Mallorca and its Varied Coastline
Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009
by Mark Bartley
Along the southern coast of Mallorca, a selection of beaches are located either side of the capital Palma. Here are several sandy beach areas that cater for the majority of the tourists that come to the island to enjoy the endless hours of sunshine. {Move further west and you willl find the younger resorts of Palmanova and Magaluf, popular resorts for younger people where gently sloping sandy beaches are surrounded by cafes and various restaurants and, in the evening, thriving nightclubs and bars. Similar beaches are located to the east of Palma where the the bay of Arenal provides a home to hundreds of hotels that enjoy spectacular uninterrupted views across the water. A similar beach resort can also be found in the North of the island where the custom built resort of Alcudia is joined to the town of Can Picafort by another sweeping bay of perfect sandy beach. {{{Alcudia also has a upmarket marina area where a small selection of restaurants and a bewidering array of huge yachts provide something to look at as you stroll along the promenade. For the ultimate in promenades Puerte Pollensa along the coast has a wide, two mile footpath around its open bay.
Switch across to the east coast and you will find a mix of coastal resorts to satisfy all tastes. Midway along the coast is the town of Portocristo, which, as you enter the town, appears to be a semi-industrial urban town like many others. However all that changes as you locate the hub of the town, a fantastic waterfront and harbour area providing a home to an array of luxury yachts and cruisers. You could be forgiven for thinking you had arrived somewhere along the French Riviera as you stroll past imposing and stylish hotels and cafes. Portocristo is a relatively small place but possesses a certain charm found in only a few locations like this on the island.
Travel further north from Portocristo and quieter beach resorts like Cala Morlanda and Cala Millor can be found. These are perfect family holiday areas providing less in the way of commercial attractions but ideal for families with small children who are happy to spend their days on the beach and in the sea.
Brand new tourist locations are still being developed on Mallorca and one such place is the marina and beach at Colonia de Sant Pere. There is still plenty of scope for further development here with building works scattered across the hillsides putting up new villas. The marina is already well advanced and provides moorings for around a hundred boats while the delightful beach oppposite the cafes is well looked after and even re-shaped before the start of the summer. It’s a very quiet location and perfect for anyone seeking a peaceful and stress-free holiday. The town is however fairly remote and for people hoping to explore the rest of Majorca hiring a car would be a good idea.
The island of Majorca has been a popular holiday destination for visitors from all over Europe. Mark Bartley have plenty to write about when reporting on Mallorca.
The report provided here alongside other information about finding cheap flights to Mallorca will ensure tourists don't miss out on the many attractions the island has to offer.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)I personally dislike very touristy places, I find the island has been spoiled.Great article anyway.
sounds like a quintessential place to visit although i wonder what other activities for small children exist(spending" the whole day on the beach" is radiation dangerous, for them)
Great article and well written. For those who love to travel places will enjoy. Keep writting.
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