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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Travel Tips For Majorca Holidays

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.

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.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Mallorca travel guide of the city - the largest island in Spain

Majorca is an island of Majorca on the east coast of Spain. It is the largest island in Spain and the Mediterranean Sea. The name derives from the Latin name a largest island of Majorca, or insula maior for. The island is a popular tourist destination with beautiful beaches and breathtaking mountains.

The island has suffered a turbulent history and was often captured by the various empires. In addition, for the island's capital, Palma is the capital of the Spanish Balearic Islands.

Culture & Lifestyle
The people of Majorca are usually very friendly and helpful to tourists. The culture of 'island is very artistic and social development. The island has a bit' of a party feel with all the activity in progress. The food is very important for Mallorca, and there are many restaurants and bars throughout the> Island.

Eating
The abundance of olive trees and almonds, two ingredients which are very common on Majorca in the kitchen. Typical dishes of Majorca and Sobrassada Arros ensaimada brut. Ensaimada are sweet, back to the 17th Century. The breads are made with flour, water, eggs, sugar and lard. They are typically rolled into a bun. Ensaimada variations include pumpkin, sweet cream,covered with chocolate or apricot. They are usually served at parties and other celebrations. Sobrassada is a ham, salami, which is the ground pork, salt, pepper and other spices. Sobrassadas island are times during a celebration for the slaughter of pigs. The sausage can range from very hot to sweet zone.

Transport Links
Mallorca has an international airport near Palma. The island has many direct flights to many important The cities in Europe. In addition, the airport of Palma de Mallorca many flights that travel to Valencia and Barcelona. Once you get to Majorca, to move with ease. There is an airport transfer or shuttle readily available from the airport to your resort or hotel. The island has a public bus service and a railway line that crosses the island. In addition, there are flights between the islands and ferries operate throughout the> Mallorca.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Holiday & Travel Guide For Majorca, Spain

     Majorca is the largest island of Spain and lies in the middle of the Mediterranean sea. The actual name Majorca derives from the Latin for Larger Island. Majorca is a sun drenched island which has been a go to place for British holiday makers since the package holiday was introduced back in the 1950's, and the popularity has been on a steady increase ever since. Some Brits liked the island so much that they decide to relocate there, expats now make nearly 12% of Spain's population.
     Majorca is divided up into fifty three different municipalities and since tourism accounts for eighty percent of the annual income in Majorca, it gives this island an abundant amount of things which tourists can jump right into. Whether you like shopping or relaxing, Majorca has it all on one island.
     The capital city of Majorca, Palma, has a great atmosphere and is full of examples of exquisite architecture which would be the back drop to any holiday snap which you can boast about back home. Palma, being situated on the south-west coast of the island, has the best of both worlds with the city supplying everything and anything which you could think of and being dominated by the huge Palma cathedral with its Gothic style (dating back to 1601), to the beautiful sandy beaches just a stones throw away.
     If you are not really into site seeing holidays then there is also Magaluf, one of the biggest resorts in the municipality of Calvià, situated right next to Palma. Here you can party all through the night and shop all through the day if you so wish, perfect for the younger tourists or for 20-somethings on a fun summer break. If you manage to drag yourself out of bed after clubbing, Magaluf also has two water parks, a variety of water sports including diving and jet skiing, and the mighty Black lizard island so named as it has a large number of black lizards on it. Black lizard island is in the middle of Magaluf bay, around 500 meters from the shore and can only be reached by swimming, making it a real challenge. Magaluf has also been host to many famous DJ's in the past, such as: Judge Jules, Tiesto, Pat Sharp and Tim Westwood. The action in Magaluf is centred around the main strip, a road with five main clubs on, these can be entered for a fee or a pass can be bought which will allow you access to all five of the main clubs for the night or for a week. Obviously the price varies on which type of pass you wish to purchase.
     The region is great for any age, as there are plenty of daytime activities which can keep kids and adults alike busy, and it is easy to get transportation into Magaluf, or a hotel there far enough away from the main strip, that people can party in style and families will not have to be affected.
Happy Holidays