Tuesday, July 14, 2009

What Can a Holiday in Majorca Offer?

By David Henry

When thinking of a holiday on a Spanish island, most people think about Ibiza, but whilst Majorca may not have as much of a party spirit reputation as Ibiza, its not a destination that you should overlook.

Majorca has plenty of other things going for it as a holiday location, and its not too shabby in the partying category either! Temperatures in Majorca dont get quite as high as some of the other more popular islands, but with a top temperature of around 31 degrees centigrade, its hot enough to develop the suntan of your dreams. A word of caution however, when planning your holiday, keep airport transfers in mind when choosing which of the many Majorca hotels youre going to stay at as these can be expensive. Unless you are able to share the cost, finding hotels in Majorca where the airport transfers are frequent and cost less can help your budget go further!

Families can find resorts designed to cater for the British holidaymakers mindset " with care for the children, tourist attractions within reach of the resort base of operations and plenty to do for young and old alike. One of these resorts, Playa de Palma, is a lovely place. Set between El Arenal and C'an Pastilla. A wide promenade connects all three, overlooking the beaches and home to a wide array of eateries, shops and more. The beach line itself slopes in shelves into the sea, has a blue flag for quality and is punctuated by shops, facilities and bars. With plenty to do and some transport links (though, not remarkably reliable) families can spend two weeks enjoying everything the coast has to offer, without leaving, or exploring at their leisure.

Other hotels in Majorca offer a good choice of accommodation. There are Majorca hotels that cater to every budget. If you want a high end experience youll find hotels in Majorca that will service your every holiday need. If all you need is a bed for the night, youll find many basic hotels in Majorca that will suit you too. Hotels in Majorca arent the only choice however. You could consider renting a Majorca apartment instead. Majorca apartments are one way to reduce the overall cost of your holiday if you are going with a group of friends or family.

The resorts incorporate not only hotels, but also shops and attractions that are located nearby so that you can experience all the fun of holidaying on the island but without having to go very far. Many of these are located close to a beach so that everything you could need is close at hand.

Other hotels in Majorca offer great features such as a balcony overlooking the ocean, or a menu of spa treatments available in-house, so make sure you check out the features of each Majorca hotel before making your reservation. Some smaller Majorca hotels may not offer an evening restaurant service, others may offer only a continental breakfast so do your research before you book! If you dont want to stay in one of the many hotels in Majorca, you could consider a Majorca apartment for your holiday stay. Apartments in Majorca go from the basic small one room apartment to a more exclusive multi-room villa located near the beach. Think about what youll need the apartment for, and what your budget is before making a final decision. There are many opportunities to explore Spanish culture and lifestyle whilst in Majorca.

Whatever your age, and whatever youre looking for in a holiday, Majorca is a great destination. Its a place you can visit as a 18-30s single person to enjoy the night and beach life, then again with your family once youre more settled down, and later as an older person more interested in golf than grooving the night away!

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