Balearics Holidays

Things To Do on Balearics Holidays

You'll not only enjoy magnificent beaches, but also a wide range of cultural and entertainment activities. With water parks for the children, beautiful landscapes and historic sites to explore, you'll never be bored. If you love cities, Palma has blocks of contemporary art galleries, a Gothic cathedral and museums. There are restaurants, bars and clubs to suit all tastes, from quiet, local eateries to clubs where the partying only slows down at dawn. Whatever you want to do, you'll find it somewhere in the Balearics.

Culture

There are colourful fiestas across the Balearic Islands all year round. In Majorca and Menorca, the grape harvest festivals and processions of giant papier mache heads are a specialty. The main festival on Menorca is Sant Joan, in late June. The distinctive Menorcan horse opens this festival, with rider and whooping crowds.

Other fiestas across Menorca include those at the end of July in Es Mercadal, Fornells and Es Castell. In August things get pretty spicy almost every weekend. In September, Mare de Deu de Gracia in Mao hosts its fiesta. The fiestas are essentially an excuse to have a week long party.

Ibiza Town's old quarter is a historical gem perched on a rocky promontory, and Dalt Villa, the medieval part, has a Gothic cathedral and sprawling castle. Check out the area's Museu d'Art Contemporani in Dalt Vila, with its selection of avant garde paintings and sculptures. The Lady of the Snows Cathedral is one of Ibiza's most impressive buildings.

Menorca’s capital, Mahon has an old town, with small squares, cobbled streets and a natural harbour. At the Port of Mahon are the remains of the Castle of Sant Felip, and the La Mola fort. The Museu de Menorca on Placa des Monastir holds a selection of artefacts. Just north of Mahon is the Parc Natural de S'Albufera des Grau, an important wetlands reserve area, home to many birds and superb hiking territory.

Palma is crammed with contemporary art galleries, a Gothic cathedral, museums, excellent shopping, and plenty of public art scattered around.

Adventure

There's plenty to attract those looking for an "action-packed" holiday in the Balearics. For those interested in activities on and under the water, there's a wide variety of snorkelling & diving, sailing, kite & wind-surfing. Canyoning is also a popular, adrenaline-soaked activity if you're brave enough!

The rugged landscape and breathtaking hills attract both mountain and road bikers, with Majorca a key training camp for many of the professional cycling teams. The mountainous areas also attract climbers and extreme hikers.

Shopping

Each of the islands offer a different shopping experience, from top-end designers to local handicrafts. Popular buys include local wines, embroidery, hand painted ceramics, glassware, handmade shoes and costume jewellery. If you're looking for something special Majorca is famous for its pearls. There's something to suit all budgets and tastes to buy as a reminder of a fantastic Balearics holiday!

Nightlife

Whatever you're looking for in your ideal night out, the Balearics can cater for your every need, from mixing with the locals for a quiet meal to clubbing until dawn. Ibiza is home to some of the world's largest and most famous nightclubs and its club culture is famous in its own right, drawing people from all over the world. If you're staying in Ibiza Town, San Antonio or Playa d'en Bossa, you'll find it on your doorstep. Majorca too is home to great nightlife, ranging from sophistication in Palma to wild in Magaluf! Menorca by contrast is quiet with nightlife usually hotel-based, though Mahon and Ciutadella offer a wide range of nightspots.

Relaxation

If you're looking for a relaxing beach holiday in a secluded sun-kissed cove, the Balearics is the ideal destination. Wonderful beaches and a laid-back atmosphere ensure you'll enjoy a chilled out break. A number of hotels and resorts offer spa treatments and yoga retreats are available on all the islands. After a busy year, a holiday in the Balearics is the perfect way to recharge your batteries.