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Wild Life on Mallorca

safari-zoo-startseite.jpgIf you are spending your Majorca holiday right now or you just planning to book a family Majorca hotel in the East of the island you should consider visit the Safari Zoo on Mallorca. It is not only an unforgettable experience for children but also for everyone. For example you can do a day trip to this park which is an animal zoo as well as an adventure park.
If you are already saying in the East of Majorca you can easily reach it by bus. It is going from 3 cities - S´Llot, Sa Coma and Cla Millor. The price for the ticket is already included in the entrance price. Shouldn´t you have your accommodation near one of this places you could rent a car. So it is no problem at all to reach the park. In the Safari Zoo you can observe exotic animals in their natural behavior or just enjoy the extraordinarily landscape which looks like the savannah. This all you can see relaxed in one of the buse or train tours that are taking approximately 1 hour. In this way you get the chance to see gnus, zebras as well as ostriches. Furthermore, experience the closeness of hippos, giraffes, rhinos. 2050.jpgAfter this exciting trip you can visit the conterminous zoo where you can see further 2100 animals like tigers, monkey and so on. Or visit the famous show of predators.
You see there is lot of activities in this park. Take your whole family and enjoy an exciting day trip which you won´t forget for long. It is definitely worth the money.
It is open every day from 9 am to 5 p m in winter and 6.30 p m in summer.

Cap Formentor

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. 4274336_l.jpg
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.
cap-formentor-klein.jpgThe 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.

A holiday in Palma de Mallorca

In 1983 Palma de Mallorca became the capital of the newly established Balearic Islands autonomous community. It is the cosmopolitan hub of over 300.000 people. The new self-confidence is plain to see in the city center, a vibrant urbane place that is akin to the big cities of the Spanish mainland-and a world away from the heaving tourist enclaves of the surrounding bay. There's still a long way to go, but the bild_3_kathedrale_palma_de_mallorca.jpgcenter now presents a splendid ensemble of lively shopping areas, mazy lanes and refurbished old buildings, all enclosed by what remains of the old city walls and their replacements boulevards.

You will not regret visiting this island of Mallorca, and especially its capital, Mallorca where the magnificent cathedral designed by Antoni Gaudi can be found. The building is essentially gothic, with massive exterior buttresses.
You should also visit the museu de Mallorca, occupying one of the many 15th or 16th patrician mansions, and some exceptionally fine medieval religious paintings. The Basilica de Sant Francesc is the finest among the city's host of worthy medieval churches, and don't miss also the Santa Eulalia, the first church to be built after Jaume's arrival. Close by, the ajuntament is a debonair example of the late-Renaissance style, with a grand and self-assured foyer.
To eat, you have inexpensive cafés and tapas bars distributed around the city center. Xou can also palma_de_mallorca.jpgfind several Mallorca hotels and Mallorca apartments in central and popular areas of Palma.

Palma is a perfect destination for holidays; the city remains beautiful and impressive, with the grand bulk of the cathedral towering above the old town and the remnants of the medieval walls. In high season, finding an accommodation in Palma de Mallorca is not easy. So you should plan your trip in advance and book your Mallorca holiday home early.

The Aqualand in El Arenal

Mallorca offers its tourists a wide range of opportunities to spend their time. One of the most important tourist attractions in Mallorca is the Aqualand in El Arenal. This park offers a lot of fun for families and groups of youngsters. You definitely have to visit the Aqualand if you are in Mallorca. The park is situated in the South of the Balearic island, Attraktioner%5CAquapark%5CArenal%20Aqua%20City.jpgclose to the popular beach of El Arenal. In El Arenal and Palma de Mallorca which is situated quite close, you can find a lot of Mallorca hotels.

This Aqua park offer you a lot of waterslides for every age and all kinds of attractions that satisfies every tourist. Some of these numerous attractions are the Tsunami, the Grand Canyon and the Devils Tail. The Banzai for example is a steep 25 meter long slide on witch you go down sitting on a mat. On the way down you are going to reach a speed of 50 km/h.
Another attraction is the Surf Beach. This is a big basin with a wave machine. This one creates wave that can become one meter high. So grab a surfboard and feel like surfing in the ocean.

090716144230_barcelona_wifi_interior.jpgThe park also offers a lot of attractions for children. They find their pleasure in 3 areas: the Mini Park, the Dragon land and Polynesia. The Polynesia is brand new. This offers several slides in a tropical surrounding full of colors. The children can also have fun on one of the numerous trampolines or in the diving basin, where they can proof how long they are able to stay under water. You can relax here after a long day on one of the green meadows or in one of the Jacuzzis.

You can easily reach the park by car. There are also shuttle buses driving directly from Palma and El Arenal straight to the entrance of the park. The public transports do also stop at the entrance of the park.
The openings times of the park in the summer are from 10.00-18.00 hours.

If you want to visit the Aqualand in El Arenal, then come to Mallorca and combine it with a nice Mallorca holiday. On the island you can live in a comfortable Mallorca hotel or a Mallorca apartment.

Family vacation in Majorca

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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.

Bucht-von-Cala-Millor.jpgThe 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.

strand118_DAK.jpgMallorca 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.

Beach vacations in Alcudia

Alcudia.jpgWould you like to relax on a beautiful, gently sloping beach? Are a good infrastructure and a wide range of sport activities important for you? Then you will feel absolutely fine in Alcudia! The long and fine sand beach is suitable for a perfect family vacation in Majorca. The beach in Alcudia is considered as one of the most beautiful in Majorca.


Alcudia city is probably the oldest city in Majorca. It is surrounded by a medieval wall and has two medieval city gates, which should be visit! Besides the beautiful marina is situated a fantastic shopping mile with nice restaurants and bars. In addition, Alcudia offers comfortable Majorca accommodations for families. Especially the Majorca family apartment "El Lago" offers comfortable family apartments. The outdoor complex includes a pool with a separate children's pool.





Alcudia is a good choice for families who like to spend a comfortable family vacation in Majorca. The city offers a wide range of outdoor activities for families, it provides excellent, family-friendly Majorca hotels in Alcudia and it has an excellent gastronomy with dishes for children.

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