Majorca - Welcome Home For The British

Of all the vacation destinations they could choose, why is Majorca so popular for British holidaymakers? It could be the short flight, the great weather, the friendly people...

But put all three together and the welcome British people get is so good that they feel at home, and nine out of ten return to the island for another holiday, according to the tourist board.

The return of first time Majorca holidaymakers to the island in future years at such a high rate has been the foundation for a successful tourism business, built up over years, and gives both the local authorities and private investors confidence to invest in new infrastructure to maintain the high standards visitors have experienced in the past.

Commenting on British visitors to Majorca a spokesman for the tourist board said recently:

"We want to emphasise the idea of how Spain is a home from home for British tourists. The links between both countries are undeniable and strong. They feel safe and secure there and they know they can communicate easily with people."

Further good news comes from a leading UK travel agency whose analysis for holidays in Majorca shows a good amount of under 30's choosing the island - and for all age groups the Post Office produced a survey showing that holidays in Majorca were the best value of any destination in the Eurozone for British holidaymakers.

When people visit Majorca for the first time what can they expect to find, and which area might be best for the type of holiday they might be looking for?

Palma de Majorca, officially named Palma, is the island's capital with a resident population of over 350,000. The number of people living in and around Palma makes it Spain's twelfth largest urban area. The city's economy is largely driven by the port and tourism. Cruise ships and other water craft dock in the harbour as the city welcomes tourists and other visitors with an open, friendly atmosphere.

Port de Soller is regarded as an upmarket area for holidays in Majorca, and is located on the northwest coast. Soller is a valley in the shape of a bowl and includes the village Fornalutx and the hamlet Biniaraix. The combined population of the area surrounding Soller is about 13,000. Soller and Port de Soller are linked by a tram. The port is open year round for cruise ships and other water craft and as elsewhere the climate and weather in Majorca makes it conducive to a great holiday, and with some good low cost airfares for flights to Majorca available from many airports it doesn't have to be expensive.

Port de Soller is a horseshoe shaped bay surrounded by great beaches. The hotels provide many of the local jobs and support the economy. Looking at a map of Majorca the area surrounding Port de Soller is a large mix of residential homes as well as rental properties to support tourism. This area is connected to Palma by a reliable bus service.

Palma Nova, or New Palma, lies just outside Palma de Majorca in the Calvia municipality. Palma Nova has seen tremendous growth in recent years with many international property investors purchasing investment property on the island. The most recent focus has been Calvia, or more specifically, Palma Nova.

There are many resorts to choose from on the island, and it's worth looking at a map of Majorca and researching which one might be best for your next trip abroad.

More information about a Majorca holiday companies who often have cheap Majorca holiday offers can be found via yourmajorca.net including tour operators such as Thompsons Holidays