| The highly popular island of Majorca is well known | | | | offering a multitude of walking routes suitable for |
| for its summer sunshine, busy beaches and | | | | a variety of abilities. |
| vibrant nightlife. There is another side to the island, | | | | Easter Celebrations |
| though, which can be most fully appreciated | | | | As a Spanish island, Majorca is predominately |
| before the summer crowds start flocking in. | | | | Catholic and Easter is celebrated accordingly with |
| Activities such as cycling, hiking, rock climbing and | | | | fiestas and parades in many of the villages and |
| golf are just some of the spring offerings that | | | | towns. To get the full experience, however, the |
| are best enjoyed away from the throng, and | | | | capital of Palma de Majorca, is the best place to |
| combined with pleasant weather and off peak | | | | be. There is plenty going on over the Easter |
| rates at many Majorca hotels, holidaymakers can | | | | period, from the annual processions through the |
| look forward to a much-needed island break. | | | | city centre, to Easter Sunday mass at the city's |
| Cycling | | | | cathedral, which sometimes even sees members |
| If you are a fan of cycling then Majorca is a | | | | of the Spanish royal family in its congregation. |
| great place to go for an active biking holiday. Its | | | | Check out the hotels in the historic centre of the |
| varied terrain makes it perfect for cyclists of all | | | | capital to get in on the action. |
| abilities and enthusiasts will be in good company, | | | | Beach Relaxation |
| as Majorca is where the professionals choose to | | | | Majorca may not be as sizzling during the spring |
| do their training over the winter and spring | | | | months as it is in the summer, but visitors can still |
| months. Pleasant temperatures during this time | | | | experience highs of around 20 degrees Celcius |
| complete the picture for the ideal cycling holiday. | | | | during April and May and an average of 9 hours |
| There are plenty of rental centres across the | | | | sunshine a day, making for a very enjoyable trip |
| island, while guests at Majorca's major hotels will | | | | to the beach. Away from the peak season |
| often be able to hire bikes onsite. | | | | crowds, holidaymakers can take advantage of |
| Hiking | | | | plenty of space as well as welcome peace and |
| Spring is an excellent time for keen hikers to | | | | quiet while they gaze out at the picturesque |
| make the most of Majorca's beautiful landscapes. | | | | scenery afforded by this paradise isle. Choose to |
| The scenery is particularly spectacular during | | | | stay at one of Majorca's luxurious beach front |
| blossom time when an array of trees and | | | | hotels to truly make the most of the experience. |
| wildflowers burst into bloom. Visitors can enjoy | | | | There are of course many more sights and |
| plenty of sunshine for their walks, while average | | | | attractions to indulge in - these are just a sample |
| temperatures are comfortable at around 15 | | | | of the spring activities on offer - but add to these |
| degrees Celcius. The Serra de Tramuntana | | | | the good variety of restaurants, shops and cheap |
| mountain range, which runs along the island's North | | | | hotels and holidaymakers can be sure of a highly |
| West coastline, is a popular spot for hikers, | | | | enjoyable trip to the Balearics this spring. |