Whats your favourite resort in Majorca?

Fenderman · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject:

Been to Cala D'or twice,Cala Bona,Palma Nova twice and Santa Ponsa.
Visited Porto Cristo,Soller,Son Servera,Felantrix and Port Colom.
I liked Cala D'or followed by Cala Bona about the best.

waterford · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 5:10 pm Post subject:

Well I have been to Santa Ponsa and loved it but I wouldnt dream of going there if you werent Irish.

I am off the Alcudia in July so I will let you know which one I prefer.
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Fenderman · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 5:28 pm Post subject:

Hello Waterford,I liked Santa Ponsa but found it to be a small resort.Didn't mind the Irish part especially the bare knuckle fights

We stayed on the other side in the Playas Del Rey which was a nice little hotel which did bed and breakfast.booked through Thomson Small And Friendly.It was quite a walk to the Square.Helped to work off the Bacardi.

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It's a nice resort but after a couple of days being dragged round the same shops,going in the same bars,we got taxis into Palma Nova and Magaluf.
We also went into Palma and got the train to Soller one day.We ended up getting a taxi back from Soller because it was shut in the afternoon and didn't fancy waiting til 7pm for the return on the train.Cost a few quid that day

Also went to Marineland.
This year we're in Palma Nova.Its a little bit more lively.

waterford · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 5:29 pm Post subject:

Fenderman, have you ever been to Alcudia.
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Fenderman · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 5:42 pm Post subject:

Hi again,
No,never been to Alcudia.I think it's more for families with kiddies.
Just me and Deb go nowadays usually followed by some friends and family who always seem come along at the last minute.

It looks good and also Pollencia and Can Picafort are close by.
The only trouble with Alcudia and the East coast resorts is the transfer times.It can take upto 90 minutes on coach transfer.
Have a great time and please post a review.I'm going to do one for the Tobago in Palma Nova.We go first week in August for two weeks

THE THIEF OF BAD GAGS · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:05 pm Post subject:

Been to Alcudia twice and loved every minute of both hols , both times it was a lads holiday but as its a family resort we were treated brilliantly by all families we meet

my parents stayed in cala d'or but preferred alcudia when they went there and also stayed in Magaluf and hated it
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Fenderman · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:14 pm Post subject:

Hi TOBG,
Alcudia looks good.I just like the short flight,short transfer,get into the hotel,find a bar where City will be on.Last year in Santa ponsa against Birmingham and a win

This year the season starts as we get back but the World Cup will be on.Good memories of Cala dor.I was there when England Beat Germany 5-1.Bloody magic

THE THIEF OF BAD GAGS · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:38 pm Post subject:

both times i have been have been private apt rentals so used taxis , ok expensive but get there a lot quicker , i am away fro the world cup , unfortunately in the air for one england group match but will be away for the next rd , hoping we qualify , if not as my BIL is Swedish and i know the ex national team captain i suppose i better cheer them on if they qualify and we dont

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Silverpixie (Admin) · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:15 am Post subject:

Loved Pollencia, visited Alcudia a couple of times for the market which was great but didn't think much of Palma Nova. Absolutely wouldn't go to Magaluf it was full of loud mouth drunks after the very cheap beer and most were Brits

Formentor was really beautiful and the trip there up the mountain and back down had the some of the best scenery ever, it bought tears to my eyes it was that spectacular, quite a hair raising trip on the bus though

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Fenderman · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject:

Hi Lynn,
Pollencia and Alcudia seem to get very good reviews.Is it very quiet or more expensive than Palma Nova/Magaluf.
We like some entertainment at night but not the dreaded Krapeoke.
Cala D'or has some good entertainment on in the Tropical Gardens and There was a very good band on in a bar in the centre near Linekers.
Anything like that in Pollencia or Alcudia?
Anybody got any info please post,looking for somewhere new for next year.Got to put up with Palma Nova this year

waterford · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:00 pm Post subject:

Does it have to be in Majorca Fenderman
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THE THIEF OF BAD GAGS · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:05 pm Post subject:

there is quite a lot in Alcudia mate , Linekers is definitely there and there is entertainment all over , really for it to occupy 4 20+ lads for a week who like a drink but not to the extent we embarass our country and who like a laugh it was perfect , i am going back next year as the beach will be great for my little lad and as my partner has also been there before she knows how family orintated it is , BUT as i said there are lots of places for couples and groups , a lot of thehotels have entertainment and we ended up spending all day watching the golf in a brilliant bar , which then had the normal quiz/bingo and a group on later 9only prob i had still got my prescription shades on and couldnt see a thing at 11 in the night ) as for expense i would say its cheaper IMHO than the resorts which cater for younger clientele , also i do know the Belle Vue complex there has a very good entertainment , well it did and you dont have to stay there to see it
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Fenderman · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:10 pm Post subject:

Hi Waterford,
No,it doesn't have to be Majorca,I just like short flights

Too impatient to start partying

We've been to Lanzarote,Gran Canaria(awful)America and Ibiza.Never tried mainland Spain,Don't fancy Sharm,Turkey.We have friends in Cyprus in Pathos who keep asking us to go over but again I'm not keen.Don't know why

Going to Dublin in June to see my daughter.Thats always a good trip.
Not warm enough for the big holiday,same weather as Manchester

waterford · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:15 pm Post subject:

Our two best holidays have been Mojacar and last year we went to the Algarve and loved it.

I actually think the weather is worse in Manchester, went in July about 3 years ago and we needed two fine days to do Old Trafford and Alton Towers and it poured the whole time and the traffic coming back in Birmingham from Alton Towers was cruel.
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Fenderman · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that TOBG,
It sounds great.I'll start my research,give me something to to before City v Villa tonight

2-1 to City

THE THIEF OF BAD GAGS · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:23 pm Post subject:

Old Trfford is in SALFORD and Alton Towers in Staffordshire so it couldnt have been Manchester RAIN lol but the trip on the m6 back from Birmingham tell me about it i live not far from Junc 19 on the M6 and yestreday town was chocka as there was accident and they all come off and go throu Knutsford

i reckin Fender it willbe a easy 3-0 win and we will beat West HAM IN the QUARTERS AND THEN I START GETTING A NOSEBLEED lol
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Fenderman · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:27 pm Post subject:

Hi Waterford,
I talk to my daughter at least once a week and the weather there always seems to be like ours or they get it later the same day

I'm looking forward to June, seeing my granddaughter Jessica who's 1 on St,Patricks Day.weather should be ok then.going for four days.
On Ryanair,Cheap flights

Last time there was the last week in January,
Bloody freezing and it rained all the time.

Fenderman · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:33 pm Post subject:

TOBG just as long as they don't play like they did against Sunderland and Portsmouth

Always get a headache and funny stomach when City are on.After 30 odd years you think we'd be used to it.
Just to keep on topic,I wonder if any City players go to Majorca?

waterford · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:34 pm Post subject:

Welll it is supposed to be freezing again for St. Paddy's day. Enjoy your trip either way
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Fenderman · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:36 pm Post subject:

Thanks,
The drink helps