Ibiza Hotels, Majorca Hotels, Apartments, Accommodation

Throughout history, the Balearic Islands have been inhabited by people with many different origins and cultural backgrounds. The location in the Mediterranean made the Balearics a perfect haven for Arabic, African, Persian and European folks that settled on or visited the islands.

The influences of all these different cultures can be found in today's Balearic kitchen. The basics come from the Catalan mainland in the Northeast of Spain. Fish and seafood are of course one of the most important ingredients. Besides that there are many meat dishes and sausages and products made out of the Mallorcan lard. Mallorca is renowned for the cultivation of oranges, olives and almonds which are also widely used. The restaurants of most Mallorca hotels offer a wide menu with both international and traditional Island dishes. The quality as well as the variety of the menus in Mallorca and Ibiza hotels are improving every year.

Cooks on Mallorca are experts in preparing soups. On the traditional way soup is being prepared in a ceramic kettle on low fire. One absolutely has to try the „sopes mallorquines" made out of vegetables and brown bread. In the inlands of Menorca you can try „el Oliaigo", a refreshing soup made out of oil, water, garlic and tomato. Another typical Menorcan dish is the lobster stew, or the widelier available fish stew, which in combination with bread are an excellent apetizer. To finish of a nice diner on a typical Menorcan way one has to eat the cheese of Maó. It originally came from Italy in the 15th century and today it's listed as among the best cheeses in Europe.

The Balearic Islands also produce some excellent wines to accompany the Island specialties. And after diner there's nothing better than to enjoy a nice Menorca gin, the islands heritage from the time of British occupation. You can experience all these delicacies during your Balearic Island holiday.

Olives have been one of the most valuable ingredients in the Mediterranean diet for thousands of years - since people discovered how to extract the valuable olive oil from the small bitter fruit of the ancient olive trees.
It is unlikely that the early harvesters of the olive were privy to this much information, but the humble olive tree can certainly claim to be one of the main pillars of the renowned 'healthy Mediterranean diet'.

Olive trees of all ages are abundant all over Ibiza and many are reputed to be over 1,000 years old. However, they are not a crop that offers a quick return and were traditionally planted to provide for the next generation. Their most productive years are considered to be between 25 and 100 years during which time they can produce between 30 and 50 kilos of olives each year. You can taste one of the purest olives in the world during your Ibiza holiday.

Traditionally the olives that had dropped during the night were collected each autumn morning when the peasants took their sheep or goats to pasture. If it was a windy day on the Balearic Island, they would take a second tour of their trees expecting more fruit to have fallen. Nowadays, as the flocks of sheep have largely disappeared, you are more likely to see the farmers beating the trees with long sticks and catching the olives with nets spread on the ground beneath.
Since each family would have only a few trees, they would then take their precious fruit to a neighbouring finca that possessed an olive press.

There are two main components to an olive press; the first is the horse drawn millstone with its huge stone trough into which the olives are tipped and crushed into a pulp by the millstone, as it is interminably dragged around by the blinkered horse. The resultant pulp is then crammed into big wicker baskets a metre across, which are piled under the business end of the press.

Come to Ibiza, not only for clubbing or dancing, but also to enjoy the Ibiza nature life. So that enjoy your stay in one of the numerous Ibiza hotels and Ibiza apartments.

The Balearic Islands have a long and interesting history and many different kinds of people have inhabited Mallorca and Ibiza. This diversity has left its traces in the Islands' cultural heritage.

In the cities on Mallorca alone you can find a magnificent selection of museums and complexes. Many museums accommodate unique collections of interesting artifacts and pieces of art. Many exhibitions take place in Mallorcan museums, differing in importance and size from large to small and local to international. Most museums are located in some of Mallorca's most beautiful buildings. The art galleries on Mallorca display many wonderful collections of art with paintings by world famous as well as by local Majorca artists, both modern and traditional in style.

In the old part of the capital of Mallorca, Palma, you can find many patios and old houses that are definitely worth a visit. Besides that many plays and concerts take place in the city, often with excellent acoustics because of the perfect venues between the many historical buildings. It's a delight to take a walk along all the galleries and museums here during your Mallorca holiday.

Another town on Mallorca where you will encounter many art works and historical museums is Pollensa. This village has been a preferred destination of many painters and artists for over a hundred years. Some local Pollensa artists are Hermenegild Anglada Camarasa, Dionís Bennàssar and Joan Miró. During nearly all the year you can enjoy a variety of musical events among which the most famous ones are those which take place in the Santo Domingo Cloister. Other sights in Pollensa that are worth a visit are the three churches, the stations of the cross El Cavari and the Roman Bridge. If you do now feel like visiting all these interesting places, then do not hesitate to visit this beautiful island and live in a traditional Mallorca apartment or Mallorca hotel.

Are you dreaming of playing Golf under the sun of Spain? Do you want to improve your handicap on holiday? Then you should book a comfortable accommodation in Mallorca and experience the unique beauty of this island.

Mallorca offers its tourists more then 20 golf courses with different kinds of difficulty levels. Short flying times, an all the year playability of the courses and special offers of the flight companies make this Balearic Island the ideal destination for a golf holiday.

Espacially in spring and autum, the golf courses are booked well. Therefor it would be advisable to look for an appointment quite early. Most of the courses consist of a practisegreen, a drive range, a golfing school and a gastronomy in the upper priceclass. The golfing equipment can be borrowed straight at the course.

The mild climate and the beautiful nature attract a lot of visitors. The people that come here are fascinated by golfing between olive groves, cliffy rocks and the amazing view on the Mediteranian sea. Experience the beauty of Mallorca and spend the night in a comfortable Mallorca hotel.

Ibiza is the island of the youth and of course the island of the rich and famous. From the beginning until the middle of June the clubs and discotheques on Ibiza are celebrating their opening. Ibiza is one of the best destinations for partying in Spain. Some of the most important clubs on the Balearic Island are Privileg, Es Paradis, Pacha, DC-10, Enden, Amnesia, El Divino and Space. Here are some of the clubs that were just mentioned:

Privileg is the biggest club on the island. Famous people like Freddy Mercury of Queen already sang in this club. The main floor of this club has the size of a football field. In the middle there is a pool. Above this pool there is a bridge where you can find the turntables. The DJ entertains the crowd with house music. Furthermore, the club consists of several floors where you can find all different kinds of music. You can also find a VIP section and a beautiful outside section there.

address:
Privilege Ibiza
Apdo. Correos 94
San Rafael, Ibiza

Es Paradis has a unique and spectacular decoration. It is predominantly in white, with columns, marble and a beautiful garden. The club is one of the most beautiful on Ibiza. The club consists of 10 bars, a wardrobe, 3 dance floors, the Café Paradís, a gallery, a lounge and 3 VIP sections. 14,000 watt sound and 300,000 watt light make sure of the a great mood. This Club is known for its Water parties. The floor of this club can be dropped and transformed into a pool.

address:
Es Paradis
Salvador Espriu 2
San Antonio, Ibiza

The Pacha is probably the most known and traditional clubs on the island. Since 1973 the club gives amazing classy parties with a lot of VIPs. The club is big but with the help of its branched architecture it appears comfortable and inviting. On the 3 main floors there is mainly House, Black and Garage music. There are numerous topic parties with extensive decorations. The Pacha is open even in the winter but then just Fridays and Saturdays.

address:
Pacha
Avda. 8 de Agosto s/n
Ibiza- Stadt, Ibiza

There are great Hotels in Ibiza. You can choose between average and luxury Ibiza accommodations. You can also find nice Ibiza apartments there. The perfect time for a party holiday in Ibiza is between June and September. In that time, all the clubs and discotheques are opened.

Es Vedra is a stone's throw away from the southwest coast of the balearic island Ibiza. It's a rock with an altitude of 382 m. The rock is surrounded by many myths and legends. For some the rock is the visible part of Atlantis. The island is a nature reserve and is uninhabited.

The tower "Torre del Pirata" offers a beautiful view of the island.The tower was build in 1763. It became famous by the novel "Los Muertos Mandan" written by Blasco IIbañez.

There are beautiful Ibiza hotels and Ibiza apartments on the island. The island offers Ibiza accommodations for each taste whether you would like to spend family vacation or rather you would like to make sporty active vacation.

You will find many interesting information about Ibiza at the Ibiza Majorca Travel Guide in web. The Travel guide serves you with information about the gastronomy and the historical culture. You will find general information about Spain in the blog "Apartment Barcelona" and "Spain holiday".