Majorca is a fabulous place to visit, and great for a holiday whether you’re travelling alone, with friends or as a family group. Here’s our guide to what to pack for your trip, and don’t forget to go with travel insurance too! Clothing Obviously you’re going to want your swimming costume, shorts and t-shirts and [...]
Palma is Majorca’s capital city. It is a very busy lively place with a population of over 380,000 people, situated right on the south coast of Majorca it is also the island’s main port, and of course with the bay of Palma here, there are plenty of beaches to relax on locally too. Add to [...]
When you visit Majorca, one of the first things culturally that is likely to strike you is just how friendly everyone is here. The language itself shows some of how the culture has grown from various different influences, as Mallorquin (The common language spoken here) is a version of Catalan which itself shares features with [...]
The Spanish island of Majorca, with its unbeatable climate, heavenly beaches and most earthly nightlife is not surprisingly a hugely popular destination for Mediterranean holidays in Spain. However, there must surely be a few Brits who haven’t made the journey yet, and many of those who have been, they may have missed some of the [...]
Holidays to Spain means plenty of sunshine and a lot of choice. As well as mainland Spain, there are also the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, and the Canary Islands in the Atlantic ocean both of which fall under Spanish rule. Mainland Spain is quite large, and shares borders with Portugal, Gibraltar, Morocco, France and [...]
The Mediterranean is a unique place, and has a wonderful combination of mild and pleasant climate, beautiful coastline, rich history and diverse culture. Visiting the Mediterranean is a wonderful opportunity therefore, to experience a wealth of cultural diversity, and to get a glimpse of many different nations. There are over 200 islands to explore, from [...]
Majorca is one of the largest Spanish islands and makes an excellent holiday destination because its seasonal variations are quite small. This means that no matter when during the year you visit, you’ll be likely to experience good weather. The island’s capital is Palma which is at the south west of the island. About half [...]
Cruises are well known for their peace and enjoyment, but many people think of them as being something that takes you a long way off to cruise in other parts of the world, whereas in fact, there are many cruises which take place around Europe. The variety that is available is huge as well, from [...]
Palma is a “shopper’s heaven” if you want to take a weekend holiday to Majorca’s capital city. There is such a wide variety of small shops, restaurants, and cafes that you can find unusual and interesting items everywhere you look whether it is in the Old Town or anywhere in the city. You can stroll [...]
For an interesting holiday, consider the popular resort of Alcudia in the northeast part of Majorca. The Mediterranean island of Majorca is the largest of Spain’s islands and offers a wide variety of attractions. Alcudia has a seven-mile stretch of beautiful white sand and warm beaches where you can enjoy a wide selection of water [...]