Holidays In Majorca - Featuring Cala Bona And
Cala Millor
By Stewart Palmer
Majorca is the largest island of the Balearic Islands, a group
of islands that are part of Spain and situated in the
Mediterranean. Majorca's history as a popular holiday
destination dates back to the 1960's when the package tour
industry was born.
Young and vibrant south coast
The older resorts are to be found on Majorca's south coast and
tend to be the ones that attract groups of young singles looking
for a vibrant nightlife. Some are particularly popular with a
certain type of young British holidaymakers whose rowdy
behaviour has earned them the name "Lager Louts"
Scenic and sophisticated north and east coast resorts
On Majorca's beautiful north coast, things are very different.
Here the resorts are generally more sophisticated, much quieter
and attractive to older, more cultured holidaymakers. These
resorts can provide some feeling of what Majorca was like before
the days of mass tourism and still attract people who want to
experienced traditional Spanish / Majorcan culture amidst
beautiful, unspoilt scenery.
Most of Majorca's east coast resorts will also suit the tastes
of the more sophisticated tourist. Less rugged than the
mountainous north, the east coast is a series of pretty coves
and creeks. The bays in which many of the resorts are found are
called "Calas". Some retain a little their original fishing
village look but most have long since developed into purpose
built vacation urbanizacions (a Spanish word meaning a group of
accommodations sharing common facilities.) Cala Bona is an
example of a quiet resort that has retained some of its original
style, whilst neighbouring, Cala Millor is an example of the
tailor-made, modern holiday village type. The bay of Cala Millor
is bigger than most others and the resort's sandy beach is over
six kilometre long. Many people consider this beach to be one of
the best on the island and two high, headlands shelter it,
keeping its waters calm and clear. This, combined with gently
sloping sands makes the resort ideal for swimming, water-skiing
and snorkelling. Further out in the bay, however there is
usually sufficient wind to create good windsurfing conditions.
Majorca's weather with tips about when to visit.
Majorca enjoys a Mediterranean climate of hot summers and warm
winters but unlike many areas of mainland Spain, unpleasantly
hot conditions are extremely rare occurrences. There is nearly
always a breeze and even at the height of summer, a sunny day is
still a most enjoyable one to experience. Majorca is however
very mountainous in the north and the mountains pull in any wet
weather that is around. The Balearic islands are generally
wetter than mainland, Mediterranean, Spain; with late August and
early June experiencing more rainy days than the resorts of the
Spanish Costas. If you want to have a virtual guarantee of hot,
dry weather for your holiday in Majorca, probably the best time
to visit is between late June and the middle of August.
Majorca holiday accommodation tips.
The young person looking for lively nightlife on Majorca's
south coast will probably find a hotel offering all inclusive,
full or half board deals in resorts such as Arenal, Magaluf or
Palma Nova, most suitable for their requirements.
The resorts of the north and east coasts are far less hotel
dominated and self catering accommodations in the form of
apartments or villas are the most popular. For holidaymakers who
like a hotel atmosphere combined with the freedom of a self
catering holiday, aparthotels exist in most major resorts. Both
Cala Bona and Cala Millor accommodations are advertised on many
websites. Villas and apartments can be booked online and rented
from private owners as well as several large holiday companies.
Aparthotels can also be booked online mainly with the larger
companies or their agents.
Tips for Travelling to Majorca.
One of the main attractions of Majorca as a holiday destination
is that it is only a short flying time from the UK with many
cheap flights available from practically every UK airport. The
best travel tip is to use the Internet to make flight price
comparisons and to book online with a budget airline such as
EasyJet or RyanAir.
From the USA or Canada, it is a good idea to include Majorca as
part of a European vacation, perhaps flying to London, Paris,
Barcelona or Rome and then taking a budget flight to Majorca to
enjoy the "Sunshine, sea and Beach" part of your holiday.
Look before you book.
Majorca is the biggest of the Balearic Islands and has
something for everyone. Despite its somewhat tarnished image,
caused by the distasteful excesses of mass tourism experienced
in some south coast resorts, the island is still one to be much
recommended as a holiday destination. To get the best out of a
vacation there, you need to choose your resort with care by
researching travel tip websites that feature articles about
Majorca before booking your accommodation.
About the Author: The author is a travel article writer and
co-owner of the
http://www.best-travel-tip.com website, which
aims to provide travel tips and information about possible
holiday vacation destinations worldwide
