Magaluf on the south west coast of Mallorca has been one the best loved package-holiday destinations in Europe.

As it is one of the favorite travel hotspots in Mallorca it has a reputation of being a "young people's paradise", which is only partly true as there are many travel deals for holiday-makers to stay in Magaluf and the neighboring towns and villages.

Situated on the western side of Palma Bay, between the areas of Torrenova and Palma Nova, Magaluf is close to many local amenities and leisure activities. Everything is accessible on foot within a few minutes but there are also buses and taxis.

Home of several museums and forts, the area offers plenty of cultural activities.

Nightlife - The Party Capital of Mallorca

There is a vibrant nightlife in the area as for many it is considered the party capital of Mallorca, especially near the Punta Ballena area.

Watch out for the famous BCM nightclub, for many discos and clubs and dozens of bars and pubs where you can spend your time till the early hours of the morning.

Walking through the local promenades there are many small bars for popping in and having a drink.

Accommodation

The availability of a wide range of accommodation options and travel packages available make Magaluf a top Mallorca destination for families.

All-inclusive packages at local hotels and resorts are popular among families with children, but there are options for every budget.

Shopping Area

Magaluf has a popular shopping "center" with arts and crafts shops, souvenir and other tourist shops and also many restaurants to dine out.

Local supermarkets and food stores stay open till mid evening.

Eating Out and Restaurants

There is a diversity of choices for eating out, with restaurants serving local recipes and Spanish food and Italian, Mexican, English, Turkish, Indian and Mexican restaurants. The area also features many burger bars, fish and chips shops, Chinese take-aways and British style pubs.

During the summer season peak in July and August we recommend to book a table, as in the most popular restaurants it is nearly impossible to find a table, especially in the evening.

Magaluf Bay

There is a fine 1.5 Km long sandy beach with white sand and large parts of shallow and warm water for family play under the sun. The bay is branded by many as one of the best in Europe.

On the coastal side of Magaluf visitors can find beach bars, watersports facilities, chartered boat trips and of course the port of Magaluf.

The all-white sandy beaches of Magaluf are also the ideal place to spend your time during the hot afternoon hours of each day. Also the two major water-parks between Magaluf and Palma Nova are ideal for families and children.

The Isla de sa Porrassa (Black Lizard Island) across Magaluf Bay is a few hundred meters from the coast and many people swim their way through.

And if you like sports there is pretty much every activity you can imagine, be it golf, mini-golf, bowling, tennis, go-karting, scuba diving, snorkelling, jet-ski surfing, paragliding, windsurfing, kite surfing, banana boat rides and many other sports leisure spots.

Magaluf on the south west coast of Mallorca has been one the best loved package-holiday destinations in Europe.