Ibiza Hotels, Majorca Hotels, Apartments, Accommodation

Paintball in Ibiza

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:51:23 +0100

Paintball is a game where opponents compete in various objectives while trying to tag other players with a ball of paint from a gas powered gun. If you're looking to test yourself, relive stress, try something new and exciting or just have a paintball experience while traveling in a new place, an Ibiza vacation is something that can bring a memorable experience into your life.

A paintball destination in Ibiza to check out is the Paintball Lounge Party.
At PLP the guns, mask protection, and uniform are provided for you. The battle ground is 12,000 m2 in 50,000 m2 of lounge party areas. They welcome you to come alone, in couples or groups. To play at PLP you must be over 12 years of age. Besides playing paintball there´s also a bar, lounge area, terrace, pool and Vietnamese BBQ. Start your adventure today and look into an Ibiza hotel or Ibiza apartment.

Ibiza and its Ancient Cultures

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:37:08 +0100

has such a rich historical legacy that on December 4th 1999 Unesco created a category called Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture in its World Heritage section. Ibiza, one of the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain has multiple cultural and historical sites such as the acropolis of Dalt Vila, the Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta and the Cemetery of Puig des Molins. Ibiza's Upper Town is part of a fortified acropolis which has saved its various cultural influences in its walls and urban setup from the various periods it has been influenced. Its fortifications were built in the 16th century and with renaissance influences.

The site of Sa Caleta was supposedly settled in the 7th century BC by the Phoenicians until the 7th century BC. Some of the things that have been found in the Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta include large ovens and sandstone mills, bronze fishing hooks, jugs and pictures, and fabric. The Phoenicians left Sa Caleta in 600 BC and then went to the Bay of Eivissa to create the town of Eivissa. The settling of the Phoenicians brought many new things to Ibiza such as metal works with iron, writings, town planning, and pottery made with a wheel.

The Cemetery of Puig des Molins is the best preserved necropolis of the Phoenician-Punic culture with over 3000 Punic tombs. Some of the most important finds at this site include decorated Ostrich eggs and and a bust of the goddess Tanit. During the Punic period, the city was a trading center that exported products from around the Mediterranean.

Come and and visit Ibiza and stay in an Ibiza apartment or Ibiza hotel.

The Egg of Columbus In Sant Antoni de Portmany

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:23:42 +0100

Ibiza is an island with a rich history that has seen many cultures come throughout its history. Along with Ibiza´s structures from times past it also has interesting modern structures like the Egg of Columbus located in Sant Antoni de Portmany.

In the middle of the egg there is a ship that represents the Santa Maria. The legend of the Egg of Columbus is thought to have its origins from a book published in 1565 by Italian traveller Girolamo Benzoni called History of The New World.

According to Girolamo in his book, Columbus was at a social gathering with noble Spaniards and they were conversing about the Indies and one of them remarked to Columbus that a voyage to discover the Indies would have been attempted eventually, possibly by one of the many Spaniards knowledgeable in cosmography and literature had Columbus not discovered them.

Columbus then asked for an egg and he challenged the others to make the egg stand up without any help. When the egg finally got to Columbus he made the egg stand by crushing one of the ends, showing that once something is done everyone knows how to replicate the results and thus the replication has less of an impact.

After you have settled into your Ibiza apartment or your Ibiza hotel and you have decided to travel through Sant Antoni de Portmany be sure to check out the San Antonio Sunset Strip and have a drink at one of the many bars or nightclubs.

Holidays in Cala Rajada

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:06:35 +0100

If you have never been to Cala Rajada, it's defenitely worth a visit. It is full of cozy holiday apartments and there are a lot of thing to do and to explore. Cala Rajada is one of the most popular places for vacation on Majorca. It is situated in the north east of the island, in the region of Llevant. In the past it has been a little village of fisher men, which lived mainly from the fishing of rays and langoustes. Since the sixties tourism got more and more important for the village and today a lot of yachts and tour boats are lying next to the fishing boats. However Cala Rajada remains one of the most important zones for fishing of the island Majorca.

What to do if you are on vacation in Cala Rajada

If you would like to experience the culture of the former fishing village, you can visit the north of the port of Cala Rajada, where you will find historic langouste houses. These were used to keep the animals alive in basins before selling them. Today these houses are under monumental protection and worth a visit.

If you are more into partying, you can start the evening in one of the many cocktail bars and

then dance all night in a club. I can recommend the Club Bolero Cala Rajada or the Club Physical! The next day you will probably need to rest, so why not lay down on one of the beautiful beaches near Cala Rajada. The most beautiful beaches, in my opinion, are Cala de sa Font, Cala Gat, Cala Son Moll and Cala Agulla. So, don't hesitate to come to Cala Rajada to spend a fun and relaxing holiday.

You can find economic apartments on Majorca on this website.

Privilege Ibiza - the biggest night club in the world

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:14:20 +0100

If you want to spend a crazy party night on Ibiza, there are uncountable places to do so on the party island. One of the most popular clubs on Ibiza is the world biggest night club "Privilege". In the 70's it was an outdoor swimming pool, mainly used by locals. Since then, a lot has changed as nowadays thousands of party animals leave their holiday rentals Ibiza every night to visit the club. What remained unchanged is the swimming pool! It is situated in the middle of the club, being an extraordinary stage for the performing DJs.

Furthermore Privilege offers an outdoor chill out area and a restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine. Celebrities like P. Diddy, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Jade Jagger or Madonna already visited this famous club.

Events in the Privilege Ibiza

The DJs hosted by Privilege change time after time. From June to September Privilege will host the radio program "A State of Trance", performed by the famous DJ Armin van Buuren.

How to arrive at Privilege Ibiza

The club is connected to the city centre by a bus shuttle. The ride is free and it runs until 6 am, so use it and don't drive drunk!

By the way, there is no dress code in Privilege. Feel free to wear whatever you want and express your personality by your clothing.

How to get tickets for Privilige Ibiza

If you want to avoid a long queue, it's recommendable, to buy tickets in advance. You can do so on the internet or at one of 100 partners of Privilege on Ibiza. If you purchased tickets in advance, you can use the guest list entrcance, however after 2 am, sometimes you have to wait in the queue.

Majorca airport parking

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:47:00 +0100

If you want to go on holiday, or even just pick someone up at the airport, you can't avoid the

issue of parking. Here are some practical tips for parking your car at the majorca airport.
The Airport Authority AENA has locked a retaining strip last year, with the explanation that it's too obstructive. However there is no reason to complain about a lack of parking space at the Sant Joan Airport as there is a great variety of possibilities to park your car, e.g.short-term parking, long-term parking, express parking or VIP parking.

Picking someone up
The new restrictions on the retaining strip only apply to those who want to pick someone up at the airport. However, if you plan to take someone to the airport, you can do so. Just follow the signs « Departure » and don't get confused by the chaos in this area.

Standard Parking
If you want to pick someone up at the airport, you can park your car for free for half an hour in the parking garage on the opposite site of the Terminal. The first four floors of the parking garage are provided for short time parking. If you park your car longer than halff an hour, 1.96 € will be charged per minute but not more than 10.80 € a day.

Long-term parking
The airport also provides parking zones for mid- to long-term parking. You can find these zones on parking deck 5 and 6 or leave your car at Larga Estancia and take a shuttle bus to the Terminal. The parking lots at Larga Estancia cost :
1-2 days : 5 € /day
3-4 days : 4.50 €/day
and 3.50 € for each additional day. For one month, 110 € are charged. These prices apply, if you booked a parking space in advance. You can find more information on www.largaestanciapalma.com.

VIP Parking
The company Empark also offers a VIP parking service, which means that a chauffeur will take charge of your car at the Terminal, park it on a guarded parking space and await you with the washed car when you arrive from your holiday. The prices for the VIP-parking are as follows :
1 day : 28.50 €
2 days : 40.70 €
3 days : 55.95 €
4 days : 71.20 €
5-20 days : 10.15 €
from 21 days : 5.10 €

If you're not as lucky as those living on majorca, you can book a majorca holiday rental and enjoy a vacation on the beautiful island.

Palma Aquarium

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:57:50 +0100

You want to spend some unforgettable days on Majorca? Simply lie in the sun or perhaps

snorkle a little bit? Majorca is a great place to go diving because it offers one of the most beautiful underwater landscapes of the Mediterranean sea. If you want to see the really big fishs, I propose going to the aquarium of Palma de Majorca. It's easy to reach from any Majorca apartment because it's situated only 500 metres from the beach. The aquarium offers the opportunity to plunge into the underwaterworld without even getting wet.

The Aquarium
The Aquarium of Palma de Majorca was build in 2007. The enterprise Coral World invested 32 million euro in this project and therefore biologists were able to copy different ecosystems

instead of only the native one. Flora and Fauna from the Mediterranean sea, the Indian ocean, the pacific and the atlantic were copied to create an atmosphere for exotic animals.
The aquarium offers a lot of attractions like a jungle, Mediterranean gardens, a basin full of jellyfish or the "big blue". The latter is the deepest aquarium in Europe with a transparent underwater tunnel which you will appreciate for sure. If you and your children still don't have enough, you can go to the leisure park, which is also part of the aquarium, before returning to your Majorca apartment.

Opening hours:
From November till the end of March: 10 am to 4.30 pm (last admittance at 3 pm)
From April till the end of October: 9.30 am to 6.30 o'clock (last admittance at 5 pm)

The aquarium is opened 365 days a year! So, if you are going on vacation Majorca, plan to see the aquarium! It's a great event for the whole family

Energy week Ibiza 2012

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:39:56 +0100

Ibiza is said to be one of the major energy points in the world, due to it's high quartz concentration and its proximity to the great rock of Es Vedrà. Therefore it's the perfect place to celebrate a week which is all about energy and power - the energy week Ibiza.

What is the energy week Ibiza?

It is one week full of activities for body, mind and soul.The main issues of this year's edition of the energy week will be human potential as creator of his own reality, consciousness and individual growth as well as integration of peace, joy and inspiration in life. During the convention visitors will find a wide range of information on energy healing, wellness, mental and emotional balance.They will have the opportunity to participate in workshops and conferences and to interact with local healers, therapists, international authors and health experts.

The event is aimed towards an openminded, international audience that is interested in learning more about the power of life and the secret of a balanced body, mind and soul.
The event takes place in the hotel Agua de Ibiza from the 5th until the 13th of May. You can book a room in the Agua de Ibiza hotel online or another hotel on Ibiza close to this event!
The tickets for the Energy week 2012 are sold for 35 Euro per person and are valid for all the activities and days of the Energy week. 5 Euro of every ticket are donated to the children's arts organization "Manuart".

International boat fair in Palma de Majorca

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:16:41 +0100

Boat lovers pay attention! As the years before, this year the international boat fair takes place in Palme de Majorca.

The " Salon Nautico Internacional " is very well-known by boat owners and those who want to become one. Don't hesitate to book a Majorca apartment during the boat fair to not miss this highlight. Annually this fair is organized by the harbour of Palma, because of it's importance for the boat market.

14th edition of the international boats fair

This year already the 14th fair takes place from the 28th of April 2012 to the 6th of May 2012. A wideranged offer will be given with about 1000 boats on the ground and about 300 boats in the water.

Some space is reserved for luxury yachts which reach a length of up to 45 meters. This year about 35.000 spectators are expected.
On a total space of approximately 40,000 m², more than 100 exhibitors will be present to present their boats and yachts. The trend is going towards barrier free decks. So a pleasant stay on the water is also possible for older boat friends.
Book a Majorca rental near the exhibition to not miss this social event and to enjoy Majorcan sun! Wishing you a nice stay!

Alcudia

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:26:48 +0100

Most beautiful beach in Spain
If you want to see the most beautiful beach in Spain, you should book your holidays in Alcudia, Majorca. Millions of travelers gave their vote and awarded the playa de aucanada most beautiful beach in Spain. Compared to all the beaches in the world, it is the 25th most beautiful beach!

If you want to spend a relaxing holiday with your family, Playa de Acuenda is the perfect place for you. White sand stretches about 5 miles and the water is gentle. Some parts are more breezy, making it also a hot spot for wind- and kitesurfers.

Things to do in Alcudia

Besides the beautiful beach, Alcuida offers a lot of other things to do and to see.
For example you can visit the romantic Alcuida old town to see the traditional majorcan way of life. The town was built in the 14th century and remained it's traditional charme until today.

The more adventurous might enjoy a trip to hidropark, which is a waterpark with fun slides and other attractions. The park is situated only three kilometers from the port of alcudia and families can profit from discounts. For more information check out the official website of hidropark.

Another very special experience is to visit the Jakober art foundation and gardens. The foundation exhibits a very unique collection of more than 150 children portraits. Furthermore art lovers can enjoy the largest collection in the world of Domenico Gnoli paintings, drawings and sculptures. On Tuesdays the entry is free!

So don't hesitate to book you vacation in Alcudia, it's a great place for families, couples and young people! You can find and book economic alcudia apartments here.

Majorca markets

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:13:08 +0100

Majorca is a great destination for everyone who wants to enjoy pleasant climate and great nature. That's why majorca apartments are much-loved by tourists. But there is more to explore on the beautiful island. If you want to see the typiacal majorcan lifestyle, you should visit a weekly market on majorca.
There is a large variety of different kinds of markets and not one day without any market. If you're spending your vacation on majorca you can visit one or even more of the following markets:

Monday
On Monday you can find markets in Llucmajor, Caimari, Lloret, Manacor, Montuiri and Calvia. According to my opinion, most wothwile is the market in Calvia.
Calvia is a small city of approximately 2500 inhabitants in the West of Majorca. If you have an apartment close to Calvia, it's definitely worth a trip.

Tuesday
On Tuesday small weekly markets take place in Arta, Alcudia, Campanet, Santa Margalida , Llubi and Porreres.

Wednesday

On Wednesday, the probably most traditional market takes place in Sineu. This market has a 700 year long tradition and takes place every Wednesday. At this farmer's market, living animals, linke pigs, ducks and goats are sold. As it's a very special event for tourists, it can be very crowded and I suggest to come as early as possible. The market is opening at 8 am.

Furthermore on Wednesday the following towns organize weekly markets: Andratx, Capdepera, Petra, Port de Pollenca, Pont d'Inca, Selva, Vilafranca, Colonia de Sant Jordi and Santanyi.

Thursday
Worthwile a visit is the market of Inca which takes place on Thursdays. Inca is the third biggest city on Majorca and reachable by car, bus or train. As several leather fabrics are located in Inca, you will find a lot of leather goods on the weekly market. But that's not all, the Inca market also offers spices, wine, herbals and other Majorcan products.
Friday
On Fridays a typical southeuropean market takes place in Son Ferrer, where fruits, vegetables and meat is sold.
Saturday
On Saturday, flea market fans can find second hand articles in Maglauf and Palma.

Sunday
It's already Sunday and you still didn't visit a market? You can still visit markets in Santa Maria, Felanitx, Llucmajor, Muro, Pollenca, Porto Cristo, Sa Pobla, Santa Maria or Valldemossa.

Tip: You should make sure not to get up too late because most of the markets close at 2 pm and you will find a larger offer, the earlier you arrive.

Caves de Drach - Limestone cave in Porto Cristo

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:23:18 +0100

The Caves de Drach are one of the most beautiful tourist attractions on Mallorca. They are situated in the municipal area of Manacor, which is located in the south of Porto Cristo. The cave system consists of 4 different caves (Cueva de los Franceses, Cueva de Luis Salvador, Cueva Blanca und Cueva Negra), whcih are all connected to each other. Next time you visit Mallorca, you shouldn't miss the opportunity to see the caves. Why not book an apartment Porto Cristo straight away and plan your next holidays on the beautiful island of Mallorca!?

History

The history of the Caves de Drach reaches back to the 2nd century before Christ as household items of the talayots were found in the caves.

After several explorers disappeared in the cave, in 1878 the French explorer Édouard Alfred Martel was finally able to explore the 1300 metres of the limestone cave. He found a huge lake, nowadays known as Llac Martel, which is one of the largest subterranean lakes of the world.

In 1992 the Majorcan Joan Servera Camps bought the ground, on which the cave is situated and in 1934 started private music and ballet shows in the cave. Later on he let install a lighting system for the whole cave and decorated the cave like a fairy world. in 1935 the cave was opened to the public and the grots were given melodious names like "Fairy theater", "Diana's bath" or "cactus".

The perfect vacation adventure

It's possible to explore the fantastic cave within a guided tour which takes about one hour. The tourist guide is able to explain all the particularities of the cave in Majorcan, Spanish, English, French or German.

The temperature in the cave is about 20 °C and the humidity is 80 %. The great highlight of the tour is the concert of a quartette, playing compositions of Caballero, Chopin and Offenbach. It's a very special concert as it takes place on a boat on the Llat Martel. After the concert, which lasts about 10 minutes, you can even enjoy a little boat trip on the subterranean sea yourself. Exploring the Cave de Drach and the Llat Martel is really a very special experience; the breathtaking light and sound show makes it even more terrific.

Ibiza tours

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:03:05 +0100

If you are spending your holidays on Ibiza, you should take the chance to see as much as possible of the beautiful island. There is a large number of possible ways to explore the island; I want to propose some of them to you:

Explore Ibiza By bike

A great idea for the sport enthusiastics, who don't want to miss out on their training while on vacation, might be to rent a bike. The rent for 1 day is about 15 Euro. As there are plenty bicycle hires on Ibiza, you might find one near your Ibiza apartment. If you want to be sure to see the most beautiful spots, you can also book a guided bycicle tour.

Explore Ibiza by Mini train

One of the most convenient and fun opportunities to get to know the beautiful island is to take the touristic mini train. There are different tours and destinations to choose from:
1. Sant Carlos & Beaches (Time: 3 hours, Departure at Platja d'Es Canar)
2. Environment & culture ( 3 hours, Departure at Platja d'Es Canar)
3. Santa Eulalia (2 hours, Departure at Platja d'Es Canar)
4. Portinatx - Puerto San Miguel - Cala San Vincente (Departure from Portinatx, Port de Sant Miguel, Cala San Vincente)
You can read more about the mini train on the official website of the tren turistico:

Explore Ibiza by Quad

The most adventurous way to explore Ibiza might be by Quad. You can rent a Quad on Ibiza starting from 20 euro a day. The 4-wheel vehicle can drive on almost every underground, even sand. If you are planning to do an excursion with a Quad you can book it online and have a race with your friends on the beach when you arrive on Ibiza.

Explore Ibiza on a horseback

Last but not least, a great way to get to know Ibiza and its beautiful landscapes is by horse.

Even if you're not an experienced horseback rider, you can take part in a guided horse excursion.
You can decide whether you book a tour of 1-2 hours or spend the whole weekend, camping and swimming with the horses.

Diving on Majorca

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:26:36 +0100

You`re spending your holidays on Majorca but lying on the beach and relaxing is too boring for you? Go diving on Majorca!

Here you can find majorca apartments near the best dive spots.
Majorca offers one of the most beautiful underwater worlds of the Mediterranean sea. There is a great diversity of fish population, fascinating rock formation, caves and tunnels. Some of the most famous diving spots are for example the caves of Porto Pie, the island "El toro", the "Isla del sec" and the two wrecks.
It doesn't matter if you`re an advanced diver or you`re just getting started; on Majorca

everyone can find a beautiful spot matching his skills. If you`re an absolute beginner, El toro is a nice spot to start diving. The average depth is 20 metres and the difficulty is not so high. You can find a lot of diving schools on Majorca, the most popular ones are for example SSI or CMAS/VDST.
If you`re an experienced diver, the wrecks on Majorca are a great place to go. In 1992/93 the "MS GOGGI III" sunk at the coastal area of Puerto Andraitx and today is lying on the ground on approximately 36 meters. It's a very faszinating dive spot as morains, conger eels and langoustes can be found.
The sea temperatures vary from 13° C in January and 26° C in August. The best time to visit Majorca for diving is between May and October. If you come to Majorca on late Semptember, you can still enjoy great weather but the island will be more quite and you can find great offers for Majorca apartments.

Ushuaia Ibiza Hotel

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:35:25 +0100

Here it is! The new Ushuaia Ibiza Hotel finally opened its doors!

This 5 stars hotel will be your new HQ if you want to spend a nice party week or just a few days in Ibiza. The Ushuaia Ibiza Hotel is just perfectly party accommodate and situated in the beach of Playa d'en Bossa, one of the most famous beach in Ibiza.

You can enjoy there the beautiful and modern designs of this Ibiza hotel and the music which turns you in a pleasant mood the whole day and night. The Ushuaia Ibiza hotel is especially recommended for young people from 22 years old who want to spend party and relaxing vacations under the sun and on the party island!

One of the 236 rooms of the Ushuaia Ibiza Hotel is waiting for you and your friends. All the rooms are provided with a balcony and a view on the sea or on the island. You can also find a Jacuzzi and some swimming pools or some bars and restaurants with international cuisines.

You will be able to choose between 5 different types of room:

The standard room (for 2 persons)
The superior room (for 2 persons)
The swim-up room with direct access to the pool!
The suite with jaccuzi and sea view
The double room for 1 person

The Ushuaia Ibiza Hotel is the association of the Beachbar and the Hotel Club Playa d'en Bossa. There were 11,000 people partying for the closing party of the Beachbar: it was a huge success! Now the new Ushuaia Ibiza Hotel is part of the Fiesta hotel group, which is famous for its first class and luxury hotels and for its parties!