Travel to Mallorca

Travel to Mallorca

The island of Mallorca, located in the Mediterranean Sea, is a paradise for many tourists because of its historic monuments, nightlife and the variety of things to do. Palma, the capital of the island, is a quaint town that is beautiful and impressive with the cathedral towering above it.

Transportation to Mallorca

The Palma de Mallorca Airport handles both international and domestic flights daily. There are many buses and taxis available at the airport and Palma is very close by. There are also daily crossings by ferry, someof whichcarry vehicles. Mallorca has two railway services; one takes a scenic route to Soller and the other goes to the north of Inca. From here there are connections to Sa Pabla and Manacor. The bus network in Spain is well patronised, being very convenient as the routes take you to almost all the towns and villages. Taxis are readily availablein Mallorca.

What to see

There is plenty to seein Mallorca. Perhaps the biggest attraction on the island is Marineland with its dolphin and sea lion shows. Aquacity is an outdoor water theme park offering many rides, suitable forboth the young and elderly. It is a perfect place to cool down in the hot summer months.. The island is also noted for its caves with underground lakes. There are many guided tours available to these cavesto see theimpressive stalagmites and stalactites. Mallorca is also famous for the controversial sport of bullfighting. Of course, a perfect way to spend the day would be to laze on the beach, sunbathe or swim in the warm Mediterranean waters. Also, you can take a boat out to Cabrera Island for some scuba diving. Visit Mallorcas museum, near the imposing Mallorca Cathedral, to learn a little about the history and culture of Mallorca. The building that houses the museum, Palau Auamans, is almost four centuries old and is in itself worth visiting to appreciate the Moorish architecture. You can also catch a flamenco dance at several of theresorts. There are several golf courses on the island including Bendinat, Sond Vida and Pula.

The Revelta I Beneides de Sant Antoni Abat is held during January and is great entertainment. The two day festival sees the locals dress up in carnival attire and there are parades, bonfires and dancing in the streets. There is a similar festival in February/March called the Carnival Parades and in August there is the yachting regatta.

Day trips

Placa Major dates back to the 19th century but the square has been converted and now houses several shopping and dining spots. There are also markets, stalls with handicrafts and musicians play on a small stage in the square. There is also a large underground shopping centre underneath the square.

Many of the restaurants at Mallorca have bars and live music making them very popular with locals and tourists. There are several places to choose from offering not only Spanish but also English, German, Italian and Chinese cuisine. There are also more romantic restaurants offering candlelit dinners accompanied by violin music. The island has several bars at Palma and Magaluf where alcohol prices are reasonable and the portions generous.

Activities and leisure

Being a sea and sun destination, Mallorca offers several types of water sports including coastal and deepwater fishing, water-skiing, diving and all types of sailing. Golf can be played year-round because of the ideal climate and there are several courses to choose from including Sun Montaner and the famous Son Vida courses. Mallorca has many country and side roads that are perfect for cyclists. The Serra de Tramuntana and the Serra de Llevant mountain ranges have many tracks for mountain bikers and cyclists and there are plenty of outlets that rent bikes throughout Mallorca. Visitors who enjoy walking can enjoy many paths of different difficulties while enjoying stunning views of the ocean and the mountains. There are good walking paths leading to the beaches of Arta at Llevant Natural Park.

Safety issues

Although Mallorca is generally safe, tourists are advised to be careful of bag snatching and pick-pocketing. Remain alert to your surroundings and the possible dangers. It is strongly recommended that tourists take out travel insurance to give them a sense of security should things go missing.