Both resorts have fine sandy beaches with everything on hand to part you from your money. Watersports, glass bottom boat trips, as well as countless shops, bars and restaurants are all located along the wide promenades.
Majorca has had a long tradition with fine leather goods. If you are looking for
genuine quality and not the "Lookie Lookie" man rubbish, then Magaluf has
probably the best shop on the island called "Belt Up Mallorca". It's
owned and run by an English guy called Bob Bayliss. If you want to look before
you buy, his web site is
here.
For those on self catering breaks you will
never be more than a few hundred yards from either McDonalds, Wimpey, Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut etc. You will never starve as long as you have money to spend. If you ever tire of fast food, Palma Nova also has a number of more traditional restaurants along the seafront.
The beach at Palma Nova is also quieter than the one in Magaluf, simply because there is less hotels there. However, both beaches are kept very tidy, partly due to the fact that it is illegal to drink alcohol on the beach or to take glass bottles of any kind on them.
A typical Spanish town they are not, Blackpool with sun is perhaps nearer the mark.
During the day you are never very far from something to do, Mini Golf courses, waterparks, Marineland Dolphin Show, Magaluf and Palma Nova have them all.
The resorts benefit from a good regular bus service making getting around quite easy. Also worth considering when a number of people
travel together would be one of the numerous taxis. Generally, fares are very reasonable, however, experience shows that it is better to agree the fare in advance, and always try to have the correct money (plus the obligatory tip) ready.
Nightlife here is described in many brochures as being "lively" or "extrovert". Both resorts have numerous English style pubs and discos which rarely close till dawn.
Both resorts are more suited for those looking for an active, action packed holiday, and is certainly not suitable for long lazy days on the beach and a quiet and relaxing drink in the evening.
Whatever your preconception of Magaluf and Palma Nova is, the reality is either better or far worse than you can ever imagine.
The
Majorca Tourist Information Service (OIT - Oficines d'Informacio Turistica
de Mallorca) has offices for the area at:
OIT Municipal Magaluf
Avda Magaluf,22
07182 Calvia
Telephone: 971 13 11 261
Fax: 971 13 21 45
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