic torch which sits high on the mountain overlooking Barcelona.

    In the afternoon there will be time to enjoy shopping in one of the principal shopping centers of the city.

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