Mallorca is the largest of the three Balearic Islands and is home to a number of resorts.  Each with its own unique character.  Whilst there are plenty of accommodation options available such as luxury hotels a growing number of visitors to the island now opt to book holiday villas in Mallorca direct online.  Thanks to the growth of the internet and the availability of some fantastic character properties, especially in locations such as Pollensa in the north of the island.

Pollensa
Pollensa – or Pollenca – is a former Roman settlement dating back to the 5th century.  And has become one of the most upmarket holiday locations on the island.  Providing plenty of high quality accommodation in old traditional stone built farmhouses and fincas.  All of which is located just some 8km from the coast.

The town is home to numerous pretty squares, streets and shops and is ideal for anyone seeking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the main resorts.  Whilst also remaining in close proximity to the excellent beaches of the North coast. There is a fantastic range of luxury hotels in Spain close to the white sandy beaches in the North Coast of Spain. With the Easter holidays coming up, there is likely to be a few last minute deals available.

Puerto Pollensa
Puerto Pollensa is the close coastal cousin to Pollensa and is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque and photogenic locations on the island.  Thanks to the breathtaking backdrop provided by the magnificent Tramantura Mountains.

The resort revolves around the main beach – which is around 3km long – and the luxury marina.  And also has a delightful seafront promenade where tourists will find a good selection of bars and restaurants.

Can Picafort
Can Picafort is located close to Puerto Pollensa and is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the island.  Boasting a huge sandy beach and a wide selection of bars, shops and restaurants.

The resort has evolved over the years from its original roots as a small fishing village and provides an excellent base for anyone seeking a holiday in the north of the island.  Providing loads for visitors to do and see.

Cala D’or
This attractive resort is located on Mallorca’s east coast and is home to a number of holiday hot spots such as Porto Colom and the breathtaking beach at Cala Murada.

Mallorca is just a couple of hour’s flight from all major UK airports and whilst being a popular holiday destination still offers plenty of unspoiled scenery for visitors to enjoy.

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Eye Photographic Workshops run photography courses in outstanding locations, in the UK and abroad, chosen specifically for their natural beauty. The La Serrania and Pollenca improver course takes place from the 23-28 May 2009 in Mallorca – a beautiful Mediterranean environment where you can relax and unwind while honing your SLR digital camera skills at the same time.

You will learn the importance of observing her subject, composition and exposure techniques as well as how to download and edit on a laptop.

The five-night photography workshop costs £1,900 pp including full-board accommodation, all equipment and tuition (excluding international flights). If you have members of the family would like to accompany you but not take part in the photography course, the cost is £900 pp.

More details at www.eyephotographicworkshops.com.

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A holiday on the island offers so many plus factors including -

* The warm sunny weather which is on offer during most of the year.
* Wonderful beaches.
* Beautiful towns, scenic views and welcoming local residents.

Another key area in having made Majorca such a popular holiday destination for so many years, is that in addition to the points mentiond above, it can be reached within a few flying hours from many parts of Europe.

You can therefore be sunbathing on one of the fabulous beaches or simply relaxing somewhere, only a relatively short time after leaving home. There is an abundance of excellent restaurants in all parts of the island and in these, they serve food typical and appropriate to many European countries. Many restaurants serve a fixed price “Meal of the Day” which is very popular and enables the client to know exactly how much the meal is going to cost.

With regard to accommodation, the choice is vast, from expensive grand Hotels to others which are comfortable and inexpensive. An alternative to staying in a Hotel is to rent an Apartment, where food can be bought in the shops and cooked whenever you wish, in the apartment. This can be a very relaxing type of holiday and great for familes.

Package Holidays have become very popular over the years and the attraction of these is that an all inclusive payment is made for the flights, accommodation, transfers and possibly entertainment. Once the choice has been made, the travel firm then has the stress of making the arrangements.

As all parts of Majorca are popular for holidays, there really is not a best area and individuals have their own preferences as to where they most like to stay and then they usually go back again in future years. One resort that is very popular with families and older couples is Puerto Pollensa. This resort is in the north of the island and is around an hours drive from Palma. A holiday in Puerto Pollensa is a rather laid back affair. This peaceful area of Majorca is popular because of the many restaurants and hotels that run along the beach as well as the tranquil Pine Walk area which is excellent for a stoll in the evening. Puerto Pollensa really is a place to go and relax, there are many stunning walks to go on, the marina is a great place to sit and have an evening drink and Formentor and the buiser resort of Alcudia are only a bus ride away.

If you are interested in visiting Majorca and Puerto Pollensa then it is worth checking out one of the big tour operators which do offer some great package deals on holidays to the island.

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