| To most people, the mere mention of Majorca | | | | but pales in comparison to Palma Nova or Magaluf. |
| elicits those all too familiar images of Club 18-30 | | | | With three picturesque beaches - Playa Palmira, |
| hotspots - Palma Nova and Magaluf - which have | | | | Playa Tora and Playa La Romana - and a large |
| historically been popular with young holidaymakers | | | | selection of shops, bars and restaurants, Paguera |
| looking to have a good time. However, Majorca | | | | is an ideal spot for those looking for the best of |
| has many resorts which cater towards a more | | | | both worlds in their holiday with accommodation |
| tranquil, easy-going holiday. | | | | to match, whether it be a 5 star hotel or a |
| Majorca is the largest of the Spanish islands and is | | | | self-catering, family friendly hotel in Majorca. |
| part of the greater Balearic Islands archipelago. | | | | The resort of Camp de Mar is situated nearby to |
| Situated in the Mediterranean Sea, Majorca has | | | | Paguera, and although a little off the beaten track |
| been synonymous with the package holiday | | | | compared to many package holidays, the resort |
| industry since tourism on the island began in 1952 | | | | is in easy reach of the city of Palma, while the |
| and is still popular with young holidaymakers and | | | | town Santa Ponsa lies just around the bay for |
| families alike today. But while the younger | | | | those seeking some excitement. The resort has |
| holidaymaker will undoubtedly seek the fast-paced | | | | so far managed to avoid major tourist |
| hustle and bustle of Palma Nova, Alcudia or | | | | development and manages to convey the |
| Magaluf, those holidaymakers looking for a more | | | | impression of being somewhat isolated from most |
| tranquil time are also well catered for on the | | | | of the other tourist spots on the island, with |
| island. | | | | many of the bars and restaurants being |
| The resort of C'an Pastilla is situated nearby the | | | | hotel-based. However, this has not stopped the |
| island capital of Palma. In fact, C'an Pastilla was | | | | area being popular with the rich and famous, with |
| one of the first resorts to be discovered by | | | | Claudia Schiffer, Tom Cruise and Michael |
| British holidaymakers during the early tourist | | | | Schumacher all owning property in and around the |
| boom of the 1960s and despite its proximity to | | | | area. |
| Palma airport it is little troubled by aircraft noise. | | | | From spending lazy days basking in the sun, to |
| The town was originally a small fishing village which | | | | enjoying a vibrant, exuberating nightlife, Majorca |
| has grown since the early days of tourism and | | | | has a place to cater for most people. With many |
| many of the buildings and facilities still date back | | | | of the smaller, quieter resorts situated nearby to |
| to this period. The resort plays host to a selection | | | | the more cosmopolitan tourist centres, visitors |
| of small shops, restaurants and bars, as well as | | | | are well placed to combine both elements. What's |
| the picturesque harbour, marina and Playa de | | | | more, flight time from the UK is just over two |
| Palma beach and is an ideal location for those who | | | | hours away so holidaymakers needn't spend a |
| desire a more sedate beach holiday. | | | | large chunk of their well-earned holiday time |
| In the opposite direction lies the resort of | | | | travelling. So, why not forget the Club 18-30 |
| Paguera, which similarly to C'an Pastilla began life | | | | stigma of Majorca and discover that island has |
| as a small fishing village. However recent years | | | | more than just bars full of boozy Brits to offer? |
| have seen it grow into a popular tourist | | | | Adam Singleton is an online freelance journalist |
| destination with plenty of restaurants and facilities. | | | | from Scotland. His hobbies include travelling and |
| Paguera is a much livelier resort than C'an Pastilla, | | | | hiking. |