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“Magaluf has definitely worked on changing its appeal in the last few years.
The hotels are adding features like kids’ clubs and family- friendly facilities. It’s a great option for families, especially at Easter – it’s cheaper than the Canary Islands but has a shorter flight time.” Laura Morris,
branch manager, Premier Travel, Royston
NEED TO KNOW
FROM FAR LEFT: Platja d’Illetes; Palma Cathedral; Clarins spa at Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá; Serra de Tramuntana; Oceans Restaurant; Cala Falcó; Magaluf promenade PICTURES: Shutterstock/vulcano, eroxx, FJ Navas, wjarek
E All travellers to Spain, including the Balearic Islands, must complete the Spanish government health form at
spth.gob.es and comply with UK government requirements for travel to an amber-listed country.
delicious tapas, and there’s a pretty 17th-century church to check out too.
12.00: Feast on local cuisine at Tast, which is due to reopen next year in the heart of Momentum Plaza, an integral part of Magaluf’s transformation. Modelled on a traditional Spanish plaza and designed as a place where both locals and tourists can gather to dine, drink and chat, it’s home to several restaurants, all hand- picked by Meliá, which has invested €250 million in Magaluf’s makeover. At Tast, you’ll find a menu packed full of regional dishes straight from the menu of this Spanish restaurant chain’s flagship in Palma, including delicacies such as croquetas de jamón Ibérico and, if you’re feeling brave, manitas de cerdo (pigs’ trotters).
13.00: Time for some retail therapy. The enormous Momentum Plaza project also includes a retail
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area filled with a wide range of stores, so you’ll find Mango and Springfield boutiques alongside Spanish brands such as Heymo for beautiful, Majorcan-made shoes. When energy levels flag, rest weary feet at either the Starbucks or RivaReno Gelato.
14.00: Enjoy Magaluf’s very own version of Cirque du Soleil at Pirates Adventure, a high-octane, adrenaline-charged acrobatics show that first opened in 1985. The family-friendly shows run from April until October although a sexier, adult-only version (Pirates Adventure Reloaded) was recently introduced with performances kicking off at 10.30pm. Ticket prices start at €40 and some packages include a meal, soft drinks and more.
16.00: The often-overlooked Puig de sa Morisca Archaeological Park is less than five miles from Magaluf.
Visit the park to marvel at the remains of a Calviàn village which dates back to around 800BC. Highlights include the remains of two watchtowers and breathtaking views over Santa Ponsa – the village was built atop a hill and doubled as a lookout.
19:00: Hop in a taxi or take the bus to nearby Illetes (the majority of the buses heading east from Magaluf will take you to this pretty, beachfront village). This is where you’ll find the Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá, a 142-room, adult-only hotel with a stunning Clarins spa and beautiful gardens overlooking a particularly gorgeous chunk of coastline. For dinner, head to the hotel’s Arrels restaurant for Mediterranean fine dining prepared by award-winning chef Marga Coll. You can opt to pair your dinner with wine – the perfect excuse to toast the marvellous makeover of nearby Magaluf.
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E Free Covid-19 insurance is on offer for travellers until the end of December 2021, including for families travelling during half-term, from the Tourism Agency of the Balearic Islands. This covers medical expenses up to €15,000, repatriation or transport, and the cost of extending a stay.
E There is no curfew in Majorca and no limit on outdoor gatherings. Bars and restaurants have a limit of 50% capacity indoors.
BOOK IT
Seven nights’ all-inclusive for two adults and one child at the four-star Sol Katmandu Park & Resort starts at £386 per person with easyJet holidays, including flights and transfers from Bristol departing October 12.
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