Cheap holidays in the Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands holidays are enjoyed by many visitors simply for that great combination of warm weather, superb beaches and water sports such as diving, snorkelling, water skiing and parasailing. There is also a good blend of culture and traditional Spanish charm in locations such as Ibiza Town and the Majorcan capital Palma, with its fantastic architecture and fashionable caf culture. Balearic Island holidays are enjoyed by many visitors simply for that great combination of warm weather, superb beaches and water sports such as diving, snorkelling, water skiing and parasailing.

Majorca relaxation is often appreciated by young singles, who fancy an energetic lifestyle in their Balearic Island holidays. However, if you look for some contact with nature, you are advised to travel further north and get to know the local culture, admire breath-taking scenery, and the beauty of the island. Majorca's north coast is also home to several historical ruins, including the 8th century Castell d'Alaro.

Valldemossa, the island's highest city, sits on the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains and sports high-class restaurants, such as the Sebastian, and the Real Cartuja, the former monastery where composer Frederic Chopin and novelist George Sand stayed when visiting Majorca's northern region. Majorca is the largest of the Balearics and the most affected by mass tourism having been a popular holiday destination since the 1960s. Along the coast much of the countryside has been replaced with hotel and apartment complexes to cater for the many thousands of holidaymakers, but there is still much of the original Majorca to be found on your Balearic Island holidays.

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Ibiza Town is the island's capital and coastal harbour, with cobbled streets nearby offering many fine restaurants and shops, which attract both the rich and famous not only to visit, but also to live. Ibiza is a Balearic Islands holiday destination and is wholly unique; the island is lively and tolerant with an intense, outrageous street life and a floating summer population. Formentera, small and a little wild, is very close to Ibiza, though it struggles to present its own alternative image of reclusive artists and national tourists.

Menorca is an island rich in history, with a large number of prehistoric monuments and sites to visit. It's an island of idyllic beaches, particularly along it's south west coast. Menorca's go-karting club offers a thrilling day out. Menorca Island - Hidden Paradise Menorca is the second largest island of the Balearics and receives far fewer tourists than its larger sister island. Having escaped the worst effects of mass tourism, much of the its beauty remains unspoilt.

Majorca is the largest of the Balearics, with an area of 3,640 sq km (1,405 sq mi). The Sierra del Norte mountain range runs along the northern coast of the island, rising to between 1,070 and 1,525 m (3,500 and 5,000 ft) in height. Majorca also has some very lively nightlife in the busier resorts, which makes Majorca one of the favourite places for a holiday in the Balearic Islands!

Majorca took off as a tourist Mecca in the 1960s, when a development boom spawned the building of hundreds of high-rise hotels, apartment blocks and shopping centres which now line most of the island's coast. The capital, Palma, however still retains some of its historical flavour sporting grand mansions and a magnificent Gothic cathedral in its bustling centre.

Majorca is an island of huge contrasts with busy holiday resorts in the south west and a spectacular unspoilt mountains in the north. Menorca is tranquil and unspoilt and the most easterly of the Balearic Islands.

Mahon was handed back to Spain in 1802. Mahon is the capital of the island and has one of Europe's largest natural harbours. There is also a good selection of bars and shops around the harbour, and also pavement cafes offering a lively nightlife.

Flights depart from virtually all airports up and down the UK and operate throughout the year. Hotels in C'an Picafort tend to be 3 and 4 star accommodations that are very well catered towards families. Flights to Menorca depart from airports up and down the UK. Menorca flights are operated by charter and low cost airlines flying daily Balearic Island holidays.