Magaluf Information
Magaluf is Mallorca's original pie and a pint resort. It was the flagship
resort for promoting Mallorca to the world as a destination for cheap package
holidays. Today it remains one of Spain's top mass tourism destinations and it
competes with Benidorm and Ibiza as one of the best places to go in summer for
nightlife. Magaluf clubs are well known by clubbers throughout Europe and some
of the top DJs from the UK turn up here for short stints during the peak season.
If you prefer to get to bed before sunrise Magaluf still has plenty to offer you
and is very popular for family holidays and with retired people.
To the east the resort begins where
Palma Nova
ends at the headland of Torrenova. Every single street is packed with bars,
restaurants, cafés and shops making specific recommendations very difficult
considering the speed at which establishments change hands from one year to the
next. In general you'll have no problem finding plenty cheap food and drink and
you might be pleasantly surprised at the good quality of meals in a lot of the
restaurants. Magaluf beach is magnificent with its glorious sand and fine, clear water. There
are small kiosk bars set up along the beach during the peak summer playing great
music. To the east of the beach the British pub/restaurant The Boatyard
("Geordie owned and run ... we also speak English") is a fine place for a pint
and traditional British bar meals. To the west the Nawab Indian restaurant
around the corner from Lineker's has a great terrace overlooking the beach
whilst Tom Brown's and Happy House do a roaring trade in British food.
The Restaurante Las Palmeras at the end of Avinguda de Magaluf is a nice spot
for Spanish meat and fish dishes. The Britannia pub just opposite is a long
established favourite amongst holidaymakers. From here along Avinguda de
l'Olivera there are more long term favourites for family entertainment including
Jokers and Benny Hills. The BCM disco is here and just opposite is Morgans
pub/restaurant and Mrs Doyles Irish pub which is the best Irish pub in town with
fine live fiddle music every night.
You'll find plenty theme parks around Magaluf to fill your time. Favourites
include Marineland which is just 4km east at Portals Nous and the waterparks of
Aqualand and Western Park which are just on the main road heading west out of
Magaluf. For a brilliant evening of entertainment for all the family you must go
to the Pirates Adventure show. There's plenty to keep you amused for a fortnight in and around Magaluf,
however, if you do decide to rent a car you'll be richly rewarded. Just west of
the resort are some fabulous beaches such as Portals Vells. Further afield you
can head over to the quaint beachside hamlet of Sant Elm on the island's south
west tip overlooking the island of Dragonera for a paella lunch at one of the
beachside cafés. Or drive up to
Soller
along the rugged south west coast to
discover the real beauty of this magnificent island.
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