Majorca is one of the largest of the Spanish Balearic islands, and is one of the most visited islands in all of Europe. One reason it’s so well visited is that there is something here for everyone, busy holiday resorts with lots of night life and sporting activities, and sleepy villages where you can enjoy a much more sedate holiday. There is much of historic interest on the island as well, and those who enjoy shopping will find many wonderful places to indulge this pastime too.
There are many different holiday regions here, from Palma the capital and Magaluf in the south-west of the island, to Puerto Pollensa on the north-west coast. Around the island the many beautiful beaches lend themselves well to a variety of activities and the mountains add a wonderful backdrop to many regions as well as offering some interesting walks and wonderful views.
Puerto Pollensa, about an hour and a half’s drive from Palma is surrounded by the Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range which gives a lot of shelter to the bay in which its set. One of the area’s most impressive land marks is the Via Crucis which is a steep climb of around 400 steps flanked by cypress trees. When you reach the top there’s a 13th century statue of the Mare de Due del Peu de la Creu (Mother of God at the foot of the Cross), and the views from this plateau are stunning as well.
The bay of Pollensa has a main beach with wonderful shallow waters which makes it very popular with families, and the area has a number of other smaller natural beaches as well allowing those who want a little more seclusion the perfect atmosphere. Through the summer there are lots of bars and pavement cafes open to visitors, and the region has one well established disco called Chivas which has been open since 1969. Many of the hotels however put on entertainments in the evening which are open to anyone who wishes to attend and not just their own patrons.
For people who enjoy walking, there are lots of walks in this area which take you up into the hills where you can enjoy stunning views out over the bay and the surrounding seas, and the flora in the area can be very beautiful as well. Local guides will happily go with you on these walks so you have no need to worry about getting lost either.
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