General Info About Majorca
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 of the people who live on Majorca live here in Palma, and it’s a very friendly and lively city. As well as being the islands capital, it is on the coast and this too makes it popular as a holiday destination. You’ll find loads to do here, from fine dining, lively night life, and tours around the city by bus, to a variety of different water sports, and of course plenty of sun sea and sand.
Other resorts around the island make excellent choices for holidaying too, from Puerto Pollensa in the north west surrounded by the Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range, to Alcudia in the north with its eight kilometre long stretch of white sandy beaches, and Cala Milor and Cala Bona on the east coast with all their hidden and secluded coves.
There are many different things to see and do in Majorca depending on where you go. The Serra de Tramunta mountain range runs up the island from the south to the north east and is about 88 kilometres long. From Soller to Lluc there are tunnels and ravines as well as many hairpin bends that need lots of concentration if you’re driving, however the views are wonderful, and it’s possible to take a walk here with a tour guide if you prefer. Alternatively you could take the Soller train which runs from Palma to Soller up the slopes of the Tramuntera mountains through orange and lemon groves. Its wooden carriages date from 1912 and you get a real old world sort of feeling riding it.
The largest wetland area of the Balearic islands is on Majorca – S’Albufera d’ Alcudia. It’s around 1700 hectares, and is a no go zone for cars although push bikes are allowed. The area is home to a large variety of birds and wildlife, and if you’re a twitcher then a trip here is a must.
Of course for most people, the beaches are one of the most important reasons to visit Majorca, and it’s no wonder when you see them. Beautiful unspoilt sands and clear blue seas make this place a haven to relax in. Trips out by boat around the island give visitors the chance to enjoy some of the marine life hereabouts, and glass bottomed boats can be hired if diving isn’t your thing.
No matter which part of Majorca you visit, you’re bound to have a wonderfully relaxing Majorca holiday in this friendly country.
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