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Majorca or Mallorca

Mallorca and Majorca are, contrary to popular belief, the same place. Early mass tourism to this idyllic Mediterranean island began in the 1950s and for years Mallorca was seen as a cheap package tour destination. Not any more. Majorca has cleaned up its image and whatever holiday you're looking for the island can provide. From exclusive villas in secluded getaways to the beer and chips culture of the resorts, Mallorca has it all.


The most popular resorts lie around the bay of Palma and each one is often preferred by a particular nationality, for example, S'Arenal is more popular with German tourists whilst Magaluf and Palma Nova are more often frequented by Brits. The north tends to offer more exclusive options with Puerta Pollensa a popular destination for villa holidays.

Geographically the island offers stunning scenery and its interior is one of the jewels of the Mediterranean with quaint villages, spectacular mountains and hidden bays rarely discovered by the typical tourist. The drive through the Serra de Tramuntana from Soller to Port d'Andratx one of the most beautiful excursions you'll ever experience. The capital of Mallorca is Palma which is just a few minutes from the airport. It has a beautiful historic centre dominated by an enormous Gothic cathedral. Many visitors never make it to the city and miss one of the island's main attractions.
With its hot summers and mild winters Mallorca has long been a year round tourist destination. And never has this been more so than now in the age of the budget airline. EasyJet, RyanAir and practically all of Europe's other budget airlines offer cheap flights here making Palma's Son Sant Joan one of the continent's busiest. There is a price to pay for mass tourism which leaves little accommodation available during the peak tourist season. Autumn is a great time to visit when most tourists have gone home yet the climate remains very pleasant or come in spring to enjoy mild temperatures and the beauty of an island with six million almond trees in bloom.

In this constantly expanding section we'll provide a selection of tourist information on the cities, villages and resorts of Mallorca (and, of course, Majorca).

(Article from: www.spanish-fiestas.com)