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Travel Guide To Mallorca (Majorca) |
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It’s easy to see why the Spanish King moved his summer palace to the island of Majorca. This island the largest of the Balearic’s is a dazzling jewel in the West Mediterranean. Majorca isn’t just for Spanish royalty.
Also known as Mallorca, Majorca attracts over 1 million British visitors every year and it’s easy to see why. Not only does Majorca offer noisy resorts and all that go with that, but inland there are surprisingly unspoilt, rural hideaways to be found.
Majorca holidays offer a mixture of soft sandy beaches, olive groves, mountain scenery, hectic nightlife, golf, and undiscovered villages. There's culture too, if you're minded to go in search of it.
Food
A variety of salads, Tapas and menu’s of the day. Seafood is also a favourite dish of the Spanish. If you prefer British dishes then these can be found with ease also.
Nightlife
Palma Nova and Magaluf are the clubbing and lively resorts (as featured in television's Majorca Uncovered). Alcudia, Cala d’Or and Cala Bona are the family and more relaxed favourites with something for everyone.
Shopping
Good buys are spirits and wines, leather goods and pottery. Best shopping is in the main resorts. |
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Days out & Events |
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Festival Isladencanta
The Festival Island Encanta is a great summer musical festival attracting top name DJs and bands. Its name means "the island that sings".
Festival Waiting for Waits
This festival at Palma's Sala Sonotone, as the name suggests, pays homage to Tom Waits in an alternative country kind of way.
Fonart Short Film Festival
The Fonart Short Film Festival returns to Palma de Mallorca featuring work by both local and national producers and directors, with screenings at various venues around the city.
Pacha Mallorca
Pacha is one of Palma's biggest and best nightclubs, located in the heart of the buzzing Paseo Marítima in Mallorca's capital. Welcoming top name DJs throughout the summer.
Festa de l'Estendard
Held on New Year's Eve, the Festa de l'Estendard in Palma de Mallorca commemorates the anniversary of the Christian conquest of the city by King Jaume I in 1229.
Procession of the Three Kings
On Epiphany Eve, the night before the Three Wise Men arrive to give presents to good children, there is an ornate procession in Palma de Mallorca to celebrate their arrival.
Angel Sunday
The Sunday after Easter is known as Domingo del Ángel (Angel Sunday) in Mallorca, a day celebrated in the capital, Palma de Mallorca, with a procession, blessings and plenty of traditional food.
Bellver Castle
The Bellver Castle in Mallorca is unique among Spanish castles as it is entirely round. Bellver means "beautiful view" in Catalan and, located 3km from Palma's city centre and 113 metres above sea level.
La Seu Cathedral
La Seu Cathedral is one of the most impressive in Spain. Situated on the waterfront of Mallorca's capital, Palma, it is a blend of Medieval and Renaissance styles.
Tito's
Opened in 1923, in its heyday Tito's played host to celebrities like Ray Charles and Marlene Dietrich. Nowadays it's the more usual nightclub fare, with garage, R&B and house filling the dance floor. |
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Additional Mallorca Information |
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Alcudia
(90 minutes from Palma airport). At the north-east of the island and built around Majorca's longest beach: some 7km. Lively, though not over-the-top nightlife, so suits families and couples.
Arenal
(20 minutes from the Airport). Arenal on the south coast, is a lively resort full of restaurants, bars, and discos. It's quite international, so if you're looking for some sun and sea along with loads of partying, then this is the place for you.
C'an Pastilla
(10 minutes from Palma airport) A quieter neighbour of Playa de Palma, set around a gently shelving beach and small marina. Good for families.
C'an Picafort
(75 minutes from the Airport). This is a relaxed and nice resort for families and people who want to enjoy the sun and sea. The restaurants and bars are great fun, however never wild. The beaches are beautiful and holidays are simple here.
Cala D' Or
(60 minutes from Palma airport). Smart, modern purpose built resort on the eastern coast of the island, tucked away in an inlet overlooked by pine forests. Suits families and couples.
Cala Marsal
(105 minutes from Palma airport). Adjacent to Porto Colom on the East coast of the island and overlooked by a dramatic mountain backdrop, Cala Marsal features a quiet sandy beach with good watersports.
Cala Millor
(105 minutes from Palma airport). Not far south of the eastern tip of the island, Cala Millor is set around a 2km curved, soft, sandy beach. Handy for two excellent golf courses. Something for everyone.
Cala San Vicente
(60 minutes from Palma airport). Near the northern tip of the island, not far from more established Puerto De Pollensa, this is a modern resort with relaxed, limited nightlife. Suits families, couples, and older people.
Cala Vinas
(45 minutes from Palma airport). Just on the edge of Magaluf, and set around a charming cove, nestling below steep green slopes.
Calas de Mallorca
(105 minutes from Palma airport). Adjacent to Porto Colom on the east coast of the island and overlooked by a dramatic mountain backdrop, Cala Marsal features a quiet sandy beach with good watersports.
Magaluf
(45 minutes from Palma airport). The brashest, most British of the Majorca resorts. Set around a white sandy bay, it's got something for everyone, especially if they like it noisy.
Palma
(15 minutes from Palma airport). The island capital and commercial and cultural centre of Majorca, located towards the west of the island. A bustling cosmopolitan town.
Palma Nova
(45 minutes from Palma airport). Just around the headland from Magaluf, and with a more restrained nightlife.
Playa de Palma
(15 minutes from Palma airport). Lively resort on the east side of the bay on the southern coast of the island.
Porto Colom
(105 minutes from Palma airport). South of Calas de Mallorca on the east coast, Porto Colom is set around a charming harbour complete with attractive waterfront bars and restaurants.
Porto Cristo
(70 minutes from Palma airport). Porto Cristo, "The Port of Christ) is a lively, small-town resort suitable for families and couples.
Playa de Palma
(15 minutes from Palma airport). Lively resort on the east side of the bay on the southern coast of the island.
Puerto Pollensa
(75 minutes from Palma airport). Peaceful resort at the northern tip of the island, set around a sheltered bay and a smart yacht marina, overlooked by stunning mountain scenery. Suits families and couples looking for a relaxing time.
S'Illot
(60 minutes from Palma airport). Offers a low-key, high quality environment. Suitable for families.
Santa Ponsa
(30 minutes from Palma airport). Fairly laid back (by Magaluf standards) and handy for Palma. Something for everyone. |
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Airport Transfers from ResortHoppa.com |
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Majorca airport transfers at fantastic rates. Book your transfers from Majorca airport to your holiday resort with Europe's leading airport transfer companies. ResortHoppa offers efficient low cost airport transfer solutions for the holiday maker who chooses to travel independently. ResortHoppa will take you by taxi, minibus or coach and on many routes, have airport to resort shuttle transfers that run 365 days a year and 24 hours a day. So whatever transfer type you require, you can always be sure that ResortHoppa will have a transfer tailored just for you.
Majorca (PMI) airport is gateway to this beautiful island. ResortHoppa transfers take you anywhere on the island from Cala San Vicente in the north, down to Cala Mondrago in the south. Other resorts on the island include Magaluf, Palma Nova, Camp de Mar, Paguera, Alcudia, Puerto Pollensa, C’an Picafort, Cala Bona, Cala Millor, Sa Coma, Calas de Mallorca, Cala d’Or Illetas and Palma City to name but a few.
ResortHoppa will take you by private taxi, minibus, or coach transfer from your airport to your chosen resort.
For more information please look at our airport transfers to majorca page |
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