Ibiza Hotels, Majorca Hotels, Apartments, Accommodation

Everybody who thinks about Ibiza thinks about party and mass tourism. But this is only a short part of what is standing for Ibiza. On this Balearic Island you can also enjoy the nature and a lot of sightseeing. If you plan a Ibiza holiday you should definitely visit Ibiza Town. It is the capital of Ibiza and Formentera. If you are looking for Ibiza Hotels you should choose one in the southeast of the island where the city is located.
In the city you will find a huge Catalan influence which explains why the city is called Eivissa - the Catalan name of it. Probably the was built by the Phoenicians in 700 B C. During its history the city was conquered by several nations - the Romans, Vandals and Moors. Finally in 1256 the Catalans captures Ibiza Town and stayed.
Through the different influences of the nations you can discover a lot of interesting historical buildings and things. This is why in 1999 the city was declared as world cultural heritage.
The most significant thing is the defense wall which was built by the Moors. But you should also visit the old city (Dalt Vila), the Puig des Molins and the castle. Also the cathedral has survived the decades.
In this city you can experience the different cultures really close. Furthermore, one third of the inhabitants of the island are living here. Therefore this is a happening place during the whole year.
So Ibiza Town is the perfect place if you want to combine nature, culture and party.

Majorca is an island with several different faces. If you should plan to spend your holiday in one of the Majorca hotels but you want to do other things than party, you should definitely visit Manacor. This small town is indeed the second biggest on the island but is still 10 times smaller than Palma. But there you can discover several exciting things during your Majorca holiday.

Travel to the East of the Balearic Island where Manacor is located. This city that doesn´t have mass tourism yet, was already built 2000 B C. This is documented by excavations. During the history Manacor played an important role. In 1300, Jaume II granted Manacor a statue of municipality and a native Manacor was an outstanding character in medieval social conflicts.
In the past the inhabitants made their living mainly by agriculture and farming. In the 19th century this changed because of the increasing industrialization. From this day on windmills and liquor distillery dominated the landscape. Today the factory of artificial pearls is an important factor as well as construction.

If you spend some time in Manacor you can visit the pearls factory which is located a little bit outside the city. The pearls are made out of fish scales and look like real ones. You can buy some on the conterminous shop and bring them home as souvenirs. But not only industry is really important to the people but also the religion. In 1236 the first parish churched was built and 1576 the convent Sant Vicenc Ferrer was founded.
Furthermore, a windmill from the 19th century and 2 other churches are remained and are worth to visit them. What you definitely should visit is the flowstone cave. Here you can find one of the biggest subterraneous lakes of the world where you can experience a classic concert every day.

You see in Manacor you can do a lot of different things and enjoy your holidays. But don´t forget to make a break and enjoy the Spanish way of life with the typical cuisine of the region.

When people think of Majorca they always think the only thing one can do there is party. But Majorca is a lot more than just this cliché. There is a lot that you can visit and a lot of nature that you can discover. So just book a Majorca hotel and enjoy this unique island. If you want to go in the nature during you Majorca holiday go to Cap Formentor.
It is on the northernmost point of the Balearic Island and from which you will get a breathtaking view. Not just only above the landscape but also about the roaring sea 300 meters beyond you. Along the whole way, which is 13 kilometers long, you have several viewpoints where you can even recognize Menorca. Furthermore, the ragged cliffs are astonishing and you will find every time new forms in it.
The peninsula is also called the Meeting point of the winds because the winds are really important for the inhabitants of the island. They always lived from fishing and agriculture and therefore it was essential for them to know the winds. They even gave the winds names: Tramuntana, Ponenet, Migjorn and Llevant. Today lots of landscapes are named after them.
If you go down, the street will lead you through a pinewood which finally will end on one of the most beautiful bays on Majorca. Here you could make a break, enjoy the rest of the day and watch the sunset.

In the southeast of Ibiza there is the municipality of San José. The town Sant Josep de sa Talaia was named after the mountain located nearby. This region accommodates the island's most beaches and coves and covers a coastline of nearly 50 miles. Cala Comte, Cala Bassa and Cala Vedella are the three most beautiful coves, they even were rewarded with blue flags.

Escape from the larger tourist resorts to these hidden coves of clear and turquoise blue waters. Some of the larger beaches are surrounded by pine forests. Pine forrests are abundant on Ibiza and its smaller neighbour Formentera. This is why they are popularly nicknamed „Las Pitiusas". You can easily find beautiful Ibiza apartments and Ibiza hotels close to these beaches.

Besides beautiful beaches and impressive natural parks San José also has a great historical heritage. You can visit the Punic-Roman rural settlement of Ses Païses near Cala d'Hort and another historical attraction is the Phoenician village in Sa Caleta. There are also two famous watchtowers, the Torre de ses Portes and the Torre de Comte, both built during the 17th and 18th centuries by locals to prevent invasions from the sea. Furthermore there are some marvelous churches in this region. Something you really shouldn't miss while vacationing in this region is the Cova Santa, a 25 meters deep natural cave with many stalctites and stalagmites.

In the town of Sant Josep you can also enjoy all sorts of sports and the town hall organizes many cultural and traditional activities and events throughout the year. If you want to come and enjoy the southeast coast of Ibiza you can either choose to stay in the cultural center and take an Ibiza holiday accommodation in San José or the neighbouring town of San Augustin or choose to spend most time along the coast visiting the many beaches and staying in an Ibiza hotel or Ibiza apartment in for example Cala Tarida or in Cala Vadella.