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24-10-2007

 The Beauty that is Palma del Mallorca

PALMA del Mallorca is the capital of Mallorca, the biggest island in the Balearic archipelago splashed in the Mediterranean Ocean. One of the many features of Palma del Mallorca is the olive plantations there. In fact, Palma del Mallorca has the most number of olive plantations than any place in Europe. Olive oil is sort of a staple in the Mediterranean cuisine. Olive oil is said to be the healthiest cooking oil in the world because it contains less fat content. Olive oil is fermented in these plantations.

As winter is approaching, Palma del Mallorca is still a serene place with lots of tourists hovering about. Some of them who come from Britain and other Western and Northern European countries even come here during the holiday season just to chill. During winter, temperatures here tend to be low but not as low as -3 degrees Celsius experienced elsewhere in mainland Europe. Thus, the temperature is just right for a honeymooning couple who don’t want their sojourn to be interrupted. They can have the beaches all to themselves after all. They can do anything that they want there just like skinny dipping and stuff.
The advantage of Palma del Mallorca over other places is that there are no torrential rains there. So even though the sun is not shining and there are gloomy clouds hovering about, your honeymoon will definitely not be spoiled. Of course, there are lifeguards in the distance but be sure not to stray away to remote coastlines which are not part of the beaches anymore because lifeguards don’t strut there.

One advantage of being checked in or billeted at a beach resort is the availability of immense Mediterranean seafood there. As you well know, people here in Palma del Mallorca don’t want to cook their seafood frozen or refrigerated. Thus, everyday, restaurant staff goes to the fishing villages and fishing ports, queue and wait for the catch. They then haul these directly to the restaurant kitchens where lobsters, prawns, crabs, redfish and grouper are chopped and cooked, whether stewed, fried or grilled.

Speaking of grilling Mediterranean seafood, one can enjoy an experience of a lifetime experimenting with this right in one’s own backyard. That is if you have purchased a house here in Palma del Mallorca. But fret no more because there are also holiday homes for rent here. They may be settled by the beaches or established somewhere in the boondocks. But whatever the case, these holiday homes have a nice rural feel to it and it seems that one has reached paradise already.

Amenities in the beach cottages are still a swell though as each suite is pumped with cable television, wired and wireless high speed Internet connection, LCD television and subwoofer system. You can also plug in your game console if you like.

But the beauty of Palma del Mallorca does not stop in its beaches, including the nudist ones. The locals here are actually its number one asset as the folks tend to be friendly and polite. They can be as hospitable as they can be. So why not check them out as well?


16-10-2007

 Palma Del Mallorca, Here I Come

PALMA del Mallorca is the capital of Mallorca, the biggest island in the Balearic archipelago off the coast of the Iberian Peninsula in Spain. The Balearic Islands include the world-famous tourist spot of Ibiza. Suffice it to say then that the capital of the Balearic is also famous among foreigners. There is an international airport at Palma del Mallorca and flights come here from Madrid and other regional capitals of Europe such as Portugal, England, France, Italy and Germany. There are many English tourists coming here during summer because the Balearic Islands are what is Caribbean in the Americas and Bali in Asia. But the catch here is that its relatively colder here than in the tropics where other Western and Northern Europeans cannot withstand. Temperature here is only between 18 to 23 degrees Celsius during summer, no more than that. Thus, this is definitely an ideal place to get a tan. If one is not contented in stripping down to his or her bikini, then go commando. There are numerous nudist beaches here in Palma del Mallorca. Palma del Mallorca may be a part of Spain and the natives here may be devout Catholics but the owners and patrons of these nudist beaches are definitely foreign.

That is also one thing that people like in Palma del Mallorca. Spanish real estate laws and policies are so relaxed that there are no difficult ways to obtain a property to be converted into a beach resort even if the purchaser is a foreigner. All the foreigner needs to exhibit is his or her good intentions in investing in the kind of business which induces the economy of Palma del Mallorca all the more. Once the property has already stood up, the owner must allow the beach resort to be inspected constantly so it can get the coveted blue flag accreditation. The blue flag accreditation means that the property has passed stringent water quality tests where even the tap water at individual suites and cottages in the beach resort are good to be drunk.

In a related development, Palma de Mallorca has recently won acclaim by a professional tourist writer as one of the best autumn sites in the world. According to Peter MacNeil of the Belfast Telegraph, November is an ideal place to stay in Palma del Mallorca because many tourists are already back in their English homeland by then and this is one cozy cold place to snuggle if you are a honeymooning couple. Almost all of the holiday homes are vacant and one can go to the beaches in tranquility just like what you have seen in the Phuket-set movie The Beach. All the youngsters spinning techno and house music are gone and the couple can have the coast to themselves. Just make sure not to wander far out alone because lifeguards are not on duty on remote beaches. During this time, there is definitely no worry on when to reserve and book your resort stay here because there are virtually no tourists alone. This is even one right place to have a seaside wedding.


03-10-2007

 Exploring the many wonders of Palma de Mallorca

Have you ever explored the many wonders that Palma de Mallorca has to offer to visiting tourists in many parts of world? Since you’re not showing a thumbs-up sign I presumed you are still not aware of the many developments that this progressive place in Spain is enjoying for the past years.

Palma de Mallorca is part of the Balearic Islands of Spain and inhabited by more than half a million people. Millions of tourists are visiting the place every year because of the many wonders and natural destinations it can offer to travelers and vacationers.
Here are few of the wonders of Palma de Mallorca that you should closely read if you are planning to make the place your next travel adventure.

  • Great Hotels – If you reach the place you don’t have to worry about accommodation. There are great hotels in Palma ready to accept you as one of their most respected visitors of the day. You can try Cal Lloro, Hotel Tres, Biniarroca, Ca’n Isabel, Gran Hotel Soleris and many other hotels. You can choose cheap and reasonable rate hotels if you like.

  • Museums – Among the favorite places visited by many tourists and vacationers are the museums portraying the old and modern Palma de Mallorca. Inside the museums you can see artworks of famous legendary artists of Spain. The woks of Picasso, Van Gothe and many other famous art masters of the country. You can visit the Can Marquez, Casal Solleric, Casa Museum J Torrens Llado, and City History Museum.

  • Restaurants – If you crave for best delicacies you also come to the right place. There are many restaurants in the main thoroughfares of Mallorca that prepare great food for the visitors. You can also choose Spanish traditional food such as Paella or the food preparation of the western people which is now very visible in other restaurants in Mallorca.

  • Fine Beaches – Many travelers in England want Pala de Mallorca because of fine beaches and cool-blue waters. The visitors enjoy soaking to the clear waters under the heat of the sun. You can go to many beaches such as Cala Mayor, if you want sports facilities or Portal Nous if you want not so crowded beach resort. Other beaches resorts are Palma Nova, Magalluf and Santa Punca. The fine beaches of Palma is also favorite hangouts of the thousands of people from Spain

  • Communication facilities – If you are a businessman who wants communication facilities for your transactions you can find many internet cafes in Mallora that is fully equipped with the facilities you want. There are also one-stop business shops in the main thoroughfares of Palma de Mallorca. Since Palma is one of the bustling places of Spain communication facilities is really amazing and there will no problem for many businessmen transacting their business in the city.

  • Archeological sites – Palma de Mallorca is also a place for many archeological sites and history. You can also find these pieces of materials and things in the olden times that are displayed in various museums for the consumption of many visitors.

  • Great architecture – Palma de Mallorca also does not log behind when it comes to great architecture and skyscrapers. The place ha s a lot to offer to people wanting for great urban planning.


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