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Magaluf and Palma Nova on the west side of the Bay of Palma are clubland/nightlife mecca resorts. Both evolved out of the post 1960s tourist boom, and today they really are on the list of top youth clubbing holiday nightlife destinations. Both are very good value for money vacation package holiday destinations. Extremely British, with Brit Bars all along the coastline here so yep it's like a home from home with the heat! And there's a real 'tongue in cheek' friendly feel to both Magaluf and Palma Nova, two Majorca resorts which kind of blend into one.
Palma Nova benefits from a superb stretch of sandy beaches along this west coast of Palma Bay. A little more laid back than Magaluf, there are still lots of bars, lots of clubs, lots of watersports and nearby waterparks, go-karting, mini golf, and fast food outlets in Palmanova. Other water sports in abundance include paracending, doughnuting, Kite Surfing and jet skiing. Sound like your idea of heaven, is for many. Palma Nova and Magaluf are becoming increasingly popular with long-weekenders and stag and hen parties, with only an hours transfer time from the airport, or just 15 minutes by taxi, plus a short flight of just over two hours and lots of cheap deals. Well worth considering as a short break, it makes sense to choose Blackpool in the Sun!
Palma Nova, along with Magaluf, has the advantage of being quite close to Palma Airport. An increasingly popular option is picking up your car hire Majorca at Palma Airport, then carting yourself along to your resort. Cheap car hire is on the menu in the Balearic Islands, so this is definitely a good option. Now then, there are a few Majorca travel guidebooks that suggest it's an easy drive to Palma Nova from Palma Airport. Well, it's quick for sure but driving along the coast road passing Palma Cathedral and the Palma Port can be nerve racking, especially when you're getting used to a new car.
Take the drive slow, there's quite a lot of building work going on in Palma at the moment so watch your lanes and keep on the coast road. The drive is easy once you get past Palma, and a good tip is to follow signs for Cala Mayor, and then just keep going until you get to Palma Nova and Magaluf. Once you've driven through Palma in your hire car, driving around the rest of Majorca will seem like a doddle! If you've opted for the all inclusive package holiday deal and are hopping on the coach then obviously this won't apply, and Palma Nova is the perfect family holiday or slightly more laid back Majorca resort option in comparison with neighbouring club bustling Magaluf.
Palma Nova quietens down even more during the winter months so do bear in mind that many clubs and bars will close during this period. But at this different seasonal point it's the perfect base to branch out from and explore Mallorca, especially the dramatic landscape of West Mallorca. Palma Nova, like Magaluf, has a superb sandy beach and one disco which runs on until the early hours. Palma Nova is probably like opting for Lytham St Annes to Blackpool, you're right next door to all the clubs and lively bars and restaurants of Magaluf, but you can leave that behind for a day or two and stay in Palma Nova for quieter bars and a quieter beach.
Palma Nova is a great cheaper base to consider if you're interested in pushing back into Palma de Mallorca, the capital of Majorca. Buses run from Palma Nova to Palma every half hour or so and only take about 30 minutes. (avoid driving into Palma, take the excellent and cheap bus service!!).
Palma Nova, along with Magaluf sit firming within the Med dance tour firmament, and much of the criticism which hits holiday resorts like this has been seen before. The criticism is to do with class, think Blackpool. Both resorts, Palma Nova and Magaluf, now really merge into one so you've easy access to all Magaluf has to offer. Palma Nova itself is more bar and restaurant land, with only one disco. Perfect for families seeking easy access to all that's on offer in the Bay of Palma, but a quieter less club noise rich Majorca resort base.
It's not just the music, sunshine, glorious sandy beaches and watersports that attract such a large number of people, not just young people I might add, to these two resorts. They are cheap, with pints going at around £2, in over 100 bars. There are two supremo tourist information websites on both Magaluf and Palma Nova.
Eating out is easy in Palma Nova, with cheap being the key word, and meals only setting you back about £12. Many of the bars serve snacks American style, and these bars stay open til 7am in the morning. All your recognisable favourites are there as well for quick grabs, including Macdonalds and Burger King. You can find a good range here though, contrary to perceptions there's a good mix of Spanish and English traditional food.
Fancy a bit of family fun crazy golf. Find it at Golf Fantasia in Palma Nova just adjacent to Magaluf. This enormous crazy golf complext is very inviting with waterfalls, caves and tropical gardens. Definitely the best mini golf course in Majorca.
Choose from three very different 18 hole courses, although you will be allocated a specific course on buying the ticket in an attempt to minimise waiting time during play. It's a popular attraction this one, as most tour operators have tapped into it, especially in high season. Crazy Golf Palma Nova style is open every day throughout the year from 10am to 2am the following morning. Book early in high season!
Move up from Palma Nova to Portals Nous, where you'll find one of the most popular family attractions on Majorca, Marineland. The park is situated at Calvia Costa d'en Blanes beach. This park has been operating for many years and specialises in entertainment, education, research and interconnection with nature. The internationally awarded Dolphin Shows are the park's top attraction, along with the Sea Lion and Parrot Shows.
Again as far as we are aware, the answer is sadly no. During the show a number of small children are picked at random to be pulled around their pool in a small inflatable dinghy, but outside of the show times the public are not allowed access to these beautiful creatures. The park has it's very own wonderful and quite beach that can be accessed at any time of your visit, which is an added attraction to visitors wanting a change of scene on the beach front!
February 1st to December 15th 2004, Gates open July and August from 9:30 am to 6:45 pm. Other months from 9:30 am to 5:15 pm. Animal Exhibition shows run daily, at various times through the day. Check MarineLand's website (right) for details.
C/ Garcilaso de la Vega, 9 - Costa d'en Blanes 07184, Calvia Mallorca), Ph.: 971 675 125. By road, take the Andratx motorway, exit at Portals Nous. 5 minutes from Palma Nova, 10 minutes from Palma, and 50 minutes from Alcudia, Cla Millor and Cala D'Or. Taxi service available. By bus, Coaches operate from Palma, Palma Nova, Magaluf and Sa Ponsa.
Scuba Diving excursions are available out from Magaluf, Palma Nova and Santa Ponsa if you fancy a little water adventure. Mad Divers Mallorca run scuba diving courses, supervised by trained instructers, with a real personal approach. Check the web link to the right.
C/ Passeig de la Mar n13, 07181, Palma Nova, Majorca, Spain. Tel: +34 971682365.
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