Majorca Holidays - Mallorca Holidays Guide

In brief

The Observer - 23-Nov-2008

The hills are alive...The Secret Garden Party, one of Britain's most bacchanalian summer festivals, is heading to the Alps. Last week it was revealed that the team behind the now legendary Cambridgeshire event is helping to organise Snowside, a brand new snowsports and music festival, which will take place in Nassfeld, Austria from 23 to 29 March.. Read on...

Beguiled by the quiet beauty of winter Menorca

In low season, the island's population shrinks by two-thirds. Paul Richardson is charmed by the tranquillity of its dazzling, empty beaches and enigmatic scenery

Paul Richardson

The Observer - 21-Dec-2008

On a Friday in late November the halls of Maó airport were echoing and empty. At the car-hire desk I asked about the tourist office, and the only other car-hirer that morning, a salesman from Barcelona, told me with a grin: "It's closed.. Read on...

Ask Tom

Tom Hall of Lonely Planet answers your questions about worldwide travel

Tom Hall

The Observer - 08-Feb-2009

Letter of the weekQ I have two weeks off work in March. Sadly no one I know can afford a holiday right now so it's likely to be a solo trip. I'm looking to spend about £500 and I don't really mind where I go, providing it's a bit sunny and there's potential to meet other travellers.. Read on...

Clever city breaks don't have to bust the budget

If you choose your destination carefully, even the eurozone offers great value for your weak pound

Nicola Iseard

The Observer - 05-Apr-2009

Spring is traditionally the time when British holidaymakers pack up their suitcases and jet off on a city break. In this uncertain economic climate many of us are having to plan holidays more carefully and with people reluctant to give up on their main summer sun holiday there has been speculation that it's our city breaks that will be sacrificed.. Read on...

The best summer holidays for families

Whether it's keeping fractious toddlers busy or impressing hard-to-please teens, Chloe Bryan Brown has 20 top ideas for holidays around Europe. Meanwhile Tracey Davies tries babysitting for clubbers in Ibiza, and Clover Stroud tests a new National Trust holiday for families

Chloe Bryan Brown

The Observer - 14-Jun-2009

Under-fives1. Animal attractionSardinia, ItalyIf your children are at the "Old MacDonald Had A Farm" stage, head for La Collina, a restored country estate in north-west Sardinia, where sheep, pigs and donkeys baa, oink and heehaw to their hearts' content.. Read on...

The ultimate New Year getaways

Whether you prefer to spend New Year's Eve partying to the max, turning over a new leaf for 2009, or simply getting as far away from the festivities as possible, Sarah Turner and Nicola Iseard have some hot ideas for post-Christmas breaks

Sarah Turner and Nicola Iseard

The Observer - 16-Nov-2008

Where to ... partyParisThe city of light lives up to its name on New Year's Eve. Firework displays range from the grand to the impromptu. Traditionally, crowds gather at the Champs-Elysées to let off bangers and find a place to watch the Eiffel Tower erupt into a spectacular light show and tout le monde bestows double kisses on friends and strangers alike.. Read on...

Streets ahead

Each week we visit an emerging neighbourhood in a different city. This week: Sant Pere in Barcelona

Sally Davies

The Guardian - 29-Nov-2008

'Forat de la Vergonya" ("the Hole of Shame") reads the glittering Gaudíesque tilework adorning a small fountain in the park. Behind it, two boys kneel in the dust, intent over a game of marbles, and beyond, a Moroccan woman sits in the afternoon sun.. Read on...

Menorca: Where to stay, eat and explore

Paul Richardson

The Observer - 21-Dec-2008

Where to staySant Joan de Binissaida (00 34 971 355598; binissaida.com) occupies a 12-hectare estate on the coast outside Maó. The 18th-century lloc (traditional Menorcan farmhouse) has 12 rooms with original furniture.. Read on...

Where to holiday beyond the Eurozone

The strong euro has ruled out many traditional holiday destinations for bargain hunters. Swap the Canaries for Morocco or Croatia for Greece and your spending money will go much further, writes Annabelle Thorpe

Annabelle Thorpe

The Observer - 18-Jan-2009

Family Holidays1 Swap Corfu for ... Korcula A long-time family favourite, Corfu offers an ideal mix of bustling resorts, long sandy beaches and stunning Venetian architecture in Corfu town. The Croatian island of Korcula, however, can match it on almost every front - wooded hills, unspoilt beaches and an elegant old town of its own.. Read on...

Amazing money-saving tips

Seeking solace amid the financial gloom? If you're looking to save money on holiday, you could find the global economic crisis working in your favour

The Guardian - 07-Feb-2009

1. Book an apartmentYou might have to make your own bed, but at least you can lie in as long as you like. Increasingly, savvy travellers looking to offset the falling value of sterling are increasingly considering a holiday apartment rather than a hotel.. Read on...

In brief

The Observer - 26-Apr-2009

Literary larksWriters Blake Morrison and Julia Blackburn will join the line up of tutors at this summer's Ways With Words writing courses in the Dordogne and Umbria. The popular trips are organised by the directors of the Southwold, Dartington Hall and Cumbria literature festivals, and will include a mix of workshops, lounging by the pool, day trips and long leisurely meals.. Read on...

Live like a local in the Med

Stay in a historic city or harbour town, and shops, restaurants, beaches and people-watching opportunities will all be on your doorstep. So forget the bland villa miles from anywhere, save the expense of a hire car and follow Annabelle Thorpe's guide to holidays that let you slow down to the Mediterranean pace of life

Annabelle Thorpe

The Observer - 24-May-2009

PalmaMallorcaThe Arabic quarter of Palma is the oldest part of the city, and the shady streets and alleyways are particularly atmospheric. Hole up here and you are a million miles away from mainstream tourism.. Read on...

Off the gaydar

Fed up with the raucous gay scenes of Mykonos and Ibiza, Richard Bence discovers a low-key, bohemian alternative in Puglia's quiet coves

Richard Bence

The Guardian - 20-Jun-2009

I first heard about Puglia when a friend moved there to start a new life with his Italian boyfriend. He reported back that along the glittering southern Italian coast there were dozens of gorgeous beaches for swimming, with clear waters and hot rocks on which to bask after a dip.. Read on...

And if you are desperate for a last-minute deal...

Summer 2009 is a great year for grabbing a bargain as tour firms try to tempt us away on holiday in spite of the credit crunch. Nicola Iseard picks the best offers

Nicola Iseard

The Observer - 21-Jun-2009

La Ventana, Ibiza, SpainVillas don't get much better than this. High on a clifftop near the village of Siesta, this secluded whitewashed villa is a stunning hideaway. It sleeps up to four and has a hexagonal pool and dazzling sea views.. Read on...

Do you have a question about Majorca?

Welcome to the beautiful island of Majorca with its 90 plus beaches, clear blue sea, glorious countryside, friendly people and activities galore for all ages.

Although it's commonly spelt Majorca in the UK, locally the island is referred to as Mallorca. Just to complicate things further, when it comes to pronouncing Mallorca you need to turn the two 'l's into a 'y' therefore pronouncing 'ma-yor-ca'. The changing of the 'l's into a 'y' is common - for example Soller becomes 'Soyer'. Discover more about the Soller Majorca resort.

Majorca is the largest member of a group of islands known as the Balearics. Other islands within the group are Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The island of Majorca measures 100km from east to west and 75km from north to south. It has approximately 555km of coastline.

For a relatively small island, Majorca has plenty to offer. As well as numerous beaches Majorca also has castles, caves and mountains to explore.

The capital of Majorca is Palma which is home to almost half of Majorca's 777,000+ native population. Palma's airport, Son Sant Joan, recieved more than 19,200,000 people in 2001 which is a huge increase from the 500,000 that visited in 1960. Two thirds of Majorca's population are employed within the tourism trade, not hard to imagine when you consider Majorca has over 250,000 hotel/apartment beds available to rent and around 200,000 restaurant tables to serve.

Use this site and a guide to getting the best out of your Majorca Holiday apartment rental - Scattered throughout the site are help and tips for making the most of you Majorca accommodation.

We also highlight some great ways to save on the cost of your holiday such as pointing you toward value for money services such as resort hopper, an award winning transfer/shuttle company.

We've put together a wealth of information regarding the weather in Majorca such as temperature and rainfall charts so there's no excuse for choosing the wrong month to go to Majorca!

Only 35/45 minutes by taxi from the airport, Cala D'Or is one of the most beautiful areas of Majorca on the southeast of the island. Further north on the island you have the ever popular resort of Alcudia - a particular favourite for families no doubt thanks to it's long stretch of beach and beachside hotels. Find out more about Alcudia in Majorca.

If you can't find what you're looking for on Majorca why not try another island getaways such as... Madeira Holidays, Holidays to Tenerife