Travel planning usually begins with choosing a destination, and in this sense, Spain and Greece are invariably leading among Western European countries. Resting in Mallorca or Rhodes, the tourist gets a lot of positives. Picturesque beaches, Mediterranean cuisine, excellent shopping and a rich excursion program with world-class attractions await him.
Criterias of choice
The Mediterranean climate determines the weather in both Rhodes and Mallorca, but the Greek summer comes a little earlier than in the Balearic Islands:
- The swimming season on the beaches of Mallorca starts in mid-May, but the sea warms up to the most comfortable temperatures closer to the beginning of summer. In the high season, which lasts until the last weeks of October, thermometers record + 30 ° С in the air and + 25 ° С in the sea.
- In Rhodes, the first vacationers appear at the end of April and even a little earlier, and its beaches remain attractive for sunbathing until late autumn. In July, the temperature of water and air can reach + 27 ° C and + 35 ° C, respectively.
The peculiarities of the local climate are low humidity and winds from the sea, which greatly simplifies the life of sunbathers from dawn to dusk.
When choosing flight options, pay attention to the prices and possibilities of airlines:
- The easiest way to get to Rhodes is by direct regular flights from Moscow. The price of the issue at the height of the season is from 22,000 rubles, and the road will take about 3.5 hours.
- Charters from Moscow to Palma de Mallorca will cost from 24,000 rubles in summer, from Yekaterinburg - a little more. Connecting flights through Europe, although not so convenient, but their choice is greater and the price may be slightly lower.
Hotels in Spain and Greece fully comply with the international "star" system, and therefore a room in a standard "three-ruble note" is able to satisfy the not too demanding traveler. The hotel usually has wireless internet, parking for guests, and breakfast is included in the price of the room.
The price of one night in an average hotel with three stars on the facade in Mallorca starts from $ 30 per night. Hotels in Rhodes are more expensive and you will have to rent such accommodation for $ 55.
Mallorca or Rhodes beaches?
The main goal of vacationers in Greece in summer is the picturesque beaches, famous for their special cleanliness. Many of them are marked with blue flags, all of them are free and offer the equipment you need for a comfortable stay. There are many beaches in Rhodes, suitable for both young active tourists and wealthy sedate pensioners. The wildest and least crowded are located in the west of the island, while the longest and most picturesque are located in the south.
Mallorca has more than 30 Blue Flags and awaits on its shores both fans of sandy beaches and lovers of private recreation in secluded rocky coves. Millionaires relax in Portals Nous, and families with children on the sand in Playa de Muro. The most comfortable and well-maintained beach in Mallorca is located 10 km east of Palma. It is equipped with showers and changing rooms and offers jet skis, motorbikes and diving equipment rentals for active guests.
