Fairs in Mallorca that you can’t miss

The culture of Mallorca is as exciting as it is delicious. With its exquisite cuisine, its typical products and the large amount of crafts, nature and history that runs through every corner. If you are planning a holiday to Mallorca and want to soak up the authentic essence of the island, from Sol Hotels we recommend that you attend these fairs that are held across the island.

Medieval Fair

Undoubtedly, one of the most characteristic and applauded by both Majorcans and visitors. The Medieval Fair of Capdepera is a very interesting representation of the history of Mallorca, as it commemorates the foundation of the town of Capdepera by King Jaime II of Aragon. All the streets of this charming little town are filled with banners, flags, gentlemen, performances, shows, markets, music and gastronomy. Do not miss it!

Wine Fair in Binissalem

A classic if ever there was one. For all Mallorcans the town of Binissalem is known as one of the pioneers in wine production on the island, and the vintages that carrying the Binissalem Denomination of Origin are authentic delicacies that you have to try during your visit. Come to the Parque de la Rectoría in Binissalem, just 20 minutes by car from our Sol Resorts, and soak up all the flavor of Mallorca.

Fira del llonguet

As we continue with gastronomy, the Fira del llonguet is a delicious way to get to know the most typical Mallorcan bread rolls: the llonguet, or the langosta. A bread roll that is filled with sausage, cheeses, salad and all kinds of fillings that form part of the island. During the month of April, more than 16 ovens are set up in the city of Palma to make these delicious rolls. Get ready to enjoy mouth watering fresh bread.

Olive Oil fair

One of the most traditional fairs in Mallorca that takes place in the town of Caimari at the beginning of winter. At this event you can try a wide variety of homemade oils, olives and a complete gastronomic selection with the most typical delicacies from the island. The perfect place to enjoy a pleasant stroll while snacking here and there.

Book Fair

If you are a lover of reading, then you cannot miss this fair that takes place between the months of May and June in the city of Palma and offers books and literature for all ages.

Discover the culture of Mallorca during your holidays and stay at the Sol Katmandu Park. Our hotel for families in Magaluf.

5 ideas for a different winter in Majorca

Are you thinking of taking a family break to the island of calm? Visiting Majorca in winter is an excellent chance of getting to know the ‘real’ island, the Majorca that the locals know. Far from the typical crowds of the summer months, this little piece of paradise offers a much more natural and calm face at this time of year. We at Sol Hotels want you to enjoy a unique experience this winter with this list of recommendations on all the activities you can do in Majorca during your holiday. Are you ready to enjoy them?

A cultural visit.

To the capital, Palma de Majorca is the perfect starting point for a trip that promises to be exciting. Architectural wonders such as La Seu -the Cathedral of Palma-, Cort -the Town Hall-, the typical and well-known las Ramblas, the Plaza Mayor, the Borne, the Principal Theatre and the Bellver Castle, among others, are a must. In the city you can also visit some of the island’s most representative museums such as Es Baluard, Caixaforum and the Joan Miró Foundation. And for the fashionable neighbourhoods, try a vermouth in Santa Catalina and enjoy a good meal in some of the restaurants in the port and the beautiful old town.

An ensaimada.

The legendary Can Joan de S’Aigo, is one of the most popular coffee shops in Palma, and one of the ones that have made history in the city. Once there, typical things to choose are a good hot chocolate accompanied by an ensaimada (cream cake) or a delicious coca de patata (sweetened potato cake). Don’t go at busy times since it can get full very easily especially at the weekends.

A tour through the villages of Tramuntana.

The villages of the Sierra de Tramuntana are the most beautiful in Majorca, not only for being immersed in the impressive mountains and valleys, but also for their picturesque cobbled streets and the unique charm that places have when they know how to retain their true essence. From Sant Elmo to Formentor, each town is worth a visit. Some of the most popular are Esporles, Valldemossa, Deià and Lluc.

Excursions everywhere.

Winter is the best time to put on your boots and go out to see the Majorcan mountains. Some of the routes you shouldn’t miss if you are a hiking lover, are the reservoirs of Cúber and Gorg Blau, the summit of Massanella peak, the passes of Deià, the Sierra del Cavall Bernat and Puig Major, the highest peak in Majorca.

And finally…

Why not give yourself and your family a totally different hotel filled with huge amounts of fun? In Sol Resorts we want to invite you to discover our themed hotel in Calviá. It’s just right for you and your children to have more fun than they’ve ever had before. Come and try our Sol Katmandu Park experience and enjoy an unforgettable holiday in the ‘real’ Majorca.

Merry Christmas from Sol Hotels

Merry Christmas! So, without preamble, without a big introduction or making a drama of it, Merry Christmas from Sol Hotels and also a big thank you. Thank you very much for being with us, for being the person you are, for deciding on a fun filled holiday in Mallorca, full of unforgettable times and total relaxation. Thank you for making our work a real pleasure by giving us the pleasure of making you happy every day.

Although our doors are closed now so that we can focus on all the improvements we want to carry out, we at Sol Resorts would like to take the opportunity to give you some useful advice if you are thinking of enjoying a magical Christmas in Mallorca with your loved ones. This is a perfect time to visit the island, as it is engulfed in a huge show of lights, colours, and delicious smells and flavours, all the products of Mallorcan cookery expertise.

Without a doubt, all eyes are on the centre. The beautiful Christmas decorations fill the squares and streets of Palma with a special charm, perfect for strolling in the early afternoon. A good way to get your strength back after strolling amongst the Christmas lights is by enjoying a well-deserved hot chocolate and a “Coca de Patata’ pastry in the legendary Can Joan de S’Aigo, the typically traditional Mallorcan cafe that every winter brings together hundreds and hundreds of locals and tourists who are eager to taste the traditional delights that it prepares.

After this exquisite stop, it could be a good time to visit the Christmas markets that are set up throughout the city and where you will find every type of craft typical of the island, traditional foods and typical Spanish cuisine, scarves, gloves, handmade hats, traditional figurines, costume jewellery, sweets and trinkets; a whole range that will certainly be a help when you are choosing a souvenir to take home. The most popular Christmas markets are located in Plaza España, Las Ramblas, Plaza Mayor and Pueblo Español, an open-air museum that brings together miniature models of the most important national monuments.

And finally, why not give some thought to your next gift? This Christmas give your loved ones and yourself a very special gift and book your 2019 holiday in our Sol Katmandu Park, a real themed hotel in Mallorca where you will have more fun than you’ve ever had before.

Alternative markets to visit in Mallorca

Autumn in Mallorca opens the doors to a large number of alternate activities among which include walking through the picturesque streets of Palma, discover the charm of its beautiful historic centre, the beauty of its villages, its typical produce and popular markets that can be found all around the island. A whole exhibition of tradition, craftsmanship and innovation that you have to explore during your holidays. For this reason, Sol Hotels have prepared a detailed list with the best popular markets in Mallorca so that you can take a bit of the island home with you.

• Consell Market. One of the most famous markets in Mallorca, and not only because it is one of the oldest, but also because it is an authentic exhibition of handicrafts and refurbished furniture. It is located at the entrance to the town of Consell and houses a large number of handmade objects, furniture, utensils and works of art, all at a good price. Haggling is obligatory and you will often witness funny discussions about the prices of products. At the beginning of the market, they usually place perfect food trucks which provide the perfect place to relax and regain strength for more haggling.
• Sineu market. This market combines the traditional atmosphere of Mallorca with a wide range of crafts, clothing and decoration. And not only that, but you can also find a wide variety of typical Mallorcan products such as sausages, cheeses, sobrasada and snacks which you can bring back from your holidays. The market is located in the centre of the town of Sineu, and is an excellent opportunity to get to know one of the most charming villages in Mallorca.
• Santa Maria Market. Santa María is one of the towns in the Pla de Mallorca area (in the non-mountainous interior of the island) best known by the tourists and the athletes, as it enjoys an excellent climate practically throughout the year. Every Sunday a lively street market with typical products from the island is held in the main streets of the town, bringing together sausages, wines, traditional sweets and agricultural products of all kinds.
• Tira’m es trastos. A very alternative market that began a few years ago in the neighborhood of Santa Catalina. This market shares the environmental philosophy promoted by Palma, and consists of a recycling project shared by the residents through the sale of second-hand items. It takes place one Saturday every month in the Pau Casals square and has musical performances, bar service and lots of entertainment.

Discover the most alternative side of Mallorca with Sol Resorts and take a different souvenir home. In Sol Katmandu Park you can enjoy accommodation full of services, comfort and fun for the little ones very close to the main attractions in the city.

5 things to enjoy in Mallorca with children

So you have decided this year to have a family holiday and you have especially chosen Majorca. It’s the white island, the island of tranquillity, the island of beautiful landscapes and incredible sunsets. Travelling with children can be quite an adventure if activities are not planned well in advance. Working out the plans together, taking into account both your needs and those of your children can sometimes be difficult. At Sol Hotels we want to make things easy for you so we have prepared 5 things for you to enjoy in Mallorca with children during your well-deserved holiday in the Mediterranean.

A walk around the capital

The old town of Palma truly stands out; in it your children can explore the winding streets while learning about Majorca’s vibrant history. You can also discover magical places such as the Cathedral, the Town Hall, the walls, the famous Ramblas and the wonderful Paseo del Borne. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the centre of the capital, which will be like a magical journey.

A train trip

Is there anything more fun than getting to know part of the Sierra de Tramuntana by train? With the Tren de Sóller you can reach the beautiful town of Sóller after a beautiful journey with the mountains as a backdrop.

A theme park

Check out the Palma Aquarium, the marine park in Mallorca that truly stands out. In it you can explore marine fauna with more than 700 species including dolphins, sharks, rays and tropical fish. In the Jungle Park and the Forestal Park you can have adventures among the trees, coming down from long zip lines and completing a great variety of circuits whilst in the Hidropark and Aqualand you can slide down incredible chutes.

A route through the castles of Majorca

The best choice for your children to connect with nature and get to know the island’s history, the castles of Bellver, Alaró, Santueri, del Rei and Capdepera are wonderful buildings worth visiting during your trip to Majorca.

A hotel

From Sol Resorts we recommend our Sol Katmandu Park. A true theme park full of fun for the whole family in which your children will have a great time while you relax in front of the pool. Book with the best online price guaranteed and start enjoying your well-deserved holiday without missing out on anything.

 

Welcome to the 2018 season!

Do you know what makes us happiest? It’s enjoying a well-earned holiday by the sea, in the pool with a mojito, pampering yourself as you deserve, acting on a whim and treating yourself to a Mallorcan escape to relax in the sun. This year you have worked hard and we want to give you the best reward. At Sol Hotels we are opening our doors to offer you an unforgettable holiday.

Yes, you deserve those relaxing days with your loved ones in Mallorca. You deserve to get to know the magic of the Mediterranean and explore every corner of this wonderful island. This is why we would like to invite you to our Sol Katmandu Park and Sol Beach House, two exclusive hotels in Mallorca that reopen this month to offer you a unique and unforgettable stay. So, if you are looking for the best, our Sol House will be waiting for you from April onwards.

How would you like to travel? We have the best idea for your holidays as a family, as a couple or with friends. Our Sun Kathmandu Park is a family hotel in Mallorca where you are guaranteed to have a good time. Come and get to know this oasis of fun; it’s a real theme park for you and yours in an unbeatable location, right on the beautiful town of Calviá’s coastline. Forget the routine and come and enjoy our themed hotel with family and friends. Relax in the huge pool while your children have a great time with all our attractions. You will want to do it all over again!

And if you want to enjoy the very best of an adults-only hotel in Cala Blanca, our Sol Beach House offers you an exclusive, intimate place to experience an unforgettable time in a peacefully tranquil environment. Get rid of stress on the beachfront and pamper yourself with the wide range of services that are available for you in our hotel. You can enjoy a refreshing swim in our pool, massages, body treatments, gym, solarium and sports geared to your health such as yoga and group exercises.

Treat yourself this March and escape to Mallorca. Enjoy your holiday as you should and experience some magical days on the island with your loved ones. We’ll be waiting for you in our hotels to offer you an exclusive deal! Come and relax. Come to Sol Hotels.

Hotel or apartment? Options for a family holiday on Mallorca

When we’re speaking of Mallorca, we’re speaking of a versatile place that allows you to enjoy tourism in all its shapes and forms. The island is the perfect choice for a romantic getaway with a view of the beach in Playa de Muro, but it’s also a great destination for a holiday with friends in places like Magaluf, Palmanova and Can Picafort, or senior tourism with group trips to Valdemossa, Deià or Pollença.

In this review of the many faces of tourism available on the largest of the Balearic Islands we’ve chosen to focus on family holidays. Due to its shape, size and wide range of leisure activities, Mallorca is an ideal place for those travelling with children and/or other relatives. So: when planning where to stay on the island, what should you go for – a hotel or an apartment?

Even if there are plenty of nice places to choose from (two great examples are Playa Garden Selection Hotel & Spa and Green Garden Aparthotel by Garden Hotels), it’s best to go through the pros and cons of each option first. Let’s go!

Family life in an apartment

Life in an apartment can be wonderful, but it could also end up as a disaster. And why is that? Well, the desire to enjoy some long-awaited relaxation can make dealing with routine tasks (like ‘cleaning’, ‘cooking’ and so on) feel like a complete nightmare. Only families used to living in holiday apartments when travelling can successfully achieve that balance between rest and household chores.

How to avoid problems and unnecessary annoyance? Easy: an aparthotel. A winning option that gives you the independence you’re looking for without having to do the things you really don’t want to do during your holiday. What do they normally include? Basically: thorough cleaning of the apartment, sheet and towel changes and general maintenance of the apartment.

In search of the Dolçe Far Niente

If you’re looking for complete relaxation, not having to do any household tasks during your stay, then the ideal solution is to opt for a hotel where everything is done for you. The only things you have to worry about? Choosing at what time to go to the beach, finding activities to entertain your children, and deciding whether to have wine or beer with your meal. The true pleasure of the Dolçe Far Niente.

If you are travelling as a family, the only requirement there is when bookinga holiday is that the hotel must be family friendly, and that (apart from a children’s menu) they can offer your little ones fun activities, free of charge.

Mallorca: three kinds of accommodation for three kinds of families

Checking whether the dates we prefer will work and trying to find the perfect hotel that will also fit our waller – the truth is that when you choose a hotel for your next holiday there are other things than destination, dates and even price to take into account.

What is the secret to a perfect holiday? Finding that hotel that really fits the way we travel, the way we see life, relax and even entertain our children. Is it possible to really hit the spot in that sense? The answer is that in places like Mallorca, yes, without a doubt.

Active and very adventurous families

Even if no one is ever going to complain about a bit of luxury (it has to be said), it’s a fact that some adventurous families take other, more practical services into account. Location, for example, and making sure there’s plenty of interesting entertainment on offer for the little ones. Chains like Gran Isla are aware that the number of families looking for these things is on the rise, so they have created accommodation options such as Pirates Village Apartments.

Located in the beautiful seaside town Santa Ponça, Pirates Villages does not only offer rooms that are designed for the family’s ‘smaller pirates’; they also make sure the menu is top-level and that there’s easy transport to attractions like the Galatzó farm, Palmanova and Palma, the capital of the island.

Standard families

Those who fall somewhere in between adventure and peace and quiet make up our ‘Standard-families group’. Here we find families with kids between 5 and 7 years of age that might want to rush down a zip-line in the popular Jungle Park, or spend an evening visiting great museums such as the lovely Es Baluard (in Palma).

Jutlandia Family Resort is the best choice for all these families. This hotel is located in Santa Ponça and features specific areas for the bosses of the family as well as a full schedule of entertainment and fun for large and small, which will turn your standard holiday into a sensory experience.

Families who like the island calm

Known for sheltering a cost called ‘the Calm Coast’, the Costa Calma, Mallorca is the ideal place to come for that long-awaited tranquility. In places like Santa Ponça this island becomes a genuine retreat of silence and serenity for families looking to disconnect by the sea, surrounded by the most beautiful flora you can find at this destination.

For this group of families on holiday we would suggest a hotel like the Plazamar Serenity Resort, a hotel located less than 300 metres from the beach and where you can enjoy excellent food as well as an impressive pool surrounded by palm trees.

Resorts you won’t want to leave

Aaaaah, holiday, family, Mallorca, sun, beach and fun! This combination is never going to go out of fashion. The secret is finding the best resort where you can set up ‘base camp’ and retire to when you need a rest and where everything is taken care of for you. The only problem is that you’ll be so at ease that nothing will make you want to leave the resort.

Better than anyone, Meliá hotels have been able to give its original brand ‘Sol’ new life and to make it interesting. It’s now called Sol by Melia. Ever since the chain was established in Magaluf back in the 50s it has always been synonymous with relaxation and a family-like atmosphere, and later adventure and music were added to these attributes.

Couples, families, friends, the young and the not so young can find everything they need, and more, at the Sol holiday resorts. On Mallorca it’s obvious that Magaluf is the Meliá stronghold. I was told that the company is making significant investments there to completely remodel the area and up its level. I can assure you it’s on track. For our last holiday I took my family to the Sol Katmandu Park Resort and the ‘wow’ feeling and all the laughs we shared are still very vivid memories.

Fun for all ages

To us it was absolute success, because we could combine the beach we love so much with a theme park that has everything you could wish for in terms of children’s attractions, water games, a zip-line (the longest in Spain), 4D-cinema, mini golf and even houses of terror for youth and adults. All this without leaving the resort. What luxury!

If you prefer to leave the kids at home, no problem. Not far away, on Palma Nova beach, you’ll find an exceptional ‘adults only’: the Sol Beach House on Mallorca. There you can experience the exclusive touch that characterises the brand and makes you feel special. If you’re thinking about a romantic holiday, this resort offers everything you might need and it’s also right by the beach.

When you’re at Sol Beach House you’ll probably want to try all the activities on offer: hiking, water sports, yoga, pilates, live music, barbecues, walks on the beach… you name it! But there will be lots of times when you’ll be happy experiencing something we enjoy more and more as the years go by: the pleasure of doing NOTHING. I must admit that there were complaints from my travel companion, who claimed the swimming pool and the gardens had abducted me. No wonder!

Top 3 restaurants for children (I): Majorca

Generally, when traveling with family and with our children – that is why to win in practicality and to save a euro or two – we are the majority that chooses our vacations in accordance with a complete boarding. Yes, breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel can not only be more economical, but also save us head spinning from having to think about a place that is suitable for us and for children.

Although the majority of destinations work very well with this system, the truth is that there are other points of our country where it is worthwhile to opt for half board to give yourself a family dinner at a child friendly restaurant. Given that covering all in a single article would be impossible, this month we began the route of restaurants for families putting the focus on the beautiful island of Majorca. Let’s go there and bon profit!

House of Katmandú

Trains Restaurant

In the popular neighborhood of Santa Catalina, one of the most popular in Palma, is Restaurant Trens. A very good quality restaurant (and with reasonable prices) in which you can eat almost everything and delight the little ones of the house.

The reason? Not only will it seem like you are eating inside a train car of the 1920s, but the place in question has an area where children can enjoy miniature moving trains.

The House of Kathmandu restaurant

On the reverse side, there is an authentic Thai house in which you can discover the terrifying Yeti and experience a really fun day. All with the possibility of eating delicious dishes in an open-air restaurant and only a short distance from the beautiful beach of Magaluf. All of this is what we can find at the Sol Katmandu Park Resort, Sol Hotels & Resorts.

Located in the most pleasant and natural area of Magaluf, this idea created by Sol Hotels will not only let your children have a good time, but let you enjoy an unforgettable day with your family.

The Palma Aquarium restaurant

And if what you like is to enjoy the natural world, there is nothing better than giving yourself a whole morning in Palma Aquarium and then tasting a delicious burger in one of its two restaurants. Considered one of the most important aquariums in the world, Palma is also a perfect place for children of all ages. In addition to a route perfectly adapted to baby carriages – the place has a chiquipark in which the little ones will have a bomb.