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Holidays to Majorca - Getting there and getting around

Cheap Majorca holidays and flights to Majorca are plentiful, with many low cost airlines fly there throughout the year along with major tour operators. There are 20 airports around the UK that offer direct flights into Palma and package holidays to Majorca. There is only one airport in Majorca, Palma de Majorca International, all resorts are in close proximity to the airport therefore transport to your accommodation tends to be within the hour and are usually by shuttle bus or in a private taxi. Getting around Majorca is pretty straightforward, buses both locally and across the island tend to be the most popular mode of transport and run regularly. Buses are reasonably reliable and very cheap. There are also lots of taxis available. Most taxis are licensed to carry 2 to 6 people and prices are reasonable. They can be booked from your hotel reception or simply hailed on the street. If you want to discover the whole of the island then why not hire a car?

Holidays to Majorca - Things to do

Majorca holidays offer a seemingly endless list of activities in the top resorts. The island is home to entirely man-made attractions where holidaymakers can enjoy fast paced action or relaxing simplicity. Magaluf is a prime example of a fast-paced resort, lined with bars and clubs, it attracts party lovers from all over. The famous nightclub BCM is a focal point for Magaluf’s strip and hosts many exciting events including top famous DJs. Sitting next to the quieter resort of Palma Nova, Magaluf is suitable for lively holidays as well as family holidays. Majorca is renowned for its many caves and visitors can check out some of the most amazing underground lakes that lie in the huge cavernous spaces. A total of 200 caves can be found in Majorca and a popular with British tourists on guided tours. Another must see is the Palma Cathedral, considered to be an exquisite work of art, it contains great work by the contempory painter and sculptor Miquel Barcelo. The combination of architecture, ceramics and design make it an outstanding building to observe.

Majorca Holidays - Food and drink

Holidays in Majorca resorts can offer the typical British favourites such as full English breakfasts and hamburgers and chips if that's what you want. However on the other hand Majorca is famous for its traditional tapas bars, more Spanish than specifically Majorcan, these nibbles tend to be eaten as a starter before the main meal, however can be quite filling, therefore are sometimes eaten as a main. Other Majorcan food tends to be quite hearty such as bread and pork. A delicacy for Majorcan locals is a sausage called ‘sobrasada’, said to be delicious and very popular with British holidaymakers. For flights to Majorca and other destinations worldwide visit travel.co.uk for the best prices.