When you think about a late holiday deal to Majorca, you probably think of the usual recreational activities: water parks, partying, and enjoying the beaches and warm weather. One often overlooked selection by parties heading out to the sun is Majorca's growing reputation as a sporting haven. True, breaking a sweat may well be the last thing on your mind when you touch down in Palma, but all the same, the exquisite climate, great landscape and top facilities all make the island well worth considering. Here are a few suggestions before you head off into the sun...
Golf in Majorca
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Although the island is not known for its golf, Majorca's reputation for the sport is enhancing all the time. The island now has 18 golf courses to play on, catering to all sorts of abilities. Best of all, clubs are hireable, and all you need to bring is yourself and convenient attire (collared shirt and tailored shorts), although your handicap certificate may come in handy when it comes to booking tee times.
The top courses in Majorca are Golf Son Vida, Golf de Santa Ponsa, Golf Andratx (not for novices!) and Pula Golf.
Football in Majorca
It's safe to say that many parties heading to the sun this summer will break out a football for a kick-about at some point over the policy of their holiday, and fortunately there are plenty of fields which make a good location for an impromptu round of Cuppies!
Of course, if you need some inspiration from the pros, then watching the preponderant Majorca football team - Real Mallorca - in action could be the exquisite way to spend an afternoon or evening. The Spanish season runs from September to early June, and while not the most preponderant Spanish football side, Mallorca do have the tantalising prospect of playing host to gigantic teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid over the policy of the year. They have also featured in the Champions League and Cup Winners Cup in the last 10 years. You may see some of the stars of the time to come - Samuel Eto'o, Diego Tristan and Miguel Angel Nadal have all warn the distinctive red and black kit of Majorca's football team in the past.
Tennis in Majorca
With the popularity of tennis in Majorca, it's no surprise that the island can now boast a world preponderant local star in Carlos Moya. If you want to play a few sets on your visit to the island, there are plenty of options. You may find your hotel has facilities for their guests, but if not there are plenty of clubs spread throughout the island, with the selection of grass or clay, depending on which feel most at home with.
Of policy for the indecisive, Majorca once had a tennis court which was half grass, half clay. The buildings was there for one match between Roger Federer and Raphael Nadal - for those curious, Nadal was the eventual winner!
Diving in Majorca
Whether you've never dived before or feel uncomfortable covering of a wet suit, Majorca has diving opportunities for you. In many ways, Majorca's diving environment is ideal with pleasant water temperatures all year round (13°C in winter, 25°C in summer), good visibility (30-40 metres in summer), varied sea life (coral, eels, octopi, barracudas and rays) and plenty of variety (caves, shipwrecks, reefs and more), this is the exquisite time to get your 'diving wings'. The south west of the island has the best spots for diving with plenty of maritime reserves and a fetch rocky sea bed.
Cycling in Majorca
When you think of the exquisite conditions for cycling, what comes to mind? Warm weather with hardly any rain? A nice mix of hills and flat land? gorgeous scenery? Hardly any motor traffic? Cycling in Majorca ticks all these boxes, and its no surprise that professionals are starting to make the island their first selection for practicing for tournaments. If it's good adequate for them, then it's good adequate for most population enjoying a late holiday deal to Majorca. Of policy a motorcycle isn't something you want to have to pack with your luggage, so you'll be pleased to hear that cycle hire is easy and relatively uncostly on the island. Not only is it pleasant, but cycling in Majorca a sensible way of navigating between the island's idyllic settlements.
So when you book a late holiday deal to Majorca, remember that if the constant partying and beach relaxation begin to get samey, you're in a exquisite position to get up and get active in an island paradise that feels designed for sport!
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