Majorca holidays

Things to do

Explore your destination

Here's a little taste of what's on offer: for more excursion ideas, speak to your Rep. Excursions may change, depending on season, availability and demand.

Pirates' Adventure
Join the pirates on a mutinous adventure, on an evening filled with world-class gymnastics, unbelievable acrobatics, comedy, food and fun: this brilliant performance really is Majorca's must-see show.

Es Foguero
Soak up the atmosphere as you watch one of Majorca's most spectacular dinner shows, enjoying performances on the stage, ranging from colourful musicals and comedy to flamenco and dance.

Marineland and Aqualand, Majorca, Balearics
Meet the sea lions, spot the penguins and watch the dolphin show at Marineland, before making a splash of your own as you slide around at one of Majorca's best waterparks.

Marineland
Meet the sea lions, spot the penguins and wander through the amazing aquarium at Marineland in Majorca, before you settle down to watch the dolphins' impressive and splashtastic show.

Inca Market
Barter for your holiday bargains at the inca market, where you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of this popular weekly event or simply soak up the atmosphere at a pavement cafe.

Mountain Express
For an unforgettable step back in time, climb aboard this traditional tram from Palma to Sôller, one of Majorca's most charming villages. You'll enjoy a journey up into the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, passing through orange and lemon groves and stunning scenery.

Highlights

• Enjoying beautiful views across the Mediterranean from Cap de Formentor, where you can sometimes spot Menorca in the distance
• Taking a relaxed wander through the pretty streets of the island’s capital, Palma, which has lots of designer shops to distract you from the pretty sights.
• Catching a dolphin show and say hi to the animals at the brilliant Marineland in Costa d’en Blanes, with parrots, penguins and sharks with big teeth!
• Checking out the beautiful Gothic Cathedral in Palma, which rises above the harbour and looks truly spectacular
• Riding the waves of fun at Aqualand, in Magaluf, where the rides are as thrilling as they sound: Bomerang, Tornado and Kamikazes!
• Seeing one of the island’s most popular sights, Coves del Drac, while on holiday in Majorca. Here you’ll discover the cave’s history and take in the beautiful limestone rocks
• Grabbing your clubs on the island’s brilliant golf courses, it doesn’t matter if you’re the next Tiger Woods or swinging a club for the first time, there’s a great choice of courses
• Partying hard in Magaluf, a resort that’s got legendary status among partygoers for its lively vibe, and its neighbour, Palma Nova, is no party pooper either
• Relaxing on sandy beaches in Magaluf, Ca’n Picafort and Alcudia, to name a few, it’s easy to chill out on holiday in Majorca

Food and drink

Like the residents of other Mediterranean islands, Majorcans tend to eat a lot of fish and seafood. Other popular dishes include Sobrasada, a pork based sausage; tapas, paella and salads.

There are restaurants serving traditional Spanish foods in the big resorts, like Palma Nova, but there are a lot more international places, serving all your favourites from Chinese to Italian.

Evening Flavour

Good nightlife can be found easily around Palma but, if you really want to party like it’s 1999, there’s really only one place and that’s Magaluf. This resort and Palma Nova, which is right next to it, is where all the serious party antics happen, with loads of bars and clubs. Elsewhere in Majorca, the nightlife is much more low-key with bars and family entertainment.

One of the most popular shows in Magaluf is Pirates’ Adventure, a famous show, where you can eat, drink and watch the pirates perform acrobatics, gymnastics and dancing. If you’re brave enough, check out Pirates Uncut, which is the adults’ version of the show; shiver me timbers.

Shopping

Palma has some fantastic shops selling designer brands, as well as boutique shops selling exclusive clothing. Porto Pi is a large shopping mall on the west side of Palma and also sells all the big names.

Outside of Palma, Festival Park is a big factory outlet selling most things at cut prices. In Inca, there’s a market every week selling lots of products, especially leather. If you’re after ceramics and pottery, head to Marratxi, the heart of Majorca’s pottery industry.

Dates for the Diary

On June 24th in Palma is the Nit de Foc, which means Night of Fire, where fireworks and bonfires light up the sky in a spectacular show.

For the Family

• Cheering on the buccaneers at The Pirates’ Adventure show in Magaluf is a great show for the whole family, just check you’re not walking into the adult’s show first!
• Treating the family to a day out at Aqualand waterpark, where there are loads of fun ways to get wet
• Visiting Marineland for a top day out for the whole family, with dolphin shows, a penguinarium, parrots and sharks

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Information

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Travel money

Euro

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