car hire Mallorca
Feb 25th, 2009 by admin
Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands with 554 km of coastline. Mallorca’s landscape is very varied, due to it’s geological formation. Mallorca has it’s own distinct culture and language which has a lot in common with that of Catalunya.
Mallorca, famous for its beaches and beautiful sea, has a beautiful historic quarter, deeply marked by history. The cathedral, the Palace of Almudaina, the fish market and Plaza Mayor are some of the places where visitors will have to stop. From Palma, a journey around the island of Majorca offers a myriad of different landscapes. There are numerous car hire companies on Mallorca. In general you will find very good rates for car hire Mallorca with car hire companies inside the terminal building of Mallorca airport. The leading international car rental companies have offices at Palma airport and you can book a car in advance (essential in the peak periods) either direct or through a travel agent. Local rental car companies may sometimes offer more competitive rates.
Mallorca is accessible by air or sea. Mallorca airport, also known as international airport of “Son Sant joan” is in service since the 60’s. It receives more than 23 million passengers each year, mainly besause of the touristic expansion of the isle over the years. The airport offers all kind of tourist services, including car hire.
Hiring a car in Mallorca is very easy and relatively cheap. All of the bigger car hire companies have offices at Palma de Mallorca airport. Car hire Mallorca is best booked well in advance if you travel during the busy summer months as rental cars can be scarce in high season. It also enables you to visit places like Alcudia, Can Picafort, Can Pastilla, Deia, Magaluf, Palma Nova, Valdemossa, Pollenca, Santa Ponsa and Soller.
Some facts about Mallorca:
Mallorca, is also known in English as Majorca. It is the biggest of the Balearic Islands, located in a privileged enclave in the Mediterranean Sea and has 550 kilometres of coast and beaches, offering wonderful experiences to its visitors: coves, cliffs and beaches, ideal for water sports or just for relax and sun bathing. Almost 40% of the Mallorca island is protected countryside. Mallorca has stunning landscapes and magnificent cities, like Palma de Majorca with its impressive gothic cathedral finished in 1601. Mallorca has a trendy and fun nightlife with a lot of nightclubs, bars and restaurants to choose from.