Get to Fantastic Attractions with Cheap Holidays to Majorca

by Daisy Wilkinson Travel Guides

The largest of all the Spanish Balearic Islands, Majorca, also known as 'Mallorca', is a gorgeous island located in the Mediterranean and attracts plenty of tourists every year owing to its pleasant weather, beautiful scenery, intriguing attractions, and delicious cuisine. While getting around on this island, you'll come across some rugged landscapes that would make you feel as if you're in an entirely different world. The Mediterranean Sea that surrounds Majorca gives you the opportunity to indulge in some exciting activities in its crystal-clear waters. Besides the picturesque beaches, rocky mountains, and magnificent cliffs, you can also explore some other interesting attractions.

Your savings made while booking cheap holidays to Majorca can be utilised to explore the wonderful offerings in the capital city of Palma de Mallorca. This city is an impressive combination of a rich cultural heritage and seaside relaxation. Don't miss the capital's two most popular structures while you go sightseeing in this part of the island. One of them is Catedral de Mallorca, which also looks fabulous from a distance and overlooks the Old Harbour. Another famous attraction is the 13th-century Castillo de Bellver, which can be visited by travelling a distance of about 3 kilometres from the historic centre of the capital.

While enjoying your cheap holidays to Majorca, you'll also get to explore Alcudia, which is one of the island's most scenic towns. It houses the Old Town, which is a wonderfully preserved medieval town with some interesting attractions in store for its visitors. The Old Town is located at a short distance from the sea and was fortified during the Middle Ages for effective protection against pirates who posed a threat to its residents in those times. Among the remains from the ancient times are the Bastion of Sant Ferran and the gates of Xara and Palma. You can also explore some majestic churches while in this part of Majorca, such as the Santa Ana, Baroque chapel of San Crist, and Sant Jaume.

Located at a distance of about 25 kilometres from the capital city of Palma de Mallorca are the beaches, cliffs, and coves of Llucmajor. This particular portion of the Mallorca coast also has defensive towers that were built in the 16th century. Among the beaches you'll find the most delightful is Playa del Arenal, which extends to the capital city. It is also shared by the neighbouring towns. The calm waters touching this beach would be ideal for indulging in some thrilling activities during your cheap holidays to Majorca, such as surfing and swimming. You can also get sun-loungers, umbrellas, and water sports equipment nearby on rent.

During your holidays spent on this Spanish island, you can get to the upscale seaside resort, Puerto Portals. It is visited by many of the elites, such as the Spanish royal family. It has the most stylish cafes, shops, restaurants, and a yacht club. While getting around in this part of the island, you'll get a feeling of being in Monte Carlo owing to all those Ferraris and Porsches moving around. Some of the cafes and restaurants also have outdoor patios for those who wish to relax under warm rays of the sun.