Ibiza Hotels, Majorca Hotels, Apartments, Accommodation

The Catalan language is a Romance language. Catalan is connected to the Italian, French and Spanish languages. It is the national and official language of Andorra and the co- official language of the Balearic Islands, Catalonia and Valencian Community. On the Balearic Islands, Catalan is mainly spoken. You should absolutely keep this in mind when you spend your holiday in Majorca or your Ibiza holiday!

The language was created between the 8th and 10th Century. Today about 11,6 million people speak the Catalan language; in Spain (Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Valencian Community and Aragon), Italy (in the city of Alghero in Sardinia), France (in the Pyrenees) and Andorra. Every region has its own dialect. In Majorca one speaks Majorcan and in Valencia one speaks Valencian.

The Catalan language in Majorca:
Catalan and Spanish are the official languages of Majorca. Typically, young Majorcans are bilingual in Catalan and Spanish. In Majorca the dialect is called Majorcan.

In Majorca there are approximately 1200 restaurants, about 120 of them are considered as top- restaurants. The Majorcan gastronomy is considered as a gourmet kitchen since 10 years. The restaurants offer a variety of different tastes. Beside the traditional Majorcan kitchen there are the Mediterranean and Spanish kitchen, as well as the international kitchen with courts from the Basque region and from Galicia.

Book a comfortable accommodation in Majorca e.g. the 3 - stars Majorca hotel "Almudaina". In the immediate vicinity of this air- conditioned city hotel in Majorca there are numerous, delicate restaurants. A further great accommodation is the "Armadams" Hotel in Majorca. This 4 - stars hotel is also located near numerous great restaurants.

Restaurant Parlament:
The probably most well-known and most elegant restaurant in Palma is situated in an over 100 years old building, in which the parliament of the Balearic Islands is also situated. The kitchen has a Mediterranean character and the dishes are prepared from the two 2 - stars cooks Javier Villero and Martin Vera. Numerous politicians and Majorcan personalities eat in this city palace with its parquet floors, its stucco ceilings and its beautiful crystal luster. The kitchen of the restaurant opened from Monday to Saturday from 13 pm - 16 pm and from 20 pm - 23 pm.

Address:
Restaurant Parlament
Conquistador, 11
07001 Palma, Spain
Phone: 0034 971726026
Fax: 0034 971710074
Email: info@restaurantparlament.com

Restaurant Marisquería Can Jordi
The simple and cozy restaurant is in the proximity of the Majorcan airport in Palma. In this cordial restaurant you can enjoy the freshest fishes and sea fruits. The remarkable thing about the "Marisquería Can Jordi" restaurant is that there is no bill of fare, the guests can choose their food in the cabinet of the restaurant. Among the most popular courts are oysters from the coasts of Galicia, pink shrimps as well as lobsters from Majorca and calamari.

Address:
Restaurant Marisquería Can Jordi
Illa de Xipre, 12
07007 Palma, Spain
Phone: 0034 971491909
Fax: 0034 971491978

Ibiza is well-known as a party- and beach destination. I already wrote about the nightlife in Ibiza, now I would like to talk about the fantastic beaches. The Balearic Island Ibiza is a great destination for a relaxed Ibiza beach holiday.

Beaches in the South

Playa d'en Bossa: This beach is located directly in the holiday resort Playa d'en Bossa and offers a wide range of activities. A windsurf- and diving school as well as a catamaran- and paddleboat rental is situated at the beach. The beach is approximately 2 km long and 20 - 30 m broad. Sun loungers and sunshades can be rented; furthermore there are numerous restaurants and bars near the beach. The beach is gently sloping into the sea and is suitable for a Ibiza family vacation. Beautiful Ibiza hotels, e.g. the "Fiesta Club Palm" beach hotel in Ibiza, are directly located besides the beautiful, fine sand beach and offer a great family vacation.

Talamanca: The Talamanca beach is 900 m long and 25 m broad. Sun loungers and sunshades can be rented. A wide choice of great restaurants and bars are located near the beach. You will find lockers and showers directly besides the fantastic beach. Numerous Ibiza Hotels offer a great view of Ibiza Town.

Beaches in the East

Santa Eulalia: The beach in Santa Eulalia is 300 m long and 20 m broad. The water is absolutely clean and the beach is ideal for children who like to go swimming or wish to play in the sand of this gently sloping beach. Showers, bars and restaurants are located directly besides the beach. The "Grupotel" Santa Eulalia Hotel in Ibiza is a great accommodation for families and sunbathers. This Ibiza hotel lies directly besides the sea with numerous shopping possibilities.

You'd like to spend your Ibiza vacation at one of the fantastic beaches in Ibiza? Well then, plan on booking a great accommodation in Ibiza and enjoy one of the numerous beaches!

"Cami de Cavalls" is a medieval coastal- and country path around Menorca, created in the 14th century. The main function was the defence and the control of the Balearic island. On foot, horseback or bike, this ancient coastal trail offers the chance to come into contact with one of the island's most important allures: its nature. "Cami de Cavalls" is considered historic heritage and an asset of cultural and environmental interest. This great path can be visited from any Menorca accommodation.

The path is a total of 180 km long and offers beautiful impressions. Solitary bays and beaches, stone pines and oak trees, idyllic villages expect the Menorca holiday- maker. "Cami de Cevalls" can be reached without problems from any Menorca hotel or Menorca apartment. If you are interested in Spain, I can recommend to you the Spain holiday blog!

The island Formentera is located approximately 20 km south of Ibiza. Its land area is approximately 90 km². Formentera is the smallest and southernmost island of the Pityuses. The island is relatively flat, the highest point amount just 190 meters. Formentera kept much of its original charm. There are many beautiful Formentera apartments and Formentera hotels for those seeking quiet.

There's no airport on Formentera. Guests who spend their holiday in Formentera, fly to Ibiza and take the ferry. The passage with the ferry lasts approximately 30 - 45 min.

Usually you can explore the island by bicycle or by scooter. Most guests come from Germany or Italy. The main holiday place on the island is Es Pujols. The largest holiday place of the island is visited predominantly in the summer. It is because of the sustained bay with a flatsloping sand beach. A beautiful promenade, lined with palms, leads along the fantastic beach. You can find numerous bars and restaurants in Es Pujols. The 3 - stars Formentera hotel "Castavi" is situated just 300 m away from the beautiful sand beach and provides you with tastefully decorated studios. You can reach the city center in just 250 m.

San Francisco Javier is the island's capital and centre of administration. Numerous shops, pharmacies etc. are located in the city. On the market place you can find the city hall of the island and a military church from the 18th Century.

You will find further information about the island on the web site of the Balearic Islands Travel guide.

One comes to Ibiza for clubbing! That's not a miracle! Ibiza offers many possibilities for celebrating round the clock. An international public comes each summer to the island to experience the sweeping beats in one of the numerous clubs and to dance until the early morning hours.

The Ibiza Design hotel "El Pacha" is the perfect choice for your party vacation! Only around 100 m from the sea, this 4 - stars hotel is situated nearby the elegant, new port "Marina Botafoch", in Ibiza city. Furthermore, "Pacha" and "El Divino" nightclubs are around 50 m from the hotel.

Pacha:
This club lies just north of the marina, set in a converted white farmhouse. There' house music in the main room, alternative sounds in the "Global Zone" and two further rooms with funk- and salsa music.


Opening hours:
April - Sept.: daily
Oct. - March: weekends only
Admission:
35 - 50 €
Drinks:
from 9 €

El Divino:
Across the bay from the marina, the club offers a fantastic view of "Dalt Vila" from its luxuriant outdoor terrace. "El Divino" attracts an older, moneyed crowd with soulful house mixes.


Opening hours:
Mid- June - late- Sept.: daily
Admission:
30 - 45 €
Drinks:
from 6 €

A great accommodation is the "Ibiza Gran" deluxe hotel in Ibiza. This 5- stars hotel is nearby the marina "Botafoch". The famous night clubs can be reached within a few walking minutes.

You will find further information about Ibiza's nightlife on the website of the "Ibiza Majorca Travel Guide".

The beautiful Menorca beach hotel "Audax Spa & Wellness****" is located in Cala Galdana and was completely renovated in 2004. The hotel is situated a convenient distance from the beautiful sand beach. Shops, a small shopping centre, cafés and restaurants are near the hotel.

The hotel offers an abundant supply of sport and wellness. Among these amenities the Menorca beach accommodation offers use of a fresh water pool, a children's pool, a poolside snack bar, sun loungers, aerobics and a gym. For an additional fee guests can use the whirlpool, the sauna, the solarium and 2 tennis places. In addition, the hotel offers to use mountain bikes.

The rooms of the hotel are stylishly furnished and have among other things an air conditioning system, a hair dryer, a mini bar and internet access.



You will find a Balearic Islands Travel Guide in web. In addition, there are numerous, interesting blogs, e.g. the blog "Barcelona accommodation" and "Costas of Spain accommodation".