Mallorca - Whatever your perception of this idyllic isle be it a party island or hidden retreat, to most of the ten million tourists that visit the island year after year, Mallorca remains one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations and a sun soaked haven for all.

Mallorca also known as Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, 120 miles east of the Spanish mainland, measuring some 60 miles by 53 miles and is undoubtably one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Med.

Regarded as one of Europe's top holiday destinations, Mallorca is divided into 53 municipalities (regions) and forms part of Spain's Balearic Island's autonomous community. Each municipality plays host to some of Spain's most popular resorts including well known coastal hang-outs such as Magaluf, Palmanova and Santa Ponsa (Calvia region), Alcudia (Alcudia region), Puerto Pollensa (Pollensa region), Ca'n Pastilla, Playa de Palma, El Arenal and the islands capital Palma (Palma de Mallorca region).

A firm favourite with sun seeking tourists, the island continues to attract visitors both old a new in search of pristine beaches, a wide variety of entertainments, outdoor activities, nightlife and attractions to suite all budgets and tastes. destination Mallorca offers a something for everyone appeal.

Some like it Hot!

Mallorca enjoys a mild temperate climate all year round with temperatures reaching their peak in July and August.

If a warm climate and a fresh summer breeze is your cup of tea then the best time to visit is May, June and September as the peak summer months of July and August can be hectic and hot

Essential experiences

The hilltop hamlets of Deya and Valldemossa; lazing around on the beaches of Cala d'Or, Cala Bona and Cala Millor; getting vibrant in the boisterous bars and thumping nightlife of Magaluf and Palmanova; exploring Gothic architecture and sampling culture in the capital Palma; meeting the Romans in Alcudia Old Town and Pollensa Village; strolling along the beach at Ca'n Pastilla, Playa de Palma or El Arenal; pretending to be a millionaire in glitzy Portals Nous; hiring a car and losing yourself in the stunning mountain scenery. 

In a few words

Mallorca is - Vibrant nightlife, drunken Brits in Magaluf and Palmanova, Gothic architecture, jam packed beaches, package holidays on mass, stunning inland scenery, boat trips along the coast and the most popular holiday playground in the Med.