Every year, millions of people plan a vacation for a wide variety of
reasons - some prefer the relaxation of a beach vacation, while others
look for something a bit more exciting or physically demanding.
When most people think Majorca, they think beautiful, white beaches.
Beautiful beaches and crystal blue waters aren’t all Majorca has to
offer. In fact, the island has something to offer nearly everyone.
Majorca is one of the most popular family vacation destinations in
the world. Mediterranean people love to indulge children of all ages.
In fact, the servers at even the most upscale restaurant are likely to
offer to cuddle your unruly toddler to give you a moment’s peace to
enjoy your meal.
Many of Majorca’s beaches are well-geared for families with small
children. They offer great features like safe, shallow water for little
ones to really enjoy their beach time. Many theme parks and water
attractions have family activities, including miniature golf and pony
rides. Several resorts and hotels offer babysitting services and
programs specifically designed for children.
Vacation packages to Majorca are often all-inclusive. Resorts and
agencies often offer packages for honeymooners, babymooners, beach
lovers and tourists of all sorts.
Some of Majorca’s most popular vacation packages include scuba
diving, boating and relaxing on the beach. The more physically
demanding vacation packages are becoming more popular year by year.
Cycling vacations have risen drastically over the last few years. This
increase is expected to continue to increase by at least 10 percent
over the next two to three years. In 2007, more than 87,000 cyclists
enjoyed a cycling vacation in Majorca.
Cycling is quickly becoming a favourite activity for tourists around
the world. Tourism authorities in Majorca understand this and have
worked relentlessly on new bike routes and facilities over the past 10
years.
Their hard work and dedication has been paying off. Currently the
island boasts an astounding 260 km of cycling routes. They will
continue to improve upon one of the most quickly growing activities on
the island.
Cycling offers a very unique tour of the island. Some hotels and
local businesses offer guided tours and bike rentals. Many other
bike-friendly facilities offer bike maintenance and secure storage.
Utilizing the freedom of travel a bicycle offers, tourists often get
to experience parts of the island that most do not see. Many bike paths
wind their way through the mountains and hills, allowing a very natural
view of the island’s flora and fauna.
Water sports and golf are also very popular in Majorca. Some local
businesses offer dive or boat tours and diving lessons. Diving in the
Mediterranean Sea is an experience like no other. Some species of
tropical fish and marine life exist only in this temperate climate.
Crystal clear waters offer a great viewing distance. Local businesses
also offer boat and water craft rentals for those who wish to explore
the open sea on their own.
The Balearic Islands are located almost directly south of Barcelona,
Spain. Also known as Mallorca, Majorca is the largest of the Balearic
Islands. Majorca is located in the Mediterranean Sea between eastern
Spain and northern Africa. Due to the location, Majorca enjoys an
impressive 300 days of sunshine per year.
Because of its location and ability to provide a quick getaway,
Majorca has been a popular tourist destination since the 1950s. Many
major hotel chains and resorts have ties to Majorca because of the
massive numbers of tourists per year.
