Flights from Luton to Majorca

Mallorca - when should you go?

Due to the mild climate, Mallorca makes for an excellent destination most of the year. This beautiful Mediterranean island, offers a varied mix of seaside holiday, party and cultural activities. Holidaymakers can chose an exciting party holiday or can unwind on one of the beaches around the island.

Important facts before travelling

There is no one definitive holiday season for Palma de Mallorca. Guests can enjoy their holidays 12 months a year, depending on their personal preferences. However, during the summer months it can get very hot and in winter it even snows from time to time. Butthere will always be a holiday feeling and from May onwards you can swim in the most pleasant temperatures. Those who want to experience festivities with the locals are advised to attend the Night of the Fire ("Nit de Foc"), which celebrates the beginning of summer - accompanied by fireworks and live music. The Easter festival, accompanied by impressive processions, and the "Festa Sant Sebastià" in January, dedicated to the patron saint of the city of Palma de Mallorca and which is celebrated with a music festival, are always something special. Because of the wide range of musical styles - from funk to folk - there is sure to be something for everyone.

Are preparations necessary for a holiday in Mallorca?

No one needs to take a language course to find their way around Palma de Mallorca. Many locals speak English in addition to the national languages Spanish and Catalan. Costs for everyday necessities are around the same as in the Uk. The only travel requirement is a valid passport and health and travel insurance.

Is there public transport from Mallorca airport?

The distance from the airport to the city of Palma de Mallorca is only 9 kilometres. A taxi costs around 30 euros and buses run up to 4 times an hour and only cost around 3 euros. Other resorts around the island are also reachable by bus directly from the airport. Many travellers will opt for hire cars and these should be reserved online in advance of travel.

There are a number of accommodation options in the city and the surrounding area. Whether luxury hotels, villas or cheaper hotels from around 50€ /p.p./night - holidaymakers can find the right accommodation for them in every category. In addition, hostels and B&Bs are available from around 20 €/p.p./night. Due to demand, prices rise during the peak travel season from July to September. Mallorca has a dense and inexpensive bus network with trams also operating in the city of Palma. Taxis will also take holidaymakers everywhere, but the city itself can also be easily explored on foot. Those who want to explore the rest of the island from Palma de Mallorca can do so without difficulty, since connections are good. There is a bus and train network as well as inexpensive bicycle and car hire services.