Together with its neighbour, Magalluf, the resort of Palma Nova
on the south west coast of Mallorca makes up the most popular
holiday area on the island, situated a few miles west of the
capital, Palma, and the Son Sant Joan International Airport. Most
visitors to Palma Nova come on package tours from Britain, intent
on enjoying an entertaining, fun-in-the-sun vacation in a
'home-from-home' setting. Few are disappointed because the
purpose-built resort offers all they need and more, from beautiful
beaches to wild nightlife. The three sandy beaches of the holiday
strip, Es Carregador, Playa de Palma Nova and Son Maties, are
backed by a long promenade and have Blue Flag status. Palma Nova is
divided from Europe's famed party capital, Magalluf, by a rocky
headland, but the resorts are basically merged into one
conglomerate of hotels and apartments offering a range of
accommodation from budget self-catering to luxury-serviced suites.
Palma Nova is known as the quieter section of this hedonistic
seaside development, more suited to families.
