Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands Description

• The Balearic Islands, Ibiza, Mallorca called Majorca by the Brits, Menorca are one of Spains top Holiday Destinations in the summer months.
• Although much warmer than the UK they are not regarded as a winter destination if you want to sunbathe and many bars, restaurants and night clubs close.
• The best time to visit is mid to late SprinCg through to early or mid autumn, with the high season being July and August.

Location of Balearic Islands

• The Islands are located in the Mediterranean 100 to 300 kilometres off the East coast of Spain between Barcelona and Benidorm.
• The 4 main islands, largest first, are

Mallorca (Majorca)

Mallorca BCN Planet Dance, Magaluf, Mallorca

• Mallorca isthe largest of the Balearic Islands
• Mallorca is better known as Majorca by the Brits is the largest of the Balearic islands , for partying head for Magaluf, for culture the Capital Palma de Mallorca with it's magnificent old town teaming with historic attractions, or for a great holiday try one of the other fabulous resorts on the island of Mallorca.
• For a great day out take the ancient red train from Palma to Soller, the tram to Port Soller, finish off with a sea trip to Sa Calobra with it's magnificent beach and fabulous narrow gorge. All in tickets are available from the red train Station

Ibiza

• Ibiza is one of the best party destinations in the world. attracts the worlds top well known DJs. to it's famous nightclubs
• Without doubt Ibiza is the clubbing capital of Spain with the nightlife and clubbing resorts of  San Antonio, Ibiza Town & Playa d'en Bossa
• The other resorts on the island are ideal for family holidays & are in general much quieter & more relaxed than the nightlife resorts.

Menorca

Menorca also known as Minorca by the Brits

Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic islands and has more beaches that the other islands making it very popular for family and couple holidays

Formentera

• Formentera is another island in the Balearic's and is far smaller than the others and not popular,  mainly due to the fact that the majority of UK tour operators do not include Formentera as a destination
• Possibly due to there being no airport on Formentera
• Nearest airport Ibiza then an inter Island ferry for 19 km, 10 nautical miles, about 35 minute journey. Very frequent service

Balearic Islands Airports

There are 3 airports Balearic Islands Airports are Ibiza Airport, Mallorca Airport and Menorca Airport but no airport on Formentera which is connected to Ibiza and Denia on Mainland Spain by ferry

Holidays to  the Balearic Islands