Visit Majorca

Largest of the Balearic Islands and one of the most famous holiday destinations in Europe, there's far more to Majorca than just sun, sea and sand. This sunshine island is just begging to be explored. Discover for yourself Palma's Gothic architecture, hilltop villages, olive groves, winding picturesque roads and hidden beaches, while the selection of holiday resorts is as wide and varied as the mouth-watering dishes on the menus of its many superb restaurants.

Image Gallery Majorca © www.homefindermallorca.com Magalluf tends to attract a younger, lively crowd in peak season with more mature holidaymakers taking over in the low season, while Puerto Pollensa is a firm favourite with families and couples looking for a chilled out holiday. Palma, on the other hand is a great city break destination all year round.

Eating & Drinking

Both Magalluf and the slightly smaller resort of Palma Nova offers several pubs and British bars which compete with local restaurants, fast-food joints, pizza parlours and varied international-style eateries which also serve local and foreign cuisine. The resorts have a very lively nightlife with hundreds of bars, discos, pubs and nightclubs to chose from.

Puerto Pollensa offers a good choice of restaurants along the sea front and in the streets behind offering varied local fare as well as Chinese, German and Italian options. There are enough bars to keep younger holidaymakers entertained, without attracting the more raucous "party crowd".

As you would expect from a capital city, Palma has a host of stylish restaurants and bars on offer. There are bistros, cafes, traditional Spanish restaurants and fusion eateries as well as a selection of exclusive and sophisticated gourmet and Michelin star restaurants to chose from. Sa Llotja is the liveliest area for after-dinner drinks where you will find a range of cocktail bars and discos.

Entertainment

As beach resorts, Magalluf, Palma Nova and Purto Pollensa all offer a huge choice of water sports and beach based activities. Options include boat trips, pedallos, windsurfing and diving, while the bigger resorts of Magaluf and Palma Nova also offer a choice of theme parks, bungee rockets and go Karting for adrenalin junkies. Puerto Pollensa also offers walking tours, horse-riding and bike rental.

The vibrant Catalan city of Palma has now got its own city-sightseeing bus which allows you to take in the stunning architecture and popular attractions including Bellver Castle, The Cathedral and several shopping centres.

The surrounding area

The old towns of Calvia and Andraitx are worth a visit as is the island of Formentor which offers a beautiful coastline and beach.

The delightful town of Soller, set amongst the island's orange groves, gives visitors a real taste of Majorca. Whilst there jump on board a scenic tram to the seaside resort of Puerto de Soller where you can catch a boat to Sa Colobra and Sa Dragonera.

Alternatively the hugely popular resort of Alcudia caters for all ages and all tastes. While the port area of the resort is lined with bars, restaurants and entertainment facilities, holidaymakers who prefer a calmer break can explore the charms of the old town or explore the impressive coastline by boat.