If you’re looking for the perfect place to spend your summer holiday, look no further than Majorca! With so much to offer, from amazing beaches to have fun with the family or work on your tan, to beautiful old towns for exploring, this incredible island has something to suit all needs. Club MAC is proud to call Majorca its home and this week, we’re looking at what makes the island truly great!
Why Majorca is the Perfect Island Getaway for Families
When you visit Club MAC, make sure to look around our town. Set in Alcudia, you’ll love exploring the unique and historic beauty of this market town. Why not wander down the winding streets while you soak up the breath-taking scenery? Whether you’re dining in one of the delicious cafés or picking up some souvenirs in the town’s markets, every day in Alcudia is filled with excitement and adventure.
There’s a reason Alcudia was voted TripAdvisor reviewers’ favourite Old Town. Come and see what makes the town so great on your next stay at Club MAC.
The Perfect Island Getaway for Sports Enthusiasts
Don’t be fooled – Majorca is not just an island for relaxing. Here you’ll find a wide array of sports to enjoy. The hills provide the perfect setting for mountain biking, while the beaches are great for honing your water sports skills. From beach volleyball to sailing, the sportiest among you will love the variety on offer.
If football’s your game, Club MAC even offers a football academy for youngsters. Run by ESA soccer, they provide FA and UEFA qualified coaching to children of all abilities aged between 5 and 16 years old. Here, your little ones can practice their skills in the incredible stadium setting of Estadio Municipal Els Arc!
Majorca boasts impressive architecture and history
While there’s no doubt Majorca is full of natural beauty, our architecture is also an impressive sight! Head on over the island’s capital, Palma de Majorca, to see the most impressive site on the island, La Sau cathedral. With construction dating back to 1229, this gothic cathedral draws visitors from all around the world. It is one of the highest gothic cathedrals in the world, with its nave reaching 44 metres tall. In comparison, the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is only 33 metres. This giant and impressive cathedral is a must-see for all heading to Majorca!
The Royals holiday in Mallorca
Each year, Majorca attracts a great number of tourists. In this crowd, you’ll find the Spanish royal family! The notable guests head to our island every Easter and summer holiday and even have an official residence on the island – the Royal Palace of Marivent, in Palma. You’ll find them taking part in the island’s sailing competitions or even strolling around the shops. Majorca really is an island fit for a king and queen!
As an exciting new change, you can now visit the garden of Marivent when the Royal family isn’t there. You’ll be able to admire the 12 bronze sculptures donated by the family of Majorcan artist Joan Miró and soak up the botanical beauty, all for free! Why not spend an afternoon getting to know this exquisite garden?
Our beaches are gorgeous
No trip to the sunshine island is complete without a trip to the beach! Here in Majorca, we’ve got plenty for you to choose from. From the charming and conveniently situated Playa de Muro to the peaceful Aucanada Beach, you’ll find beautiful white sand and stunning clear seas across our island. With so many picturesque locations, it’s the perfect place for a few memorable holiday snaps!
With all this on offer, why not book your next visit to Majorca’s Club MAC today? Your stay is only a click away…
If you are staying at Club MAC Alcudia in 2017, you may want to check out Majorca’s most sacred site – the picturesque Lluc Sanctuary.
Fascinating history
Majorca has been Christian for centuries. The religion was first-introduced to the Island during the latter part of Roman rule. Despite falling into Muslim hands for centuries, Christianity continued to thrive across the largest Balearic Island and today, Majorca is fiercely Roman Catholic.
This means that you can find a variety of breath-taking historic churches and monasteries throughout Majorca. If you want to stay close to our resort, you could check out the Sant Jaume church. Based in Alcudia’s old town, this house of worship is known for its glorious 19th Century Baroque architecture.
Lluc Sanctuary
But if you fancy going further afield, you could visit Lluc Sanctuary. Nestled within the picturesque Serra de Tramuntana Mountains, Lluc Sanctuary is just 40 minutes’ drive away from Alcudia. Considered Majorca’s most sacred site, it features a museum (open every day from 10am to 2pm except Saturdays) and Botanical Gardens (open weekdays from 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm).
Lluc has been a pilgrimage site since the 13th Century. During this time, an Arab boy who had recently converted to Christianity discovered a dark wooden statue of the Virgin Mary in a cleft of rock inside a cave at the site. The statue was placed in a local church but miraculously returned to the cave three times. The local villagers saw this as a message from God, so they built a house for the statue, which eventually became Lluc Monastery.
Today, you can visit the statue, now encrusted with precious stones and known as La Moreneta, at Lluc Sanctuary. At the site, you’ll also find a museum that displays ceramics, chalices, and coins once used by the monks who lived there. The museum also features stunning paintings by the 20th-century Majorcan artist Josep Coll.
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You can visit Lluc Monastery for 5€, which is particularly known for its daily choir concerts. At 11 am, the 40-member Es Blauets choir, founded in 1531, delights listeners with beautiful religious hymns, offering you a unique experience. You should also check out the Sanctuary’ Botanical Gardens, which features charming rockery and exotic plants from around the Balearics!
Visit Club MAC
If you decide fly to Majorca to visit religious attractions like Lluc Sanctuary, book at room at Club MAC Alcudia. We are an outstanding family holiday resort, based near the charming port town of Alcudia. We provide an all-inclusive experience, allowing you to enjoy delicious food and drinks, entertainment for all ages, and great facilities, including our nine swimming pools, during your stay in the Balearic Islands.
Alcudia, the port town where Club MAC Alcudia is located, is a perfect holiday destination for cycling enthusiasts. Boasting stunning landscapes, fantastic weather – with average temperatures reaching as high as 26°C in summer, amazing cultural attractions and well-paved roads, you can have a great cycling holiday in Alcudia, seeing the best this region has to offer as you ride on by.
Renting bikes
You can find bike rental services across the Alcudia area. We should note that prices vary, depending on the bike frame you want and the duration of your hire. You may find that some services charge you extra for pedal hire, but if you bring your own, they might be willing to fit them for free.
Cycling routes
Once you have rented a bike, you can go off and explore the Island at your leisure. If you want somewhere to start, why don’t you try one of Majorca’s popular cycling routes?
Lluc Monastery route
If you’re new to the art of cycling you might want to start with a nice ride along the Lluc Monastery route. This 30 mile ride is the perfect path to take for your first trip up into Majorca’s stunning mountains.
You start with a nice slow climb up the famous Tramutana mountain range via the gorgeous Coll de sa Batalla route. Then you arrive at the ancient Luc Monastery, where you have the chance to look around and experience traditional Spanish culture before taking a nice descent down the coll-de-femenia into the charming town of Pollenca.
Cap de Formentor lighthouse route
Are you more of a beach person? If you are then you might want to think about trying the Cap de Formentor lighthouse route instead.
A 25 mile ride, the path starts and ends in the same town as the Lluc Monastery route; the lovely settlement known as Pollenca. It’s a bit of a climb as it takes you up into the hilly terrain of a peninsula before you arrive at the pinnacle of your ride; the world famous Cap de Formentor lighthouse, which is well worth a few hours of your time. Along the way this route allows you to pass by some of the most epic stretches of sand that Majorca has to offer.
Around the orange groves route
However, if you’re looking for something a little quieter and more peaceful there’s only one route you should take. This 25 mile loop route takes you around the stunning orange groves of Majorca.
You start and finish in the hard-not-to-love traditional town of Llucmajor. Then the path will take you down some of the quietest little country roads in Majorca, whilst giving you the opportunity to ride through the citrus groves and small fincas the island has become famous for.
Around Alcudia
But if you want to stay closer to the resort, you can find plenty of good cycling routes near Alcudia. You could try the 30 mile route through the S’Albufera Nature Park, for instance. Here, you’ll be able to take a nice easy ride, along well-paved paths, viewing the fascinating flora and fauna that calls these wetlands home. You may want to watch out for the European Turtle, which is incredibly rare!
Book Club MAC
So if you decide to go for a cycling holiday in Alcudia, you’ll have everything you need to make fantastic memories. You should choose Club MAC Alcudia as your resort. We provide an all-inclusive experience, with eight swimming pools, fantastic food, entertainment for all ages and more. When you book a stay at our resort, you’ll be sure to have the time of your life, while cycling through Majorca!
When you’re staying with us, you can also enjoy a wide range of sporting activities. At our resort, you can find activities like archery, rifle shooting, tennis, table tennis, mini golf and football, or go running on our track. Meanwhile, you can play team sports with your family like volleyball and football on our beach sand court, or try activities like snorkelling and windsurfing on Alcudia’s beaches, creating fantastic holiday memories!
When you stay at Club MAC Alcudia, you’ll get a unique chance to experience authentic Majorcan life. You may want to talk to locals, but doing this can be hard when you’re a tourist. In this article, we supply you with some handy tips that you can use to embrace local culture while staying in Majorca.
Fascinating culture
Majorcan culture has developed over thousands of years, providing a unique holiday experience for today’s tourists. As well as enjoying Majorca’s fabulous climate and golden beaches, you might want to check out its stunning attractions, like the 14th Century Roman Catholic Sant Jaume Church in Alcudia, to familiarise yourself with the local culture. You may want to keep the following tips in mind, while travelling around Majorca, to ensure you respect and can experience the Island’s culture.
Learn simple phrases
You should find out how to overcome the language barrier before going to Majorca, so you can communicate with locals and learn more about this fascinating culture. You can learn simple Spanish phrases with phrasebooks, which you can buy on your local high street. You can also download apps like Google Translate to your phone. Available for Android, this app works with over 100 languages, including Spanish and has its own phrasebook.
You can also learn multiple languages, including Spanish, with apps like Duo Lingo. Available for free on Android and iOS, it features spoken and written exercises, to help you learn. With Duo Lingo, you also hit targets as you learn, keeping you motivated, as you become a Spanish speaker. Start using Duo Lingo now, so you can have all winter to learn Spanish, before visiting Club MAC in summer 2017!
Know their money
It helps to know the true value of items when going on holiday, so you can plan your budget wisely and buy authentic souvenirs, to remind you of your time in Majorca. Before you fly out, find out how much items generally cost in Euros, the local currency, so you can make transactions competently. As a baseline, £1 generally equals 1.1€ to 1.3€, but the exchange rate can fluctuate. You can change your currency into Euros at the reception in our Marte building.
Follow the etiquette
Majorca has its own commonly understood rules on how you should act in public. Familiarise yourself with Majorcan etiquette, so that you don’t appear rude to locals, sticking out. When greeting people, for example, shake hands with men, but kiss women on the cheek. If in doubt, ask the person you are talking to about appropriate etiquette. They’ll appreciate that you’re going to a lot of effort to fit in.
Embrace traditions
People like it when others show an interest in their culture. When in Majorca, try embracing Spanish traditions, so you can learn more about how to fit in. If you celebrate Christmas in Alcudia, for instance, you could take part in the chanting of the “Sibil-la” (Song of Sybil). Performed in churches throughout Alcudia, this is a traditional liturgical drama and Gregorian chant, which is just amazing to witness.
Ask Club MAC
So if you do some research before flying out, you will be able to embrace local Majorcan culture, providing you with a unique holiday experience. If you have any questions about local Majorcan life, remember that we’re always happy to help. You can pose your queries to our team via the live chat box on the Club MAC Alcudia’s official website to learn more about this fascinating culture.
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Majorca is nature lover’s paradise. When you visit Club MAC Alcudia, a top family holiday resort based on the Island, you’ll be able to enjoy some of its most stunning natural attractions. You may want to include Majorca’s Sa Dragonera Natural Park on your itinerary, when spending time in the Balearics.
Stunning natural attractions
You don’t have to travel far from Club MAC Alcudia to explore Majorca’s rich natural beauty. There are two natural lakes in our resort, which attract many bird species in spring and autumn. There are also a range of stunning natural sites near Alcudia, like the protected La Victoria peninsula, famous for its wild olive trees and cypress plantations and the mountainous Puig de San Martí region.
By travelling further afield, you can discover even more unique natural attractions. South-West Majorca, around an hour’s drive from Club MAC, is one of the Island’s most breath-taking regions. Here you’ll find beautiful golden sandy beaches, the picturesque foothills of the majestic Tramuntana Mountains and so much more. When visiting make time to stop by the Sa Dragonera Natural Park, which is one of the most popular tourist draws in the region.
Sa Dragonera
The Sa Dragonera Natural Park is not actually based on Majorca. It lies just off the coast, separated from the mainland by a small channel of water. The Park is made up of three islets, Illot des Pantaleu, Sa Mitjana and Sa Dragonera itself, which is named for its shape, which resembles a dragon.
As the Park is based off the mainland, it can only be reached by sea. If you’re driving, you will need to park up on the mainland and take a boat trip out to Sa Dragonera Natural Park, which officially became a nature reserve after being occupied by environmental protesters in 1977. You can visit the Park year-round, with opening times ranging from 0:00 to 17:00 between 1st April and 30th September and from 10:00 to 14:30 during the rest of the year. So why should you take a trip to Sa Dragonera?
Flora and fauna
The Park is famous for its stunning, unique flora and fauna. Sa Dragonera is particularly known for its native wall lizard population, a creature that cannot be found anywhere else on the planet. It also boasts the largest Eleonora’s falcon population in the Balearic Islands and a wide range of sea-faring birds, such as the Balearic shearwater, which is endemic to this archipelago.
Sa Dragonera is also home to five species of bat, some of which are migrant. The Park includes the surrounding waters, so when you head to Sa Dragonera, you can check out the Posidonia oceanic prairies, which possess a wide range of marine species and coral communities. Sa Dragonera’s flora is just as impressive as its fauna, with 361 plant species, 18 of which are native to the Balearics.
Making amazing memories
With attractions such as Sa Dragonera Natural Park, you can make amazing memories when visiting Majorca. If you’re looking for the perfect family holiday resort in the Balearics, consider Club MAC Alcudia. We provide the all-inclusive experience you need to have a fantastic getaway on a budget!
While you’re in Club MAC Alcudia, you may want to buy something to remind you of your amazing Majorcan getaway. So what souvenirs should you buy in Majorca before flying back to British shores?
Leather goods
Majorca is world-famous for its leather. While staying on the island, you may want to travel out to one of its many leather outlets, to buy top quality goods from jackets to handbags. If you’re looking for exceptional leather items, head to Inca. Inca, located on the road between Alcudia and Palma, is known as Majorca’s ‘city of leather.’ You’ll find amazing leather goods here!
Majorcan Pearls
Indulge your love of luxury products by snapping up some Majorcan pearls. The Island is known for producing world-class pearls, featuring a number of top brands from Orquídea to Majórica. If you want to learn more the Island’s pearl trade, go to the Majorica Pearls Factory Shop in Manacor. Not only will you find some of the best pearls on the Island, but you’ll make some great holiday memories!
Coloured pottery
You’re sure to find amazing coloured pottery while you’re staying at Club MAC Alcudia. The Majorcan region of Marrattxi, just a half hour’s drive from Alcudia, has a strong pottery making tradition. While you’re there, you can browse the area’s quaint market stalls and find a range of outstanding coloured pottery items, from elegant pots to bright kitchen utensils, that you’re destined to love!
Traditional sausages
Foodies should not leave Majorca without buying some traditional sausages. Called ‘Sobrasada,’ these cured sausages are traditionally made by families across the Island. Filled with raw meat and a tonne of spices, mostly Paprika, Sobrasada are a treat for the senses! You can find these special cured sausages at the Alcudia markets, which also feature other traditional items that make great souvenirs of Majorca!
Duty free items
Make sure you visit the duty free shop in Palma Airport before you fly back home. Here you’ll find a tonne of Majorcan-themed items to bring back to the UK, as well as classic duty free items such as beer, wine, spirits and cigarettes. Familiarise yourself with the rules of bringing goods back into the UK so you can flex your plastic in the Airport’s duty free without a care in the world!
Remember your time
Club MAC Alcudia is an outstanding family resort, based on one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. You’re bound to have a fabulous time in Majorca. It’s understandable you’d want to bring a memento home. With these goods, you can take the best of Majorca back to the UK. You’ll always have a reminder of your amazing family holiday!
While you’re holidaying at Club MAC Alcudia, you may want to spend some time at Alcudia’s outstanding marina. Serving as the town’s gateway to the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Alcudia marina can provide you with getaway memories you’ll always cherish!
Explore Alcudia
If you’re looking to jet out to sun-kissed Majorca for the holiday of a lifetime, think about staying at Club MAC Alcudia. We’re a family friendly resort based in the port town of Alcudia, which lies in the North-Eastern reaches of the Island. You couldn’t pick a better Spanish getaway destination!
Alcudia has a tonne of fabulous shops, bars and restaurants for you to explore. Inhabited for centuries, the port town also houses a range of unique historical attractions, such as the ruins of the Roman town of Pollentia, which you can check out! With its outstanding location, Alcudia also has some amazing stretches of golden sandy shores you’ll want to visit while you’re holidaying in Majorca!
Visit the marina
Furthermore as a port town, Alcudia has its very own marina and over the years it has become one of the area’s top tourist attractions. Open all-year round, this is a shallow marina with 744 moorings, so it’s a great place to indulge in a little yachting! There’s nothing like jetting out from Alcudia marina and spending your day sailing along the breath-taking waters of the Spanish Mediterranean!
We will also take you to the marina!
But Alcudia marina is so much more than a premier Majorcan boating hotspot. It’s a great place to go for a peaceful stroll through the daytime or the evening, allowing you to take in Alcudia’s natural and architectural beauty as you go. While you walk, you can visit one of the quaint shops that are dotted throughout the area and buy a cool souvenir for friends and family back home!
Just like the rest of the town, Alcudia marina comes alive at night. The area features a range of first-rate eateries and lively bars that are sure to give you and your family a night you’ll never forget. You may also want to head down to the marina at sunset, so watch in amazement as the sun descends in a dazzling array of light below the waters of the Mediterranean.
Dream getaway
With its deep-rooted seafaring tradition, over the years Alcudia has developed a first class marina. Today Alcudia marina is an extremely popular tourist attraction, boasting everything you need to create the getaway of your dreams when you stay at Club MAC Alcudia!
When you travel to Club MAC Alcudia, an outstanding family holiday resort in Majorca, you’ll want to appreciate every single moment of your trip. Learn to unwind in Majorca so you can make the most of everything this stunning Balearic paradise has to offer!
Get some sleep
Try to get eight hours sleep on holiday. If you’re fully rested, you’ll be able to appreciate your amazing getaway experience with a clear head! While you’re in Majorca you may want to take siesta in the afternoons, so you can wake up ready to enjoy your evenings in Club MAC’s first rate bars and restaurants!
Don’t over organise
There’s so much to see and do in Majorca. But if you, for example, decide to check out all of the Alcudia’s natural attractions in a short span of time you’ll just stress yourself out. By all means do your research and plan what you’re going to see and do while you’re at Club MAC Alcudia. But leave some time in your schedule to just chill out, so you can go with the flow every once in a while!
Deal with stress
Going on holiday, especially with family, can get a little stressful from time to time. Don’t let a family disagreement over whether to check out the Northern Tip of Majorca or to spend a day at Marine Land turn into a full blown argument! Learn how to deal with stress so you can truly relax on holiday. Sometimes holding an honest discussion with your family is all you need to avoid stressful situations!
Be careful in the sun
With average temperatures soaring as high as 27°C in summer, the beaches of Alcudia are great for sunbathing. But if you’re not careful you could get sunburn, which may put a little bit of a damper on your holiday experience. Make sure that you’re careful in the sun, use plenty of sun lotion and drink a lot of water while holidaying in Majorca, to make the most of the Island’s glorious sun!
Take some time offline
How can you relax in Majorca if you check your smartphone every five minutes? We’d suggest that you take a little time offline when you fly out to the Balearics, so that you can get away from the hectic demands of modern life and just chill out in a sun-drenched, Mediterranean paradise! You can always check your social media accounts when you get back to the resort, especially if you’re staying in one of our premium rooms, for instance, which comes with free high speed Wi-Fi, as the rest of our amazing rooms!
Enjoy Club MAC
At Club MAC Alcudia we have a wide range of activities and facilities for you to enjoy. While you’re staying at our resort, you can check out our amazing bars and restaurants, take a dip in one of our swimming pools or even take your kids to the children’s play area! Make sure you unwind while you’re in Majorca so you can make the most of your Club MAC Alcudia experience!
With the May Bank Holidays and half-term coming up, you may be looking to take a short getaway with your kids. You could always fly out to Majorca and enjoy a mini-break at Club MAC Alcudia.
Amazing holiday destination
Majorca is one of the most family-friendly holiday destinations in the Mediterranean. The town of Alcudia, just a stone’s throw away from Club MAC, is the Island’s crowning jewel. Boasting a range of amazing restaurants, quaint shops, fascinating historical sites and breath-taking sandy beaches, you and your family are sure to fall in love with this thriving port town.
There’s no better time to visit Majorca than May. By this point, the Island’s tourist season is typically in full swing, so you will find a range of family-friendly activities when you arrive. Average temperatures in Alcudia in May can hit as high as 18°C, so if you fly out to Majorca during this point in the year, so you can be sure that the sun will be shining down on our area’s famous stretches of shore!
Mini-break with us
If you’re looking for an Alcudia-based resort this May, book a stay a Club MAC Alcudia. Only 900 meters away from the town’s sandy beaches, Club MAC Alcudia has a variety of facilities and entertainment programmes which are perfect for families. With entertainment ranging from fun-filled kids parties and fantastic parades to friendly competitions and sporting activities, you’ll never want to leave!
Here at Club MAC Alcudia, we make it our mission to put customers first. You may be interested to learn that recently, we decided to reduce our minimum stay period to just one night (this only applies to bookings for May, June, September and October)! Whether you want to spend a full week, a long weekend or just a night in Majorca, you can find the booking options to suit your needs here at Club MAC Alcudia this May!
Hurry as dates sell up fast and minimum stay might be subject to increase on specific dates!
Book it now
Give your kids something to look forward to during this May’s Bank Holidays or the upcoming half-term and treat them to a getaway at Club MAC Alcudia. Take advantage of our versatile booking options to fit a sun-drenched holiday into your lives! Head to our official website and book your stay now so you can ensure you can give your kids a fun-filled getaway!
You can take your family on a range of exciting excursions while you’re staying at Club MAC Alcudia. If you visit Marineland, you’ll give your children a fun-filled day they’ll never forget!
Explore Majorca
You’re in for the holiday of a lifetime when you visit Club MAC Alcudia. As a first-rate family holiday resort in Alcudia, Majorca, we’re committed to making sure you have a great getaway. We have a range of facilities, including fabulous bars and restaurants, sports activities and entertainment programmes, for you to take advantage of at Club MAC.
Also, our resort can serve as the perfect base for your family, while you all go off and explore the Island. Majorca has variety of amazing sites including natural attractions like the S´Albufereta wetland and the HidroPark Water Park, which you just have to check out. Meanwhile if you’re staying with us, you might to take some time to visit Marineland, one of the most popular attractions on the island.
Welcome to Marineland
Located near the Majorcan capital of Palma, Marineland is a water-based theme park. A visit to this brilliant attraction will give your family a chance to get acquainted with a number of sea creatures including seals, sea lions and dolphins.
On that note, Marineland is particularly known for its signature dolphin shows. The parks seven friendly dolphins, which are always a hit with visitors, never fail to put on a great spectacle. This will provide you and your kids with the chance to learn more about the intelligence of these fascinating animals. If that wasn’t enough, Marineland also hosts sea lion shows for your viewing pleasure!
Meet the animals
Marineland also has three aquariums. The fresh-water aquarium is a real treat for the eyes, featuring striking species such as guppies and the notorious piranhas. Meanwhile Marineland’s India-Pacific Ocean-inspired sea-water aquarium allows you to glimpse many species including the rare sea turtle and its Mediterranean aquarium houses creatures like guitar fish, manta rays and sea bass.
However, Marineland is also home to a range of other creatures! It has an aviary which contains colourful birds such as flamingos and humbolt penguins, while its bird sanctuary allows you to get up close and personal with the majestic hyacinth macaw. Even better, Marineland also has a tropical house. Here, you’ll find everything from iguanas and snakes to poison-dart frogs and primates!
Go with Club MAC
Marine is the ultimate educational experience. When you take your children to this theme park you can give them a great day out, while teaching them about the natural world. Luckily for you, Club MAC Alcudia provides an All Day Marineland excursion for you to enjoy when you stay with us!
You can book this excursion at either the Marte Hotel’s reception or at the Club House. Check all the information here. Marineland is worth every penny; this unique attraction will give you amazing holiday memories in Majorca!
