ABOUT MALLORCA
Mallorca is the largest and most beautiful of the Balearic Islands situated in the Mediterranean sea off the south east coast of mainland Spain, flying time from the UK is approximately 2.5 hours, Mallorca is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, the sun shines for around 300 days per year, July and August being the hottest with around 11 hours sunshine per day and little or no rain, winters are mild with the wettest months being October to December, the coastline measures 554 km and boasts some of the best beaches. Palma is the capital city of Mallorca and has a number of attractions, a favorite with many visitors is the sea front Cathedral built in the 14th century, art galleries exhibiting works of art from famous artists such as Picasso and museums displaying information about the history of the island dating back centuries, Magaluf and Palma Nova are the more lively resorts with many nightclubs, bars and restaurants and large beaches offering water sports including sailing and fishing, take a trip on a submarine and experience life under the sea, Mallorca isn’t renowned for being a Golfing destination, but golfers from all over the world will be delighted at the golf courses on offer, set in stunning surroundings, no matter where visitors stay in Mallorca there will be a golf course within easy reach.
Accommodation in Mallorca is varied, many hotels offer self catering accommodation as well as half board or full board accommodation, with good facilities such as swimming pools, bars, games rooms and a supermarket, all inclusive hotels are great for families with many activities to keep the children entertained. Visitors looking for accommodation in Mallorca away from the hustle and bustle of the resorts will find guest houses, self catering cottages and luxury villas with private swimming pool in many of the villages and towns situated inland, many with spectacular views of the sea and mountains of Mallorca.
The landscape in the North of Mallorca is dominated by the Tramontana mountain range with is highest peak at 4,500 ft, breathtaking scenery is scattered with orange groves and olive trees and can be viewed from a train that runs from the capital of Mallorca to the north of the island to a small village called Port de Soller which is a favourite destination for visitors who enjoy walking and nature, the village of Deia with its beautiful mountainous backdrop is a favorite with artists, writers and musicians, visitors looking for a taste of Spanish cuisine will find many restaurants around Deia and Soller, a visit to Mallorca wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the markets situated in the villages, watch the locals as they barter for the best possible price on fresh produce, pottery and handicrafts, shopping in Mallorca is a fun and enjoyable experience, in Palma designer shops jostle for space with fashion houses, small boutiques, electrical and jewellery shops plus of course the usual souvenir shops associated with Mallorca.
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