Palma de Mallorca
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Mallorca comes from the latin name “insula maior”, which means “the larger island”. Lateron is was called Maiorica, which means “the larger one” in comparison with the other islands Formentera, Ibiza and Minorca “the smaller one”. The capital of Mallorca is Palma, or Palma de Mallorca as you will.
WHERE ABOUT
Mallorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Minorca together are the Balearic Islands archipelago. They are a part of Spain and consequently, Europe. The islands lie in the Mediterranean Sea. Since 1983, The Balearic Islands have been an autonomous region of Spain.
WHY GO THERE
Mallorca is a great place to visit, as it is one of the prettiest little islands that has everything you are looking for. Whether it is paradise like secluded beaches, beautiful nature, fancy restaurants, designer shopping, luxury retreats, vibrant nightlife, kids entertainment parcs, gorgeous golf facilities or adventurous water sports and sailing… Mallorca truly has it all!
BEACHES
The beaches on Mallorca are magnificent. Take your pick from one of the 262 beaches with a total length of 50 km consisting of lonely calas, sandy family beaches or rocky beaches.
GOLF
Additionally, Mallorca is a golfer’s paradise. Enjoy the spectacular country and sometimes Mediterranean views as you play at one of the 23 superb golf courses that Mallorca has to offer. Whether you are a pro or just a beginner, there is a course for everyone. Mallorca is one of Europe’s premier golfing holiday destinations because of it’s excellently designed courses, superb practice and pro shop facilities, and PGA professional golf instructors.
YACHTS
While at Mallorca, one of the best ways to enjoy the beautiful island is from the water. Charter a yacht and visit the numerous beautiful calas like Portals Vells and Puerto Pollenca, or visit luxury ports like Puerto Portals, Puerto Adriano and Port Andraitx. Furthermore,
AMUSEMENT PARKS
Also worthwhile are the numerous amusement parks. Visit one or multiple of these amusement parks for hours of good fun for the whole family, while spending quality time together. It will leave you feeling refreshed! Katmandu, Aqualand, Marinaland, Western Parc are all great parcs. More to do on Mallorca
FLY TO MALLORCA
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| FROM | TO | AIRCRAFT | SEATS | DATE | PRICE |
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| ISTANBUL | BARCELONA | HAWKER 850XP | 8 | 8 - 10 JUL | Ask for Price |
| ISTANBUL | PALMA DE MALLORCA | HAWKER 850XP | 8 | 8 - 10 JUL | Ask for Price |
| COLOGNE | PALMA DE MALLORCA | LIGHT JET | 8 | 14 JUL | Ask for Price |
| LONDON | PALMA DE MALLORCA | LIGHT JET | 6 | 17 JUL | Ask for Price |
| DUSSELDORF | PALMA DE MALLORCA | LIGHT JET | 6 | 19 JUL | Ask for Price |
| AMSTERDAM | NEW YORK | HEAVY JET | 13 | 21-25 JUL | Ask for Price |
| LONDON | MALAGA | HAWKER 750 | 8 | 22 JUL | Ask for Price |
| LONDON | NEW YORK | GULFSTREAM G650ER | 13 | 22 JUL | Ask for Price |
| DUSSELDORF | PALMA DE MALLORCA | LIGHT JET | 6 | 23 JUL | Ask for Price |
| AMSTERDAM | PALMA DE MALLORCA | LIGHT JET | 6 | 23 JUL | Ask for Price |
| LONDON | PALMA DE MALLORCA | LIGHT JET | 6 | 24 JUL | Ask for Price |
| BIRMINGHAM | IBIZA | HAWKER 900XP | 8 | 24 - 25 JUL | Ask for Price |
| GLASGOW | MADRID | HAWKER 900XP | 8 | 24 - 25 JUL | Ask for Price |
| NICE, FR | JOHANNESBURG, SA | HEAVY JET | 14 | 24 - 26 JUL | Ask for Price |
| HAMBURG | PALMA DE MALLORCA | LIGHT JET | 6 | 25 JULY | PALMA DE MALLORCA |
| LONDON | PALMA DE MALLORCA | LIGHT JET | 6 | 26 JUL | Ask for Price |
| LONDON | PALMA DE MALLORCA | LIGHT JET | 6 | 26 JULY | Ask for Price |
| DUSSELDORF | PALMA DE MALLORCA | LIGHT JET | 4 | 26 JULY | Ask for Price |
| PALMA DE MALLORCA | LONDON | HAWKER 900XP | 8 | 26- 29 JUL | Ask for Price |
| MADRID | GLASGOW | HAWKER 900XP | 8 | 26- 29 JUL | Ask for Price |
| MALAGA | GLASGOW | HAWKER 900XP | 8 | 26- 29 JUL | Ask for Price |
| BARCELONA | EDINBURGH | HAWKER 900XP | 8 | 26- 29 JUL | Ask for Price |
| EDINBURGH | MALAGA | HAWKER 900XP | 8 | 27 - 29 JUL | Ask for Price |
| AMSTERDAM | PALMA DE MALLORCA | LIGHT JET | 6 | 28 JUL | Ask for Price |
| LONDON | MOSCOW | MIDSIZE JET | 8 | 28 JUL | Ask for Price |
| NEW YORK | LONDON | HEAVY JET | 13 | 28 JUL | Ask for Price |
| LONDON | PALMA DE MALLORCA | LIGHT JET | 6 | 29 JUL | Ask for Price |
| LONDON | IBIZA | HEAVY JET | 16 | 29 JUL | Ask for Price |
| LONDON | VAN NUYS, CA, USA | HEAVY JET | 13 | 26-31 AUG | Ask for Price |
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WHERE TO STAY
Jumeirah Port Soller
Park Hyatt Mallorca
Hipotels Hipocampo Palace & Spa
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Langauge
People in Mallorca speak Spanish (also referred to as 'Castilian' or 'Castellano', a variety of the Spanish language spoken in central Spain) and Mallorquí, a local variant of Catalán which can change slightly depending on the location. However, due to the large numbers of foreign tourists visiting the island, English and German are widely spoken.
Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport IATA: PMI, ICAO: LEPA) is an international airport located 8 km east of the capital, Palma de Mallorca adjacent to the village of Can Pastilla. It is the third largest airport in Spain, after Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona. During the summer months it is one of the busiest airports in Europe. The airport was used by 26.2 million passengers in 2016. It has a VIP terminal.
Time Zone
During winter the time zone that is applicable in Palma de Mallorca is UTC +1.
During summer, the time zone that is applicable in Palma de Mallorca is UTC +2.
Weather
The weather in Mallorca remains warm throughout the year. In the summer months temperatures can reach 40 ºC, although the averages are around 30 ºC. In December and January average night time lows drop to around 10 ºC. Sea temperatures are in the mid-20 ºC's. Mallorca barely has rainy days. Therefore it is the perfect choice for a summer holiday.
Visa
A visa may be required to enter Spain. Find out here if you need one.
Currency
The currency used in Spain, Mallorca is the Euro (EUR).
