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Balearic Islands

Ibiza
   Cala Gracio
   Cala Llonga
   Cala Tarida
   Es Cana
   Figueretas
   Ibiza Town
   Playa D'En Bossa
   Playa De Talamanca
   Port Des Torrent
   Portinatx
   San Antonio
   San Antonio Bay
   San Jose
   San Juan
   San Miguel
   Santa Eulalia

Majorca
   Palma
      Alcudia
      C'an Picafort
      Cala D'or
      Cala Millor
      Cala Mondrago
      Cala San Vicente
      Calas De Mallorca
      Camp De Mar
      El Arenal
      Illetas
      Magalluf
      Palma Nova
      Playa De Muro
      Porto Colom
      Puerto Pollensa
      Puerto Soller
      Sa Coma
      Santa Ponsa
      Xcaret

Menorca
   Mahon
      Arenal D'En Castell
      Cala Blanca
      Cala Galdana
      Cala N Blanes
      Cala Santandria
      Cala'n Blanes
      Cala'n Bosch
      Cala'n Forcat
      Ciudadela
      Es Castell
      S'Algar
      Sant Luis
      Santo Tomas
      Son Bou
      Son Parc

A Travellers Guide and Tourist Information for Majorca - Spain


Spanish Flag
Majorca (Mallorca) is the largest of the Spanish Balearic Islands.

Majorca (Mallorca) has a wide range of resorts and attractions, while the resorts on the south coast are very lively and more suited to young people rather than families, the resorts in the north of the island are more exclusive with Puerta Pollensa popular for villa holidays.

Different nationalities tend to use different southern resorts with Magaluf and Palma popular with British tourists and S'Arenal popular with the Germans.

Away from the main tourist centres the Majorca (Mallorca) offers stunning scenery, spectacular mountains, sandy bays and small villages, although these are rarely seen by the average tourist.

The mild winters and hot mediterranean summers make Majorca (Mallorca) an ideal year round holiday destination.

Cheap flights and cheap holidays are available to Majorca (Mallorca) from many UK and European airports.

Region - Majorca (Mallorca), Balearic Islands.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid (Balearics: Palma de Majorca).
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Roman Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro. About €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted.
Time Difference - GMT +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - About 2 hours 15 mins.
Majorca Airport - PMI.
Distance from Majorca Airport - 6 miles - Palma.
Taxi Fare from Majorca Airport - About €15 (£10.34) - Palma.

Driving in Spain - On the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Spain - 220v 50Hz, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Majorca Public Phones - International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards.
Majorca Mobile Phones - All major networks.

Spain Emergency Numbers - 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Majorca Health Risks - None.
Majorca Safety & Security - None.

Shop Opening Times in Majorca - Banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Department stores and commercial centres 10.00-21.00. Office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Majorca - 2005 - Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Majorca Accommodation - Accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities. Hotels are classified from one to five-star. Hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other accommodation includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies and villas.

Food in Spain - Each region has its specialities, although a stew in various guises is to be found everywhere, together with a general use of olive oil, garlic, Mediterranean vegetables, fish on the coasts, game and sausage. Many restaurants serve international cuisine and fast food is available in the major resorts.

Tipping in Majorca - Service and tax are usually included in hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Majorca Standard of Living - Bottle of beer (330ml) - €1 (70p), mineral water (1L) - €0.90 (62p) and three course meal with drinks - €12 (£8.25).

Majorca Climate - Majorca has Mediterranean weather with hot dry summers and mild winters. July and August are very hot and sunny. October to December are the wettest months.

Majorca Position - Lat: 39 33N, Long: 002 44E, Elevation: 8m.

Record Max °C
22 22 25 28 32 37 41 38 35 31 25 26
Avermage Max °C
14 15 16 18 22 26 30 30 27 22 18 15
Average Min °C
3 4 5 7 10 15 17 18 16 12 7 5
Record Min °C
-6 -3 -3 -1 2 6 12 11 7 1 -2 -2
Days Above 21 °C
0 1 2 6 22 29 31 31 30 25 7 1
Days Above 32 °C
0 0 0 0 0 1 7 7 1 0 0 0
Month
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sun Hours / Day
5 6 6 7 9 10.5 10.5 10 8 6.5 5.5 4.5
Days Rain
5 5 6 6 4 2 1 2 4 6 6 6
Rainfall mm
41 36 38 36 33 20 8 18 51 76 53 53

Tourist Information on Majorca
For further tourist information on Majorca go to www.islas.co.uk

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort has been made to give accurate and up-to-date information, no liability is accepted for any injury, loss or damage in respect of any information supplied.

To apply for a passport go to the Passport Service, for the latest Government advice and information on visas go to The Foreign Office

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