Firstly, in Spanish
the two "LL´s" in Mallorca are pronounced "Y"
making the name "Mayorca"
There are many things
one can do when visiting Mallorca, the biggest of the Balearics
Islands (Spain). There is not only sun, beach and sangría
in the island.
Visit to Palma's
old town. Cultural
sight seen could be somewhat boring sometimes, or maybe one is just
too lazy to get a Mallorca guide and walk himself into the old town.
Make it funny: get a Segway tour and have a quick 2 hours guided
tour into Palma's old town for just 40 euro.
Visit Sóller, Deía and Valldemossa A
trip for a day. Rent a car or take the old train to Sóller
which leaves from the centre and visit the villages on the north
coast of the Island, along the Sierra de Tramuntana: Sollér,
Deía (well known for being Robert Graves home during many
years, and now the place for foreign and local artist looking for
inspiration) and Valldemossa, once Frederic Chopin< and George
Sand home, where they were retired at the Valldemossa Cartuja while
Chopin was recovering from its illness.
Sailing along
Mallorca's coast. If
you can, rent a boat with a skipper (ht www.yates-alemanes.de provides
a good service). If not, take any of the organized tourist trips
along the coast which can be joined for a small amount of money.
For the latest, check Cruceros Iberia (+34 971 71 71 90) for a Palma
- Sant Elm (and back) morning trip, or Barcos Azules in Puerto de
Sóller for a north coast sail up to Sa Foradada.
Eating tapas. As
in other place in Spain, "tapas" (small amounts of food
usually shared with other friends while drinking a "chato"
-a tiny glass of whatever- of wine or beer) are a must try if visiting
Mallorca. There are many places where you can do that just simply
enter in to the any bar that looks like frequented by locals.
Discovering Mallorca's
unending and unspoilt sandy beaches. Well,
not really discovering, as there is nothing which has not already
covered by any of the millions Mallorca visitors. But going to Es
Trenc in Campos, which is more than 4 kilometres long (and perfect
for sky surfing) or to Cala Varques, a small hidden virgin beach
next to Cala Millor, only reachable by walking 20 minutes, is something
you must do if visiting the Balearics during the hottest seasons.
Pollenca beach is a must.
Visiting any of
the Street Markets in the villages. Mallorca
markets are pretty different from those at the major cities in Europe.
Mostly, they sell food, leather goods and some clothes. There you
will find a lot of locals and see the mallorcan way of live.
Recommended: either the Sineu one on Wednesdays or the one at the
main square in Santa Maria on Sundays. Keep in mind that markets
starts early in the morning so be ready to be there by 10:00.
Late night drinks
and night spots. (For the young at heart) In
Palma, Pacha Disco and El Garito, both of them near the Can Barbará
Darsena in the Paseo Maritimo (the way along the sea front) are
a must. In La Lonja, next to the Cathedral, visit the Abaco Bar
(a luxurious, impressive and magnificent courtyard bar) or the Atlantico
Cocktail Bar, once the place for marines stopping in the island
and now meeting point for many expats living in the island.
If you are accommodated in Magaluf, Palma Nova or around and like
clubbing, you must visit either the BCM Disco Empire or Bananas.
If not, just walk around the streets of Punta Ballena which is full
of nice bars and British people. In Alcudia nightlife is mainly
hotel based. However, the people of Lokita organize great parties
at the Menta Disco (Avda. Tucán s/n) during all summer. An
inside pool, 7 bar desks and Deejay's like the Groove Armada group
for a great night of fun.
Having a seaside
breakfast. There
are many bars, restaurants and hotels by the seaside of Mallorca
where you can enjoy a late sunny seaside breakfast after a night
out (check www.portixol.com for a hip one). Spanish eat usually
late, and breakfast can be taken at any place until 12:00. If you
can, try the typical ensaimada (a pastry) with your café
con leche (white coffee).
Article by - Oscar
Riera has been working in Mallorca in the traveller industry for
more than 17 years. Now, his also editor of the Guide to Mallorca
which can be found at http://www.bestofmallorca.net.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Oscar_Riera
Cultural
sight seen could be somewhat boring sometimes, or maybe one is just
too lazy to get a Mallorca guide and walk himself into the old town.
Make it funny: get a Segway tour and have a quick 2 hours guided
tour into Palma's old town for just 40 euro. 
A
trip for a day. Rent a car or take the old train to Sóller
which leaves from the centre and visit the villages on the north
coast of the Island, along the Sierra de Tramuntana: Sollér,
Deía (well known for being Robert Graves home during many
years, and now the place for foreign and local artist looking for
inspiration) and Valldemossa, once Frederic Chopin< and George
Sand home, where they were retired at the Valldemossa Cartuja while
Chopin was recovering from its illness. 
If
you can, rent a boat with a skipper (ht www.yates-alemanes.de provides
a good service). If not, take any of the organized tourist trips
along the coast which can be joined for a small amount of money.
For the latest, check Cruceros Iberia (+34 971 71 71 90) for a Palma
- Sant Elm (and back) morning trip, or Barcos Azules in Puerto de
Sóller for a north coast sail up to Sa Foradada.
As
in other place in Spain, "tapas" (small amounts of food
usually shared with other friends while drinking a "chato"
-a tiny glass of whatever- of wine or beer) are a must try if visiting
Mallorca. There are many places where you can do that just simply
enter in to the any bar that looks like frequented by locals.
Well,
not really discovering, as there is nothing which has not already
covered by any of the millions Mallorca visitors. But going to Es
Trenc in Campos, which is more than 4 kilometres long (and perfect
for sky surfing) or to Cala Varques, a small hidden virgin beach
next to Cala Millor, only reachable by walking 20 minutes, is something
you must do if visiting the Balearics during the hottest seasons.
Pollenca beach is a must.
Mallorca
markets are pretty different from those at the major cities in Europe.
Mostly, they sell food, leather goods and some clothes. There you
will find a lot of locals and see the mallorcan way of live.
In
Palma, Pacha Disco and El Garito, both of them near the Can Barbará
Darsena in the Paseo Maritimo (the way along the sea front) are
a must. In La Lonja, next to the Cathedral, visit the Abaco Bar
(a luxurious, impressive and magnificent courtyard bar) or the Atlantico
Cocktail Bar, once the place for marines stopping in the island
and now meeting point for many expats living in the island.
There
are many bars, restaurants and hotels by the seaside of Mallorca
where you can enjoy a late sunny seaside breakfast after a night
out (check www.portixol.com for a hip one). Spanish eat usually
late, and breakfast can be taken at any place until 12:00. If you
can, try the typical ensaimada (a pastry) with your café
con leche (white coffee).
