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Cala Ratjada: Charming spots
Cala Ratjada is located in the northeast coast of the island and used to be a fishermen town. Nowadays it is the main trading port of Capdepera where you can find yachts and traditional fishermen boats. We recommend an excursion by boat to the neighbour island of Menorca. In spite of its great touristic development, Cala Ratjada's landscape still has genuine charm, traditions and an attractive nightlife. Enjoy the beutiful sandy beaches and small "calas", for example Cala Agulla, Cala Lliteres, Cala Moltó, Son Moll, Cala Gat, Cala Mesquida and Cala Torta.
Cala Ratjada is very busy during the summer months and is a popular destination amongst families and youngsters attracted by the wide variety of hotels, quality services and many entertainment and leisure options. It is also a top nautical destination and has excellent golf courses in the nearby village of Canyamel. For those of you who are history enthusiasts, Cala Ratjada has some unique hideouts. Can March Palace has a beautiful garden and sculptures made by renowned artists. The Canyamel Tower, from the 12th century, and the medieval Castle in Capdepera are only an example of the historic gems you will find in Cala Ratjada. In the adjacent town of Artà, only 15 km awaya, you can visit the prehistoric remains of Ses Paises, more than 3000 years old, and the famous Artà Caves.
Drach Caves
According to legend, an enormous dragon escorted the entrance of this huge cave. Extending to a length of 2.400 meters and reaching a depth of 25 metres, this cave is divided into four areas, which were inhabited in prehistoric times, and are one of the most attractive touristic sites on the island.
The peculiar rock formation, the colossal size of their stalactites and stalagmites, the blue and green shaded underground lakes and the brilliant lighting designed by Carlos Buigas, are some of the impressive features. Lake Martel, considered one of the largest underground lakes in the world, extending to a length of 177 metres, is a remarkable venue for musical and lighting shows, where musicians, sail on a boat, playing Bach, Händel and Chopin music, and to top off this marvellous experience, visitors are invited to go across the lake on a boat, guided by expert gondoliers.
Enchanting Beaches
Mallorca, with over 550 km. of beautiful and diverse coastline, offers amenities to suit all visitors’ tastes.
During your trip, you will find touristic beaches such as Playa de Palma, El Arenal, Palma Nova, Magalluf, Alcudia, providing all sorts of facilities and services, surrounded by promenades with plenty of terraces, restaurants, shops, services and hotels.
However, Mallorca also offers incredible unspoilt isolated beaches, where you can enjoy nature at its purest state. Beaches like Ses Covetes, Es Trenc and Es Cargol will give you a chance to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea, as you have never done before. On the eastern Majorcan coast you will find a wide range of small secluded “calas”, where rock formations and silky sand blend in with the vegetation, forming superb landscapes.
Mallorca offers an outstanding number of natural and quiet spots, with astonishing views, where you can relax your body and mind, far from the hectic city noise.
La Seu: Palma's Cathedral
La Seu is undoubtedly a symbol of Mallorca and a must during your stay in Palma. Legend has it that King Jaume I departed Salou to conquer Mallorca. On the 7th September, a storm severely threatened his ships. The king begged God to rescue him from the storm and promised to build the most beautiful church in his honour when he reached the coast: Palma's cathedral.
THE CITY'S SYMBOL
Located in between the Almudaina Palace and the Episcopalian Palace, the magnificent Cathedral, also know as la Seu, stands on the site of an ancient arabic mosque. It is well known for its huge dimension, the gothic temple measures 109,40 metres, 40 metres wide and has the biggest mosaic in the world. The first kings of Mallorca were buried on this site.
GAUDÍ AND BARCELÓ, BRILLIANT CONTRIBUTIONS
The modernist artist Antonio Gaudí made some significant contributions to the Cathedral from 1904 to 1914, when he restored the interior of the Christian temple. More recently, Miquel Barceló, the Mallorcan artist, decorated "La Capilla del Santísimo" with a mural inspired by three passages from the Bible.
PARC DE LA MAR
For centuries, la Seu was the only Cathedral in the world that was reflected on the sea. This happened once in again in 1980 when the Parc de la Mar was built. The park offers a panoramic view of the Cathedral and the Palacio de la Almundaina.
During the summer months, the city council organises "Cinema a la Fresca en el Parc de la Mar", where you can see films on a giant outdoor screen with a view of the Cathedral. A unique experience.
TOUR GUIDE
The Cathedral is a place of worship. Tourist tours are not allowed during mass. On working days you can access the Cathedral through the museum located on the north side.
Serra de Tramuntana
This is that other Mallorca, a refuge in the renown “Isla de la Calma” (quiet island). From Andratx to Pollença, the island offers the visitor much more than sun and magnificent beaches. We propose you hire a car and embark on a journey to the northern mountains, where you will find one of the finest nature reserves on the island, listed by Unesco as a World Heritage site.
Serra de Trauntana is a mountain range of approximately 90 km. long, surmounted by the peaks of Puig Major (1.445 meters) and Massanella (1.340 meters). During your tour, you will observe challenging cliffs that rise from the sea, vast pine forests and genuine villages disconnected from massive tourism. Exploring the mountains amongst the pine trees you will feel the smell of wild rosemary and the pleasure of breathing fresh air.
DISCOVER ITS BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES
During your journey through Majorcan essence, you will find enchanting villages such as Estellencs, Banyalbufar, Valldemossa, Deià, Sóller, Biniaraix, Fornalutx, Lluc and Pollença, showing you the quiet Mallorca, its charm, with its stone pavements, traditional farmers and markets, and fine gastronomy.
From scenic overlooks/viewpoints like Ses Ánimes and Son Marroig, the views are simply spectacular. We also recommend you to visit the Monastery of Lluc, spiritual centre of Mallorca.
We recommend you visit Ses Ànimes and Son Marroig, the views are just spectacular.
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The magic creek “Ses Fonts Ufanes”
Not far from the chapel of “Sant Miquel”, in the village of Campanet, nearly every year a unique hydrological phenomenon occurs. In Rainy autumns and winters, as if by magic, incredible fountains of water flow out of the ground at the Finca Gabellí, they can reach a volume of 100.00 liters per second. They are the known as “Ses Fonts Ufanes”. This interesting phenomenon, which has been classified as a Natural Monument by the local Baleares Government is as impressive as difficult to see, as this only happens three to seven times a year, when sufficient water has been accumulated in the peak of Puig Tomir and surroundings. For this reason, every time this wonder occurs, many spectators and excursionists visit the site to take photographs.
Organise your trip
You can start to prepare your trip to Mallorca today. We will provide you with all the required information to make your trip to the “Isla de la Calma” perfect.
WHEN SHOULD I GO?
Mallorca has a typically Mediterranean, mild climate all year round. The winter in Mallorca is warm and the summer is dry and hot. During the day, the temperature in the winter is usually never under 13ºC; in the summer the temperature can go up to 30ºC or more.
If you are looking for the best price to visit Mallorca, the time to travel is low season. Prices usually increase during the Christmas and Easter holidays, as well as long weekends and the summer.
Autumn is the best season of the year to enjoy the most quiet and authentic aspect of the island. Spring and autumn are usually the best seasons to enjoy nature and carry out interesting trekking and cycling routes.
DOCUMENTATION
Your ID and/or passport are essential to travel as well as your driving licence if you are thinking of hiring a car.
Young travellers, students or senior citizens are entitled to discounts on public transportation, museum tickets and other interesting sites.
How do I get there?
BY PLANE
With over 22.768.032 registered passengers in 2013, Palma airport (PMI), also known as International Airport of Son Sant Joan, is the main connection point on the island for local visitors and especially for international tourists.
Located 10 km. away from Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the island, it is well connected with the main Spanish and European cities. The most important connections are with the cities of Barcelona, Madrid-Barajas and Düsseldorf, with over a million passengers, and Cologne, with annual traffic of over eight hundred thousand passengers.
For those you wish to travel to several of the Balearic Islands, there are connections between Mallorca and the islands of Menorca and Ibiza. Please remember that during high season, flight frequencies increase significantly. The countries with more traffic to the Baleares are Germany and the United Kingdom and also from mainland Spain.
Organised trips and packaged holidays
Charter flights are another option to travel to Palma de Mallorca. Please remember that this type of air tickets do not allow any date nor time changes. Some travel agencies like us, offer organised trips and packages that include flights, accommodation on half or full board, as well as transfers.
On arrival at Palma de Mallorca Airport, there is a bus stop and a taxi stand.
Public Bus
Line 1. It connects the airport with the city centre, the Paseo Marítimo and the Port.
Line 21. It connects the airport with Ca’n Pastilla and Playa de Palma.
Bus stops at the airport: Terminal: Arrivals. Floor 0.
Rates: One way ticket: 3 Euros. Bus driver has change for maximum 10 Euros. The tickets must be purchased on board.
Palma has a good city bus service (EMT). You may check the schedules and itineraries on their website and app “EMT Palma” and “PMI Transit”. The latter also offers the underground and train information.
Information telephone number: 0034 971 21 44 44
Taxi Stand
Look for the taxi stand sign at the Terminal: Arrivals. Floor 0. Please ask for a receipt in the event of a possible claim.
Car hire
Although there is an excellent bus network that connects Palma with the main tourist resorts, villages, beaches and “calas”, the best transportation to move around the island is by car, which you can hire at the airport. Prices are higher during peak season.
Underground, trains, trams
Mallorca has one underground line and two railway lines, one goes from Palma to Sóller and the other one goes to Inca (and continues to Sa Pobla and Manacor). You will find the central stations at the“Intermodal” Station in Plaza España.
We recommend you take the vintage train to Sóller, then take the attractive tram that connects the village with its port and beach. The train station is also located in the centre of Palma, a few metres from Plaza España.
BY FERRY
From mainland Spain, Menorca or Ibiza. From Formentera you get to Mallorca via Ibiza.
I you like travelling by boat or perhaps you don’t like to fly or even if you prefer to travel with your own car, this means of transport is a good option. Ferries depart from Valencia, Denia and Barcelona. Roundtrip tickets are cheaper.
BY CRUISE
Numerous Mediterranean cruises stop in Mallorca every year. Its capital is, with over a million passengers a year, the fifth European port with the most traffic.
Where can I stay?
In Mallorca you will find a wide range of hotels to suit all tastes and budgets, offering spectacular resorts with an “all inclusive” basis or half board, most of them specialised in family holidays. At these tourist resorts the visitor can enjoy swimming in the crystal clear pools, join the various leisure activities scheduled all day, or take the children to the playroom and have a relaxing sunbathe and a fashionable drink at the pool.
For couples and romantic break, the island offers a range of selected "adults only" accommodation. At these hotels the atmosphere, gastronomy, activity programme, installations and all services are especially for this type of clients.
For those who prefer to stay in the city, Palma offers many city hotels and charming boutique hotels, some of them established in iconic buildings and in the best downtown shopping and partying location.
If you are looking for a private and intimate holiday, Mallorca offers exclusive villas and enchanting hotels, with all the required facilities and decorated with excellent taste.
If what you really want is to feel the most traditional Majorcan environment, a rural hotel is the place to go. Ancient estates and castles, in the most idyllic sites of the island, have been renovated with exquisite care and transformed into spectacular hotels.
You also have a broad range of first class hotels located along the beautiful Majorcan coastal, for those visitors who prefer to stay near the beach.
Medical Assitance
You may take out an insurance policy to cover medical assistance during the trip. We also offer a travel insurance policy, which covers medical assistance, theft and cancellation charges. Several private medical centres and private hospitals throughout many towns on the island offer medical assitance.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
In order to get assistance at a public medical centre or hospital you must have a Medical Card. Mallorca has medical services all over the island. The Public Health Service has hospitals located in the main towns and medical centres spread all over the island.
In Palma de Mallorca: the “Hospital Universitari Son Espases”, medical reference of the island and “Hospital de Son Llatzer”; In Manacor, “Hospital de Manacor”; and in Inca, the “Hospital Comarcal de Inca”.
There are also private medical centres. The Red Cross has several emergency centres in many villages and beaches. As in the rest of the country, in case of emergency you must dial 112. The call is free of charge and you will receive attention immediately in four languages (Spanish, Catalan, English and German). They will coordinate all the required emergency services such as ambulances, Fire Department and Police.
<li style="text-align: justify;">Hospital Universitari Son Espases: 0034 871 205 000</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Hospital Son Llàtzer (Mallorca): 0034 871 202 000</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Hospital de Manacor (Mallorca): 0034 971 841 000</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Hospital Comarcal d’Inca (Mallorca): 0034 971 888 500</li>
Currency and Customs
The Euro is the official currency in the Balearic Islands. As in the rest of the country, you may use credit cards for most of your financial transactions, especially in the touristic areas, where they tend to facilitate consumption to their clients. There may be some shops or small bars that only accept cash.
There is a wide network of ATM’s in the main towns of the island, but please bear in mind that banks charge a commission if you withdraw cash with other banks’ credit cards.
CREDIT CARD CANCELLATION TELEPHONE NUMBERS
<li style="text-align: justify;">4B - VISA Electron - Master Card - VISA: 0034 902 114 400 / 0034 913 626 200</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Servired (VISA - VISA Electron - Master Card): 0034 902 192 100</li><li style="text-align: justify;">American Express: 0034 902 375 637</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Red 6000: 0034 915 965 335</li>
If I book Flight + Hotel, when will I receive my travel documents?
Once the booking is confirmed you will receive a confirmation e-mail. The voucher for the hotel will be also sent by email plus the vouchers for any other services (car hire, transfer, travel insurance) if booked.
Please note that no flight tickets are sent due to most airlines using e-tickets. You only need to print our confirmation email where the Airline`s booking reference appears and take it with you to the airport with your ID/Passport documents.
Important: Some Low Cost Airlines (Ryanair, Easyjet, Wizzair, Blueair and others) now request all passengers to check-in online and print the Boarding Cards before departure through their corresponding websites. Failure to do so, these airlines will charge you a supplement at the airport.
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