Best resorts to stay in Majorca
Majorca (Mallorca) – the island of fantastic beauty, located near the eastern coast of Spain is the most visited Balearic archipelago. This island is often associated with endless entertainment, sangria in the sun and spectacular beaches in different resorts.
Alcudia
Alcudia resort is located in Majorca‘s northern part. This is quite a large resort with 14-km-long sandy beach coastline. Here You can enjoy active water sports, rent a bike, play outdoor tennis or even golf. Those who want to spend a more romantic time, can take a walk through the old town, there cozy cafes, bars and small shops are located. From Easter to June and September to October Alcudia is calm and the weather is pleasant, making this a perfect time to go for those who want to hike, climb or cycle.
El Arenal
This is particularly lively resort in Majorca (Mallorca), which is mainly popular by young tourists from Germany. Despite the amazing promenade planted with palm trees, where you can have a romantic walk, this resort is also full of clubs, cafes and bars where you can go wild until the morning. There are many opportunities to enjoy water sports like sailing, scuba diving and snorkelling.
Magaluf
Magaluf is 15 km to the west of the island’s capital Palma. This is the center of night clubs, bars and cafes, therefore it especially attracts young people. The resort’s main nightlife runs around Punta Ballena Street, there You can find the best night clubs – BCM Planet Dance, Bananas and Boomerang with fantastic laser shows and the world’s best DJ’s. During the day You can enjoy time lying on a wide sandy beach or try out various types of sports. For all those who want to discover their adventurous side, you can try your hands at scuba diving, jet-skiing or windsurfing.
Santa Ponsa
Santa Ponsa is a perfect resort for calmer relaxation. This is one of the most modern resorts in Majorca (Mallorca), which has wide sandy beach, shallow shore and extremely crystal water (Santa Ponsa Beach). In the north part of the resort, You can find a Playa de Castellot beach dotted with fine gravel and surrounded by rocks. This resort is recommended for those who love water and outdoor sports such as water ski, golf, tennis and etc. The resort is at its best in July and August when the bars and pubs have a great atmosphere.
Cala Mandia
Cala Mandia is one of the newest quite resorts in Majorca. It is mostly known for the Porto Cristo port, from which is easy to reach an impressive Dragon’s rock and other cities. This resort is located in a rocky bay with a sandy beach. Most of the evening entertainment here is provided by the hotels, therefore it is a perfect place for a calm getaway.
Paguera
Paguera is 24 km west from the capital of Majorca (Mallorca). This resort is surrounded by three quite busy, but still very clean beaches called „Playa Palmira“, „Playa Tora“ and „Playa La Romana“. Coastal hiking routes are very popular in this resort. During the stay You can always enjoy walking through the long shopping street or have a glass of local drink in any cozy bar or restaurant.
Cala Millor
Cala Millor is the biggest and the most popular resort on the east coast of Majorca (Mallorca). The promenade of this resort is full of shops, cafes and bars. Almost 2 km long astonishing sandy beach has a Blue Flag certificate. This resort is especially chosen by Germans. Hiring a bike to get around the resort is a fun and easy way to explore the area.
Camp de Mar
Camp de Mar is designed for a quite relaxing vacation. There are not many cafes, shops and bars, but here You can definitely find sandy, clean and spectacular beach. The resort is surrounded by pine trees. In Camp de Mar nature will always be near.
Puerto Portals
Puerto Portals – is a marina attached to the town of Portal Nous, a smaller version of Monte Carlo. A classy marina overflowing with luxury yachts, stylish shops, cafes and restaurants attracts fashionable people. Here You can often see Ferrari, Porshe and Rols Royce driving around. You can dine in a chic Michelin star restaurant Tristan, either choose a simpler version Tristan Bistro and Flanigane or relax in a Mood beach club.
Puerto Pollensa (Port de Pollença )
Puerto Pollensa is very good known for its busy port. The gorgeous medieval town has few churches. The historical center of this town is so near all the beaches. You can choose between Puerto Pollensa Port, Cala en Gossalba and Cala Formentor beaches. Cala en Gossalba beach is more aside from the center of the resort, but still accessible by foot or the boat. The coast is crystal clear, but has more gravel then sand. More popular option is Puerto Pollensa beach which has a white sandy beach with a wide coastline. Cala Formentor beach is one of the most well known and popular places in Puerto Pollensa area. It’s one of the finest natural beaches in Mallorca, surrounded by woods and the Tramuntana mountains. All beaches are perfectly suited for snorkling.
