Mallorca South West Coast
The south west coast of Mallorca surrounding the Bay of Palma is the island's
main area of mass tourism. Cala Millor on the east
coast and both Alcudia and
Puerto Pollensa in the north east are
significant resorts. However, it is the resorts of the south west that made
Mallorca famous as a package holiday destination.
Magaluf and Palma Nova
are the top destinations for British tourists on this coast. Both resorts are
well established and offer all you'd expect from popular package holiday
resorts. The beaches are excellent, there are many thousands of hotel and
apartment rooms and a varied supply of bars, restaurants and clubs to suit every
taste.
Santa Ponsa is a little further west and is
another resort which particularly attracts British tourists. Nearby
Paguera is a lovely spot though its tourism is geared
predominantly to the German market. This is the end of large scale tourism on
this sector of coast as you reach Port d'Andratx which
is the stepping stone to the beautiful north west coast of Mallorca and the
Serra de Tramuntana.
Just east of Palma de Mallorca city and right next to the island's airport is
Can Pastilla which marks the beginning of the 6km
sandy beach known as Playa de Palma. This
culminates in the small resort of S'Arenal at the beach's most easterly point.
Quite a number of British tourists go to Can Pastilla and less to S'Arenal
whilst the main area of Playa de Palma is mainly frequented by German package
tourists.
For a good package holiday this sector of coastline around Palma has plenty to
offer. However, if you want to escape from your resort you can easily rent a car
and head out into the interior of this beautiful island or discover the
contrasting beauty of its east and north west coasts.
See Also:
Mallorca
East Coast
Mallorca North East Coast
Mallorca North West Coast
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