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Great Holidays in Mallorca, Spain

By: Miranda Grace Robinson

If you want a reasonably-priced holiday, offering as much or as little activity as you feel like, the Spanish island of Mallorca is the place for you. There is an endless amount to see and do, and there's also peace and tranquillity if you prefer that. Personally, I like a mixture - a day in the mountains, a day in Palma, a day exploring the local culture and history punctuated by lots of cafs, some nice lunches out, a bit of shopping and hours of dozing on the beach.

If you think Mallorca is purely for hedonistic young Brits seeking cheap booze and familiar food in better weather than can be found at home, think again. While there is an element of this in many resorts, it's mainly the south-eastern areas such as Magaluf that tend to offer neon lights, slot machines and happening nightlife. If this is what you want, Mallorca is a fabulous place to find it. But if you really don't want this, Mallorca has a whole lot more to it as well.

If you're looking for a quiet place to relax in the sun and not have to worry about anything, I'd recommend you base yourself in Puerto Pollensa and spend a lot of time on the beach there. Because the beach is so long, there's plenty of space for everyone and you've got restaurants, bars and supermarkets only a few steps from the sand. The swimming is lovely in the Bay of Pollensa and you're also well placed to explore the Tramuntana mountains, should you feel more energetic.

The Sierra de Tramuntana provides some extraordinary landscape. Some of it is rocky and primeval, while other parts are covered in trees and home to wild goats. Mallorca is also a rich seam for bird-watchers. There are several nature reserves around the island and there are some fascinating underground caves too.

If you're active and sporty, there are countless pursuits you can enjoy in Mallorca. The golf is famously excellent; there's horse-riding, bike-riding and fantastic walks to do. And that's before you go near the water. As well as swimming in the sea, you can water-ski, paraglide, sail, snorkel, scuba-dive

The history in Mallorca is phenomenal. The Roman influence is still very much in evidence, as is the Gothic and the Islamic. You can see it in the architecture, the city walls, the town planning - and in the archaeological remains. If you want to learn more, you can do so in the many excellent museums.

There are some interesting art galleries around the island, where you can see the works of both up-and-coming and well established artists. Joan Mir and his wife set up a foundation in Palma and his public art is to be found all over the city. In terms of music, too, Mallorca has a lot to offer, with classical, folk and other musical concerts being frequently put on.

Mallorcan food and drink are well worth exploring. You sometimes have to work quite hard to find the real thing, as opposed to tourist fare, but it's good stuff. The most famous specialities are sobrasada, a spicy pork salami, and ensaimada, a spiral pastry. The locally produced wine is gaining popularity, for good reason.

With frequent, cheap flights from almost all UK airports; easy, inexpensive car hire and a wide range of good-value accommodation to choose from, Mallorca is a very accessible holiday destination. Whatever your idea of an ideal holiday is, you're bound to find it in Mallorca.

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The author's Mallorca Info site provides loads of useful info for your holiday, and suggestions about what to see & do in Mallorca.

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