What to Do in Mallorca

Since the 1960's tourism has become a major part of the economy here. In 1960 the number of tourists that visited the Island were around 500,000. In 1997 that number rose to 6,740,000 and ten years later in 2007 that figure jumped to 22,832,000. However not everyone comes to lie on the beach. The capital Palma (like most of the island) is steeped in history and the old town is a joy to explore, with it's architecture, cobbled streets, bustling plazas it is well worth a visit.

The main language is Catalan followed by Spanish second although most young people on the island speak a mixture of both, so it can get a little confusing. Mallorca is festooned with quiet rocky coves, soft white sandy beaches and clear blue waters which make boating a great way to explore the island. You can easily spend the week hopping from bay to bay and there are plenty of boat hire companies based on the island.

If it's gastronomy that you are after then no problem. Mallorca has over 2,500 restaurants on the island which range from small beachside “Chiringuito's” offering a selection of tapas and salads right through to five star dining establishments such as the two Michelin starred “Tristan” in Portals Nous. Either way there is something here to cater for every taste.

Climbing, walking and biking holidays have become much more popular in recent years as visitors are discovering the mountain ranges of the Serra De Tramantuna. This mountain range starts in the north of the island and stretches right down to the west coast giving off some of the most stunning scenery on the island.

The north of the island is a much more laid back, relaxed family orientated place with resorts such as Alcúdia and Pollensa bay giving you blue flag beaches, family style restaurants and child friendly bars. The south of the island is more the place that you would come to party. It is also good for watersports such as wind and kite surfing and this is also where most of the golf courses are situated.

As you can see Mallorca has a lot to offer, so whether you are looking for a “get away from it all” kind of holiday, or you are looking for full on fun packed days and nights, Mallorca can give you the best of both worlds.