The twin resorts of Palma Nova and Magaluf are situated on the islands south west coast, approx 1 hour transfer time from the airport in nearby Palma.
The two resorts now merge into one, although technically the dividing point is somewhere on the rocky headland between the two beaches.
Palma Nova and Magaluf are without doubt everything you associate with Majorca. You will either have the holiday of your life or a holiday from hell, all depending on your outlook on life. Although of the two Palma Nova is perhaps the quieter.
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. 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 Palma Nova
Passeig de la Mar,13
07181 Calvia
Telephone and Fax: 971 68 23 65
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