| Majorca is a fantastic holiday destination, it's the | | | | from Palma, and the area here is very sheltered. The |
| largest of the Balearic islands which are part of Spain, | | | | Pollensa bay makes a fantastic location for holiday |
| and it's one of the most visited islands in Europe. | | | | makers who want to enjoy the sun, sea and sand, |
| That doesn't mean that it's going to be too busy | | | | and the area is surrounded by the dramatic Sierra de |
| either, as there are so many different locations in | | | | Tramuntana mountain range which as well as being |
| Majorca to visit that there's something and | | | | pretty impressive to look at, also has some fabulous |
| somewhere for everyone. | | | | walks and climbs. One of Pollenca's most incredible |
| In Majorca there are many different regions that you | | | | landmarks is the Via Crucis - a steep climb of almost |
| can visit, from Puerto Pollensa on the north-west | | | | 400 steps flanked by cypress trees. At the top lies |
| coast to Palma and Magaluf in the south-west. The | | | | the 13th century statue of Mare de Deu del Peu de |
| weather across the Majorca is regulated by this being | | | | la Creu (mother of God at the foot of the cross) |
| an island, and the surrounding sea means that the | | | | and many people climb the steps to see this and the |
| seasonal variations aren't as great here as they are | | | | amazing views of the bay and countryside. |
| for the mainland. Many festivals and fiestas take | | | | Magaluf is one of the best well known resorts on the |
| place across the island throughout the year, and with | | | | island, being particularly thought of for it's night life |
| gentle sandy beaches to the south end, and rugged | | | | which is very lively indeed. The area boasts well over |
| mountains and cliffs in the north, this island has a lot | | | | a hundred bars, as well as many clubs and discos |
| to offer. | | | | many of which stay open until after dawn. Magaluf is |
| Palma is the capital, and is the island's largest city. It | | | | probably the best location on the island to visit if you |
| lies in a bay to the south-west of the island and | | | | want an action packed holiday where you can dance |
| there is a lot to see here. A tour bus will take you on | | | | the night away and then enjoy a variety of water |
| a sightseeing tour of the city, and the town centre is | | | | sports in the daytime. |
| full of history, and has a wonderful museum and | | | | There are many other destinations around the island |
| cathedral which you can walk round. Palma is a busy | | | | to visit from Can Pastilla to Cala Milor and many |
| place with about half of the island's population living | | | | others, and the sun shines for much of the year here |
| here. It is probably the best spot on the island for | | | | meaning that pretty much whenever you are thinking |
| eateries and shopping. | | | | of holidaying then this island is suitable. Whether you |
| Puerto Pollensa lies on the coast to the north-west | | | | enjoy water sports, climbing, sunning yourself on the |
| of the island, it is about an hour and a half's drive | | | | beaches or dancing till dawn, Majorca can provide it. |