Holidays after the Coronavirus: What to do in Mallorca?
Tourism has been frozen for one month because of the COVID-19 crisis and will suffer severe economic impacts that are still impossible to assess, but the sector hopes that the consequences will be temporary and that it can regain momentum in recent years when the world has overcome the virus.
Will the habits of travelers change? Will destinations like Spain, Italy, the US and China be marked? Which tourism subsector suffered the most?
The President of the Spanish Travel Agency Confederation (CEAV), Carlos Garrido, is convinced of the change habit, at least for a few months during which precautions will be taken to travel, "until there is safety for travelers because there is a vaccine or medication." But he doesn't believe that the effect is permanent: "We will end up returning to the point where we are. I find it hard to think that people will resign because they don't know the world."
Deputy dean of the Faculty of Tourism of the Balearic Islands University (UIB), Tolo Deyá, agreed, who, attending an undisturbed international tourism growth for the past half-century, predicted that the current crisis in perspective "would remain such a declining importance but, ultimately, fell very timely ".
Deya considers that consumption habits can be modified, especially in western Europe "so far isolated from natural disasters and pandemics", with "a certain nationalism on local consumption models", including the idea of "staying here." "Local and local tourism, which until now was an alternative to big trips, could be a boom, "especially for families, from whom" more conservative behavior "was expected.
Mallorca as one of the popular tourism destinations in Europe, even the world, may experience a slight decrease in the number of visits but it will not last long. Tourism in Mallorca will be stretched and even predicted to be better than the last few years.
But why go to Mallorca? The question is essentially the same as what can be done in Mallorca. Once the coronavirus is gone, you might feel like traveling to enjoy a relaxing holiday and sunbathe. Majorca is one of the most popular destinations for British holidaymakers. There are plenty of excursions in Mallorca that you cannot miss. From cultural tours, to boat trips or visits to such outstanding places as the Drach Caves. In this interesting you will find some of the best things to do in Mallorca:
What to do on holiday in Mallorca
Have you ever stopped to think about the luck of having the Balearic Islands "at home"? Already worth with so much Thailand, Riviera Maya and Maldives: paradise is an hour's flight away! There are five islands, one more beautiful than the other, with lots of surprising corners. In this post we will talk about the best known island of all: Mallorca. If you have never been there, it is time to remedy it! We are going to tell you some things to see and do in Mallorca that can help you get to know the island more closely.
Explore its beaches
Mallorca is a paradise for lovers of the sea. You can explore its sea by following tours click Mallorca. But what are the best beaches and coves in Mallorca? Here we tell you:
- Playa de Palma. White sand, blue waves and the historic center of the city of Palma de Mallorca a few kilometers ... the beach of Palma is cool and much!
- Cala Mesquida. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful corners of Mallorca, Mesquida cove has transparent waters and a lot of atmosphere. It is seven kilometers from Capdepera.
- Coll Baix beach. Access is not super easy but the effort is well worth the reward: turquoise waters, cliffs that protect you and few people with whom to share paradise ... I did not think twice! It is located 8 km from Alcudia.
- Sa Canova Beach. One of the least crowded and most virgin corners of the island. There is usually a lot of wind so if windsurfing is yours, don't think about it and come here. You will find it near the Son Serra de Marina urbanization, 11 kilometers from Can Picafort.
- Cala Varques. Surrounded by pine trees, Cala Varques attracts a handful of curious people not only for its white sand and crystal clear waters, but also because here is a curious cave that will make more than one caving lover happy. In its vicinity there are other small coves also very cool! This virgin beach is 12 km from Portocristo.
- Es Trenc beach. Can we say it? It does not matter that in summer you will not be alone precisely ... the Es Trenc beach is wonderful. The waters are super crystalline and from there you can see the island of Cabrera. An unforgettable place in the town of Campos.
- Cala the Magician. Golden sand, blue waters and the occasional nudist in this small cove of Calviá.
- Cala de Sa Calobra. In an idyllic setting in the Sierra de Tramuntana is this small cove between steep cliffs. To get there you will have to travel a road full of curves, but it will be worth it.
- Cala Pi. To the south of Palma it can be a good place to relax and get away from the bustle of the capital.
And why not take advantage of the crystal clear waters to start in the world of scuba diving? Mallorca is a perfect island to discover its seabed, nothing better than in a diving baptism!
If instead you prefer sailing, you should know that there are a lot of tours. This for example, is a 5-hour catamaran trip (includes lunch) and is worth € 55.
Palma de Mallorca is a city that we liked from the first moment (we also discovered a little bar where they made some milanesas with mushroom sauce the sea of good and cheap, although we do not remember where it is or what it is called, sorry!). But the traveler lives not only from Milanese-Majorcan, in Palma you will find many surprises, such as its beautiful Cathedral, the Paseo del Borne, Bellver Castle, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, the Jewish quarter Call, the fishing district Es Jonquet and much more!
As always, we recommend that you do a free walking tour (in Palma there are several options like this) or some rarer tour like this one.
Hiking
If you think that in Mallorca there are only beaches, Germans and beach bars, you are very wrong: the Sierra de Tramuntana (about 15 km from Palma) is a perfect place for hiking and trekking. On the Island of Mallorca there are also Natural Parks such as the S'Albufera de Mallorca that are worth visiting to enjoy unbeatable views and see local fauna and flora.
You see? There are lots of things you can do in Mallorca. Are you ready to go there?
