Holidays in Majorca - Featuring Calla Bona and Calla Millor

Majorca is the largest island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, a group of islands that are part of Spain and located in the Mediterranean. Majorca's history as a popular holiday destination dates from the 1960-ies when the package tour industry was born.
Young and vibrant south coast of
older settlements are located on Majorca's south coast and tend to be ones that attract groups of young singles looking for a vibrant nightlife. Some are especially popular with certain types of young British tourists whose rowdy behavior earned them the name "Lager Loutsa"
Scenic and sophisticated north and east coast resorts
on Mallorca's beautiful northern coast of the island, things are very different. Here settlements are generally more sophisticated, much quieter and attractive to older, more cultured vacation. These settlements can provide some sense of what Majorca was like before the days of mass tourism and still attract people who want to experienced traditional Spanish / Majorcan culture amidst the beautiful, unspoilt scenery.
Most of Majorca's east coast resorts will also match the sophisticated tastes of tourists. Under the rugged mountainous north, the east coast has many beautiful bays and inlets. bays in which many of the resorts are called "Calas". Some retain their original look a little fishing village, but most have since been developed into a purpose-built home urbanizacions (Spanish word meaning a group of accommodations sharing common facilities.) Cala Bona is an example of a peaceful village that has retained some of its original style, while adjacent, Cala Millor example is tailor-made​​, modern holiday village type. In the bay of Cala Millor is bigger than in most other resort and sandy beach is more than six kilometers. Many people consider this beach to be one of the best on the island and two high headlands shelter it, keeping its waters calm and clear. This, combined with a mild sand makes an ideal place for swimming, water skiing and diving. Further up the bay, but there is usually enough wind to create good conditions for surfing.
Mallorca is the time to advise you about when you visit.
Mallorca is the time to advise you about when you visit.
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Mallorca enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and warm winters, but unlike many areas of mainland Spain, unpleasantly hot conditions are very rare occurrence. There is almost always a breeze, even at the height of summer, sunny day is still a most enjoyable experience. Majorca is however very mountainous in the north and mountains to pull in any wet weather that is around. Balearic Islands are generally wetter than mainland, the Mediterranean, Spain, from late August to early June experiencing more rainy days than places on the Spanish Costas. If you want to have a virtual guarantee of a hot, dry weather for your holiday in Majorca, probably the best time to visit is between late June and mid August.
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a young person looking for a lively nightlife on Majorca's south coast is likely to find a hotel that offers all inclusive, full or half board deals in resorts such as Arenal, Magaluf or Palma Nova, the most appropriate for their requirements.
resorts to the north and east coasts are far less dominated by hotels and self catering accommodation in the form of apartments or villas are the most popular. For the rest who prefer a hotel atmosphere combined with the freedom of self catering holiday, aparthotels exist in most major resorts. Both Cala Bona and Cala Millor accommodations are advertised on many websites. Villas and apartments can be booked online and rented from private owners, as well as several large holiday companies. Aparthotels can also be booked on-line mostly with larger companies or their agents.
Tips for a trip to Majorca.
One of the main attractions of Majorca as a tourist destination is that it is only a short time flying from the UK with many cheap flights from almost every UK airport. Best travel tip is to use the internet to compare flight prices and book online with a budget airline like EasyJet and Ryanair.
from the U.S. or Canada, it's a good idea to include Majorca as part of a European vacation, perhaps flying to London, Paris, Barcelona and Rome, then taking a budget flight to Majorca to enjoy, "Sunshine, sea and beach "part of your holiday.
Look before you book.

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands and has something for everyone. Despite its somewhat tarnished image, caused by the tasteless excesses of mass tourism experienced in some south coast resorts, the island is still a lot to recommend as a tourist destination. To get the best out of your vacation there, you need to choose your location with care according to research articles about Majorca before booking your accommodation.