Why to chose spending holidays in Mallorca?

Few info about the island: Mallorca derives from the Latin “insula maior” and is also known as the Island of the Calm.

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands and concentrates most of the population, almost 741,000 inhabitants. Foreign population totals 16 per cent. Most are German and British residents.

Mallorca has a average of 2,983 sun hours per year or appr 300 days of sun, so why do not spend a holiday in a rented apartment? The island enjoys excellent weather throughout the year with mild average temperatures ranging from 5-12 ºC in winter to 23-29ºC in summer. Mallorca has a typical Mediterranean climate with a seasonal rainfall pattern characterized by its irregularity. It varies a lot each year. Most of the rain falls in just a few days with heavy or very heavy rainfall in autumn and light rainfall the rest of the year.

Light clothes are advisable in spring and summer even though it gets a bit chilly in the evening and at night, when you might appreciate a sweater. In autumn and winter the sun shines in Mallorca and the temperatures are good. The wind usually blows and it is better to wrap up well.

Mallorca remains one of the most favoured islands of the Mediterranean for investors, second home buyers and holiday-makers alike. every summer millions of visitors chose to rent apartment in Mallorca.

There are no language barriers. If you speak English or German then you will find service providers who speak your language. A lot of people who have settled in Mallorca over the years set up their own businesses to earn a living and are focused on the foreign clientele for Holiday rentals business in Mallorca.

Tourist wise Mallorca has enjoyed popularity since the 50ies. Therefore, the development of the necessary infrastructure began very early. Today Mallorca’s international airport provides daily connections to most European capitals and the Spanish mainland at very competitive prices. Hospitals and clinics in Mallorca are up to international health standards and many provide a translation service for foreigners. A lot of overseas doctors have established practices aimed at the foreign residents.

If you rent a holiday apartment in Mallorca you want to enjoy yourself and recharge the batteries. No matter if you are keen on sporting activities or just looking to relax and do nothing, Mallorca has something for you. The numerous Spas across the island provide the latest treatments; there are no less than 23 golf courses to tee-off from and a total of 20 marinas dotted around the coast for a round the island trip. The Tramuntana Mountains are a real paradise for walkers and hikers and can be explored with local guides or on your own. Thanks to the cycling boom the Balearic governments is improving the routes for cyclers and some of the most spectacular and peaceful journeys can be enjoyed in the centre of the island. Water sport is a favourite everywhere and while Pollensa in the north and Can Pastilla in the south have some of the finest windsurfing and kitesurfing grounds, the Southwest and the Northeast are famous for snorkelling and diving. Adventurers will find pleasure and excitement in joining hang-gliding, canyoning, caving or squad excursions.

There are still beaches which can only be reached after a long walk or by boat. The northwest coast, of Mallorca, the islands of Cabrera and Dragonera are a paradise for birdwatchers and home to species long gone in other parts of Europe. And if you want to get a glimpse of rural life, you should visit one of the beautifully preserved villages in the centre of the island where life still follows old traditions.