Boasting one of the most popular tourist spots for all ages, Majorca is the ideal destination for UK visitors as flying time from most UK airports is no more than two and a half hours. The island can be divided into three parts – the Serra de Tramuntana rocks, the Serra de Llevant and the central plain (Es pla).
The island offers buildings, architecture and landmarks, as well as miles of coastline. Palma is the capital of Majorca with a long Moorish history. For beach lovers, Alcudia is a family favourite, famed for its beaches which include a 15km golden sand beach. Cala d’Or is quieter and is set in small rocky coves, with sandy beaches shadowed by pine trees.
Es Trenc has a superb beach with a peaceful location, three kilometres of white sand and azure sea.ÂÂ
Lletas also offers an excellent family holiday with fine, sandy beaches and a handful of bars and restaurants. Cala Fornells is a quiet beach resort, Puerto d’Antratx is located on the harbour side and the sandy beaches at Camp de Mar and Peguera are close to this location. Sa Coma is modern and quiet and has a fabulous white sandy beach. Former fishing village, Cala San Vicente on the north coast has sandy beaches leading down to beaches set between cliffs. There are over 90 beaches available, but Majorca also offers other attractions including a growing number of golfing opportunities.
On Majorca Holidays you can also visit Marineland’s for their dolphin and sea lion shows. Children’s beach is ideal for families and for those who want to travel around, an antique train travels the 17 miles between Palma and Soller. Beach Poble Espanyol, in Palma is a typical Spanish village showing different styles of architecture, with reproduction houses from Cordoba, Toledo and Madrid together with typical houses from the Spanish regions. For those who want to see some of the history of the region, Palau de l’Almudaina in Palma is a royal palace from the times of the Arab conquest.
Accommodation is mainly for the package-tourist, with a whole host of cheap and luxury hotels near to every beach and there is also a wide choice of fully equipped apartments, and aparthotels to suit any budget.