Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Monday, July 21, 2008
Ibiza Resorts - San Antonio
Nowadays one of the most popular resorts on the island of Ibiza, San Antonio (Sant Antoni de Portmany) was formerly just a small fishing village which has existed since Roman times when it was known as Portus Magnus. Developed during the 1950’s and 60’s as a tourist resort, San Antonio went into decline in the 1980’s but sprang back again during the 1990’s as Ibiza became the clubbers capital of the world. Still popular as a family resort and as a ferry port (ferries arrive from Denia on the mainland), it is nonetheless mainly frequented by young clubbers who head for some of the most renowned clubs on the island such as Mambo, Eden and Es Paradis and party until the early hours (or even into the next day). This famous holiday island enjoys a wonderful climate and San Antonio Ibiza weather is pretty reliable during the summertime when most visitors arrive, the winters are quieter and this could be the best time to visit if you are not looking for the clubbing scene. The attractive San Antonio Bay and busy fishing harbour are a popular place to visit, there are some fine beaches such as Cala Bassa and Cala Conta, and there are some interesting places to visit nearby, and throughout Ibiza. You can view a map of the resort here: Map of San Antonio Ibiza.
Labels:
balearic islands,
holidays,
Ibiza,
resorts,
San Antonio,
spain
Friday, June 27, 2008
Andratx and Port d'Andratx for Mallorca Holidays
The charming old Mallorca town of Andratx sits in the shadow of the 3,366 foot Puig de Galatzo mountain at the south-western end of the island, overlooked by medieval watchtowers, built to warn of raids by pirates and renegades in centuries past. The fortress like Santa Maria church is well worth a visit if you are in the town.
Completely separate from the old town is the equally old port and harbour area, previously just a tiny fishing village, it has been transformed into a popular and exclusive resort, visited by the rich and famous who moor their luxury yachts in the new marina. Andratx has some famous residents including the likes of Tom Cruise and Claudia Schiffer who both own homes there.
Andratx and the whole of Mallorca is blessed with a fantastic climate and Andratx weather is particularly pleasant during the summer months, but also quite agreeable during the winter months.
Andratx is a great location for Mallorca holidays, situated in the south-west of the island of Mallorca in the Spanish Balearic Islands and can be accessed from the MA-1 from Palma de Mallorca, you can see a map here: Andratx Map
Completely separate from the old town is the equally old port and harbour area, previously just a tiny fishing village, it has been transformed into a popular and exclusive resort, visited by the rich and famous who moor their luxury yachts in the new marina. Andratx has some famous residents including the likes of Tom Cruise and Claudia Schiffer who both own homes there.
Andratx and the whole of Mallorca is blessed with a fantastic climate and Andratx weather is particularly pleasant during the summer months, but also quite agreeable during the winter months.
Andratx is a great location for Mallorca holidays, situated in the south-west of the island of Mallorca in the Spanish Balearic Islands and can be accessed from the MA-1 from Palma de Mallorca, you can see a map here: Andratx Map
Labels:
andratx,
balearic islands,
holidays,
mallorca,
palma,
port d'andratx,
spain,
spanish
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)