Ibiza Hotels, Majorca Hotels, Apartments, Accommodation

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!

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.



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Spain is a good country to travel with children of any age. In particular, babies and toddlers will be well received everywhere. Many sights and tourist attractions have discounts or free entry for children.

The Balearic Island Majorca offers beautiful, fine sand bathing bays with gently sloping beaches. Particularly in the east and the north of Majorca you will find beaches for a perfect family vacation which are suitable for bathing and relaxation. The largest of the Balearic Islands is an ideal destination for a family vacation and offers interesting day trips. Majorca offers a wide range of family accommodations. The island has a good choice of accommodation from seaside apartments to fantastic Majorca family apartments.

Mallorca offers approx. 130 beaches. "Cala Agulla" is a beach in the northeast of Majorca, near Cala Ratjada. The beach is surrounded by a beautiful pinewood and offers a gently sloping beach. Another beautiful sand beach is "Cala Millor". The beach is the longest beach at the east coast. It is an ideal place for families with children, because the beach is hardly interrupted by stones and rocks. The promenade is car-free and decorated with palms, bushes and flowers. Many comfortable Majorca family hotels in Cala Millor invite to an overnight stay. On the web page of the Ibiza Majorca travel guide you will find useful information about Majorca, in order to guarantee that your vacation becomes unforgettable.

The peninsula Formentor is located in the northeast of Majorca. A long road (13,5 km) leads from Port de Pollença to Cap de Formentor. Many curves, steep cliffs and deep ravines are to be found along the road.


The hotel Majorca Barcelo Formentor is situated directly on the peninsula. The luxury 5- stars hotel in Majorca offers a fantastic panorama. One approximately 80,000 square meters park belongs to the hotel and ranks among one of the most beautiful parks in Spain.





For the natives Cap de Formentor is designated as the "Meeting places of the Winds". From the platform "Cami del Mirador" one has a beautiful view of the beautiful cliffy coast. Several observation decks are connected with stairs. A lighthouse, dated from 1862, is directly situated on Cap de Formentor.


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The Ibiza Gran Hotel is situated in the exclusive area of Marina Botafoch in Ibiza. The 5- stars hotel is located near to the beach and near to the famous "Pacha" night club.



While spending the holiday in Ibiza the hotel is a fantastic choice for people who want to work out or indulge in the luxury of massages and facials. After a day full of activities you can spend some time in the marvellous spa and health centre. This Ibiza Hotel offers four different specialities: Open Fitness, Open Spa Experience, Open Aqua and Open Beauty. This services are subject to additional payment.


The beautiful junior suites are fully equipped with a king-size bed, a direct dial telephone, a satellite/cable TV, a hifi system, a minibar, a central heating, an air conditioning, a safe and a balcony or terrace. The bathroom facilities include a whirlpool, a separate shower with different massage settings, cabinets, a hairdryer and a telephone.





For more information about Ibiza please find an Ibiza Mallorca Travel Guide in web.

Your holiday in Majorca should absolutely contain a trip to the train "The Sóller Railway". The train was built in 1927 and operates between Palma de Majorca and Soller.


The trip with the historical train takes about 90 minutes and offers a fantastic view on the beautiful landscape of Majorca.


The beautiful Grand Hotel Soller, one of the most beautiful hotels in Majorca offers a luxury holiday. The building is an 18th century palace. It's located in Soller and offers a fresh water pool and a sun terrace on the roof.


The island doesn't only offer luxury hotels, it also offers comfortable and great "middle class" Majorca hotels e.g. the Hotel Hesperia Ciutat de Mallorca. A 4 star hotel in Palma which is situated in a peaceful neighborhood, near Marina and Bellver castle.

The beautiful Island of Ibiza has more to offer than just beach, sun and nightlife. Fantastic cities with nice cultural buildings invite you to a holiday in Spain.

Admire the Old Town of Ibiza, called "Dalt Vila" by the locals. It accommodates an impressive 16th century fortress, antique city walls, a cathedral and the "Sant Domingo"- church. The typical white fisherman's houses just outside the city walls are also a delight to see.

In Ibiza Town you can visit many museums, like the archeological ones, the convent or the modern art museum. The marina, the "Necrópolis" and "Plaza de la Vila" are also well worth a visit. Book an Ibiza Hotel in the center of town and enjoy the city as well as its beautiful surroundings.

The second biggest town in Ibiza is Santa Eulalia. It is situated on the shores of the only river of the Balearic archipelago. It's especially known for its pretty hilltop church. Below the church you can visit the small ethnological museum located inside an ancient farm.

The town of Sant Antonio is a very popular tourist destination. From this harbor town you can take nice boat trips to watch the submarine life through a glass bottom or to sail off to the beautiful sandy beach of Cala Bossa. Being a true holiday paradise Sant Antonio offers plenty of Ibiza accommodation. There is also a wide range of Ibiza hotels in Santa Eulalia and finding a lovely Ibiza apartment in both towns shouldn't be any problem at all.

If you prefer something smaller you can visit the visit Es Cubells, a charming small village in the South of Ibiza. It's situated on top of a cliff from where you have an amazing view over the coast. Not far from Es Cubells you can visit Ses Salines, an interior salt-water lake where one can spot thousands of seabirds. Ses Salines is a unique ecosystem bigger than a thousand hectares.

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The Easter week begin traditionally with Palm Sunday, it always fall on the first Sunday before Easter. It marks the end of Lent, a period of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter. The Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's entry in Jerusalem. Locals carry the olive and palm branches which are kept in homes to ward off evil. An afternoon mass takes place at Majorca's Cathedral in Palma. The mass will be attended by many priests from all over Majorca as well as the bishop.
From Monday to Friday a series of processions continue e.g. "Brotherhood of the Blood of Christ" on Maundy Thursday and the 'Holy Burial' on Good Friday.The procession on Maundy Thursday in Palma de Majorca is one of the most spectacular due to the vast amount of people who take part.
On Easter Sunday when the Procession of the 'Meeting' is celebrated the week of celebrations comes to a closing.
Come to Majorca and experience this religiously tradition. Stay in a comfortable Majorca hotel or Majorca apartment.

If you want more information visit the Ibiza Majorca Travel guide in web. You will find information about the gastronomy, the culture and the history of the Balearic Islands.

The majorcan cuisine gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy marvelous traditional recipes. The Majorcans usually use olive oil for their preparation of food. The main ingrediences are bell pepper, zucchini, tomato, aubergine, garlic and fish. The Majorcans differentiate between three terms: "caldo" (clear soup), "sopa" (soup) and "potaje" (stew). "Sopa Mallorquin" is a solid cabbage- stew with meat, "Sopa de pescado" is a fish soup. Rice dishes are also usually used in the majorcan cuisine. "Arroz a la marinera" is a rice dish with fish and sea fruits, "Arròs brut" is a rice dish with meat of a pig, chicken or rabbit and seasonal vegetables. A famous vegetable court is "Tumbet", a vegetable- casserole with potatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, aubergines and onions. The best travel season or a culinary journey is summer, when vegetables are of first-class quality. Popular meat dishes are "Costillas de cordero" (lamb chop), "Lechona" (suckling pig), "Sobrassada" (red sausage) and "Butifarron" (blood sausage). Experience the majorcan cuisine and stay in a comfortable accommodation in Mallorca. You will find further information at the Ibiza Majorca Travel Guide in web. The page has detailed information available with regard to cultur, history and sightseeing.

Have you ever been to Menorca? No??? Well then, come on, pack your bags and come to Menorca! Menorca is the northernmost and easternmost Balearic island. The north of Menorca is mountainous and has a fissured coast with some natural harbors. The South is hilly with deep ravines, isolated bays, long and sandy beaches. The island is green and well-wooded; agriculture is an important economic factor. The UNESCO declares the island as a biosphere reservation. Great Menorca accommodations are available. Menorca is known for some beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean. In the North, the beaches are dark and coarse-grained, whereas in the South, the beaches are bright and offer ideal terms for families with children. The two largest cities are Mahón, eastern- based and Ciutadella, in the West of the island. Mahón is the capital of Menorca. A small, nice city with Georgian houses, narrow alleys and hospitable inhabitants. Ciutadella, for a long time the capital of Menorca, offers beautiful, ancient palaces, lovely churches and narrow alleys.

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Just a mere 10 km from the Majorcan capital Palma de Majorca we find the two renown tourist resorts of Palma Nova and Magaluf. Over the years these two towns have grown into one large resort offering anything you might be looking for during a holiday on Majorca. In Summertime these two towns are the perfect destination for an active beach holiday. As Palma Nova is a bit less crowded with party seeking groups of tourists due to the smaller offer of nightclubs, cafés and English pubs, it is better suited for families than Magaluf. For families looking for an accommodation on Majorca it is recommended to choose a Majorca apartment instead of a hotel. Holiday apartments offer far more liberty and that touch of homelyness that families might be looking for on their holidays. It?s a comfortable idea that after a day at the beach you can return to your apartment and relax in your own living room.

A great accommodation in Palma Nova is hotel Aquasol. This three star aparthotel offers a large number of apartments for upto four people. The hotel is located in the center of Palma Nova, nearby many shops, cosy restaurants and bars and at walking distance from the large and clean sandy beach. The hotel itself offers a games room, a TV room, its own supermarket, a café and a cosy bar, a snackbar and a splendid restaurant. You can access the internet in the whole building and there?s a laundry service as well as a medical assistance center. The apartments dispose of a living room, a separate bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchenette.

The hotel is ideal for families because of the many facilities it has to offer. Children can play in the playground within the complex, there?s an outdoor swimmingpool and the hotel offers a varied daily entertainment programme. Furthermore there are a basketball field and a snooker room. In Apartments Aquasol you won?t get bored!

Colder temperatures are slowly setting in and you?re propably thinking back with melancholy to that warm and wonderful summer holiday. Why don?t you just book that low-cost airline flight and find a good and affordable Ibiza hotel or Ibiza apartment and relive those summer nights again in your autumn break. For less than 20 Euros per night you already stay in a nice and comfortable apartment in the center of San Antonio on Ibiza. Or what about a traditional three star hotel in Cala Vadella right next to the beach? If you prefer more luxury and you want everything to be taken care off, you could always opt for an all-inclusive stay in a great four star resort hotel in Santa Eulalia. In Ibiza there are apartments and hotels for every type of traveler. The backpacker who travels on a budget, the independent travelers who enjoy taking care of their own vacation, or the ones who just want to sit back and relax and enjoy the beach and the wonderful Island to the fullest. The Balearics have suitable accommodation for all of you Ibiza and Mallorca lovers out there. Besides, you can book now and already fly in two days to enjoy a wonderful autumn break for very attractive last minute rates. So get out of that dull office into the plane and enjoy the still warm and sunny Balearics.

As autumn is now setting in in most parts of Europe, many people already start daydreaming about their upcoming Ibiza, Mallorca holidays for the spring or even for summer. Ibiza and Mallorca are excellent destinations for the early spring. The mediterranean climate and the southern location makes the Balearic Islands the perfect location for a short escape from the cooler Northern countries. Witness how the beautiful flora and fauna on the Islands comes to live, enjoy the beaches that aren?t too crowded with tourists yet and discover the friendliness of the locals who are happy to welcome you as their first visitors of the year.

Early bookers often benefit from special discounts. Many hotels on Mallorca can already be booked now. There are also many Ibiza apartments available already. There are two great hotels in Playa d?en Bossa that offer great apartments. You can already book the Squash Hotel and the Club Tur Palas Hotel, both situated near the beautiful beach of Playa d?en Bossa. This Ibiza town is already getting quite lively in April and May. These months are perfect for enjoying the Islands nature and beautiful virgin beaches to the fullest. Another lovely town in Ibiza is Figueretas, in Figueretas you can stay in a Figueretas Apartment of the Lido Hotel. These apartments are located right at the beautiful sandy beach and are surrounded by bars, restaurants, nightclubs and shops. An ideal location for getting to know Ibiza?s vibrant nightlife.

The Balearic Islands offer many different types of accommodation. A hotel can offer you much luxury and a true holiday feeling. Hotels often offer activity programs and meals throughout the day. But sometimes it can be nice to be more independent, to feel more ?at home? and to pay less. In that case you could opt for an apartment. Most apartments on the Islands are situated in apartment buildings or apartment hotels. There can be apartments with separate bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen or studios of one big room with a kitchenette and one or more sofa beds. The big advantages are the extra space and that you can prepare your own meals whenever you want. The Barcelo Pueblo Park in Playa de Palma in Mallorca offers a range of cozy apartments around their fantastic swimming pool. It?s a great place to stay independently and at the same time have plenty of opportunity to get to meet your neighbors. Or in the beautiful village of Cala Ratjada you can stay in the apartments of Hotetur Lago Park. This three star complex near the beautiful sandy beach of San Moll offers 2 pools, a children's pool, a pool bar as well as a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols. There?s an in-house steam room, a sauna, Jacuzzi and massage service as well as further therapies. Sports facilities include aerobics, beach volleyball, minigolf course and a gym. You can even enjoy the entertainment program. So here you can enjoy all the comfort and independence of an own studio and at the same time profit from all the luxury that the hotel has to offer. In Ibiza in the town of Playa d?en Bossa there is the three star Hotel Club Garbi. The apartments are simple but stylish and clean, the hotel offers entertainment and the location is perfect near Ibiza town and some of Ibiza?s most marvelous beaches.