Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
First Time Mallorca
For more information, see
Survival Guide
Top Tips for Your Trip
Checklist
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Mallorca is a tale of two islands - detour off the
well-trodden trail for a spell and you will find peace-
ful countryside, restful
fincas
(farms) and uncrowded
beaches.
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Get high: the best views and photo ops are from
the monasteries, forts and castles that crown Mal-
lorca's hillsides. Time it right and you'll catch a fiery
sunset.
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Ensure that your passport is
valid for at least six months
after your arrival
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Make advance bookings for
accommodation, restaurants,
travel and tours
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Inform your credit-/debit-card
company that you'll be travel-
ling abroad
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Arrange comprehensive travel
insurance (
Click here
)
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Verify what you need to hire a
car (including excess insur-
ance;
Click here
)
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Allow ample time to get from A to B. Looking at a
map of Mallorca is deceptive. Yes, it is an island and
fairly compact, but those twisting mountain roads
bump up journey times.
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Walk. Whether it's pilgrim-style to a monastery,
through the back alleys of a cobbled old town or to a
hidden bay - many of Mallorca's most alluring sights
can only be seen on foot.
What to Pack
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Travel adapter plug
What to Wear
Mallorca is a laid-back island and most people find
they over-pack, especially for beach and poolside
holidays that require little more than bathing suits
and a couple of changes of shorts and T-shirts. Going
out is a casual affair and ties and jackets are not re-
quired, even in the smartest restaurants.
Summers are hot, but layers are advisable for the
rest of the year when the weather is patchier and
evenings are cool. Forget wearing high heels on the
cobbled streets of Mallorca's hill towns - flats it is.
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High factor sun cream
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Mosquito/insect repellent
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Flip flops
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Hiking boots for Tramuntana
trails
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Mobile (cell) phone charger
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Sunhat and sunglasses
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Beach towel and swimmers
