In TRAVELER’s July/August issue, writer Raphael Kadushin travels to Mallorca, an island off of the eastern coast of Spain. Here, we offer the best links for information on traveling to the island.
Basics
Entering
Foreign Entry Requirements, U.S. State Department
Information for getting passports and visas to enter Spain
Getting There
Mallorca Online
Details on Palma’s new airport—plus, links to airline and flight information
Making Telephone Calls
AT&T Worldwide Traveler
How to make calls to and from Mallorca
Determining Time Difference
Time and date.com
The current time and date in Palma de Mallorca
Checking Weather Forecasts
Weather.com
Regularly updated weather forecasts and a ten-day outlook for Palma de Mallorca
Essentials
Where to Eat
Tourism Office of Spain
An overview on Mallorcan specialties and traditional dishes
Mallorca-Market
Pictures, telephone numbers, menu samples, and addresses
Where to Stay
Mallorca Online
How to find various types of accommodations in Mallorca
Tourism Office of Spain in the USA
A resource guide to help you find your dream hotel, villa, or apartment in Mallorca
How to Get Around
Mallorca Online
How to travel around the island via public and private transportation
Tourism Office of Spain in the USA
Information on flights, railways, taxis, bus systems, and car rental companies
Things To Do
Attractions
Mallorca Online
Information on plays, concerts, galleries, and museums
Tourism Office of Spain
Suggested itineraries for excursions to some of the island’s most famous sites
Cultural Events
Tourism Office of Spain
An overview of cultural activities in Spain, with links to details on museums, monuments, world heritage sites, and more
Recreation
Mallorca Online
Information on outdoor activities, including golfing, tennis, cycling, diving, and walking
Mallorcanow.com
An interactive map that gives information on outdoor recreational activities available in each neighborhood
Nightlife/Entertainment
Tourism Office of Spain
An overview on some of the most festive nighttime events in Spain, including St. John’s Day Fiesta, Sant Joan Fiesta, and more
TopTravel—Mallorca
Write-ups on bars and discos throughout Mallorca
Shopping
TopTravel—Mallorca Shopping
Helpful shopping tips, with information on farmers and flea markets
References
Language Tools
Travlang.com
Basic words and phrases in Spanish
Map Links
Mallorca Online
Interactive map of the island
Mallorcanow.com
Interactive map of the island
Media
Books
Rough Guide Travel
Rough Guide’s take on travel to Mallorca
Magazines & Newspapers
El Pais
Pertinent information from the National Daily (in Spanish only)
The Weekly Post
Useful news information covering Spain from The Weekly Post
For More Information
Mallorca Online
Information on accommodations, flights, car rentals, sports, arts, culture, weather, and more
Tourism Office of Spain in the USA
Information on transportation, accommodations, places to go, tour operators, and tour packages
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