Hotels in Majorca

December 14th, 2007

Hotels in Majorca, Spain Travel and Tourism

I classify Majorca as a shopper’s paradise. Here is a place where there’s something for every liking ranging from the latest top designer items to specialty handcrafted ceramic pottery. Most of the shops in the Majorca resort area are arranged into small plazas and streets which remain open for business until late in the evening.

Majorca Beach, Spain Travel Guide Be sure to procure one of the traditional Mallorquín shopping bags to hold your purchases in.In the course of my recent stopover in Majorca I spent significant time investigate the assortment of treasures offered at the largest mall in the city: the Centro Porto Pi.I looked at the diverse selection of leatherwork being offered at the famous Spanish department store of Galerias Preciados. After purchasing a tooled leather handbag I ventured to Avenue Jaume III which featured many globally recognized fashion and jewelry boutiques. Here I viewed the many cultured pearls being presented for sale and selected not only a set of Majorcan pearls but also some fine needlework for the wife.I found that not all the bargains are to be found in the upper class shops as there are an range of local flea markets in Majorca, all selling items ranging from food to arts and crafts. Majorca Beaches and Views, Spain Travel and Tourism These Majorcan bazaars offer the browser both household wares as well as the farm fresh fruit, vegetables, and meats. Saturday morning is by tradition the market day at Avenida Alomar y Villalonga. My next shopping jaunt was to the renowned Casa Bonet where I acquire several hand embroidered tablecloths with matching napkins.If you have the resources of cooking your own meals don’t pass up the weekday produce markets highlighting a variety of delectable produce and local spices. One such market is to be found in the town of Sineu. This wide-ranging outdoor market sells all sorts of foods, spices, and wines as well as crafts and art. You can even procure live farm animals such as rabbits and chickens. If you arrive at the market early enough you can witness the sale of donkeys and sheep as well as other farm animals. As in any other region of Spain, most businesses in Majorca close for lunch around 1:30 and reopen at 5 and remain open until about 8 PM. Tourist apartments in Majorca - Spain Travel and Tourism Guide

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4 Responses to “Hotels in Majorca”

ACP, on December 14th, 2007 at 4:21 pm Said:

I love some of the Hotels in Majorca! I think they’re the most luxurious and comfortable in the world!

There’s the Sol Melia hotels, the most popular of all ..

There’s Magaluf, the 3 Star Hotel …

Here’s Hotel Jupiter …
Raul (Who am I?), on May 7th, 2008 at 3:32 pm Said:

the shopping in majorca is really fun, and i’m not much of a shopper. i like hotel monnaber there, nice and small, great treat. here’s some pictures.
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