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With a reputation as one of Majorca’s livelier resorts – though far more relaxed and family-friendly than neighbour Magaluf – this fishing-village-turned-bustling-town knows how to show holidaymakers a good time. So, if you’re all about fun in the sun, a holiday to Palma Nova ticks all the boxes.
Palma Nova (Palmanova), on Majorca’s south-west coast, has been enticing visitors since the 1930s when it was first transformed into a tourist resort. With three unspoilt sandy beaches, the scenery is one of the main reasons visitors flock here – and few can resist a settling in with a good book on the palm tree-lined stretches of fine sand.
The kids will be just as happy on the beach too, whether they’re building sandcastles or cooling off in shallow, crystal-clear waters. There’s also waterpark and a tropical-themed mini-golf course to keep them entertained. Bigger kids, meanwhile, can take on 18 holes on one of three highly regarded golf courses nearby.
For another outing, visit Majorca’s capital, Palma. The stylish city is around a 25-minute drive away and once there you’ll find numerous cultural treasures, including the magnificent cathedral.
Speaking of style, you’ll be able to find something new for your evenings at the numerous independent boutiques and shopping malls in and around Palma Nova. Show off your new outfit at one of the restaurants in town, before hitting a bar for live music or karaoke.
Looking for a wilder night out? Palma Nova places you within walking distance of Magaluf. The resort is famous for its nightlife, with bars and clubs serving up all sorts of drinks and tunes until the early hours.

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2 hrs 30 mins
(from London)
Euro (€)
Spanish
December
Average price per person
£414
Average temperature
16.2°C
Average rainfall
1.2mm
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