Mallorca Holiday Island

If you are an aficionado of fresh, tasty, expertly prepared food then chances are you will be a fan of Mediterranean cuisine and in particular the tasty dishes of the Balearic Islands. Holidays in Majorca, among the regions best appointed and most luxurious destinations, offer the perfect opportunity to not only enjoy some of the most magical scenery and sunniest, most reliable weather in the Western Mediterranean, but they also give you instant access the many delights of the island's exceptional cuisine.



Majorca, also spelt Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands. With more than 550km of coastline the island boasts numerous sunny beaches, cliffs and gorgeous coves, providing something for everyone. Majorca holiday destinations are also easily accessible from the UK with flying time from a wide selection of UK airports of only two to two and a half hours.



The food of Majorca is largely based on the traditional Mediterranean. Typical meals include staples of soup, salads, meats and fish along with the generous use of garlic and olive oil as well as plenty of fresh fruits, harvested in the rural inland valleys. Everywhere you turn, you will see dishes prepared with oranges, lemons and limes, all of which are grown locally. Healthy and nutritious, Majorcan fare is steeped in tradition and grounded in local ingredients.



Speciality Majorcan cuisine comes in many flavours and styles. There are lighter starter type dishes such as deliciously refreshing soups and broths accompanied by vegetables and a little meat or fine slices of bread as well as crisp summer salads. Trempó, made of tomato, red pepper and onion with lashings of olive oil, vinegar and salt is a must sample for any visitor.. Mouth watering local sausage comes in the form of sobrasada, a raw minced pork sausage with hot paprika and red peppers, Botifarro, a cured pork blood sausage and spicy Spanish Chorizo.



Porcella (pork) comes roasted and has long been am important part of the island's cuisine. There are also a host of mutton and chicken delicacies. Arros Brat or 'dirty rice' is the local version of paella and is a saffron rice cooked with chicken, pork and vegetables.It almost goes without saying that being an island Majorca enjoys a vast range of fish and shellfish caught by the local fishing boats daily fresh from the Mediterranean Sea.



In addition to many fine hotels, there are now thousands of luxury villas available for rent on the island. They also offer the kind of holiday flexibility and choice that has become an important element of the modern break, giving you the ability to fully enjoy and appreciate your time in the sun on your own terms. So whether you want to head out to the cellars (the name given to traditional Majorcan restaurants) after a long day by the pool to be wined and dined by your local hosts, or simply stay in and enjoy a more private affair, the choice is yours. Enjoy!



Hundreds of flights from all over the world land at Majorca's international airport every day. With a modern network of high quality roads, getting around the island is easy in a hire car, allowing you to explore this diverse and scenic island.



Majorca has, for Mark, been a safe holiday pick for many years and the choice of villas in Majorca now make its offering even stronger. Holidays in Majorca are perfect for families, couples, those with special interests and even sporting types.