Majorca is Europe`s favourite holiday destination. It is just a little more than two hours from mainland Europe by plane and thus the perfect getaway for people who don’t want to spend many hours travelling to their desired holiday spot.

The Balearic Islands

Majorca together with Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera form the Balearic Islands with Majorca being the biggest one. The island’s capital is Palma. It is situated right by the sea and is famous for its mixture of Spanish and international culture which is brought by all the tourists from all over Europe. Palma has several famous beaches with a lot of party possibilities which attract a lot of young people. It is also home to the island’s airport. Read the rest of this entry »

Palma is Majorca’s capital and brings a little bit of city life to the island which is known for its beaches and lovely holiday spots. People who visit Majorca by plane start their trip in Palma, as the airport is situated approximately 8 km outside of town. Most of the tourists continue their trip by bus, going to their exact holiday destination on the island which can be basically anywhere. Only few people stay in the city of Palma for their holiday. There are several tourists staying over the weekend though. Apart from the locals there are thousands of visitors running around the streets, photographing and sightseeing. This Mixture of cultures provides a very special Spanish atmosphere with international influences. Read the rest of this entry »

Gastronomic culture in Majorca differs from British and mainland European food and drink culture. The locals of Majorca try to avoid the sun at around midday as it often is unbearable. They like to take a nap at this time of the day and postpone their lunch to the afternoon at around 4 pm when the heat is retreating. Dinner won’t take place until 8 or 9 pm. It is usually taken outside the house with family and friends joining in. Children stay up until late at night with their parents and play on the streets. Food is a big part of Spanish culture and a social event. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are looking for great beaches to relax, to swim and to enjoy the sun, then Majorca is your best bet. There are 179 beaches with a total of more than 50 km on the island.

The most popular and biggest beach is Platja de Palma in Majorca’s capital Palma. There are many bars, restaurants and clubs near the beach which means that especially at night it is frequented by a lot of young people looking to party. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are going on a holiday to Mallorca you won’t have trouble finding accomodation. The island’s main industry is tourism so there is a variety of places to stay. But what you should bear in mind is that, especially in high season, you should book early in advance. People from all over Europe love to spend their holiday on Majorca and many of them book their time off from work as early as one year in advance. Read the rest of this entry »