Making the Most of Your Holiday - Things to Do in Majorca

Majorca, known as Mallorca in Spanish is the largest Balearic Island and a Mecca for beach lovers with its sunny beaches and over five hundred kilometers of coastline.

The island has beautiful landscapes, mountains, and wonderful Mediterranean food. It receives around ten million tourists a year, and as a result has wonderfully developed infrastructure to aid the tourists so that the tourism economy keeps growing. The island is definitely not all about the beaches and you can explore its lush landscapes as well. The further you are from the coast, the cheaper it is, so that is definitely a good reason to go towards the centre of the island.

The Palma de Mallorca is the island's capital and is definitely worth a visit. In its old city you will be able to see many architectural wonders, the amazing culture, and Mediterranean food. There is a famous cathedral which is worth visiting along with the city center which is nice to walk around. Serra de Tramuntana are the great mountains that are found along the north-west coast and can be visited for short hikes and picturesque views.

Fredric Chopin spent some time in the village of Valldemossa. If you are in the mountains you should visit Soller and Port de Soller which is a beautiful town as well. You can also rent bicycles and cycle around the island. You may even spot some professional teams training here.

Playa de Palma is the busiest tourist spot on the island, and you can also visit the Dragon Caves which are a very popular tourist spot. When in Palma, look for quiet beaches. The five kilometer stretch is very crowded and you may not enjoy it as much. The best one is on the blue bus line at Western terminus, and is called Playa. It has a great cove and even a restaurant on the beach.

However, if you are in Mallorca, the main place to go is the south and east coasts but expect places to be very crowded during the tourist season. You can find secluded beaches, but be aware that you will have to walk more and will not have easy access to restaurants and cafes there. The most beautiful beach is Es Trenc near the Colonia de Sant Jordi, but you can definitely explore the island to discover even better beaches.

S'Abulfera has a salt marsh. This is near the town of Alcudia. Here, you can see a great number of bird species and enjoy nature at its very best. You can find heron, ducks, and warblers here. The cliffs of Fortmentor are a great place to go bird watching, and you might even be able to see an Elenora's Falcon, which is a very rare bird to spot.

If you are visiting during the summers, visit the Bendinat Golf Course on Saturday evening to enjoy a free classical concert. If you love rock climbing, you should visit Deep Water Psicobloc which is one of the best spots for rock climbing over deep water.