| rca has something for everyone and that's why | | | | Mallorca has a fascinating history, great shopping and |
| every year more than eight million tourists come here | | | | some wonderful restaurants, in short everything to |
| from all over the world. The southern and eastern | | | | keep you entertained no matter how long you are |
| parts of the island attract the most attention, but | | | | staying. Other places which are well visited on |
| you may wish to avoid the crowds and head to the | | | | Mallorca are the Cala D'or which has an annual jazz |
| less busy beaches. There are certainly plenty of | | | | festival, Cala Ratjada which gets a bit crowded with |
| secluded treasures on Mallorca, and that is why | | | | tour operators and Dei which is a small but very |
| celebrities like Michael Douglas visit the island and why | | | | charming village in the Tramuntana Mountains, a |
| the local legend and six time grand slam tennis winner | | | | mountain range which runs through the island. The |
| Rafael Nadal has never been tempted away from his | | | | mountains are also where the Monastery of Lluc is |
| home. | | | | located and you are sure to find this a relaxing and |
| According to property website Spanish Hot | | | | peaceful place to visit. Somewhere much more |
| Properties a disproportionate amount of their | | | | vibrant is the tourist resort of Magaluf but the |
| enquiries are for Mallorca with some 30% of clients | | | | nightlife here is not for the faint hearted. The food in |
| wanting to live on this island paradise even though | | | | Mallorca is fantastic with the seafood being a good as |
| location and property prices did not always support | | | | you would expect from a Mediterranean island. |
| their choice. Nick Stuart, managing director of Spanish | | | | Mallorca has a busy international airport which is |
| Hot Properties said: "We found that the majority of | | | | served by flights from all over Europe and major |
| the people looking to buy property in Mallorca were | | | | cities world wide. It is also possible to get to Mallorca |
| of the view that they would never get a better time | | | | by ferry from the neighbouring Balearic Islands such |
| to buy. Importantly most of them believe that | | | | as Ibiza just 50 miles to the south west and |
| Mallorca property prices will bounce back from the | | | | Menorca, Mallorca's smaller cousin island only 20 miles |
| recession way before any other part of Spain. He | | | | north east. The Balearic Islands, particulalry Ibiza have |
| continued: "Despite the fact that they could get a | | | | become international hot spots in the summer |
| much bigger property for their money in places such | | | | attracting crowds from all over to experience the |
| as Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol, many of our | | | | night life, dominated by the Dance music. The worlds |
| customers believe the Kings Island of Mallorca was | | | | top DJ's perform throughout the summer at the |
| the best place to buy and that now is the time to | | | | Islands biggest clubs including Amnesia, Pacha and |
| make a purchase? | | | | Eden. If you are planning on taking in the club scene |
| Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands and its | | | | this year, Ibiza should be top of your list as its |
| capital Palma de Mallorca is one of the most popular | | | | reputation as the party capital of the world stands |
| holiday destinations in the whole of Spain. Palma de | | | | strong. |