Majorca: Holidays For Everyone

’s a reason why tourism in Majorca haspeople often want from a break in the sun.
exploded in recent years. And exploded itRude not to visit Majorca at that price
definitely has – the number of touristsHolidays in Majorca are really cheap these days.
visiting the island has leapt from 500,000 in 1960The competition between the island’s
to nearly 7,000,000 in 1997 to over 20,000,000 inhotels and the growth of internet travel
2001.companies means that everyone’s trying
So why are holidays in Majorca so popular withtheir hardest to undercut each other. Without
English tourists?putting the hard sell on too much, I feel that my
The Majorca Weather – Sunshine, sunshinecompany (Search Travel Online) have got some
and more sunshineparticularly decent Majorca holiday deals at the
Well, the first reason is obvious – themoment – but I shall try and return to
glorious weather. Majorca is famous for its warmneutrality now…
weather, and as Britain recovers from recentOnce you are actually there, the prices are good
flooding, it looks particularly enviable. In summeras well – compared to restaurants in the
temperatures reach 30 degrees Celsius at points,UK, you are in for a pleasant surprise when you
making it perfect for sunbathing without everexplore Majorca’s restaurants and shops
feeling too uncomfortable. Even in winter (which isfor the first time.
still a good time to visit the island, but you mayMajorca: Something for Everyone
find much of the tourist fare closed out ofThe other odd thing about Majorca’s
season) Majorca’s weather is mild andpopularity is the stereotypical holiday maker it
pleasant with frequent sunny days. These warmattracts – there isn’t one! We
temperatures are also matched by the waters,regularly sell to groups of teenagers, families with
which are clear and perfect for diving (for thoseyoung children, young couples and even elderly
not content to just recline on the beach all day).holiday makers. Majorca is so varied, there are
Majorca: A Britain away from Britainattractions for everyone. From the wild club
Another reason for Majorca’s popularityscene of Magaluf and Palma Nova, to the historical
with Brits abroad is because it is so British inheritage of Puerto Pollensia, to the culture and
places. Resorts such as Magaluf and Palma Novashopping of Palma, to the glorious beaches of
are so well catered for British holiday makers thatAlcudia to the various children’s attractions
the majority of voices you hear will be English andand fantastic restaurants dotted throughout the
the home comforts are easily obtainable from theisland, you’re sure to find something to
local shops and cafes – be it a full Englishmake your Majorca holiday memorable.
breakfast or some Cadburys chocolate. To thisAnd the best thing about Majorca? It’s
end, Majorca resorts often feel like a hottersmall enough to see as much or as little of this
beach based version of Britain which is whathuge variety as you like with a rental car.