Majorca

By Imogen Frank & Calum Murray

Majorca is the largest island of Spain. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea and part of the Balearic Islands.

The capital of the island is Palma de Mallorca, which is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands.

About Majorca

ClimateTemperature in March: 16°C - 7°C

Majorca rainfall: average no. of days with rain = 8

The climate of Majorca is typical of much of the Mediterranean. The summers are very hot, yet in the winter temperatures remain mild and considerably warmer than in Northern Europe. Rainfall is generally fairly low especially during the summer.

Places of Interest

La Seu is a cathedral located in Palma,

Majorca, built on the site of an existing

Arab mosque. It was founded by King James

I of Aragon in 1229 but was only finished in

1601. It sits overlooking

the Mediterranean Sea.

Outbound Flights

Date: Friday, 05 March 2010

Time: 0700 (departure) – Glasgow

1055 (arrival) – Palma

Flight Code: 34050

Inbound Flights

Date: Friday, 19 March 2010

Time: 1155(departure) – Palma

1405 (arrival) – Glasgow

Flight Code: 34550

Accommodation details

The Grupotel Valparaiso Palace is a spectacular hotel whose high standards of comfort and service have given it the most enviable of reputations.

Inside‚ the Valparaiso Palace has elegant lounges and bars‚ as well as a restaurant offering a wide range of dishes.

Accommodation details cont.

Location: 2km to the nearest beach 3km to the centre of Palma

Transfer time for airport: 15 minutes

It is equipped with: 3 swimming pools and a spa, 3 bar/lounges, sun terraces, large garden, wifi throughout hotel, air conditioning throughout, hairdresser, and a shop.  

Grupotel Valparaiso Palace