DURING summer, Palma del Mallorca is one of the most prolific beaches in Europe. Its reputation has even surpassed that of Ibiza’s which is of course still the undisputed hangout of the fun-loving Europeans and other nationalities. Every summer, it’s not just the Europeans who come here and frolic in Palma del Mallorca beaches. There are also Americans, Japanese, Nigerians and Filipinos coming here. Palma del Mallorca is a mixture of the temperate and the European climates. The weather is perfectly blended here as Palma del Mallorca lies in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.

Thus, we don’t experience storms here not even in the middle of winter. Here in Palma del Mallorca, winters tend to get cold but not as cold as it is in the Pyrenees. Temperatures may go down just a little bit at about -3 degrees Celsius but that’s as cold as you can get already. Thus, you still need to wear extra clothing like some parka or an overcoat here and there. Just make sure not to wear any cottony stuff as cotton tends to absorb moisture, making you even colder. For a change, why not spend winter here in Palma del Mallorca? Tourists are going elsewhere. The ski-loving folks will be at the Pyrenees at the Iberian Peninsula nearby. On the other hand, the people in the usually rowdy nudist beaches during summer are gone. They are back in their Danish homeland enjoying Christmas with fireplaces at home.

Therefore, in a way, Palma del Mallorca can be called a serene tourist destination during winter. You may want to have your second honeymoon – or even better – a wedding here. There are also lots of five-star beach hotels here. And all of these beach hotels are given the blue flag accreditation by the European Union. That simply means they are regularly inspected for cleanliness and quality of service. Also, most of the staff in these hotels are schooled with the best hospitality institutions in Switzerland. Service here is definitely excellent. Most of the staff are Spanish especially in the reservation and customer service to give a taste of local feel but they are linguists in the sense that they speak fluent English and know a little French and a little German on the side. Those are the key European languages anyway.

Learning a language is something you could dedicate yourself to if you were indeed to spend 365 days in Mallorca. A year’s break is a long time and is therefore time to take advantage of, time to try something new. Mallorca has an abundance of water sports you could try - certainly things you could not do at home! It also has the beautiful scenery to explore and the beaches to enjoy. However, if you are not the sporty type then perhaps something completely different could call your attention - a casino perhaps? The glamour is special, the games are exciting, there’s chance to win BIG…they really do appeal to a wide audience - from the beginner to the professional. There’s some of the best casinos to be found in Mallorca but perhaps you’d need some practice first? You could really learn to enjoy Spain’s “juegos de casino” if you put some time in learning the game beforehand online. Cards are a popular game in Spain so you would definately be experiencing a little of the culture - without necessarily leaving your house!

So after the excitement of the games, perhaps relaxation appeals and the beach calls? There are a number of golf courses embedded in the hotels’ compound but with a compelling view of the Mediterranean. Seafood is directly delivered to the kitchen ready for cooking fresh from the fishermen’s daily catch. The Spaniards hate to cook their seafood frozen and this habit is also reflected here in Palma del Mallorca. So everything is really fresh. There are even live lobsters caught in the Mediterranean but are displayed alive in an aquarium at the hotel restaurants here where all you need to do is pick them up and the restaurant staff will cook them for you. So visit Palma del Mallorca now.