Mallorca is home to a stunning cathedral, possibly the most famous Gothic building in Europe. The cathedral took so long to build that it actually contains numerous styles from just about every century.
Spain’s Balearic Islands provide a wonderful feeling of escape from everyday life. All have their different character, culture and landscapes, from the hedonistic clubs of Ibiza, to the great beaches of Mallorca or the peace and quiet of secluded Formentera. Mallorca Mallorca has superb beaches, from the thirteen-kilometre-long Ca’n Picafort, to small tucked away coves,
Void of the crowds of the summer months, winter on the Balearic Islands reveals its natural beauty, rustic charm and old traditional ways. The average temperature is around 10 degrees, but can rise to 15 degrees at midday, providing a comparatively warmer climate to escape to. This is the time of year for hiking, renting
If you’re thinking about having a Balearic Island Christmas, the individual islands will give you a different festive holiday to remember. Take a look at what you can expect at Christmas time on the Balearic Islands.
After a busy summer season, in the autumn Mallorca starts to relax and you can enjoy all it has to offer without the crowds and the intense heat. Mallorca is a wonderful island to explore all year round but especially during the October half term-break when it becomes almost the perfect family holiday destination. Take
Situated approximately 25 miles to the north of Palma and Son Sant Joan International Airport is Campanet, a considerably less-known town on the sun-drenched island of Mallorca. Being predominantly off the main tourist trail, Campanet has managed to avoid the development many of Mallorca’s towns have undergone in recent years, which, for some, adds to
Puerto Pollenca is one of Mallorca’s most popular holiday resorts and with good reason. With quality restaurants, bustling bars, great beaches and plenty of activities for all ages and tastes, there is never a dull moment in Pollenca.
Nestled between two hills that are each topped with a sacred site, the town of Pollenca, on the eastern edge of the Serra de Tramuntana, has been described as the “perfect Mallorcan town.” You can soak up the culture in a relaxing atmosphere by wining, dining and shopping in great bars, restaurants and boutiques. Although
Easter on the island of Mallorca is a truly religious and jubilant affair. Churches across the island hold special services, pilgrimages to different shrines take place and parades of varying shapes, sizes and colours can be seen making their way through almost every Mallorcan town and village.
With the spring and the summer quickly approaching, you might be planning your 2015 getaway destination. With a myriad of festivals and events all year round, including religious, cultural, agricultural, and just downright entertaining affairs, Mallorca is a fabulous choice of holiday destination for all the family. Just to whet your appetite for a cultural
