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Welcome to Magaluf
Magaluf is a lively resort in the south of Mallorca / Majorca. It is likened to Blackpool with sun (and better beaches!)! It is perfect for a party hard holiday, as in the area, in and around Magaluf and Palma Nova boasts well over 100 bars.
Magaluf is probably the most popular resort with the British holiday makers to the island. With its variety of bars, restaurants and top nightclubs and night spots, its sure to be a winner among the younger generation. The easiest way to get to Magaluf from the airport is to get a taxi which will roughly cost you around 30€ and take about 15 minutes or an airport transfer will take you about 1 hour! Son Sant Joan, Palma is the nearest airport to Magaluf and the only one on the island! There are many airlines that fly to Mallorca / Majorca from most UK Airports and all over Europe. The prices can really vary, again depending on which airline and what time of year etc but generally you can get a great deal and will not be looking at more than £100 for a return flight. Easyjet do some fantastic deals and occasionally you can even get a flight to Majorca for as little as £10! The flight time is about two / two and a half hours from London airports.
Accommodation is easy to come by in Mallorca / Majorca, In the lovely resorts that cover the island, there are many excellent hotels, whether you are looking for value for money and a basic hotel, somewhere just to lie your head at night or a really luxurious hotel with an abundant of facilities where there is no need to leave the hotel if you don't want to! There are also plenty of Apartments and Villas to rent out whether privately or in a complex, again these can be basic with enough to keep you comfortable on your vacation in Mallorca / Majorca or extremely luxurious - home to home, style. With Villas that have loads of land, private pools and other facilities that you would expect to find in a home and villas / apartments in complex's with lots of communal amenities like you would expect to find in a hotel.
Although technically the dividing point between the resorts Magaluf and Palma Nova is still somewhere on the rocky headland between the two beaches, the brilliant popular tourist resorts have over the years, grown to the point where they now effectively merge into one! Both Magaluf and Palma Nova have fine sandy beaches with everything on hand, watersports, glass bottom boat trips, as well as countless shops, bars and restaurants are all located along the wide traffic free promenades. For those on self catering breaks, you will never be more than a few hundred yards from either a McDonalds, Wimpey, Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut etc, so you will never starve! Plus many nice restaurants along the seafront and throughout the whole resort - when you get bored of the fast food!
The area in and around Magaluf and Palma Nova boasts well over 100 bars. You will also be pleased to note Spanish prices are much more reasonable with the average pint of beer costing you around 2€. There will also more than likely be bars offering many drinks promotions. The average meal will cost you around 12€, and I mean more than average meal if you compare what we get in England for that money. In the Summer breaks you are recommended to make restaurant bookings if you would like to eat at a reasonable time in the evening as Magaluf is a very popular resort and tends to get particularly busy.
Due to the huge numbers of British tourists that come to Magaluf every year and a large number of English style pubs have now opened to target this market, along with clubs and discos which in the summer rarely close before dawn. Palma Nova is however, very marginally the quieter resort, and therefore is perhaps more suited to families. Magaluf is where you will find the world famous BCM nightclub too!
One of the most popular evening attractions in the south of the island, for all ages and all Nationalities - is the Pirates Adventure (Els Pirates), which is based on the outskirts of Magaluf. It takes the form of a Dinner/Show with a pirate theme, and has short dialogues in English throughout. They are open 8pm to midnight from April through to October, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Sunday is reserved for an adults only show!
Contact:
Address: Pirates Adventure, Carretera la Porrassa, Magaluf
Telephone: +34 971 130 411
Fax: +34 971 130 083
From October to around Easter the next year, Magaluf does go through somewhat of a personality change along with its nightlife. As families and the young groups of party goers' begin to leave the island, Magaluf and Palma Nova are then marketed very strongly towards middle aged couples and others who want to take advantage of winter sunshine holidays. Although many of the cafes and restaurants do remain open, the more lively music bars and nightclubs that you associate with the area, close during the week, and only open again at weekends in response to the small number of stag and hen parties that invade the town.
Mallorca / Majorca is such a magnificent island you would be mad to visit for your holiday and not explore it! and what better way than in your own rented car?! Hiring a car for a couple of days and going exploring is a brilliant day out, the island is has such beauty that it will take your that some area breath away! The little towns and villages are all easily accessible with decent roads throughout the island. Mopeds are also another means for travelling and exploring the island. These are also available for hire from as little as around 15 euros per day, but you should take extra precautions in Mallorca / Majorca on the roads with a lot of holiday makers frequently involved in accidents because they are either drinking or generally excited and having fun on their holiday that they aren’t taking due care.
Mallorca's Palma Nova beach is definitely one of the best beaches on the Badia de Palma. It has dense greenery surrounding the beach and it also hides many of the large hotels and buildings, this is excellent for families in Mallorca / Majorca. Magaluf beach resort is one of the oldest resorts in Mallorca and still remains ever popular with visitors to the island. Although both beaches are usually kept very tidy, which is partly due to the fact that it is illegal to drink alcohol on the beach, or to take glass bottles of any kind on to them!
Other tourist attractions in the resort and close by are;
Golf Fantasia
Golf Fantasia Palma Nova is the 1st in Europe with these characteristics, being founded back in 1989, and how it has blossomed since then. At Golf Fantasia there is 3 different 18 hole mini golf courses (red, yellow, blue) situated within a tropical parkland setting of caves, waterfalls and lakes, repleat with animal-life.
In the park you find a full cafeteria service on the terraces of the "19th hole snack bar", Here you can partake in a delicious meal or relax with a cocktail! There is also a “games” area, with many types of coin, operated machines for all ages to enjoy.
You will find the park situated one road back from the sea-front promenade in Palma Nova, only 500 m. from the bus station, with easy street parking all around Golf Fantasia.
You can buy the tickets online with a 15% discount or on the day, admission prices are;
Adults 18 Holes - Kiosk - 7.00 € Online - 5.95 €
Adults 54 Holes - Kiosk - 10.50 € Online - 8.95 €
Infants 18 Holes - Kiosk - 4.50 € Online - 3.85 €
Infants 54 Holes - Kiosk - 6.00 € Online - 5.10 €
Tel: +34 971 13 50 40
Address: Calle Tenis, 3. Palma Nova - Calvia.
Western Park
One of the newest attractions in Calvia is the Western Park. It's the combination of both a water park and a wild west theme park, that is really suitable for all the family. During the day there's a number of predatory birds shows going on, a small animal farm, and green lawned areas to relax in. It is one of the most popular theme parks in Majorca, with jacuzzis, water rides and shows including the Cowboy Family Show, a Falcon Flight Show and the Oliver Water Show, as well as various other entertainment and activities.
The park is open from May 1st to July 15th and September 15th to October 31th, from 10:00 to 17:00 h. Then July 16th to September 15th from 10:00 a 18:00 h.
The price of admission into the park is, 16.50 € for Adults, for Children (3 to12 years old), 11.00 € and Kids under 3 years Free.
Address: Carretera Cala Figuera Sa Porrasa 12-22, 07182 Magaluf - Calvia
Tel: (+34) 971 131 203
Aqualand
The Aqualand Magaluf, as its name suggests is on the outskirts of Magaluf, is a giant waterpark with death defying slides, thrilling rides for older kids and some tamer ones for the toddlers. Its facilities include state of the art attractions such as the Boomerang and the Tornado. The Mini Park, the water park for children, includes the brand new Enchanted Castle among other modern attractions. Discover the Tornado, Aqualand Magaluf's new state of the art attraction. The Tornado has a tubular water slide that sweeps you down to a giant funnel / whirlpool, where you will be whirled by the power of the water and finally thrown down into a swimming pool. Feel what is like to be absorbed by the power of the Tornado! The park is open every day May to October from 10am in the morning to 6pm in the evening, but do close during the cooler winter months for general repairs and refurbishment of the park.
Address: Carretera Cala Figuera, 07182, La Porrasa, Magaluf
Telephone: +34 971 131 371 and +34 971 130 811
Fax: +34 971 131 336
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