- Holidays on the island or on the continent?
- About hotels
- sights
- About beaches
- Kitchen
Both resorts belong to Spain - island and mainland, both are places of intense tourism, which annually receive hundreds of thousands of guests around the world. Excellent infrastructure and a developed network of entertainment venues for every taste - this also applies to these areas of the travel industry. But if Mallorca is a place for more elite tourism, a resort for every taste and status, and also an island, then Lloret de Mar can be classified more as a youth tourism destination. It is no coincidence that Lloret de Mar is one of the five most top places for youth recreation in Spain, along with Ibiza.
Holidays on an island or on a continent?
Ancient architecture, sailing and great horse riding attract people from all over the world to Mallorca. Among them you can meet crowned heads and stars of world cinema, but recently Mallorca was also "occupied" by Russians, so it is not surprising that Russian speech is often heard there. Mallorca welcomes everyone who comes to enjoy the beaches and nightlife, the famous Spanish cuisine and various shows that are constantly held here.
Lloret de Mar is more of a youth holiday on the Costa Brava. A small town in Catalonia with a population of about 40 thousand people manages to receive a huge number of young and cheerful people from all over the world every year. According to requests, everything here is aimed at young people - hotels, entertainment, beach fun.
About hotels
Youth hotels in Lloret de Mar are distinguished by creativity and democratic prices. There are minimalist apartments and four-star hotels with pools and rooftop spas. European youth have long mastered three-star hotels with a good range of services and an economical price tag.
Majorca's hotels are also diverse, albeit with a slightly different audience. There are about a dozen elite five-star hotels on the island, where you can relax in rooms that are works of art in themselves - with original designer pieces of furniture and unusual decoration. The price for such luxurious rooms will start from 500 euros per night. But among the five-star there are those where you can spend a night in excellent conditions for 200 euros.
In addition to elite housing, there are a lot of offers of three or four stars, with a good range of services and excellent service. In addition, the chain of apartments located close to the coast and the possibility of renting a villa add variety to this kaleidoscope of offer on one of the most famous Spanish islands. The minimum price for accommodation per night is 50 euros.
sights
Compared to Lloret de Mar, even Mallorca may seem boring to some. But it depends on who is interested in what! Nightlife and an active life after midnight is Lloret de Mar, and a huge number of architectural and cultural monuments are in Mallorca. Although Lloret de Mar will also show a lot of interesting things: for example, it is worth visiting the gardens of St. Clotilde, looking at the works of architects from the beginning of the last century, and for lovers of antiquity there is the fortress of St. Juan and the church in Sant Roma. And, of course, for those who are especially in love with music, we recommend the International Dance and Music Festival, which is held here in January. Of course, the main attraction is a huge number of bars and strip clubs, night discos and dance floors.
In Mallorca, young people come off mainly in Magaluf, and then only from May to September. Otherwise, this place is calm, like Mallorca itself when you compare it with Lloret de Mar. Mallorca has many interesting places that cater to different tastes. So, Cala d'O is more suitable for family holidays, and Arenal - for those who like entertainment. Paguera will meet those who appreciate the beauty of the wild, and Alcudia - fans of antiquity. In any case, a vacation in Mallorca will be remembered for the fact that here you can relax in society, but have the opportunity to retire. And, of course, Majorca's strong point is beach delights and outdoor activities.
About beaches
Puerto Polensa is a place in Mallorca full of celebrities. However, you will find not the worst conditions on other beaches of the island. An excellent coastline, an infrastructure created for a good holiday by the sea, distinguishes not only Mallorca, but Lloret de Mar too. On the beaches of Lloret de Mar it is more democratic, here it is quite possible to find in very open swimsuits and even almost without them, both old and young, and rich and poor alike rest here. As for the climate, in Lloret de Mar it is slightly less hot than in Mallorca, where it is over 30 in summer, but it is also warm in winter - +15. Coves, cliffs, cliffs and lagoons - these charming places can be found in both resorts to the delight of lovers of a good sea holiday.
Kitchen
Proven European hits are the basis of the cuisine in the restaurants and cafes of Lloret de Mar. Grilled meat, paella, pasta - everything is satisfying and more or less affordable. Catalan, Moorish and Spanish cuisine is what Mallorca will surprise and delight with. Meat, vegetables, seafood are the basis of local dishes. Tasty, high quality, quite expensive.
When choosing a vacation destination, consider your needs. You to Mallorca if:
- there is a desire to join the life of the "great" - movie stars and deputies, artists and kings;
- if you want to relax with your family, with children and other halves;
- you love the touch of antiquity and the beauty of historical architecture;
- the natural beauty of the Mediterranean beckons you;
- you love a relaxing holiday on a great beach.
Your way to Lloret de Mar if:
- you are an experienced party-goer and are looking for a company of your own kind;
- there is not enough money in the wallet, but you want to relax noisily;
- you love nightlife and late afternoon awakenings;
- you love sea and nautical adventures.
