C’an Pastilla on the south coast of Majorca is a favourite Majorcan destination among British holidaymakers. Located just 5 miles to the south east of Palma, on the Bay of Palma, C’an Pastilla is a much quieter and relaxed resort than it’s neighbours.

C'an Pastilla

Based around a quaint harbour, the resort has 3 good beaches and an excellent marina. One beach is sheltered by the harbour, the second is next to the marina and the third beach is an extension of the famous Playa de Palma which has great beach facilities, lots of watersports, beachside cafes and bars. If you are looking for an adrenaline rush then why not try a spot of paragliding, if not then you can enjoy some scuba diving, wind-surfing and jet-skiing.

Take a trip to vibrant Palma where you will find museums, a Gothic Cathedral, Bellver Castle, Palma Aquarium, great shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. It is best to spend a couple of days visiting Palma as there is so much to see and do. There is a great mini train that runs from C’an Pastilla to

Palma

 Palma or if you are feeling more energetic you can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade to the capital. Nearby Arenal has the best mini golf course in Majorca and a great waterpark, Aqualand El Arenal which offers hours of fun for all the family, especially the kids. Other interesting places to visit include the coastal towns of Soller, Deya and Valldemosa, the town of Alcudia, the caves at Drach and Ham, and the Lluc Monastery. And then there are the many boat trips and cruises around the islands which make a great day out.

If you are looking for quiet relaxing days along with lively evening entertainment C’an Pastilla is an excellent choice for your bargain holidays. You can spend the day relaxing at one of the resorts beautiful beaches and then enjoy the nightlife in Palma or Arenal. Arenal is a particular favourite with the 18-30′s who like to party.

C’an Pastilla is a sun lovers paradise during the months of June, July and August when temperatures reach and often exceed 30C. Even during the winter months temperatures reach around 16C with plenty of sunshine. Because Majorca enjoys a great climate all year round you can take last minute holidays to enjoy the many open air bars and clubs at the beachfront or just relax in the tradition Spanish garden restaurants.

The lively resort of Arenal is located about 15 minutes from Palma. This Majorcan resort is popular with younger people looking for exciting nightlife and a nice quiet sandy beach to recover on during the day. For the more daring there is a nudist beach at Es Trenc which is just a short distance from Arenal.

Arenal is a purpose built resort and has been developed around a small fishing village. There lots of hotels and apartments here, most of which are near the resort centre and the beach.
The golden sandy beach here stretches for more than 3 miles and is backed by beach huts. The main beach here is Playa de Palma and offers very safe swimming conditions, this is a Blue Flag beach.
A promenade lined with hotels,restaurants, bars and shops connects Arenal to the resort of C’an Pastille. A mini-train runs along this traffic-free promenade.

There is no end of nightlife here, including clubs featuring international DJ’s, karaoke bars and British style pubs.

The numerous restaurants and cafes in the resort offer traditional, international and fast-food.

For the more energetic visitors the resort offers various watersports, mountain-biking and tennis. Watersports on offer include scuba diving, windsurfing, water-skiing, pedaloes and a sailing club. Majorca’s largest waterpark, Aqualand de Arenal, is located here in the resort. The waterpark has more than 20 water attractions, slides, rides and three childrens areas.
The resort is home to a fantastic Jurassic Park themed 54 hole mini golf course, Golf Fantasia which is a great hit with all the family.

Arenal enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. July and August see temperatures around 26C with up to 11 hours of sunshine a day. During May and June temperatures average around 23C, the coldest month being January when temperatures drop to as low as 8C to 13C.

Holiday packages to the beautiful island of Majorca are always available throught the internet.

When planning your next holiday to Majorca look-out for the many cheap holidays that are available throughout the year.

Puerto Pollensa is a great family resort located on the north coast of Majorca, about 32 miles from Palma and 5 miles from Alcudia. There is a cycle path which runs from Alcudia to Puerto Pollensa, making the area particularly popular with cyclists during the mild winters here.

Puerto Pollensa

The resort is located in a magnificent bay, between smaller beautiful sheltered bays on one side and the Tramuntana Mountains on the other side. The beautiful sandy beach, good restaurants, bars (including British and Irish pubs) and shops here makes the resort a very popular holiday destination. There is a great range of watersports on offer here, including scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and windsurfing. The resort has a shaded pine walkway where you will find restaurants and bars dotted along its length and a marina which is worth visiting. Boats can be chartered

Pine Walk

 from the marina.

The town of Pollensa is located about 4 miles inland from the resort, close to the Sierra Del Norte and the Sierra De Tramuntana mountain ranges. This is one of the oldest Majorcan towns, with narrow cobbled streets lined with old stone houses, some of which date back to the 13th century. Here you will find traditional Mallorcan restaurants serving some exquisite cusine.  In the main square there are some terrace cafes where you can enjoy a drink and a snack. In Calvari Square there are some bars and a pizza outlet. Calvari Church is found at the top of 365 steps which start in the square and a Roman bridge can be found at the edge of the town. Every Good Friday a figure of Christ is carried down the steps in a torchlight procession. A market is held in the town on a Sunday when the

Old Town

local people trade their goods.

Puerto Pollensa still retains a touch of a traditional fishing village but is still a great resort in which to spend your bargain holidays.

Look-out for all the fantastic holiday packages to the wonderful island of Majorca which are always available throughout the internet.