Mallorca – or Majorca as it is more commonly referred to in the UK – is the largest of the Balearic Islands. And has long been a firm favourite with tourists. Thanks to its breathtaking scenery – characterised by pine clad hills and golden sandy beaches. Along with a wonderful Mediterranean climate – making it a hugely popular destination from May through until September.
Mallorca’s charms also extend to historic cities such as the capital La Palma and a whole raft of fascinating visitor attractions. Whilst accommodation standards on the island are also very high. With an enormous range of hotels and holiday villas in Mallorca available for visitors to select from.
Whilst famous visitors such as Robert Graves and Frederic Chopin have been gracing the island for century’s modern tourism only really started to take off here during the 1950´s. Evolving around nascent resorts such as Magalluf – which has since become something of a byword for the worst excesses of tourist over development.
But that is now a distant memory and there are plenty of attractive options around the island for anyone wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts. Especially in the more picturesque north of the island in and around the old town of Pollensa and Alcudia.
Pollensa started life as a Roman settlement in the 5th century – before emerging to become one of the most attractive destinations on the island today. Boasting pretty squares, cobbled streets and plenty of upmarket bars, shops and restaurants. All located within easy reach of the breathtaking beaches of the North coast.
Puerto Pollensa just 8km or so away was developed as the sister coastal resort to Pollensa and is now well established as a popular destination. Benefiting from the hugely atmospheric backdrop of the Tramantura Mountains which really dominate this part of the island.
Puerto Pollensa is arrayed around a great main beach and marina area and offers a really relaxing atmosphere. With plenty of good quality restaurants for visitors to enjoy. The bulk of which can be found along the resorts main seafront promenade.
A little further along the coast lies the delightful resort of Can Picafort – which was once just a small and sleepy little fishing village. It offers great beaches and is now one of the most popular holiday hot spots in this part of the island.
Mallorca is just a two and half hour plane journey from the UK and flights to the island are available with all of the leading low cost operators from all major UK airports.
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