| ’s a reason why tourism in Majorca has | | | | people often want from a break in the sun. |
| exploded in recent years. And exploded it | | | | Rude not to visit Majorca at that price |
| definitely has – the number of tourists | | | | Holidays in Majorca are really cheap these days. |
| visiting the island has leapt from 500,000 in 1960 | | | | The competition between the island’s |
| to nearly 7,000,000 in 1997 to over 20,000,000 in | | | | hotels and the growth of internet travel |
| 2001. | | | | companies means that everyone’s trying |
| So why are holidays in Majorca so popular with | | | | their hardest to undercut each other. Without |
| English tourists? | | | | putting the hard sell on too much, I feel that my |
| The Majorca Weather – Sunshine, sunshine | | | | company (Search Travel Online) have got some |
| and more sunshine | | | | particularly decent Majorca holiday deals at the |
| Well, the first reason is obvious – the | | | | moment – but I shall try and return to |
| glorious weather. Majorca is famous for its warm | | | | neutrality now… |
| weather, and as Britain recovers from recent | | | | Once you are actually there, the prices are good |
| flooding, it looks particularly enviable. In summer | | | | as 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 ever | | | | explore Majorca’s restaurants and shops |
| feeling too uncomfortable. Even in winter (which is | | | | for the first time. |
| still a good time to visit the island, but you may | | | | Majorca: Something for Everyone |
| find much of the tourist fare closed out of | | | | The other odd thing about Majorca’s |
| season) Majorca’s weather is mild and | | | | popularity is the stereotypical holiday maker it |
| pleasant with frequent sunny days. These warm | | | | attracts – 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 those | | | | young 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 Britain | | | | attractions for everyone. From the wild club |
| Another reason for Majorca’s popularity | | | | scene of Magaluf and Palma Nova, to the historical |
| with Brits abroad is because it is so British in | | | | heritage of Puerto Pollensia, to the culture and |
| places. Resorts such as Magaluf and Palma Nova | | | | shopping of Palma, to the glorious beaches of |
| are so well catered for British holiday makers that | | | | Alcudia to the various children’s attractions |
| the majority of voices you hear will be English and | | | | and fantastic restaurants dotted throughout the |
| the home comforts are easily obtainable from the | | | | island, you’re sure to find something to |
| local shops and cafes – be it a full English | | | | make your Majorca holiday memorable. |
| breakfast or some Cadburys chocolate. To this | | | | And the best thing about Majorca? It’s |
| end, Majorca resorts often feel like a hotter | | | | small enough to see as much or as little of this |
| beach based version of Britain which is what | | | | huge variety as you like with a rental car. |