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Balearic
Island Ibiza Tourist Attractions by G Smith
Spain's Balearic Islands are
one of the main attractions in the Mediterranean. One of Balearics most
popular islands is Ibiza due to the amazing night life it provides for
its visitors. There are many night clubs located throughout the island
which could explain for the high amount of young adults that visit each
year. The climate this Balearic island has is very comfortable with summer
temperatures averaging around 80 Fahrenheit and for the winter right around
60 Fahrenheit. Mostly sunshine is in the forecast with more than 300 of
the years days receiving sunshine and clear blue skies. Ibiza is a fairly
populated island with right under 90,000 citizens and over two million
visitors yearly.
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the year is during the summer months of June till October. The night life
provided is one of the best attractions due to the large amount of tourists
that are arriving at the peak time.
Some
of the cafes, pubs, discos, restaurants,
and bars are only open at certain times of the year.
Many world class DJ's perform
at the one hundred plus clubs in the main town San Antonio which is why
many tourists return each year, due to their amazing nightlife experiences
on the island of Ibiza. So if one is planning on having the best time,
it would be smart to pick a date between the main tourism months to visit
and take advantage of all the nightlife attractions. |
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If you are planning a visit
to Ibiza, it would be a smart choice not to go during the month of August
if you want a quieter holiday. As this is when most visitors come to the
island for clubbing, which tends to raise the prices on many items including
food, hotels, and transportation. This could also turn a vacation into
a nightmare as the main town San Antonio becomes crowded and the clubs
and bars become extremely busy. So families are advised to visit Ibiza
outside the main clubbing period if they require a slightly more peaceful
stay. However the island does have nearly eight hundred restaurants so
finding a vacant one should not be a problem even during peak periods.
When it comes to transportation
in Ibiza, you have many methods to choose from. The main towns provide
many buses and taxis to its visitors so you should have no trouble getting
around to the many attractions and various night spots. If you wish to
drive yourself you are able to rent a vehicle in the main towns or arrange
for a rental car at the airport when you land. Just a note, if planning
on renting it would be smart to book beforehand especially if visiting
during August to make sure they will have a vehicle available.
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There is a large nightlife
scene and that is what Ibiza is well known for but there are also many
activities for people of all ages. Another main attraction is Ibiza's beautiful
beaches which are great for relaxing, sun tanning, swimming, and even surfing.
If your preference is something more active, golf courses, go-cart tracks,
hiking trails, and biking courses are provided throughout the tourist season.
One of Ibiza's more well
known clubs is Amnesia, this club opens early during the season around
June and continues until the end of the tourist season. Amnesia is located
on the way to Ibiza old town if you are travelling from San Antonio. This
popular club is one of the clubs that helped make Ibiza famous and plays
host to major club events such as Cream. |
Another well known destination
for the islands clubbers is Space on Sunday. This event doesn't begin until
early Sunday morning after most other clubs have closed, but continues
all the way through Sunday. This Sunday event is world famous and extremely
popular due to the top class DJ's that play at Space on Sundays.
As a warm up session before
hitting the clubs of Ibiza thousands of clubbers visit the sunset strip
in San Antonio during the early evening. Just a short walk from the famous
Bar Street in San Antonio's west end the sunset strip provides the best
view of the sun setting over the island of Ibiza. The sunset strip offers
many cafes and bars serving food and drinks throughout the summer evenings,
such as Cafe Mambo and Cafe Del Mar. Street entertainers also perform along
the sunset strip, details at http://www.greatholidaydeals.biz/ibiza-sunset-strip.php
will help to highlight the relaxed atmosphere of the sunset strip.
Overall, this is a great
Balearic island to visit especially during the summer months. There is
a variety of attractions available to fit everyone's needs, as well as
the famous clubbing nightlife of Ibiza.
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Winter
on Majorca is fiesta time by ELISHA BURBERRY
Mallorca
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| Majorca, the largest of
the Balearic Islands, is so well-known as to be practically synonymous
with sun, sea, sand and summer holidays. Tourists from all over Europe
flock to the Mediterranean, and about ten million each year follow the
lead of the Spanish Royal Family and spend their holidays in Majorca.
Visiting Majorca in winter,
on the other hand, can provide a good way to avoid the crowds and excellent
chances to explore more of this beautiful island, particularly for travellers
who are looking for sporting activities and adventures. The mild climate
lends itself to year-round outdoor activity, so the popular pastimes of
hiking, cycling, horse riding, sailing, diving and watersports – jet skiing
is much loved – are still available in the winter months and generally
more comfortable to take part in when the weather is a little cooler. Away
from the beaches, the island boasts some stunning mountain scenery, pine
forests and caves to explore. |
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Throughout the Christmas
and New Year period, as with all the Catholic Spanish territories, Majorca
has a wonderfully festive atmosphere with lots of entertainments and treats
especially for children. And the party is by no means over in January –
early in the New Year, Spanish children celebrate the arrival of the Three
Kings (los Reyes Magos), with a huge parade in the evening, gifts and sweets
being given the next morning.
Then for a whole two weeks
(14-29 January), the Balearic capital of Palma comes alive with celebrations
of its patron saint, Sebastian – it's a perfect opportunity for visitors
to see and take part in a traditional Spanish fiesta. The festivities include
street parties with live music, bonfires and fireworks, fancy dress parades
and huge outdoor barbecue feasts.
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Prices for accommodation
drop by around €20 per night in the 'low season' after the summer
rush. Some of the most tourist-focused establishments may be closed during
winter but a massive selection of quality hotels in Majorca remains open
throughout the year. Along with the scores of three and four-star all-inclusive
beach resorts - most suitable for large groups of holidaymakers - there
are some exclusive, five-star designer hotels, aparthotels and around cities,
converted mansions, manor houses and villas are found.
Many of these locally-owned
hotels boast excellent cuisine, so are a good place to sample local specialities
such as seafood paella, the spicy, warming Sobrassada sausage, wild mushrooms
and olives, and the locals' pride, almond cake and almond ice-cream. |
There are also some fine
local wines, mainly using the Tempranillo (grenache) grape and the local
varietals Callet and Manto Negro.
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Argos
Hotel, Playa Talamanca, Ibiza
The
4 star Hotel Argos is ideally located directly by the beach at Talamanca,
next to the exclusive Ibiza Marina. It is only a 10 minute walk or short
ferry ride from some of Ibiza's most famous attractions, the historic Ibiza
Old Town and the lively port area. The Hotel Argos completed an extensive
renovation and refurbishment in 2003. It has become a spot of maximum comfort;
106 rooms (the majority with sea view) with full bathroom, direct-line
telephone, Satellite TV, a safe (for hire), air-conditioning - heating,
a mini bar and terrace. |
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AzuLine
Hotel Bergantin, San Antonio Bay, Ibiza
An
ideal hotel for couples and friends of all ages, the 'Bergantin' provides
every type of facility they may need; relaxation, entertainment, all forms
of sports and a sandy beach, S'Estanyol, just across the road complete
with its own, very popular beach bar. The bedrooms all have air-conditioning,
complete bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, a safety deposit
box and own balcony with views to the country or across the bay to San
Antonio. All meals are served buffet style to which you can return
as often as you please. The pool area is a delight! There you will
find 2 pools for adults, one of which is in "beach" form, plus 2 more for
the little ones so there's something for all members of the family whilst
the sunsplashed extensive terrace is perfect for lazing away the day. |
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Barcelo
Pueblo Ibiza Hotel, Ibiza
The
Barceló Pueblo Ibiza*** is situated just 350 meters from Port d'es
Turrent beach, on the largest of the Pitiusas Islands, in the southwestern
part of the Balearic Islands. The peacefulness of the area, and the
hotel's top quality services make it an ideal place for families with children
to spend a wonderful vacation. Now, you will enjoy your vacation with air-conditioning
in all our rooms. Our hotel offers you sports facilities and all
types of conveniences that will make your stay a memorable one, while you
enjoy Ibiza's wonderful beaches and its magical nights. Both kids
and adults will want to repeat their vacation experience here, because
there's something to suit everyone. We have a wide range of facilities
to ensure that the whole family will have a fun and entertaining time. |
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Fiesta
Hotel Cala Nova, Santa Eulalia Ibiza
Fiesta
Hotel Cala Nova is the perfect place in Ibiza to spend a peaceful and relaxing
family vacation. Surrounded by pine trees and located in a tranquil
area, the hotel faces the island of Tagomago. Nearby is Es Canar, where
guests can enjoy a wide variety of leisure options, as well as one of the
island's most famous hippy street markets. The town of Santa Eulalia is
only 5 kms away. Daily entertainment activities. Daily and nightly
shows are presented by the hotel’s entertainment team. Both children and
adults alike will enjoy these performances. |
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Villa
Ca'n Maries, Country Hotel, San Miguel, Ibiza
In
one of the most peaceful areas of the island, on a mountain and close to
beaches that will captivate you, Ca'n Maries is a special place, only twenty
minutes from Ibiza town in surroundings where you will enjoy the tranquillity
that you are seeking. It is in the north of the island that Ibicenco
Pepe Torres and his wife converted what was originally their home and opened
it to guests. Offering personal and extremely charming attention
to all, Ca'n Maries is a place for a romantic break, honeymooners, or to
simply relax, surrounded by gardens with panoramic sea views and enjoy
the surrounding beauty. |
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Ca's
Comte Petit Hotel & Spa, Small Family Hotel, Lloseta, Mallorca
Ca's
Comte is the result of a careful and thoughtful convertion. The original
features and architecture of the XVIII century have been preserved and
restored. Ca's Comte was originally a noblemans country house (manor house),
and it formed part of the Ayamans Palace. Situated in the Raiguer
region in the north of Majorca and at the foot of the mountain range, Serra
de Tramuntana, the hotel is in the main square between the Church and the
Ayamans Palace in the village center of Lloseta. Ca's Comte
has 8 completely different and individual rooms, 4 doubles and 4 with en-suite
facilities, providing our guests with the perfect combination of traditional
splendour, modern comfort as well as the most advanced technologies. |
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Hotel
Cala Sant Vicenç, Luxury Hotel, Cala Sant Vicenç, Mallorca
Cala
Sant Vicenç is to be found at the northern end of Mallorca where
the Tramontana Mountain range begins. Once a fisherman's village,
it has developed into a summer residential area, with four bays, three
of which are sand, with crystalline waters. From the beaches one may contemplate
the majestic spectacle offered by the Cavall Bernat, which is the most
painted cliff of the island due to its extraordinary beauty and the chromatic
shading revealed with each sunset. The
Restaurant Cavall Bernat
holds
50 guests in its interior and 40 on the terrace. The wine selection
is stored in a crystal armoir which you can admire in the restaurant. |
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Hotel
Juma, Charming Hotel, Pollensa
Hotel
Juma is located in centre of old Pollensa. Built in 1907 and completely
renovated in 1997, giving the maximum comfort at the hands of the third
generation, who are honored to manage and place it at your disposition.
The modernist building, dating from the turn of the century, has an excellent
cafe and a spacious terrace, which enables guests to enjoy the pleasure
of a get-together in the shade of the plane trees in the main square, one
of the most charming localities in the town. Please also see L'Hostal,
Hotel d'Interior - our second hotel, located only a few paces from
the Juma. |
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Mon Port, Port D'Andratx, Mallorca
In the scenic harbour of
Andratx, surrounded by mountains and with magnificent views you find the
Hotel Mon Port. The luxury and the elegance of its mediterranean
style makes it unique and the superb accommodation and the "gourmet" cuisine
will make your stay unforgettable. The scenery
is mainly mountainous, scattered with pretty coves and some well-visited
beaches in "Camp de Mar" and "Sant Elm." The contrast between the mountain
and the sea, with the lovely wide valleys of Andratx and S'Arracó,
make up the particular varied countryside, that attracts tourists and visitors
throughout the year. Situated at only 25 kilometres from Palma, Andratx
is an ideal place for relaxing in its many residential areas and hotels.
Port d´Andratx, well known world-wide, is visited year after year
by numerous famous people and prestigious artists from every field. |
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L'Hostal,
Hotel d'Interior, Charming Hotel, Pollensa
This
wonderful little hotel, recently built, provides guests with a welcoming
and informal atmosphere. L'Hostal is a truly excellent choice of accommodation
for individuals or groups who are looking for comfortable accommodation
in an interesting and historic location. There are six comfortable guest
rooms, each of which are equally stylish, whilst having their own individuality
of character. All rooms have en-suite facilities, along with air-conditioning,
telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, internet and safe. |
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La
Residencia, Luxury Rural Hotel, Deià, Mallorca
Between
the Mediterranean and the spectacular Tramuntana mountains stands La Residencia,
in the tiny village of Deià which offers a natural enclave for a
luxury hotel of international fame. The hotel consists of two manor
houses dating from the XVI and XVII centuries, carefully and lovingly restored.
Furnished with Spanish antiques, local fabrics and a wealth of local art,
the hotel imbues both elegance and informality that carefully combine to
provide relaxation in style. Privacy is paramount at La Residencia’s
newly refurbished luxury suites. Three suites with outdoor pools, one with
plunge pool, each with a private terrace and an area for sun lounging or
for dining, with breathtaking views. |
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Petit
Hotel Fornalutx, Small Charming Hotel, Fornalutx, Mallorca
Located
at the foot of the mountains SIERRA DE TRAMUNTANA and at only 3 km. from
SOLLER City, 24 Km. from Palma and 6 km. from Puerto de Soller (beach).
The hotel, which was some years ago was a nuns convent and the school of
the village, is located in an narrow street without traffic, with a pavement
decorated with plants and flowers, giving a fantastic environment and beauty
to the place. The house offers 6 double rooms with bath and 2 suite rooms
which are very well furnished. The breakfast room is located in a natural
cave, very well decorated, offering a copious buffet. The terrace
has a wonderful view over the valley of orange trees and the mountains,
where you can hear the singing of the birds, is also used in the spring
in autumn and the summer time to take breakfast and to enjoy the blue sky,
the peace and the landscape of the region. |
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