Balearic Islands holidays

Spanish culture is set around the dinner table, with seafood, cured sausages and stews. Slice up strong creamy cheese from the Mahon region in Menorca and pair with spicy sobrasada sausage served raw. Enjoy seafood stews consisting of prawns, crayfish and lobster or sample the fruity Pollo Relleno de Granada, which is chicken stuffed with pomegranates. Treat yourself to a flakey Ensaimada which is a popular snack in Mallorca. This is a pastry filled with cream, fruit and sprinkled with icing sugar. Apricot cakes are another delicious treat to look out for.

With several islands making up the Balearics; there’s a lot of coasts to explore. If you prefer soft sandy swathes or rugged pebbled beaches, there’s plenty of places to relax on the Balearic Islands. If you’re in Mallorca, Playa de Alcudia is a huge four-mile stretch of soft, white sand with plenty of restaurants, bars and water sports on offer. Cala Deia in Mallorca offers a rustic setting with a pebbly shoreline and blue azure waters. Ibiza has many famous beaches but one of its most vibrant is Cala Benirras. Close to the hippy market and backed by a nature reserve, the atmosphere is both bustling and picturesque.

Whether you want to explore cobbled streets of old towns or relax on sprawling sandy beaches, the Balearic Islands are the ideal choice. With cultural attractions for the family to enjoy as well as romantic retreats and wild adventures, here are some of the best things can do in the Balearic Islands.

UNESCO-Listed Ibiza Old Town: In arguably the liveliest island in the Balearics, Ibiza has a peaceful and historic centre. Dalt Vila, also known as Ibiza’s Old Town is a UNESCO-listed attraction and for good reason. Enter the old town through the Portal de ses Taules drawbridge entrance which sits within the 16th-century walls. Stroll through the winding cobbled streets to admire the preserved old buildings and to choose from a wide range of restaurants serving fresh seafood. Dalt Vila translates to ‘High Town’ because of its hilltop location which offers incredible views out across the harbour and to the horizon.

Sa Coma Diving: There are fantastic diving opportunities in the Balearic Islands, in fact, there are over 80 different scuba diving sites across the islands. Underneath the water, you’ll be able to see a wealth of marine life and historic wrecks. For clear water, Formentera in the south is where you can explore the Freus Marine Reserve. Dive beneath the waves to see several natural wonders including the sprawling, ancient Posidonia Oceanica seaweed plant. If you time your excursion just right, in Spring, you may catch migrating sea turtles. Another popular diving spot is off the shores of Isla del Sec where there are two boat wrecks to explore – one at 18 metres and the other at 30. With both wrecks overgrown with marine life, there’s plenty of fish species such as barracuda to see.

Western Water Park: The Balearic Islands is the perfect destination to visit for a family holiday. With many attractions to enjoy, your whole family will be able to find something they enjoy. One of the most popular attractions in Majorca is the Western Water Park. This wild west-themed park is complete of three areas packed with slides, rides and attractions. The big rides include the Kamikaze and the BIg Hole raft ride which is the longest and biggest slide in Majorca. There are even daily live shows with impressive skills from acrobatic divers.