The weather in Majorca or Mallorca is balmy Mediterranean with mild but stormy winters and hot, bright summers. Autumn and spring don't really come in to it.
August can get up to 30 C while it hovers around 16 C for much of December and January. The off-season is quiet but the storms are brief and the ground smells beautiful afterwards!
Cheap, expensive and everything in between.
You'll likely find yourself in Palma or at one of the villages close to your resort. Thankfully Spanish cuisine is among the finest in the world and you're in for a real treat on Majorca.
The budget options- we get it, it's been a big night and you really need a fry up. The place to go is The Foxes Arms in Puerto Alcudia. Kid-friendly and all the good stuff. Really nice for good Spanish food is Restaurant Ca'n Josep in Port de Pollenca. Always reliable and fresh seafood is a specialty.
Mid price options- the No 8 Bar and Grill is in Santa Ponsa and it does the whole special occasion thing really well. The Med-style cuisine is all it should be and there are spicy foods, plain foods where the fresh ingredients do all the talking and service that is spot on. Jardin in Puerto Alcudia does a mean 11 plate tasting menu. This is a must do if you want to experience truly delightful Spanish cuisine. The restaurant is impeccably fitted out and the smiling service great.
Splurge- Porto Cristo hasn't been known for it's restaurants, but Roland Restaurant is putting itself on the map. This is a great restaurant in a quiet side street. The small menu means they focus on a few superb dishes. Try the desserts!
Majorca has plenty to do besides the pool! The beach side areas are well catered to for the restaurant and pool crowd, but if you want to explore further afield the hinterland sports hidden towns and excellent scenery.
Soller Railway - this daily train ride takes of from the stylish Art Deco main railway terminal in Palma and rolls its way up to the sleepy little town of Soller. It's actually a trolley so think polished wooden carriages, tinging bells and a close up view of all the scenery on the way. Soller itself is a delightful town with plenty of tapas and refreshments on hand before you make the journey back.
Pirates Adventure Show - this little beauty is at Palma Nova and is a real treat for anyone who loves a bit of theater. It’s fast moving, full of ribald humour and the eats are pretty good too.
Es Trenc - do you want to experience the best beach on the island? Then Es Trenc is your destination. 3 kilometres of white sand, sparkling waters, less crowds, sand that crunches under your feet. Mm mmm. And there are nudists there. What can possibly go wrong?
Alcudia Old Town - get off that poolside banana lounger and venture up to old town Alcudia. It's a delightful little Spanish gem with history coming out its ears. You can just wander the old village and see Spain as it was a century ago. Mottled stonewalls with trees growing out of them. 2 metre thick arched doors, a cemetery, alleyways full of shops, steep stairs and old churches - what's not to like!
Vall d'Or Golf - yup, golf. But in actual fact it's the view that is the real drawcard here. You can crank out a game or just settle in to the swish restaurant for drinks and food and take in the view. They do tapas!
The must see- the scenic drive to end all scenic drives is the Cap de Formentor. Outstanding natural beauty makes this a very special hour or so. It's the drive to the lighthouse that makes this special, not the Cape itself which has a rather desultory cafe. The narrow, winding road is mad - as are the other drivers and nutty cyclists.