If you want to be the one making people envious this summer, coming to spend your holidays in Palma de Mallorca is the best choice. The largest island in the Balearic archipelago has more in store for you than you can imagine.

With the arrival of the good weather, we get the urge to start thinking about where we want to spend our summer holidays. Choosing a destination is difficult, but not so difficult when we know the advantages of going to Mallorca. Don’t worry, you’ve finally found a place that has everything you ever wanted!

The ways of getting there are easy, you only need to take a direct flight or if you find yourself in other cities like Valencia, you can take the Fast Ferry and live the adventure of travelling by boat while enjoying the vastness of the sea.

Don’t worry about the Mallorcan climate because summer is always great and it’s mild in winter. The summer months have an average temperature of 30.4 degrees, blue sky and an orange sunset, where the night almost turns into day, which will make you want to go around the city and just love your holiday in Palma de Mallorca.

The city plays host to 14 million tourists in the summer months, which tells you it’s a destination that many come back to again again, no matter what. You’re going to be short on time for enjoying its 262 beaches!

The top ones are:

 Cala Mesquida, for people who love white sand beaches with turquoise crystal clear water and lots of surrounding greenery. It’s ideal for day trips, trekking, going to Capdepera and going into a castle or to a golf course.

Another of the attractive beaches is the Bahía Puerto de Alcudia. It has the most developed areas with hotels and tourist complexes. Its infrastructure and water activities make it the perfect place for families since its chock full of history, bars and boutiques.

Who’s a fan of golden sand? If you’re one Playa de Muro is just south of Bahía Puerto de Alcudia and is one of the largest beaches. If you’re looking for spectacular hotels, unique restaurants with exceptional cuisine and the best beach clubs, this is your place. We also recommend visiting Cala Portals Nous, Playa de Palma if you don’t want to go to far from the city, Cala Mondragó, Cala Llamp if you feel like a “natural pool” and if you’re a fan of water sports we recommend Son Serra de Marina and Puerto Pollença to do kite-surfing and windsurfing. You see, you have almost everything you need close at hand.

Whenever we focus on beaches however, a holiday in Palma de Mallorca is much more than that. Mallorca offers numerous interesting locations, places for fun, monuments, history and modernity, etc. So, we’ll make a list of the most interesting places on the island.

El Castillo de Capdepera: There are well preserved ruins from the 14th century with an impressive view to the east of Mallorca. If it’s a clear day you can even see Menorca. Perfect for taking children and young people too. Let your imagination soar!

Mallorca Ballons: If you love great views, landscapes and you love taking great photos Get in a hot air balloon and fly over the island.

Cuevas del Drach in Porto Cristo:  It’s an internationally renowned location. So you have to see the caves regardless. It’s even the stage for classical music concerts, with four main enormous chambers, with varied formations and one of the largest underwater lakes in the world.

Els Calderers: A manor house with traditional furniture and fittings from the period. It was property owned by the Calderes family in the 13th century and construction on it began in 1750. Dive in to history and enjoy it.

Jardines de Alfábia: An example of Moorish talent for landscaping. Its beauty will surprise you.

There are innumerable places you can visit and travel back in time and history with, yet while making it fun at the same time. Being close to the sea always gives a sense of meaning to your day. That’s why the most important thing is to choose your accommodation.

Spend the days of the year you’re most looking forward to at Hotels VIVA and discover everything they have to offer if going as a family, with children or with friends. Enjoyment guaranteed. Experience life to the max!