| If you're looking for a great summer holiday | | | | have plenty to choose from. |
| destination, or a couple of days in the sun, then | | | | 7. Many people come to Majorca for the beaches, |
| Majorca, or Mallorca in Spanish, could be just the | | | | and with excellent weather, it's not hard to see why. |
| place you're looking for. With plenty to see and do | | | | For others, the golf courses are the main attraction, |
| for everyone, no matter what time of year you | | | | and with 11 standard golf courses, it's not hard to |
| come, you're sure to have a great time. | | | | understand why. If golf isn't your thing, you might |
| Here's why you should come. | | | | want to build up some miles by cycling round the |
| 1. The weather is better than in the UK, so if you | | | | island. With excellent training facilities, and good roads, |
| visit in the depths of winter, it's warmer here than in | | | | it's not surprising that many keen amateurs as well as |
| the UK, and the summer is much warmer too. With | | | | professional cycling teams do some of their training |
| lots of sunshine, and warm temperatures, Majorca is | | | | here. |
| ideal for a summer or winter holiday. | | | | 8. Like in mainland Spain, the food in Majorca is |
| 2. Majorca is well known for its nightlife, and there | | | | fantastic, and consists of a lot of locally produced |
| are many restaurants and clubs to choose from, | | | | dishes, including lots of fish, pork and vegetables. |
| especially in and around Magalluf and Palma. | | | | You'll want to sample the local dishes, as well as the |
| 3. Palma offers plenty to see and do. Why not | | | | wine in order to experience the real flavour of |
| explore the old city during the day, and then eat in a | | | | Majorca. |
| restaurant before relaxing in one of the many bars? | | | | 9. Majorca is a real mixture of old and new, and it's |
| Don't forget the impressive Gothic cathedral and the | | | | easy to see why so many people come here each |
| Arab Quarter whilst you're here. | | | | year. With lots to see and do, as well as the chance |
| 4. One of the most popular activities is to take the | | | | to just get away from it all and do nothing, there's |
| vintage electric train to Soller, through the mountains. | | | | something that will appeal to everyone, from those |
| This way offers spectacular views and Soller itself | | | | looking for a weekend away, to those after the |
| has lots to offer and isn't as popular as some | | | | perfect summer holiday. |
| destinations on the island. | | | | 10. Mallorca isn't very far away, so you won't spend |
| 5. Why not take a boat trip around the cove, and | | | | most of your time travelling. If you want to arrive at |
| experience much more of the island and the area? | | | | your sunny destination in just a few short hours, |
| You'll be able to see much more than if you | | | | then you'll certainly want to book flights to Majorca |
| journeyed by car. | | | | soon. |
| 6. Shopping facilities on Majorca are excellent, | | | | Now you know more about Majorca, and what there |
| especially in Palma. Whether you're looking for | | | | is to see and do here, why don't you book flights to |
| something in particular, want to sample the local | | | | Majorca and join us here? |
| produce, or want a souvenir of your time here, you'll | | | | |