Mallorca Places
Mallorca, the largest of all the Balearic Islands, hosts a variety of wonderful holiday places, offering the right place for every tourist. The best known and the most popular resorts are situated in the western, eastern and northern part of the island, as well as in the Bay of Palma.
Young People Love to Stay at the Bay of Palma
The Bay of Palma is home of the three places Can Pastilla, El Arenal and Playa de Palma. El Arenal is well known as a party area. But the borders to the other places as Can Pastilla and Playa de Palma are fluent because all the three places are situated along the Bay of Palma having a longitude of six kilometres. The former fishing village Can Pastilla has established as a famous holiday region for families and couples with numerous attractions as the beach of pale fine sand and a wide range of water sports. The numerous promenade-cafés, the modern palm promenade, the little harbour or the Aqualand el Arenal as the largest waterpark of Mallorca are also to point out as attractions of this international oriented holiday destination. Similar to El Arenal, Playa de Palma is a first-rate party location.
First-Class Hotels and Large Markets in Northern Mallorca
Also the islands northern regions are very popular – equally for couples and for families. While the Sierra de Tramuntana forms the perfect backdrop, long white beaches are directly leading to the sea. One of the most beautiful places of the northern part is Alcúdia. The wide bright beach of the Bay of Alcúdia is a paradise for children and those who love the sun. Beneath the beach there are the three parts of the city Ciudad Blanca, the old town of Alcúdia and Puerto de Alcúdia are places to be visited. The holiday destination Can Picafort has a wonderful promenade, a small marina and the white sand beach which is leading to sand dunes. Playa de Muro is also impressing by it´s fantastic beach and a wide range of top-class hotels. The former fishing village Puerto Pollensa is a place with a nautic ambient situated in front of the Tramuntana mountains, where constantly are luxurious yachts are anchored. The market which is regularly on Wednesdays and the pine walk are the two attractions of Puerto Pollensa. The city Pollensa that belongs to the northern part of Mallorca is eight kilometres away from the sea. This exclusive landscape is not only hosting the legendary Calvari steps, but is also impressing by its variety of jewelers, leather shops and art galleries.
The West of Mallorca: Water Sports and Golf Courses
The western part of the island is offering the perfect holiday destination for everyone. Paguera is a popular holiday region, especially for German globetrotters. The pedestrian zone Boulevard de Paguera’ and the choice of three different beaches are distinguishing this place from a variety of other Majorcan destinations. Two broad gently sloaping sandy beaches are important reasons for Palma Nova having established as a popular place for families. The family-friendly offer and the beautiful sandy beach of Santa Ponsa make this place so special. The venue of ‚Rey Jaume Fiesta’ as one of the biggest festivals of the island is offering a large choice of leisure activities, such as banana riding or pedal boating. Individual tourists and well as situated couples often decide to stay at Illetas. This small exclusive village doesn´t have to fear the comparison with Monte Carlo. Also the place Camp de Mar is inspiring with exclusivity. In Camp de Mar, visitors will find a blue-flag-beach, top fish-restaurants and golf courses. Hikers and cyclists will have found their personal El Dorado at the small town Puerto Sóller that is situated at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains. The bright sandy beach is a further plus of this small port place. Because of its proximity to Palma de Mallorca, young people love to visit Magaluf. Visitors love the great leisure facilities including two waterslide parks as well as a zoo.
Visitors are Captivated by the Eastern Part of Mallorca
Hidden bays and wonderful dream beaches are the hallmark of the holiday places located at Mallorcas eastern part. Cala d’Or with it´s beautiful white houses is similar to the neighbour-island Ibiza and has a singular flair. Because of the combination of top beaches, fine restaurants and the variety of nightclubs and bars, the Majorcan Cala d´Or is suitable for families and couples as well as for young travellers. The resort of Cala Millor is also very popular among people of all ages. Holidaymakers are relaxing at one of the propably most beautiful beaches of the island, which is very alive during the summer time. Golf players have the possibility to use the 18-hole golf courses within their immediate surrounding. While S’Illot has become a very family-friendly seaside place with an exceptional beautiful beach, Cala de Mallorca is a Mekka for people seeking tranquility. The traditional holiday place Cala Ratjada is embedded into large pine forests and very popular amongst German holidaymakers. Because of its location, the former fishing village is well-suited for a day trip to the neighbouring island Menorca. The fishing village Cala Bona is impressing by its proximity to the three golf courses and the famous stalactite cave system Cuevas del Drach’. The harbour of Cala Bona is the heart of this dreamily holiday village. Families and couples are attracted equally by the modern holiday place Sa Coma. A high number of low-traffic-zones and green areas make this place so special.