Hotels Magaluf - Majorca

What to see by car: Magaluf - Majorca

Apart from the Costa de Calvia where Magaluf is located, Majorca has many other beach resorts and secluded coves dotted around the island, which are all accessible by car. There are also historical and architectural treasures in some of the island's villages and cities.

Inca, the island's market and agricultural centre and second-largest city, is 47kms north of Magaluf on the PM27 motorway. Thursday is market day for farming equipment and livestock; and there are also a variety of low-priced leather goods sold here at attractive prices including: shoes, purses, jackets and coats.

Modernization has deprived Inca of its original charm, but the parish church of Santa Maria la Mayor and the convent of San Jeronimo hold some interest, as does the original Son Fuster Inn - a reminder of an earlier, simpler era.

North of Magaluf and west of Inca is the town of Deya. Before you reach the town, consider a stopover at San Marroig at the KM-26 mark on the highway. Now a museum, this was once the estate of Archduke Lluis Salvador. Born in 1847, the archduke fled court life and found refuge here with his young bride in 1870.

A tower on the estate was built in the 1500s. Many of the archduke's personal furnishings and mementos, such as photographs and his ceramic collection, are still here. The estate is surrounded by lovely gardens and there are many panoramic views on the property.

Set against a backdrop of olive green mountains, Deya is peaceful and serene, with its stone houses and creeping bougainvillea. It has long had a special meaning for artists. Robert Graves, the English poet and novelist (I, Claudius and Claudius the God), lived in Deya, and died here in 1985. He is buried in the local cemetery.

In the northeast of the island is the stunning beach resort of Alcudia, which attracts visitors with its beautiful long beach and charming old town. Parts of the town date back to the 14th century. Roman and archaeological remains collected through excavations are on display at the archaeological museum.

The view from Sa Talaia d'Alcudia hill is spectacular and well worth the 400m climb to the summit. Nearby are the natural wetlands of l'Albufera, a nature sanctuary with many rare birds, fish, amphibians and plants.

Selection of hotels in this region:

Mirador des Ports
Martinique Apartments
Sol Y Vera
Don Manolo Hotel
Hotel Samos
Flamboyan Hotel
Hotel Port Mahon
Royal Beach Aparthotel
Sol Antillas Barbados
Sol Guadalupe
Marina Barracuda
Marina Pax
Sol Magalluf Park
HG Cala Llonga
Sotavento Apartments
Sol Trinidad
Sol Jamaica
Hotel Florida

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