A stay in Mallorca is ideal to disconnect. On this sunny island with a thousand facets, you can enjoy the beauty of its capital Palma, the small villages, but also a nature of incredible beauty. With a surface area of 3,625 km², it is easy to go from the mountains to the sea in the same day. Of course, when we talk about Mallorca, we immediately think of its beaches and coves with crystalline waters where it is good to settle down to enjoy the mild temperatures. It is also worth mentioning that the largest of the Balearic Islands also offers the possibility of crossing the valleys, plains and mountains of the hinterland. Whether on foot or by bike, physical activity enthusiasts have plenty to satisfy their desires. Gourmands, sun and sea lovers, sports enthusiasts, Mallorca is a destination of choice for a large number of travellers and has all the assets to make it a favourite territory in Europe. Many travellers travel by car to Barcelona to take the Trasmediterránea ferry to Palma. But we must not forget either that from France, you can easily reach the island, by plane, for a two-hour flight, but also by ferry with Corsica Ferries, from Toulon.
Palma and the authentic villages
Palma is very often an unavoidable stop on a first trip. It is advisable to stroll around the city and discover its monuments. We start with La Seu, the unmissable cathedral of Palma and its view of the seafront. We continue with the Royal Palace of Almudaina and Sa Llotja, a merchant's exchange erected in the 15th century and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Later on, we head towards the Basilica of Sant Francesc, where we can see the splendid rose window on its façade and its Baroque portal, whose tympanum is by Francisco Herrera. Palma is also a dynamic city where you can go shopping, have a drink in a lively atmosphere and enjoy the terraces of numerous restaurants where you can savour a traditional and varied cuisine. For a stay in Palma, there are several hotels that offer an exceptional setting: the 4-star HSM Golden Playa hotel allows you to enjoy the sea breeze in the early morning, unless you opt for the HSM Reina del Mar, in the El Arenal area. The HSM Group's establishments reflect the excellence of 40 years of experience, places where the priority is customer satisfaction, the possibility of finding everything you need to relax and enjoy yourself. And there is also a passion for gastronomy, with the desire to make people discover the best of local gastronomy.
Once a visit to Palma is over, many travellers are keen to head for small traditional villages. And that's a good thing, because Mallorca is also an anthology of small villages full of charm and culture. Capdepera and its fortifications, Banyalbufar and its terraced hill, itself dotted with farms and vineyards. Not forgetting Cala Figuera, a remarkable small fishing village where the boats dance on the waves and turquoise waters of the Mediterranean.
A nature and sport stay
Here is another specificity of a stay in Mallorca, to be able to enjoy a nature of all beauty, where relaxation on dream beaches and coves can give way to sports activities of all kinds. The north of Mallorca is an interesting part of the island to soak up nature and get into action. The first stop is the charming HSM Lago Park Hotel, which has a swimming pool, restaurant and many leisure facilities. Then, in the S'Albufera Natural Park, you can enjoy a hike in the dunes, lagoons and marshes, in the heart of the island's greatest biodiversity. It is a small paradise for lovers of ornithology and lush vegetation. If you can cycle all over the island without difficulty, the North is also a pleasant territory to pedal. For example, we go from the town of Alcúdia to the Bay of Pollenca and its magnificent sea views. In fact, it is in the town of Alcúdia that you can return in the evening to relax in the superb 4-star HSM President Golf & Spa hotel, where you can, as its name suggests, enjoy a few rounds of golf. And then there's the sea, as is obvious in Majorca. The sea that offers the possibility to swim in turquoise waters, to observe the seabed during scuba diving sessions or to practice jet-skiing and kitesurfing. In Magaluf, families like to put down their suitcases for the proximity to the long 1,600-metre white sandy beach and its leisure activities, but also for the pedestrian promenade and its various shops. Magaluf has a very interesting hotel offer for parents and their children. Staying at the HSM Sándalo Beach or the HSM Atlantic Park, you can spend a good time in the spacious swimming pools or enjoy activities such as billiards, petanque and table tennis. In the latter hotel, as in the HSM Don Juan, packages are offered to enjoy 7 fun days at the Western Park water park.
Between Colonia Sant Jordi and Cala Mesquida is a multitude of isolated coves. From the seaside resort of Cales de Mallorca, you can reach Cala Domingos and Cala Antenas, where you can swim in clear and safe water. To enjoy this enchanting setting, families stay at the 3-star hotel HSM Canarios Park, where everything has been thought of to entertain young and old alike: the pools, including the Jungle Splash Pool with its exotic animal shapes, fountains and slides specially designed for toddlers, various sports activities and even the funny mascot Sami who doesn't hesitate to come and share moments with the little ones. You can also reach the convenient HSM Calas Park Hotel Apartment, to be on the front line for a getaway to the picturesque villages of Portocolom and Portocristo.
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