Five Things to See and Do in Majorca
When you’re just not sure what you want to do on your holiday, whether it be soaking up the scene on the beach or touring quaint towns, you might want to head to Majorca, an island off Spain in the Mediterranean Sea that offers a multitude of things to see and do.
Because Majorca is an island, water activities come to mind first. Sun bathe on the sandy beaches, swim in the azure waters of the ocean or skim over the sea in a yacht or on water skis. Enjoy!
Or maybe you’d rather play golf on your Majorca holidays 2012. The island has 22 golf courses which can be played on year ‘round due to the island’s temperate climate. The oldest golf course, Son Vida Golf, has been offering golfers stunning sea views since it opened in 1964, while Golf Son Servera, which also opened during the 1960s, offer both sea and mountain views.
If you’re visiting Majorca in the summer, your holiday won’t be complete unless you take in a local festival. The festival season start on June 23 with bonfires on the beach to celebrate Sant Joan Day. The line-up continues throughout the summer, with a festival honouring the patron saint of fishermen, Sant Pere, the patron saint of fishermen. The final summer festival is the Festival of Rei Jaume I, and include a re-enactment of a 13th century battle between the Christians and Moors.
If history is your forte, enjoy a walk around the old town in Palma, the island capital. Located in the city centre, the old quarter feature Arab baths, the Jewish quarter and fantastic palaces. Several museums, including the Modern and Contemporary Art Museum of Palma, are within walking distance of the old quarter.
Finally, consider a day trip by car or train around the island. For example, the Sóller wooden train has been carrying passengers to Sóller since 1912. The route pass through almond fields, mountains and 13 tunnels before entering a valley filled with orange groves and Sóller.
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