B is for beautiful, breathtaking and balmy. And B is for the Balearic Islands where all those lovely adjectives, and many more, ring true.
The many beaches really are beautiful. The scenery, from rugged mountains to verdant valleys is breathtaking. And the wonderfully warm Mediterranean climate provides balmy days that are just perfect for enjoying the crystal-clear sea on your perfect package holiday to the Balearic Islands.
Majorca, the largest island here, has some of Europe’s finest sandy beaches, mountains so spectacular they have world heritage status and a capital city that has been judged as the best place in the world to live. No wonder Majorca has been a refuge for celebrities for generations, from royalty to Hollywood actors.
Many holidaymakers find that Majorca is a quieter and more authentic island than some of the famous party destinations in the Balearics. Majorca is a great place for all guests young and old especially due to its many relaxing beaches with calm, warm shallow waters.
There are many activities and attractions for families and single travellers, visitors can kayak or paddleboard in the coves or try their hand at windsurfing and snorkelling.
If you're seeking a cheap holiday to the Balearic Islands, make sure to book with Olympic Holidays, the island specialists.
Why is Majorca rated as one of the best holiday islands in the world? And why do so many people go back there, time after time, after time? Here are some of the reasons. It’s a gorgeous package of things that people love to see and do when they’re on holiday…
This depends, to some extent, on what you want to do. The Mediterranean climate that the Balearic Islands enjoy means sunny summers and mild winters. Want to indulge yourself with a beach holiday? The hottest, sunniest, driest months are July and August. All three islands get an average of 10 or more hours of sunshine every day. And it will still be hot enough in the evenings to eat outside wearing T-shirts and shorts.
If you want sunshine and slightly cooler temperatures that are still hot enough for enjoyable swimming, then June and September could be best. An extra layer of clothing may be useful in the evenings. There are fewer tourists then, too.
Hikers and bikers may find that these months on either side of the peak season meet their needs, although they may prefer May and October when the average temperature is in the low 20s. There are likely to be a few more showers then, but most of the rain falls in the autumn and early winter months.
Majorca is considered, by some, to be an all-year round holiday destination.
Catch a bus, flag down a taxi, hire a car or 4x4, rent a boat, motor bike, moped, scooter or bike - or take your pick of a huge number of excursions. All those options are available on the Balearic Islands used by Olympic. Majorca has an amazing mountain railway line.
However, if you choose to rent then your preferred mode of transport will enable you to unlock doors to those secluded and beautiful spots that abound on these lovely islands.
After many tempestuous centuries, when the islands were invaded numerous times, the Balearics were repossessed by the Spanish in 1802 and have been part of Spain, a European Union member, ever since. Spanish is one of the official languages, the euro is the currency – and tapas is available everywhere.
Menorca was occupied by the British Navy in 1713 and remained under British control for most of that century. The capital, Mahon, still has many buildings from that era, including a gin distillery that makes the drink to a secret recipe dating back to the British occupancy.
The fabulous menus are still influenced by some of the many cultures that have occupied the islands. For instance, the white, soft Mahon cheese dates back to the British. Look out for coca de trampo, a thin and crispy vegetarian pizza. Ensaimada is a sweet spiral-shaped pastry often full of cream or fruit. There are many more tasty treats to discover.
The currency used in the Balearic Islands is the Euro, the same as the rest of Spain. Ensure you exchange your currency to Euros before spending in Majorca.
When travelling to the island of Majorca specifically, you will fly into Palma Airport from the UK. From there, you can arrange a shuttle transfer from the airport to your accommodation from only £1pp.
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