At a glance
Popular Majorca offers a dramatic range of scenery from the chain of mountains which run across the west to beautiful sandy beaches with a backdrop of spectacular cliffs. Visit the capital, Palma, with majestic Bellver Castle, a splendid Gothic cathedral and an abundance of shops. Drive into the countryside and you will see a Majorca very few imagine exists, village markets, bird sanctuaries, idyllic coves, deep caves and pine scented mountains. Throughout Majorca there are numerous, excellent restaurants serving a wide variety of Spanish cuisine and traditional local dishes.
Flight time: About 2 hours, 30 mins approx. hours
Things to do
Highlights
- Five Must Sees:
- Palma Cathedral
- Caves of Drach
- Son Amar night show
- Pirates Adventure
- The local markets
Great Views: Take a 20 kilometre drive from Puerto Pollensa to Majorca's most northerly tip, Formentor - this peninsula has amazing views as 400 metre tall cliffs drop into the sea
Memorable Moments: Standing by the chic marina at Portals Nous watching the sunset over the millionaire's yachts
Destination Treasures: The beautiful village of Valldemossa, home to Michael Douglas' cultural museum
Travel tips: Jump on the local bus and explore, Majorca is effectively Spain in miniature and an island of contrasts
Eating Out
You’ll have your choice of restaurants serving Majorcan specialities... try Lechona (roast suckling pig), Tumbet (aubergines, peppers, potatoes and tomatoes fried in olive oil), or the world-famous Paella (seafood, meat and vegetables and rice). Plenty of simple good value restaurants and fish restaurants too.
Shopping
In resorts, with local exceptions: low season 9:00 to 13:30 and 16:00 to 19:30 Monday to Friday, closed half day Saturday and all day Sunday. High season, 9:30 to 13:30, 16:00 to late (varies) with many shops in resort areas open Sundays.
Open-air markets are the perfect place to observe daily Majorcan life, take photos and bargain for souvenirs. Markets are held in different towns on different days and are open from 8am to 1pm. · Monday- Calvia ·Wednesday- Andraitx ·Thursday- Arenal and Inca ·Saturday- Palma ·Sunday - Pollensa Town ·Sunday and Tuesday- Alcudia
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Fact File
Transfer to your resort
From Palma Airport to: Santa Ponsa - 40 mins approx. Magaluf - 30 mins approx. Cala d'Or - 1 hr approx. Alcudia - 1 hr approx. Puerto Pollensa - 1 hr approx. Playa De Muro: 1 hr approx. C'an Picafort - 1 hr approx. Cala San Vicente: 1 hr 30 mins approx. Palma City - 30 mins approx. Palma Nova - 45 mins approx.
Information
Language: Spanish
Currency: Euro
Shopping: Leather, Pottery, Wickerwork
Tips: Don't forget your driving licence - there are many hidden places for you to explore
Your Money:
Glass of Beer - €1.50/£1.32stg approx.
Bottle of Wine - €5/£4.40stg approx.
3 course meal (inc. wine) - €15/£13.20stg approx.
Prices shown are approximate.
Eating Out
You’ll have your choice of restaurants serving Majorcan specialities... try Lechona (roast suckling pig), Tumbet (aubergines, peppers, potatoes and tomatoes fried in olive oil), or the world-famous Paella (seafood, meat and vegetables and rice). Plenty of simple good value restaurants and fish restaurants too.
Taxis
A 24-hour taxi service is available at all resorts and can be ordered by phone from reception. Maximum number of passengers per taxi is four. Prices are set in all resorts (except Arenal) and are shown on a board at the taxi rank or on a card kept by the driver in the taxi. Supplements are charged after midnight.
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