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A popular destination with British tourists for over 40 years, Majorca offers a holiday that’s jam-packed full of sunshine and fun. With spectacular beaches and vibrant nightlife, heading to Majorca is the holiday experience you’ve been looking for.

Being the largest of the gorgeous Balearic Islands, Majorca offers you a bespoke holiday experience with lots of things to see and do. Whether you want to hit the clubs at night or lounge by the pool and work on that tan, Majorca gives you the flexibility to have your holiday your way.

With excellent facilities, fantastic food, and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, Majorca is the perfect place to recharge those batteries.

Whether you’re after a quick visit to the sun or an All-Inclusive package, we can tailor-make you the perfect holiday. 

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What to expect on the island of Majorca

The island of Majorca (Mallorca), off the east coast of Spain, is the largest in the Balearic Island group, which collectively forms one of the most popular beach holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, if not the world.

Majorca took off as a tourist paradise in the 1960s when a development boom spawned the building of hundreds of high-rise hotels, apartment blocks, and shopping centres that now line most of the island's coast.

The capital, Palma, still retains some of its historical flavour, sporting grand mansions and a magnificent Gothic cathedral in its bustling old centre. The northwest coast, too, still offers some secluded coves below the peaks of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, and several quaint old towns and villages still untouched by the commercial development common on the island.

If travellers visit Majorca for sun and fun on the beautiful beaches, as most people do, it is worth heading off for a tour of the island by car, or even bicycle, to discover the romantic fishing villages, historic monasteries, monuments, museums, and spectacular landscapes secluded from the hubbub. The interior is largely the preserve of a thriving agricultural community, dotted with windmills, as well as olive and almond trees.

Palma de Mallorca has the island's international airport and is the main ferry terminus, receiving ferries from Valencia and Barcelona on the mainland. It is also the hub of the extensive transport system that covers Majorca, with bus services linking all main settlements, and train lines to Inca and the scenic tourist train to Soller.

The best way to get around is by car and there are several rental agencies in Palma, but in high season reservations need to be made in advance. Everything on the island is within three hours drive from the capital.

Though not as raucous as its Balearic neighbour Ibiza, Majorca is still famed for its nightlife, most of which is centred around its holiday resort towns. Of these, Magaluf is the most vibrant, closely followed by el Arenal and Palma.

From raging bars to quieter pubs and tavernas, Magaluf has got it all. The resort's infamous Punta Ballena strip is literally overrun by partygoers in the summertime, wending their merry way from one seething watering hole to another. The ever-popular BCM Planet Dance can accommodate up to 5,000 people and regularly features big-name DJs behind the decks. There are many other popular clubs and dance and live music venues as well; while those planning a bachelor or bachelorette party in Majorca should head to Dorado Night City on the edge of Magaluf, where much of the entertainment has an erotic edge to it.

Some of the most popular clubs in el Arenal include Woody's Bar, Uforia, Riu Palace and Zorbas, a double-storey disco that's chiefly popular amongst 20-30 year olds. In Palma itself, Pacha Majorca has a big reputation (and can charge a hefty admission during summer), while Tito's, located on the seafront near Paseo Maritimo, is one of the more exclusive clubs in Majorca. L'Havanna is good for Latin music and dancing, and Black Cat is the most popular gay bar on the island of Majorca​.

Meanwhile, Paguera, Puerto Pollensa, Cala Millor, S'Illot and Sa Coma are all quieter resorts, which cater more to families. Visitors shouldn't expect much-pulsating nightlife in these areas, as the evening's entertainment will more likely consist of a pleasant paseo (stroll) along the waterfront, before heading out to a tavern for a few quiet drinks and a relaxed meal.

Palma de Mallorca is the centre of the shopping scene with sprawling malls, shop-lined streets, and daily stalls and markets where tablecloths or leather goods can be scooped up for a song, with a bit of haggling.

The main shopping street in Cala d'Or, Avinguda Tagomago, is a bustling flurry of souvenir shops, chic boutiques, leather shops and galleries. The stretch of shops in Pageura known as El Bulevar features supermarkets, clothing shops and souvenir shops, while the pedestrian promenades on Cala Millor and Magalluf's seafronts are jam-packed with stalls selling buckets and spades and tourist trinkets.

Markets are a great place to shop on the island of Majorca and the Monday market in Calvia is the place to go for porcelain, jewellery and leather goods, as are the Wednesday markets in Andratx in Palma and Thursday's Inca market, but brush up on bargaining skills. Near Cala Millor, the Friday markets in Son Servera and Monday markets in Monacor are great places to find unique goods and fresh produce as well as souvenirs such as espadrilles, embroidery and basketwork. The weekly Sunday market in Pollensa's old town is one of the liveliest and definitely worth a wander for everything from local crafts and olive wood carvings to ceramics and lace.

Majorca is a famous beach resort destination and the main attractions for many visitors are the lovely beaches and beautiful jewel-coloured water. Sun-worshippers will adore the endless stretches of coastline that feature fantastic beaches, with Palma Nova, Illetes, and Es Trenc, on the southeast coast being the most popular.

Majorca is, however, also steeped in a rich and wonderful Mediterranean history and has some fascinating attractions that will appeal to all kinds of travellers and provide an intriguing insight into the history of the island.

Visitors will love the Catedral El Seo, Castell del Bellver and the Museo d'Art Espanyol Contemporani in Palma, while the Banys Arabs, the only surviving Moorish building in the city, is a fascinating attraction.

History buffs should take a trip to Santa Margalida, which boasts more than 150 archaeological sites, to visit the Son Real Necropolis, where Phoenicians were buried from the Iron Age to Roman times. Fascinating historic towns such as Valldemossa, Lluc, Pollensa, Arta and Alcudia leave tourists spoilt for choice.

Those looking for a taste of the outdoors as well as some history will love the Castell d'Alaro, Majorca's most popular hiking trail, beginning from the town of Alaro and winding up to a ruined 15th-century castle and hilltop chapel and offering breathtaking views over the island and sea. The Majorca Caves are also worth a visit for nature lovers, with impressive underground lakes, stalactites, and stalagmites.

Many travellers associate the island with wild parties and package holidays for young tourists hell-bent on having a good time, but Majorca's quieter resorts are fantastic places for families with children to take a summer holiday, and the combination of great tourist amenities and historic sightseeing will keep everybody entertained and happy.

Puerto Pollensa and Cala d'Or are quiet and the beaches uncrowded, a great location for the kids to build sandcastles and play with buckets and spades, but visitors should remember to pack the sunscreen, as the temperatures in summer months can be searing. El Arenal boasts an enormous waterpark, as do Alcudia and Magalluf. Parents can also take the kids go-karting in Magalluf, or enjoy a family horse-riding trip to see the island from Alcudia. A trip to Marineland, in Costa d'en Blanes, to watch the dolphins and sea lions perform, or be mesmerised by the sharks in the aquarium, is a must. On days when outdoor activities are not an option for kids on holiday in Majorca, many of the hotels feature kids clubs or children's indoor playgrounds, and there are other options such as Mallorca Aquarium in Porto Cristo. Of course, the city of Palma has many attractions for a rainy day, but those wanting to stick to their chosen resort certainly shouldn't be bored either.

So what's the weather like in Majorca?

Mallorca, or Majorca, enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild winters. The island has an ideal climate for holidaymakers with little rain and average temperatures usually kept comfortably below 86ºF (30ºC) even in mid-summer. Temperatures remain warm in the spring and autumn and even in winter rarely drop much below 50ºF (10ºC). Water temperatures range from 64ºF (18ºC) in May to 79ºF (26ºC) in August making Majorca ideal for water sports and ensuring that swimming is possible throughout spring and autumn as well as summer.

Majorca doesn't get much rain, but autumn is the wettest season, with 40% of rain falling between September and November. There is also some rain in spring, between March and May, and in winter, between December and February. Outside of autumn rainfall is usually sporadic and light and shouldn't be too disruptive to holiday plans.

Summer, between June and August, is the peak tourist season in Majorca and the best time to visit. The island is also pleasant to visit during the mild spring and autumn seasons, especially for those who prefer to avoid the crowds, although some rain is possible. During winter some of the restaurants and amenities at the resorts may close.

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