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Welcome to Palma Nova Tourist Information
Palma Nova is a brilliant little resort located in the south of Majorca / Mallorca, its neighbour is the lively resort of Magaluf, although Palma Nova is nearly as lively as Magaluf! Just a little tamer, which therefore makes it a more suited and popular destination for families. Although it may be difficult to see now, but Palma Nova was one of the earliest purpose built holiday resorts on the island. The original fishing harbour still remains, but fishing boats are now in the minority when compared to the large expensive yachts that are moored in the nautical club and marina.
Mallorca / Majorca is, for some, a lovely holiday destination, throughout the summer peak season you will find many British and other European tourists visiting the island. The beautiful island boasts an average of 300 days of sunshine each year. Palma Nova being located in the south get plenty of this sunshine! Its mild temperatures and the low rain rate make of this island a perfect beach destination. The tourist season begins in May and ends in October. In Summer the average temperature is 23º Celsius. Rain is an almost unknown phenomenon during Summer, it’s not often you even see a cloudy day. The rainy season is throughout the Winter, but even then rain is not common, especially in the South of the Island!
The airport, Son Sant Joan is situated in the south of the islands, just outside the capital, Palma. The island is small so transfer time from the airport to the resort is only about 20 - 30 minutes depending on traffic etc. Flight to Mallorca is only between 2 to 2 and a half hours from the UK. As you are flying into Majorca, the first landmark you will see on the final approach before landing will be the magnificent 14th Century Gothic cathedral at nearby Palma, and the sight of it from the air never ceases to take your breath away.
Both Palma Nova and Magaluf have fine sandy beaches with most things to 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 people that are 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, Although if you tire of fast food, in all fairness to Palma Nova, you'll also find a number of more traditional cafes and restaurants along the seafront.
Technically the dividing point between Palma Nova and Magaluf is still a point that is located somewhere on the rocky headland that is between the two beaches of the resorts, although over the years the two resorts have grown, where they now effectively merge into one, and during the summer months at least are without doubt everything you would associate with Majorca.
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.
Nightlife in Palma Nova is designed for the huge numbers of British tourist that come to the resort every year, both Palma Nova and Magaluf have developed numerous English style pubs to target this market, but as yet Palma Nova does only have the one disco which in the summer rarely closes before dawn. But if you are looking for a little variety then there is always Magaluf, which has many more options for partying till the early hours! 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 it is actually more than the average meal if you compare what you 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 Palma Nova and Magaluf are very popular resorts and tend to get particularly busy.
From October to around Easter the next year, Palma Nova 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 are not 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.
Other tourist atractions in the area include;
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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