Basking in Mediterranean sunshine, it's easy to see why Majorca is so popular. It's an island with something to please everyone.
Beaches vary from wide sandy bays to charmingly secluded inlets. The landscape changes from dramatic mountains and the spectacular scenery of Cap de Formentor to gently terraced hillsides and fertile valleys. You'll soon discover the pace of life varies from the frantic to the sleepy. Wherever you go and whatever pace of life you choose, the warm friendly welcome doesn't change. If you're looking for lively beaches with lots going on and a vibrant atmosphere after dark, head for Magaluf and Palma Nova.
Whether you want great shops, English-style pubs and discos or a more local flavour, it's all here. Puerto Pollensa and Cala d'Or are much more relaxed with a typically Majorcan ambience. For a cosmopolitan choice of shops and restaurants and the chance to indulge in a spot of sightseeing, spend some time in Palma where you can admire the magnificent cathedral, Bellver Castle (beautifully floodlit after dark), and one of the biggest (and exclusive) marinas in the Mediterranean.
If you can't bear to lie still for long on the beach, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to water sports. Water-skiing, jet skiing or paragliding are all on offer and you'll find windsurfing available at most resorts. Should scuba-diving seem a bit too energetic, a trip on a glass bottomed boat is a pleasant and relaxing way to glimpse the underwater life.
Although long lazy days on the beach are extremely tempting, don't miss the chance to explore inland. The old- fashioned train through the mountains is an unforgettable day out, especially if you combine it with a leisurely lunch in Soller or visit some of Majorca's famous underground caves with their immense caverns and subterranean lakes. Majorca is one of our favourite destinations - ideal for families, couples or groups.