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In summer, airplanes land one after another in Mallorca almost every minute. Most of the passengers who landed order a private transfer from Mallorca airport, queue up for a cab or bus to get to Spain’s popular youth resort Magaluf, which is known for its lively nightlife.
! By the way, in order not to lose a lot of time and get quickly and comfortably to any place on the island, we recommend you to book a transfer from the airport in advance!
MAGALUF ON A MAP OF MAJORCA
On the map of the island, Magaluf is located in the southwestern part of the island. The capital Palma de Mallorca and Magaluf are separated by only 15 km of road. To get from the airport to this resort, you will have to overcome 25 km of scenic road.
HISTORY OF POPULARITY OF THE CITY OF MAGALUF
This town was a favorite destination for British tourists in the 1960s. Magaluf owes its current tourist popularity to Tom Cook. And here’s why. For decades, the British have had a tradition, a sort of initiation into adulthood. When a teenager becomes an adult, the young company goes on vacation to Spain to get drunk and party like adults, away from the control of parents. Somewhere from the 90’s of the last century British youth for vacation chose Benidorm and Lloret de Mar. But one day Tom Cook’s travel company offered tolerable prices for a vacation in Mallorca. That’s when the popularity of Mallorca’s coastal resort of Magaluf began.
For an average of 300 euros, Cook’s company offered a flight from the UK and accommodation. Often on an all-inclusive basis, including alcohol. Magaluf became a very popular resort. Crowds of Britons were coming here. Cook’s company had recently launched a low-cost travel offer and created Smartline hotels. They were more budget than the rest of the accommodation offered by the tour operator. Therefore, the number of young “low-cost” tourists has increased in recent years. Magaluf has become known as a partying, drinking town with a busy nightlife.
A BLOW FOR MAJORCA AND FOR TOURISM
In 2019, unexpected news hit the Balearic Islands. Thomas Cook’s company had collapsed. In addition to housing, Cook owned his own fleet of airplanes and rental cars. His branches in Mallorca employed around 700 employees, who were also struck suddenly, like lightning, by the news of the company’s collapse. The economic losses for the 2019 season are estimated at 100 million euros. Mallorca was home to 18 of the 200 hotels that belonged to Cook’s company. No one could have imagined that the oldest tourist company in the world with a 178-year history, which managed to survive two world wars, would close so suddenly. The inventor of Mallorca’s tourism binge has died.
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS OF THE RESORT
Despite its not-so-good reputation, Magaluf is a well-protected area and recently there has been a lot of investment to transform the town and take it to the next level. Like the island’s capital Palma de Mallorca, Magaluf boasts many family-friendly attractions. Most of them are close to the beach. On the promenade there are various bars and restaurants, stores of all kinds. For example, the well-known Nikki Beach Club, suitable for daytime recreation. You can enjoy a Mediterranean dinner and sip a few cocktails by the pool at Zhero Boathouse Beach Club. For lovers of Asian cuisine and VIP relaxation on Balinese beds, the exclusive Folies Beach Club Calvià is the place to go.
CITY’S DAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT
- The Pirate Show. It is an evening show consisting of dancing, great acrobatic and gymnastic stunts; it has been running for more than 30 years and has been attended by more than 3 million people.
- The Wave House. This is a place for active recreation, which is located right on the beach. It consists of 2 lanes with artificial waves. One of them is for beginners and the second one is for more advanced surfers. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to master the wave! For your information, there are only 5 such places in the world. The Wave House of Mallorca is the only one of its kind in Europe.
- Karting. This company has been operating in Mallorca since 1983 and boasts pistes of varying difficulty. If you are looking for something to entertain your children, we are pleased to inform you that there is a piloting school in Magaluf. In this school, experienced instructors teach karting to children over 8 years old. Children can imagine themselves as participants of Formula 1 and learn to master the speed by themselves, overcoming the corners of different karting tracks.
- Western Water Park. Pools, slides, adrenaline, lots of fun and pleasure you will find by choosing this Mallorca water park for your vacation.
- Kathmandu Amusement Park. The upside-down lodge will catch the eye of any person strolling nearby, one way or another. But few people know that Kathmandu is recognized as the second best amusement park in all of Spain. Here you can have fun, relax and tickle your nerves, if you don’t chicken out. For anyone who is tired of the beach, who has decided to relax and temporarily postpone visiting the sights of Mallorca, Kathmandu Park offers a choice of 10 attractions. The Upside Down Lodge is the main one. Not only is the interior extremely unusual and bizarre, but the adventure that awaits you and your children will not disappoint either. You will have to solve riddles, get through labyrinths, look for surprises. You can also climb on the 16-meter scaladrome, go to the 5-D movie theater, compete in video games with other visitors.
NIGHT LIFE
Magaluf nightlife is colorful, noisy and fun! If you are an avid partygoer and connoisseur of collective fun, we recommend visiting one of the most famous clubs in Europe – BCM. To be honest, you will have no problem finding nightlife. There are about 100 bars, discos and clubs in this area of the island. Competition is very high, so almost every establishment offers some kind of promotions and discounts. If you prefer non-stop parties, fun and noisy companies, there is no better place on the island than Magaluf.
MAGALUFA BEACHES
There are 2 neighboring beaches in Magaluf. Magaluf Plage itself, whose promenade faces the beach, and Palmanova, which is next door. Both are sandy, with a gentle entrance to the water and clear sea. They stretch for almost 900 meters, so it will certainly not be crowded. Both beaches are sandy, with fine golden-white sand. The beach offers entertainment for all tastes: water skiing and motorcycles, windsurfing, diving. You can go sailing or on boats with a transparent bottom, rent a catamaran. In general, it is a place with a well-developed infrastructure that meets any needs.
Is Mallorca worth visiting in any season? In winter, life in this area, as in most of the island, comes to a standstill and becomes unhurried. Nevertheless, there are tourists who prefer the low season for their vacation. The weather in winter is warm, with almost no rain. You can go hiking, sit on an empty beach and admire the sunsets going into the sea.
