Valldemossa could be described as one of Majorca’s most beautiful towns. Nestled away in the middle of Majorca and surrounded on all sides the town also goes by the name of ‘town of 4 valleys’. Valldemossa is a mix of tree lined cobbled streets, typical major can houses and impressive looking villas. In the summer [...]

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Driving Licences UK driving licences are recognised in Majorca as well as all all other EU state driving licences. If you live outside of the EU then you will require a 12 month international drivers permit (IDP) in addition to you licence. However licences from America, Australia, Canada and New Zealand can sometime be accepted [...]

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Targeta Verda The Targeta Verda was launched in 2004 www.targetaverda.com and entitles carholders to discounts at many tourist sights, restaurants and shops across the Balearic islands. The card can be bought by anyone for (10 euros) at most hotels, newsagents, post offices and the airport across the Balearics. Proceeds from the card go towards environmental [...]

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As you leave Puerto Alcudia southward along the Ma12 you will see Albufera park which is a 688- hectare wetland which is home to an abundance of residential and migratory birds.100’000 years ago these wetlands were far bigger but in the 19th century attempts were made to dry the water to combat malaria and create [...]

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Many people mistake the grass at the edge of parts of Alcudia beach for algae, but it is actually sea grass (poseidon grass) and is essential in stopping the erosion of the seabed. As well as this the oxygen it produces cleans the water and attracts sealife and the grass slows global warming by absorbing [...]

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Porto Cristo is home to Majorca’s caves and is a fantastic day trip destination. Originally Porto Cristo was established as the medieval fishing port for Manacor and much later became one of the islands first beach spots, however this glory has since now faded. On Sunday between 9am and 2pm Porto Cristo is home to [...]

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Inca is Majorca’s third largest city and is the heart of the leather industry on the island. Inca was once a Roman settlement but quickly developed in 1229 into a centre of manufacture for textiles, ceramics, shoes and wine. There are a number of ways that you can get to Inca from Alcudia. If you [...]

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Mallorcan wine now has a reputation as a seriously good plonk, and virtually all restaurants in Alcudia and beyond serve it. (If you fancy learning more about Majorcan wine why not visit one of the vinyards near the resort). If you like beer (cerveza) – Estrella Damm, San Miguel and Cruzcampo are served in most [...]

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Thankfully there is far less interest in bullfighting in Majorca than on mainland Spain, However saying that ‘La lidia’ doe take place in Alcudia, Inca, Palma, Muro and Felanitx. Interest in bullfighting increased in the 1950′s when commercial tourist increased, but from the 1980′s to today interest has dwindled. The season starts on Sant Joan [...]

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Alcuida is a beautiful place and lends itself well to those who want to take walks whilst on holiday. Whether it is a leisurely stroll with the kids, or a more involved hike or trek into the mountains this is a good area to base yourself in as there are many walks that can be [...]

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