Ibiza Hotels, Majorca Hotels, Apartments, Accommodation

Information about the Balearic Islands

2007-10-11T12:48:17Z

You plan to travel to the Balearic Islands - Ibiza, Majorca - but do not want to buy a guidebook for a stay of a week or two? We do have a website that provides you with information about the Balearic Islands, you can find all the information you need to plan and finally enjoy your travel - from accommodation over food and nature to sports and party. Take a look at www.ibizamallorca.com and get informed about the destination you are going to!

Learn Spanish

2007-10-04T08:54:57Z

Spanish is, after English, one of the most spoken languages in the world - so why not learn this beautiful language? In Spain there are Spanish courses offered in every city, you could for example combine your holiday in Majorca with a Spanish language course. It is a lot of fun, you meet nice people and at the same time can enjoy the beautiful ambience. The internet provides you with all the necessary information, one school offering Spanish courses in Majorca is for example the IH . We can provide you with accommodation in Palma de Mallorca as well as with apartments in Barcelona or in other destinations in Spain.

Sangría

2007-06-20T11:26:11Z

Everybody who is travelling to Spain wants to try typical Spanish food and drinks like Sangría. Sangría is a kind of wine punch and works well as a cheap party drink. Sangria derives from the Spanish word "sangre" which means blood. But Sangria is not always red like blood, there exists also Sangría which is made with white wine and therefore called "Sangría Blanco".
Sangría was originally created in Spain with Rioja and other Spanish red wines. Soon, however, the Cava-producing area adopted a sparkling white version. In the south of Spain Sangria is called "zurra", and is created with peach or nectarine.
Sangría usually is comprised of red wine, chopped or sliced fruit, juice, a sweetener such as sugar or honey, a small amount of added brandy, triple sec, or other spirits.
Sangría is often served in 1-litre pitchers or other containers large enough to hold a bottle of wine plus the added ingredients.

Palma´s Cathedral

2007-06-18T15:57:01Z

Palma is the capital of Mallorca and of course it offers many things to visit for tourists like Palma´s cathedral. 500 years were needed to complete the magnificant building. It´s a really surprising buliding because there are "modernista interior" features designed by Antinio Gaudí, best known for the Sagrada Famila in Barcelona. The original foundation came with the Christian Reconquest of the city. The church derives its effect through its sheer height, impressive from any angle but startling when glimpsed from the waterside esplanade.
On the way into the church, you will pass through the "Museu de la Catedral".

Ibiza Carnival

2007-06-14T10:06:50Z

The island of Ibiza is most famously known for its summer parties, with thousands of people flooding in for the big summer club nights.
Every February before Lent, it's carnival time in Spain, and Ibiza joins in the fun to welcome the spring. Also known as the Mardi Gras or Pancake Tuesday in the rest of the world, during this festival the whole island gets into the mood for celebration. At carnival time locals and tourists wear fancy costumes and go to the streets. Everywhere, the music is loud, good food is served, colours run bright, and alcohol flows endless. Parties and processions during this period lasts for a whole week.

Horse Riding on Mallorca

2007-06-12T13:25:44Z

In the North of Mallorca, near the sea side village of Son Serra de Marina, you will find a Ranch called Rancho Grande.
The Ranch covers 900 square kilometres of unspoilt land where you can do horse riding.
It was founded in 1964 by the Matorell Tomas family, and has grown to consist of 120 different horses and 10 ponies with 19 guides.
Moreover they offer a lot of other interesting acitivities like Moonlinght and Sunset Riding, a Wildlife and Mini Zoo and Winter Excursions.

Ibiza Olive Oil

2007-03-02T16:22:11Z

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. 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 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 our selection of Ibiza hotels and Ibiza apartments.

Ses Salines Natural reserve

2007-03-02T15:24:30Z

Although most tourist activity is based around the coast, Ibiza has much to offer inland. Journey off the beaten track to find untouched villages that still reflect much of the incredible history of the island. Many are just a cycle ride away from your Ibiza apartment or your hotel in Ibiza. As to the coast, you'll feel amazed the island's beautiful sunsets and the special magnetism of some islets as Es Vedrà and Es Vedranell. The Natural Reserve of Cala D'Hort and Las Salinas, the later partly located at the south of Ibiza and partly in Formentera, including the sea strip that separates them and the islets called Es Freus, are the two main areas of environmental value.These are Ses Salines of Ibiza and Formentera, salt pans and marshes which were designated a Natural Reserve in 1995. Endemic plant and animal communities co-exist here in a rich ecosystem where salt is a dominant feature. All this makes their landscapes and beaches unique and unrepeatable. In earlier times, Ibiza was called the island of salt, and it is so to such an extent that its inhabitants were guaranteed a supply of the condiment by law. The first ones to exploit the marshes were the Carthaginians, towards the 5th Century BC. After the re-conquest of Spain from the Moors, they passed over to being the property of the University and became one of the most important saltworks in the Mediterranean. For various centuries they belonged to the Crown, until they passed into private hands with the sale of Church lands by Mendizábal in 1835. Today the extraction of salt continues as in the past, using traditional methods and creating a landscape of white mountains which seem to have come from another world. Since 1995 this area has formed part of the Sea and Land Natural Reserve of Ses Salines. It includes almost all the southern tip of Ibiza, the north of Formentera and the islets which separate both islands. It is an ecosystem with a rich diversity, designated an Area of Special Protection for Birds. Among the 124 catalogued species are herons and flamingos which are easy to sight on their migratory journeys from July to October and from February to May. The vegetation is conditioned by the salinity of the ground. There is a predominance of the endemic sempervivum, reeds and plants which thrive in brackish water. The hills, with a lower concentration of salt, are covered with savin juniper bushes, pine forests and shrub land of rosemary and rock roses.

Formentera, the windsurfers' Island of the mediteranean see

2007-03-02T13:26:25Z

The island of Formentera...a meeting place for the world?s best windsurfers ? FormenteraMany world-class windsurfers are coming to the island of Formentera and its crystalline and transparent waters to prepare for the coming season, prior to the 2008 Olympics.The links between windsurfing and the island of Formentera are growing by leaps and bounds. The popularity of this water sport in the smaller of the two Pitiusan Islands is soaring, good proof of which are the many world-class windsurfers who are coming to the island of Formentera and its crystalline and transparent waters to prepare for the coming season, prior to the 2008 Olympics. Windsurfing in Formentera is popular all throughout the winter season and its superb conditions have not gone unnoticed by several of this sport?s stellar figures. José Luis Piñama, member of the Spanish Olympic windsurfing team, has been the main advocate for this initiative to bring together the world?s greatest windsurfers on the smaller Pitiusan Islands, including Germany?s Wilhelm (eighth place in the latest international championship), Italy?s champion Fabian Giheideggen, Portugal?s Joaop Rodrigues (two-time Olympic champion), Austria?s Thomas Kargl, Greece?s Byron Kokalanis and Switzerland?s Richie Staffacher (sixteenth place in the latest international championship), in addition to four more windsurfers from the Austrian youth team along with their trainer, Peter Krimbacher. José Luis Piñana was also Spain?s Olympic class runner-up and placed ninth in Holland?s 2006 Olympic Week and first in the 2005 National Freestyle Championship. Formentera has become a first-class destination for many internationally famous racers, all of whom emphasise the enormous importance of being able to train with people from other countries in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. According to Piñana, the island of Formentera boasts excellent infrastructures and superb conditions for windsurfing. He also stressed the excellent sailing conditions in the smaller Pitiusan Island, which make it a privileged place for this sport. As Formentera is a very small island, it is possible to come by boat one day and to settle on a hotel in Ibiza or an apartment in Ibiza or to find an accommodation in Mallorca. Enjoy your stay in Balearic Islands!

Watersports in Ibiza

2007-03-01T16:53:45Z

Figueretas beach is a well made central beach, divided into smaller parts sits in front of Figueretas apartment blocks and Figueretas hotels, and is bordered by a palm fringed promenade which extends along back towards Ibiza to the left and Playa d'en Bossa to the right.Water temperatures range from 18º C in May to 26º in August making the island ideal for all sorts of watersports, including waterskiing, jetskiing, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, bananaboat or even a relaxing pedalo. Most of the larger beaches have kiosks where you can rent pedaloes and have a go on a banana boat. There are several sailing schools around the island (Playa d'en Bossa, Las Salinas, San Antonio, Cala Martina, Cala Pada) offering Catamaran hire and occasional windsurf hire (you will probably need a licence). There are also several beaches offering waterskiing and jetskiing (San Antonio Bay, Cala Bassa, Playa d'en Bossa, Santa Eulalia) and parasailing. WindsurfingThere is rarely enough wind for planing conditions in the high season (but easily enough for beginners). In early and late summer, the South wind (Scirroco) can pick up to a good force 4 once a week, and the West wind (Mistral) sometimes comes howling in at force 6. The most popular beaches are Cala Martina, Cala Conta and Playa d'en Bossa. Of these, Cala Martina is the easiest to surf with plenty of flat and shallow water. Playa d'en bossa is all sand, but choppy when the South wind blows directly onshore. Cala Conta is for the more advanced surfer, and is trickier to get in and out. A shorty will be enough in the high season months of July, August and September (also gives good protection from the sun). For earlier and later months, as well as winter, think about taking a longer wetsuit, especially for the legs.

Fishing is a Sport in Ibiza

2007-03-01T14:41:06Z

One of the major benefits of living on a small island in the middle of the sea is the daily availability of fresh fish. To emphasize that freshness Ibiza has a tradition of fishing that still includes the blowing of the conch to announce the daily arrival of the day's catch in a few of the island villages. In Santa Eulalia this ceremony used to take place under a tree known as the 'Fishermen's Tree' opposite the Bar Cosmi on the Paseo. The hotels in San Juan it still takes place on the road alongside the church on a daily basis. A part of the tradition that made the islands self sufficient since time immemorial. Nowadays the islands' fishing fleet have sadly been made largely obsolete by 'modern' methods which have largely raped the natural resource of our surrounding seas. Drastic action to preserve the balance of nature is being discussed in all of the sea areas around most of Europe, as fishing technology has improved to the point of taking species, such as cod, to the point of extinction in the North Sea . Closer to home, the French fishing industry has received much negative press for fishing for the Blue Fin Tuna, close to Figueretas accomodation, using aircraft to guide their fleets' nets to the biggest shoals, innocently using their historical migratory routes. However, there is a third category of fishermen - almost as rare as the cod nowadays. Sports fishermen are an elite club of nature lovers who maintain their own set of rules of engagement, which are pretty much set in stone. There are probably no more than 200 members of this sport, the world's second most expensive sport/hobby (behind polo), but these few view their prey as potential gladiators and treat them with incredible respect.

Mountain Biking in Mallorca

2007-03-01T11:41:25Z

Nestled in the heart of the Tramuntana mountain range, Mallorca is a great base from which to explore the surrounding countryside by mountain bike. There is a wide variety of trails to explore, including great single tracks which wind through the olive groves and over mountain passes. With the Mediterranean never far away, the views are always spectacular.A wide selection of bikes for hire, including race, mountain, trekking, city and children?s bikes. All bikes are hired with a helmet and a pump. A lot of shops offer the following accessories for hire free of charge cycle computer, spare inner tubes, locks, water bottles, child seats, lights and racks.You can pick up your rental bike in the center of Soller, or if you prefer, bikes can be delivered and picked up to and from your accommodation.From your hotel in Soller, Biniaraix, or your appartment in Puerto Soller, this service is free if renting for one day or longer.The team of enthusiastic local Mallorcan cyclists - enthusiatic about cycling and their country - takes you to places which only they and a few other locals know about. Flexibility is the key with these rides and they can be varied depending upon the demand from the group. The number of days can be extended to include some other rides in the easier categories.Ride 1 Duration 3hrs Distance 30km This excursion takes place in the south face of the Serra de Tramuntana. The highest point of the commune of Bunyola at 819m above sea level is called Penyals d?Honor and borders on the region of ?Es Raiguer?, which gives us the possibility to enjoy an excellent view over PalmaRide 2 Duration 4hrs Distance 40kmThis excursion takes place in the Serra de Tramuntana, on the northeast slope of the island. The first sector goes along an old paved cart track that used to join the Monastery of Lluc with the village of Pollença. This 700 hundred-year-old and 14km long path crosses the Fincas (country houses) of Menut, Binifaldó and Muntanya, always uphill before we reach 700m above sea level.Ride 3 Duration 4hrs Distance 20kmThis is one of the classic mountain bike rides in Majorca. Right in the middle of the Serra de Tramuntana, Es Teix offers you the possibility to ride at heights of 900m, with fabulous views to the north and south sides of the island

Ses Salines and Es Cavallet

2007-01-31T16:53:30Z

To the south of Ibiza Town, stetching from the airport to the sea, are thousands of acres of salts flats. Ibiza's history, and its powerful presence on ancient trade routes, was based on these salts fields (salines), a trade that was vital, above all, to the ancient Carthaginians. Indeed, salt remained an important economic ressource until comparatively recently, the Island's only rail line ran from the middle of the marshes to La Canal, a dock where an enormous container ship would arrive weekly to be loaded with the bright, pinky-white sea salt.
Even now, though tourism brigs in far more money and the rail line has been tron up, salt production continues.

There are 2 beaches aroud there and buses from Ibiza town leave regularly for the more westerly, Ses Salines whose fine white sand arcs around a bay, the crystal-clear waters fringed by pines and dunes. The Beach also has a handful of beach bars, with cool chill-out sounds at Sa Trinxa at the southern end of the sands. From Ses Salines, it's a brief walk around the rocks or along the paths that maze the sand dunes to es Cavallet, a quieter if broadly similar beach that's long been a favourite of gay visitors the dunes behind the beach are well-known cruising area.

Come admire this wonderful wealth by setting in our selection of hotels and apartments

RCD Mallorca, football team

2007-01-29T12:19:57Z

This team was founded in 1916 in Palma De Majorque, honored by the King Alfonso XIII honró in conformance with the name of Real Sociedad, name given until 1931 and that changed to the name of Club Deportivo Mallorca.
The RCD Mallorca does not stop making the elevator during this decade under the orders of Serra Ferrer. The club tries so-so to remain within the Spanish elite.

Serra Ferrer does not manifestly leave the Catalan giant indifferent. He lands to the Camp Nou in 1997 as trainer of the team of young people, while Louis van Gaal is in the head of the first team. When the Dutchman is fired in 2000, Serra Ferrer meets itself to the commands until April, 2001. He returns then to his team of young people. He finds trainer's post at the highest level in 2004 with Betis, which knows under its orders the best season of its history. The club wins the Cup of Spain and ends on the fourth place of the championship, what is worth to him competing for UEFA Champions League. The victory on Chelsea FC, nevertheless favourite, establishes one of the rare knocks of brightness of a gloomy season. In summer, 2006, Serra Ferrer agrees to take up the challenge which he is offerd by the AEK Athens FC.
Then the RCD Majorca appealed Gregorio Manzano, the man who drove to the Club to the top of the History with the conquest of the Glass of the King. That of Bailén managed to give another character to the team after coming. It won to the Málaga and to Madrid.

To admire a soccer play, go to Mallorca and stay in one of the best hotel or apartment of the Island. You will be able also to enjoy all the beauties of www.perfectsuntravel.com. Why wouldn?t you stay in Palma hopping to see the team training in their wonderful soccer stadium.

Ibiza, the world parties' capital

2007-01-26T13:36:13Z

If it's nightlife you're after, you've come to the right place. The best clubs and DJs in the world; add a cosmopolitan mix of clubbers and holiday makers bent on having it; and then throw in some stars, celebrities and models for good measure; and what do you get? You get the summer party capital of the world...

It has to be said, it is quite easy to find buzzing nightlife in Ibiza. Nonetheless, each resort has it's own special atmosphere, so we thought we'd help you on your way by highlighting some of the best hotels and accomodation of the Islands .

The typical Ibiza tourist season runs from the beginning of May until the end of October. During this time all of the bars and restaurants are open as is Pacha and perhaps El Divino in Ibiza Town.

The clubbing season starts at the beginning of June and continues until the end of September. The clubs close one by one until at the end of September or the beginning of October Space and Dc10 close and it's back to just Pacha again.

Es Paradis is the first of the other clubs to open usually in the last week of May, after that comes Space, on the first Sunday in June, one week after that, Amnesia, etc, etc. The popular nights like Cream and Manumission don't start until the third or fourth week of June. The closing parties start at the beginning of September and continue until the end of September.