| Many visitors choose villas in Mallorca as a stylish and | | | | 1000 metres for the more adventurous walker. |
| luxurious base with the freedom of self-catering | | | | There are now also two way-marked Grand Routes |
| going well with the laid back spirit of the island. There | | | | on Mallorca, one running north-south and the second |
| is so much to do here that many people just arrive | | | | east-west. |
| and then base their choices on the weather | | | | The sea is a huge part of Mallorcan life, from its |
| conditions at the time. Sailing and water sports can | | | | history when foreign invaders arrived by boat to try |
| be found on most beaches, with a range of schools | | | | and take over the island to the present day fishing |
| and tuition available for novices. Land based activities | | | | fleet that supplies many of the island's great |
| such as walking and horse trekking are well catered | | | | restaurants with fresh fish and seafood. Amateur |
| for. | | | | fishermen can try out the local opportunities from |
| Mallorca's diverse scenery includes some stunning | | | | the shore or by booking a day's offshore fishing |
| mountain ranges and canyons, ideal for walkers and | | | | using a local skipper. |
| offering enough challenges for serious climbers too. | | | | An ideal holiday on Mallorca should take in all the best |
| Mallorca is one of the most appealing destinations in | | | | parts of this wonderful destination. There is a |
| Europe for rock climbing, with plenty of limestone | | | | fantastic range of beaches in Mallorca, with |
| rock that makes for a great variety of climbs. With | | | | windsurfing, jet skiing, and swimming, diving and |
| sheer slab walls, overhangs, and big wall routes | | | | snorkelling well catered for. There are quite a few |
| available, you are never more than 15 minutes drive | | | | busy beaches around the island that are set up for |
| from a great climb. Tuition and organised climbs are | | | | traditional holidaymakers, but other more remote |
| also available. | | | | spots are suitable for those more interested in |
| Canyoning is a new sport that seems ideally suited to | | | | adventure activities. There are ideal year round wind |
| Mallorca. The aim is quite simple, to follow the canyon | | | | conditions for windsurfing, and many people come |
| or stream downwards, yet the method can be | | | | here to learn the sport.. Kayaking can be great day |
| challenging! Waterfalls, rapids and deep water gullies all | | | | out, with a wonderfully rugged coastline and clear |
| need to be scrambled over, jumped off, and abseiled | | | | blue waters to enjoy. Sailing is also a popular sport |
| down. With vertical walls over 200 metres high and | | | | here, with competitions, beginner's courses and boats |
| waterfalls as high as 50 metres, canyoning on | | | | for hire available around the coast. |
| Mallorca can be an exciting and rewarding experience. | | | | Anyone looking for a holiday deatination that provides |
| In between the more thrilling episodes of canyoning, | | | | a great choice of activity options would do well to |
| visitors are also treated to some amazing views. The | | | | consider Mallorca. Relaxing at the end of a day of |
| geology and geography of the Mallorcan canyons is | | | | activities on land or on sea can be equally as |
| breathtaking, with natural environments to rival | | | | pleasant, with some idyllic rural villages offering some |
| anywhere in Europe. | | | | charming restaurants with flavoursome local dishes. |
| From gentle meadows to awesome ridges, walking in | | | | Combine all this with a stay in one of the many |
| Mallorca can be as gentle or extreme as you choose. | | | | luxury Mallorca villas and you have the perfect recipe |
| There are some truly spectacular peaks in the Sierra | | | | for a great adventure holiday. |
| de Tramuntana mountain range with summits over | | | | |