| Majorca (or Mallorca, as it is frequently called), off the | | | | beaches within driving distance, offering that extra bit |
| east coast of Spain, is the largest of the Balearic | | | | of tranquility. |
| Islands. It is also the most popular in terms of | | | | Majorca has a short flying time too, of just over 2 |
| tourism, beating Minorca, and also its meaner and | | | | hours from London, making holidaying there |
| louder sibling Ibiza - famous for its legendary music | | | | convenient. The majority of visitors stay in or near |
| scene. Since package holidays boomed in the 50s - | | | | Palma, on the south west coast of the island. With a |
| Majorca has remained near the top of the | | | | vibrant atmosphere, and plenty to see and do, Palma |
| holiday-makers agenda. And with so much going for | | | | is a great place to stay. Magaluf, more popular with |
| it, it's easy to see why. | | | | youngsters due to its bar and club scene, is located a |
| First and foremost, being just east of Spain, Majorca | | | | fairly short drive away from Palma, further west. |
| experiences excellent weather in the summer | | | | The locals in Majorca are friendly and due to the |
| months. Hot, but not roasting, temperatures, low | | | | huge tourism industry most speak at least some |
| rainfall, and beautiful sunsets looking over the sea at | | | | English making ordering in restaurants or shops easy. |
| the horizon are all necessary ingredients for a country | | | | The island has many people coming back for more |
| to forge a reputation as a great holiday destination. | | | | due to the weather, food, beaches, scenery and |
| And Majorca has it all. Beaches line much of the | | | | atmosphere - holidays in Majorca show no sign of |
| coast, and if you prefer quieter beaches as opposed | | | | letting up. |
| to the more touristy ones, Majorca has plenty of | | | | |