Make Your Own Mind Up About Majorca!
Majorca is the Mediterranean paradise, there is a lot more to the island than sangria and bratwurst.
We recommend to start your drive with your car hire to Palma. The capital of Majorca consist of half of the islands 800,000 inhabitants, and it is an exciting mixture of cultural history and trendy fashion. Take a car hire for a spin to the townscape,which was sculpted by numerous reigning empires including the Roman, the Byzantine, the Moor, and the Aragon Kingdom. The highlight is the magnificent cathedral with a beautiful stain glass window which casts colourful reflections onto the inner walls of the building.
History and Culture of Majorca
Numerous historical sights including an old fortress are to be discovered around town that can be easily reached in your car hire, although there is also plenty of shopping and sipping coffee in town squares to be done.
Palma is not the only place of historical significance. While in Majorca you should also head to the old charter house of Valdemossa, the Roman ruins of Pollentia close to Alcúdia, and the picture-perfect harbour of Valdemossa grace postcards. One of the most exciting day trips in your car hire is to the small town of Felantix, close to where you can climb a 510 m (1670 ft) hill on which rests the Santuari de Sant Salvador monastery, founded as early as 1342. All can be easily reached in your car rental.
Cala Guya and Cala Millor of an Alternative to the Busy Southern Beaches
Explore the southern beaches of Majorca driving around the area with your car hire.If they are a bit too crowded for your taste you can also head in your car hire to the cliffy eastern shore. Secluded sandy bays close to Cala Guya and Cala Millor are frequented only by locals, on the eight miles of beach along the Alcudia Bay you are bound to find a private spot, and the Formentor beach on the northern shore is as far away from wet t-shirt contests as possible.
A special natural attraction are the stalactite caves of Porto Cristo, in the depth of which you will find Europe’s largest underground lake. The cave can be easily reached in your car hire.
Weather of Majorca
As far as time of travel is concerned there are few restrictions weather-wise. Summer can start as early as February, soon turning the island’s rolling hills green. High season brings temperatures of over 30°C, which makes cross country hikes slightly uncomfortable, though olive groves and vineyards offer shade along the way. Rain is extremely rare during July and August, though up north you will witness the occasional shower.
