The largest of the Spanish Balearic islands is Majorca, it’s one of the most visited islands in Europe, and many people enjoy cheap Majorca holidays because of the variety that is available. The island is steeped in history and some regions have fantastic ruins that can be visited as well as town walls that date back a long way into the past. The beaches are amazing with plenty of areas devoted to sunbathing and relaxing, as well as enough activities of the water sport variety to entertain those who like to expend a little more energy while on holiday.
There are many different regions to Majorca and all of them manage to offer something different to holiday goers, Palma the capital is fabulous if you like shopping and has plenty to do to those who’d like a little sight seeing. Magaluf is perfectly suited to those who would like a faster pace, plenty of night life and lots of activities for the daytime too.
People who want something that offers a bit of everything often look to Puerto Pollensa on the north-west cost of Majorca. It’s about an hour and a half’s drive from Palma, and is well suited to family holidays. For starters the area has a wonderful partly natural and partly man made beach set in a bay, this has very clear shallow waters making it ideal for those with young children. Other smaller beaches in the area offer variety and a little more seclusion.
Pollensa is surrounded by the Tramuntana mountain range which gives the region a lot of shelter, and also provides a most impressive backdrop for those looking up into the hills. For those who enjoy walking and wildlife, there are many beautiful walks that can be taken either alone or with a guide up into the hills and to some of the surrounding villages nestling therein. Many people like to climb up to the Via Crucis even if they don’t venture further into the hills – the Via crucis is a climb of around 400 steps flanked by cypress trees. This in itself is fairly impressive, but when you reach the top, there is a 13th century statue called Mother of God at the foot of the cross (Mare de due del peu de la creu), and the plateau allows people to look out over the bay and enjoy stunning views.
Although this region isn’t highly known for it’s nightlife – certainly not in the way Magalluf is, it does have one established disco, and there are plenty of hotels which provide evening entertainment. Most people however prefer to enjoy a stroll along the beach front, or sitting in one of the many cafes or bars along the pavements watching others taking a stroll.
