The Beautiful Island of Majorca

Majorca (also known as Mallorca) is a beautiful small Island situated off the coast of Spain. This Island attracts a lot of tourism, not only because of its beautiful beaches and climate, but also due to its architecture full of history and its nightlife. The standard of living has been raised due to its appeal to tourists and you can find hotels ranging from economy to more luxurious, in many parts of the island. Every budget and style can be matched when looking for accommodations.

The Island offers a variety of attractions for every style and personality, from the most beautiful beaches to more intimate and quiet settings in the various towns. Palma Nova and Magaluf are two cities known for their nightlife and vibrant vibe. Cala San Vicente is a very small town with a quiet and serene atmosphere. Whatever your vacational style, there is a town that will offer it to you.

You can choose from different kinds of accommodations such as single rooms, modern resorts, luxurious suites, or economy suites or apartments meant to be rented weekly or monthly. The southwest coast offers heavy tourism, and populated resorts, also night clubs as well as beautiful sandy beaches. This is known as the Calvia district and includes cities like Santa Ponsa, Paguera and the above mentioned Magaluf and Palma Nova – cities that never sleep.

On a softer side, the east coast of the Island offers a more historic appeal, in cities like Porto Cristo and Sa Coma. It is a planned resort area but with a different flair than the southwest coast. The beaches here are more rocky and with less soft sand – a medium between the beaches of the Calvia district and the North beaches.

If you travel to the Northwest coast you will encounter a complete different atmosphere, an old world air, reminiscent of the British hotels known in the first part of the 20th century (1920). This is one of the older areas of tourism in the Island, but not less enchanting. Majorca is one of the most visited countries worldwide. It is estimated that more than 15 million people visit each year. Tourism continues to boom on the small island.

The language spoken is Spanish, but English is widely spoken as it is a well traveled location, German is also spoken. The current currency is the Euro. You can find markets and excellent shopping in Majorca. Taxis and trains are a mode of transportation, but there are tons of interesting locations at walking distance. Pick pocketing is also a common occurrence, especially in crowded areas. Using common sense and minding your belongings is recommended.

Majorca offers a bit for everyone, whether you are looking for exciting and nightlife bustle, or serene beaches and relaxation, beautiful mountains and history, simplicity or luxury – whatever you are looking for in your vacation – Majorca has it all.