Majorca

Neighbouring island Ibiza is the party capital of Europe - but now Majorca is to offer clubbers and music lovers everywhere the opportunity to dance the night away.

The well known Ibiza Rocks Hotel in Ibiza is opening a Mallorca Rocks hotel, and it is due to open in May ready for the summer holiday season.

The Mallorca Rocks will have an impressive 330 rooms and be in Magaluf - a good location as Magaluf is where those looking to party in Majorca tend to head for, and the town has the infrastructure to support the venture - and it doesn’t change the character of any of the island’s more peaceful areas and those good for family holidays.

With the first bands due to kick off the summer music early June and the curtain coming down mid September, the Rocks will be a lively venue throughout the peak summer Majorca holidays season.

The line up of artists and bands scheduled to play isn’t known yet, but in the past acts like the Arctic Monkeys have played Ibiza, and the quality is expected to be as high on Majorca as it is in Ibiza.

For the mainly young guests likely to stay at the Mallorca Rocks, the island is less than a two hour flight, flights to Majorca are cheap, and regional airports throughout the UK have cheap Majorca flights throughout the summer.

With her great beaches, cultural offerings and sporting opportunities, Majorca is an ideal holiday location for all age groups. The island is nearly 80 kilometres long and has over 500 kilometres of coastline. Much of that coastline features beaches ranging from pristine white sand stretches to tiny out of the way coves and inlets.

Holidaymakers have traditionally visited the outskirts of the island of Majorca where they can take advantage of the beautiful scenery, the beaches and water sports - holiday companies such as Thomson Holidays have been promoting beach holidays for years - and as a result it has been known for its beach areas and relaxing environment. But now tourists are discovering Majorca as a rural destination too.

By visiting the interior of the island, tourists will see the island’s true history and can for example sample farm life. Many older farmhouses have been transformed into bed and breakfast type rooms where families and couples can stay while on holiday.

Agro tourism is a growing concept. Holidaymakers enjoy the countryside and self catering accommodation like villas - in the UK companies like James Villas have a wide choice available - cottages, apartments and fincas. Located in charming villages, these living quarters offer character in a picturesque environment.

More details about Majorca are available by visiting http://www.yourmajorca.net where they have more news and articles available.