Probably the most ideal place for family vacation in which there are kids is Illetas, located south-west of Palma de Mallorca, 9 km from the capital of the Balearic Islands . The name of the city is due to three islets, or rather - rocks, located near the shore: the word Illetas is translated as "islets". By the way, the name can be pronounced both as "Illetas", and as "Itas".
Illetas (Mallorca) - the ideal resort for families
Why among the resorts of Spain it Illetas becomes the choice of families with young children, as well as newlyweds, and simply those who go to Mallorca to rest, and not to see the sights or to lead an active nightlife? Because there is no nocturnal life here. It is even impossible to find large shopping centers and shops for tourists, there are almost no coastal bars and restaurants.
But here is the only restaurant on the island, which has 2 Michelin stars.
Beach holidays
Sandy beaches in the resort total 3.
The largest beach in Illetas according to the concepts of Majorca can hardly be called great: its length is only 180 meters. This beach is called Es Forti. The second beach, 120 meters long and 25 meters wide, is called Playa de Illetas. And, finally, the smallest beach, Cala-Kontesa, is in a residential area. Pines here grow on the stove, and many holidaymakers use their shade to protect themselves from the sun. Here the stunning air and no less stunning white sand.
The rest of the beaches are concrete platforms, which, nevertheless, are all equipped with a very convenient descent to the water.
Entertainment in Illetas
If you still really bored with a very passive vacation - from Illetas there is no problem to get to Palma de Mallorca (the road will take only 15-20 minutes), where you can do shopping , see sights , visit a nightclub - or take another bus and go to some historically significant town of Mallorca.
From Illetas it is convenient to get to the natural parks of Cabrera, Dragonera and Galazzo . Just 2 km from the city is Marivet, the summer residence of Spanish monarchs. Almost there is also the estate of La Granja , the ethnographic museum of the island, and the caves of Arta, where the world's largest stalactite is located (although you can visit the caves only from October to May).
Where to stay in Illetas?
Hotels in Illetas (Mallorca) are characterized by high comfort and level of service; hotels below 4 * can not be found here - not for nothing does the resort belong to the "luxury" class. However, even if very rarely, you can still see negative reviews about some hotels on the Internet. Always well respond vacationers about each of the 2 4 * hotels network RIU - Palace Bonanza Playa and Bonanza Park; As a special "bonus", people who live here get stunning views from the windows. The most favorable hotel reviews Melia De Mar 5 *, Bon Sol 4 *, Barcelo Illetas 4 *, Europa Playa Marina 4 *, Intertur Hotel Hawaii Mallorca & Suites 4 * and others.
It should be noted that almost all Illetas hotels have their own descent to the sea, and many - also own beaches. This is possible due to the severely rugged coastline of the resort - there simply can not find all kinds of bays and coves, each of which is rich in a fantastically beautiful underwater world.
Car: parking problems are solvable
With car rental in Illetas there are no problems - you can rent it either directly at the resort or in the aeroport . However with car parking there can be some problems. Which, however, can easily be resolved - from the outset, arrange with the hotel about the possibility of renting parking from them (many hotels in Illetas provide such an opportunity to their guests) or specify where there are free parking.
If you do not want to "fool" with a rented car, but from time to time you still want to go somewhere - to Palma de Mallorca there is a regular bus, the interval between flights is about 15 minutes.
And next to Illetas is one of the most popular in Mallorca golf clubs - "Bendinat".
