Majorca, the largest of the Balearic islands with its mediterranean climate, excellent night life, superb restaurants and golden sandy beaches, has retained its deserved position as the Mediterranean’s most popular holiday destination. This island offers a dramatic range of scenery from the mountain ranges which run across the west to the beautiful sandy beaches which punctuate the south.
Flight Duration: 2hrs 30mins
Transfer Times from Palma airport to:
Portals Nous: 20mins
Santa Ponsa: 35mins
Alcudia: 40mins
Santa Ponsa is without a doubt the most popular resort for Irish holidaymakers. During the day you can try out a range of water sports, play on the superb golf courses or stroll along the golden sandy beach. At night, Santa Ponsa comes alive with bars, discos and restaurants to suit all tastes. The new square in the resort provides free open air entertainment for all the family until midnight. The legendary atmosphere of Santa Ponsa guarantees a holiday to remember for all ages.
The town of Alcudia lies on the North East coast of Majorca. The area is famed for its stunning mountain scenery, secluded beaches and coves, with world class golf courses. It is one of Majorcas quieter resorts yet offers a wide array of entertainment and activities as well as many fine restaurants, bars and shops. Alcudia features the longest stretch of sandy beach in Majorca and the water is shallow which is ideal for children. The resort has a number of attractions to suit an active family, including a top class water park and an action packed go-kart track, as well as the usual array of bars, shops and restaurants.
Unlike its boisterous neighbour Magalluf, Palma Nova caters for mainly young couples and families alike. The resort has 3 sandy beaches among its main attractions. Eating out is cheap and easy with a huge selection of snack bars, fast food outlets and value for money restaurants. Nearby Calvi hosts a Monday market and holidaymakers wanting to shop till they drop are only 12km from the island's capital city Palma. Palma Nova is a 21km transfer from Palma airport.
Portals Nous is becoming increasingly popular with Irish tourists and is known to be a chic resort for those wanting a luxurious break in the sun. It has an attractive marina and nearby there is a well-kept golf course, making it a resort popular amongst families and couples. There are a number of smart restaurants around the marina and more along the main street. There is a small sandy beach in the resort, but the most popular beach is the larger artifical sandy cove next to the marina.
The warm shallow waters of Alcudia Bay make Playa de Muro very popular with families with young children, and many of the hotels here have the added benefit of a direct beach front access. The beach is without doubt a major attraction to this resort, with almost 8km of fine, clean sand, offering visitors a wide variety of water sport and other facilities to suit all tastes and abilities.
Puerto Pollensa is a quiet and peaceful resort that stretches along a sheltered horseshoe-shaped bay lined with sandy beaches on the north coast of Mallorca. Far quieter and more laid back than the exuberant resorts of Magalluf and Palma Nova, Puerto Pollensa attracts families and couples alike. Along the promenade you will find plenty of cafes, restaurants and tourist shops.
