Majorca - the largest of the Balearic Islands , a real pearl of the Mediterranean. About this island Chopin left an enthusiastic response: "... the sky is turquoise, the sea is blue, and the mountains are emerald." Majorcan resorts are popular with tourists from all over the world - and even from such places, where many too are happy to go on vacation.
Many kilometers of beaches can accommodate all comers, the sand is white, and the water is so transparent, as if there is not a multimillion army of holiday-makers here (at times larger than the local population). Many beaches of the island regularly receive the Blue Flag for water quality, sand purity and the highest quality of service.
In Mallorca, almost all the cities are resorts. In addition to the cleanest beaches, Mallorca is famous for its developed infrastructure, high level of service and an abundance of historical attractions.
If you just read the reviews already visited in Mallorca, then decide which resort to choose, it is difficult, because you will not meet negative reviews. People, as a rule, remain satisfied with the resort, but after all, someone is traveling with a small child and wants to simply luxuriate not in the sand - and that they do not interfere with resting, someone does not imagine rest without sightseeing of historical sights , and somebody is going to "Break away at full" all night long. In this article, we list the main resorts of Mallorca and give them a brief description so that it's easier for you to decide exactly where you want to stay.
For youth recreation
Youth resorts in Mallorca offer their guests an active night life with the opportunity to visit a variety of nightclubs, discos and bars.
The first place belongs to Magaluf , one of the TOP-5 youth resorts in Spain. Here is BCM - the biggest nightclub on the island (and one of the largest in Spain). The gigantic water park Akvaland runs all summer until midnight.
Parents with children should visit the Kathmandu Wonderland , water parks - in addition to Aqualand, there is also Western Water Park , made in the form of a town in the Wild West. But to live constantly better still in another place.
Another popular youth resort is Arenal , located 15 km from Palma de Mallorca. There are no historical monuments in Arenal, but there is a mass of discos, clubs, the beautiful beach of Playa s'Arenal, the large aqua park Aqualand , where you can spend a whole day on a variety of attractions.
Arenal is a relatively inexpensive resort, due to this it is also in demand among young people.
Next to it are Playa de Palma and Can Pastilla , a little less noisy, but also offering enough entertainment for lovers of nightlife. The first of them is very popular among German tourists. Bars in the open air - "balnearios" - are very popular.
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Playa de Palma beach is located 8 km from the capital, it is one of the best and one of the longest beaches in the world (its length along the coast is 4 km).
For lovers of mobile recreation
Palma de Mallorca is suitable for those who do not only have a beach holiday, but want to know and see a lot of new things.
The city is rich in sights, and to list, and even more so - to describe - they can be long. It is worth seeing La Seu - the cathedral is predominantly in the Gothic style. Why mostly? Because the construction began in 1230 and lasted more than three centuries, and some dodings were made even in the 20th century, so the result was a shift of different styles, an extremely harmonious one.
At 3 km from the city is Castillo de Bellver Castle of the XIV century - the former summer residence of the kings of Mallorca.
Noteworthy are the church of St. Francis, the Arab baths of the 10th century, the Almudine Palace .
In addition, from Palma you can by municipal transport easily reach other cities of the island to see the sights.
It suits also for family rest - at least, from visiting of aquapark Mariland and an oceanarium your child remains in full delight!
Cala Mayor is located on the west coast of the Palma Bay, just 7 kilometers from the center of the capital. That is why the resort is more suitable for fans of mobile recreation than any other - from here you can very quickly get to Palma de Mallorca, and from there - to any other resort of the island, or to an old town to see the sights.
From here you can, for example, go to Palma for a night disco, although in the resort itself there are a lot of night discos, bars and restaurants. The main attraction is the castle Marivent, where every year in the last month of summer the royal family of Spain is resting.
Here you can relax a little cheaper than in the capital.
Alcudia is one of the major tourist centers of Mallorca, despite the fact that it is far from the capital, 60 km.
Here you should visit Cape Formentor with a lighthouse , the ancient city of Alcudia. Nearby is the Albufera Natural Park , which hosts 270 different species of birds. You can view it for free.
Alcudia is famous for its beaches. There is also a nudist beach.
Family holiday
Almost all resorts in Mallorca are suitable for resting with children (except for too noisy "youth" resorts), but it's one thing to bring a baby who will be busy in the sand, in which case you will only be interested in the beach having a developed infrastructure and it has almost all the beaches of the island), was clean and you did not interfere with the amateurs to have fun noisy.
It's quite another matter if your baby has already crossed the four-year boundary. In this case, you will need and entertain it with something - and then it is advisable to settle somewhere near a water park, a zoo or something that is able to interest the child.
One of the best resorts for families, including - for newlyweds, is the Cala d'Or , located 65 km from the capital. There are few hotels here, more villas. To get from the capital to the resort by taxi will cost about 65-70 euros.
Here you can go around the city and the surrounding area on a special tourist train, go in for sports. There are discos, a playground for children. There are no sights directly in the town, but the Mondragó park is just 8 km away. Also close to the sports complex El Puerto and the most famous of the caves of Mallorca - the Cave of the Dragon.
The beach at the resort is relatively small.
Another cozy resort for families - Santa Ponsa . Here, unlike other resorts, you can try a variety of dishes of Spanish cuisine. Here you can visit the historical tour of the city, and Jungle Park is a place where you can travel on rope routes with obstacles, and in a pine grove feed the parrots that live here.
In early September, there is a costume festival, dedicated to the landing of Aragonese troops who conquered Mallorca and freed it from the Moors.
Near the town is the best golf club in Mallorca.
Palma Nova , located 12 km from Palma de Mallorca, not far from Magalluf, is its opposite and is a quiet family resort. And at the same time - the resort is modern, meeting the most stringent requirements, which allowed it to become one of the most popular resorts in the world.
The resort is famous for its beaches and the most popular casino in Mallorca. Nearby is the park Marineland , where you can watch a show of dolphins, fur seals, exotic birds.
Another family resort, about which I want to tell - Illetas , located 9 km from Palma de Mallorca. The name is translated as "Islets" - the name of the resort is due to the three rocks that come here from the sea. There are no shopping centers and a minimum number of bars - a place absolutely calm, peaceful. It's best to relax with the kids.
Hotels below 4 * are difficult to find here.
It is in Illetas is the summer residence of Spanish monarchs.
The resort of Paguera (Paguera) is suitable for families, as well as for noisy companies and romantic couples. It is surrounded by pine forests. There are no historical sights here - the area began to be populated only in the 20th century.
There are many cafes, bars and dance floors working at night. 3 beaches are connected with each other by footpaths. There is a resort 25 km from Palma de Mallorca.
Here we have listed only the best resorts of Mallorca, but if you go to some of the resorts not listed here - sure, you will still get pleasure from the trip. And if you want to get the most pleasure - rent a car and try to visit at least a few resorts.