Majorca, or Mallorca, is the biggest Balearic Island. There are many car rental companies offering cheap rental cars to tourists – there is hardly any place on the island without a car hire. It is advisable exploring Majorca by rental car for there is a great number of attractions. The island is popular with sun lovers, apart from followers of individual tourism and nature lovers. The island’s landscape is especially magical in spring, when the almond trees blossom. If you manage to rent a cheap car in Majorca you are able to discover all the different sceneries and worthwhile smaller places the island has to offer. Apart from shallow sandy beaches in the south, the vast woodlands in the north invite you for cycling, hiking or nordic walking. The Cap de Formentor, a steep coast with its highest point “Fumart” lying 384 metres above sea level, marks the northernmost tip of Majorca. | This place is a good option for a rental car trip, you can enjoy the breathtaking view down to the water. Due to a good road network and signage, all localities on the island are well connected which makes it easy for visitors travelling in a rental car to find their way on Majorca. Nice places for a visit are the cathedral in Palma or the botanical garden in Sollér. Nice souvenirs you can purchase are pearls and leather goods. The “Perlas Majóricas” are produced in Manacar, and are of good quality even though they are fake.
A typical dish of the island is the Caldereta, a Majorcan stew. You can find fresh fish almost everywhere. For example, head for one of the numerous small places by the sea to savour freshly caught fish for lunch or dinner. You should also try the very tasty and refreshing oranges that are grown on the island. |
