Ibiza's beaches

Without a doubt, Ibiza's most popular attraction is of course the beaches. With its 572 square kilometers, the island has 210 kilometers of beaches with numerous attractions. Furthermore, there are also rocky coast all over the island.

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Not only during summer, also during spring, autumn and even winter, the coasts are worth visiting. Staying in one of the numerous Ibiza Hotels will give you the possibility to discover the 18 km protected natural beaches. With its turquoise blue bays, not only swimming is an unforgettable adventure, also a lot of possibilities for water fun sports can be discovered, especially during summer time.

 

One of these picturesque bays is the Cala d'Hort. In front of the bay, there is small island called "Es Vedrà" thant completes the wonderful panorama view. Also, visitors should not miss the Platges de Comte or the beaches of Pou des Lleó, which are also worth visiting. Families can especially enjoy the beach "Platja d'en Bossa", which is very huge and perfect "playground" for the small ones.

The turquoise blue water is not a result of the weather or the cleanness of the water. It is more the Posidonia Oceánica, which is a plant that is responsible for the paradisiacal colour.

Ibiza's coast can offer also a lot concerning culture. Interested visitors are free to discover treasures of bygone times. An example would be the Phoenician village near Sa Caleta or the old watchtowers along the coastline.

 

 

Calm and relaxing holidays in Mallorca

Mallorca tourists are known to be loud and drunk all time. But the cliché is not present any more. Laws have been passed with new rules of regulations. Insiders know that not since that decision Mallorca has to offer calm and relaxing regions.

Mallorca-Puerto%20Pollenca-a.jpgTourists that book a hotel in Mallorca or an apartment in Mallorca often choose their hotel only regarding to number of stars and the proximity to the beach. But the location needs to be put into consideration also. Therefore, small and rather unknown places can offer you relaxing holidays.

Located in the North of the island, just in the opposite direction of Plma de Mallorca, you will find the small city of Pollença and its bay. Pollença is home of 12,000 inhabitants and several art galleries. This makes the city to one of the cultural centers. Also, there are a couple of paradisal holiday apartments.

Approximately 20 Kilometers away, you will find the Cape of Formentor. A beautiful panorama street leads up the Mallorca's highest point. From there, you have a magnificent view of the island and the sea.

Nice beaches can be found at the bay of Pollença. This bay and its neighbouring bay of Alcúdia are known to be silent and restorative. This bay offers 10 km of great beach and is little bit larger than the bay of Pollença. Sunseekers will love that place, as long as you look for some relaxing hours in the sun. 

Ibiza winter holidays: Events for the whole family

Ibiza is known for its relaxation, fresh air and its landscape. Especially in the summer time, Ibiza is the target of thousands of tourists. Therefore the winter months are calm and relaxing, made for an unbending holiday with your family!

A lot of hotels in Ibiza are open during this months. During that time, when the sun does not shine that strongly, the island has a special atmosphere. But you don not have to worry bad weather. Although there can be some rain, the sun is dominating even in the winter.

art_01042_img_06.jpgFor March 2010, you can expect a couple of interesting events. For instance: taking a walk through the historic city of Ibiza city or visit the interesting and colourful Hippie market that has been organized for years. For those who like to experience the culinary art of Ibiza, there is an event that might be interesting for you: Spending 35 Euros gives you access to the best restaurants of the city. More information about these events can be found within the next days on this blog.

Reaching Ibiza is quite easy from the UK. In the recent months, new connections to Ibiza have been made by Ryanair. For very low prices you can fly from several airports in the UK to Ibiza and enjoy a relaxing holiday. The airports Ryanair uses in the UK are Birmingham, Bournemouth, East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool and London (Stansted).

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