The most expensive components of any holiday plan in a tourist destination are accommodation as well as travel. Low cost accommodation can save you a significant amount in your holiday tour plan. If it is going to be an extended vacation in Mallorca, then it would contribute a lot in saving your money if you look for something more private or inexpensive than a hotel accommodation. You can also save on travel service or real estate agent if you find vacation rentals by owner online directly.

When it is low season in Mallorca, you can avail an excellent quality Mallorca Villas rental at very cheap prices compared to the price in high summer season in a resort like Puerto Pollensa for instance. It is great if you find a Mallorca villas rent for your family and friends as all will be under the same roof and get to know each other well.  There are thousands of Mallorca villas rental to choose from.

Some tips are described below that will help you to a great extent if you are looking for cheap Mallorca villas rental.

• You must first determine the location depending upon your preference of convenience or cost. Obviously convenience will involve a little higher cost. In a location that you are familiar with you may choose price over convenience. But if you are travelling to the place for the first time, then you would surely prefer convenience.
• You can try to plan your holiday vacation during off peak season and avail cheaper Mallorca villas rental. This is the time when Mallorca villas rent and hotel rates are significantly reduced.
• Usually it is the cost of some extravagant amenities offered by some Mallorca villas rental and hotels that enhances their cost.  You can search a Mallorca holiday rental or hotel that is cheaper as it does not include these amenities that you can live without.
• If you are planning for a longer stay at a Mallorca tourist destination, say for more than a week, you should negotiate with the front desk personnel to get a good discount for your stay. You should also enquire if the Mallorca holiday rental or hotel you have chosen offers special promos during the period of your stay, so that you can enjoy the benefit of this offer also.
• You should take full advantage of Internet and search online and compare the rates, amenities offered and location of different Mallorca villas rent and Mallorca holiday rental and hotels in Mallorca before arriving at a final decision.
• Travel Agents also can get you a good Mallorca villas rental at discounted price as they have good contacts with these rental villas and hotels. The only thing you have to keep in mind is that the service fee you pay to the travel agent does not supersede the saving you get by way of discount.

To get to Mallorca, you will find plane connections from all large Spanish cities.  The recent tourism development has given rise to air connectivity from the majority of main European cities. To satiate your urge for driving, you will find four/five ferry companies in Mallorca that operate between this island and Barcelona, Valencia and Alicante.  You will find everything of your need in Mallorca. From Mallorca, you can easily get from one island to another through organized boat trips; or if you wish to discover the island in your own way, there is Mallorca bus tour, a mini-train tour, and you can use the bus routes in the capital Parma.

Flights from Palma’s Son Sant Joan Airport operate to all main European destinations, with daily schedules of domestic flights to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Alicante.  Nearly every 15 minutes, buses leave the airport for the city centre (Plaza de Espana) and from here you can take a bus to other points and towns on the island. There is a permanent taxi rank and various car-rental agencies at the airport as well.

Those who wish to enjoy holidays in this pleasant tourist destination there are villas rental and Mallorca holiday rental available at most affordable prices.  Holidays in Mallorca are not that expensive. There is a cutthroat competition between internet travel companies and the hotels and resorts so you can easily find  Mallorca villas rent at most affordable prices because everyone is making all out efforts to undercut each other.

If you wish to come to Mallorca by ferry, there is Transmediterranea Ferry Line that operates between Palma and Barcelona, Valencia, Ibiza and Menorca (daily roundtrips). Its ships are equipped with cabins, armchair style seating and are very comfortable having facility of bar and restaurant service. Flebasa Line is another ferry company that covers the Palma-Ibiza-Denia (Alicante) and Palma-Vilanova (Barcelona) routes that uses car ferries. Mallorca is well connected by air to London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Zurich, Barcelona and Valencia.

The population of Mallorca in 2006 was 790,000. The population is mainly made up of Germans, Britons, Americans and Spaniards among others. The total area of Mallorca is 3,640 square kilometers. Tourism and other related industries are the major employers in Mallorca. Education in Tourism, Science, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture is imparted by University of Balearic Island to prepare graduates for the workforce. There are many English and German owned companies operating on the island.

Mallorca’s economy has witnessed many changes since 1950 and today tourism has become the most significant part of its economy. Tourism has brought along many other business opportunities in the area that are still to be explored.  Obviously the tourism stimulates many other areas of the economy.  For instance, it has attracted people and businesses in Mallorca to invest or buy homes and property hence creating opportunities for Mallorca villas rentals and Mallorca holiday rentals.

During most popular months, the resident population is outnumbered by tourists by three times. This has given rise to another brisk business opportunity of Mallorca villas rentals, and Mallorca holiday rentals accommodation. There are many tourists, especially the rich and famous who normally stay longer or visit quite frequently. They have helped the business of Mallorca real estate, Mallorca villas rental and rent a villa in Mallorca to sky-rocket.  The politically stable climate of Spain has made many destinations of Mallorca a popular choice of investment in property.

Tourism is the dominant part of Mallorca’s economy. Since the 1960s, billions of dollars have been invested by Mallorca in the tourism sector. About 95 per cent of Mallorca’s economy is directly or indirectly governed by tourism.

Besides tourism, the other important economic activities are farming, fishing, pottery, mining, and metal goods’ production.

This investment in buying homes and property has given rise to many other business opportunities, such as real estate, legal and accountancy firms, construction and ancillary industries having their active bases on the island. Besides this, the frequent and mass visit of tourists to Mallorca accelerated the activity of sales and purchase of restaurants, bars, hotels and shops and Mallorca holiday rentals.  The island has the largest commercial area at Palma – but there are many small villages and towns in around Mallorca that have tourism trade as the main source of their income.

According to the Spanish Airport Authority (AENA), in 2004, 20,416, 321 tourists arrived through Palma De Mallorca Airport services Palma from Son Sant Joan International Airport.

The following are ten of the best tourist destinations in Mallorca.

1. There is a delightful train ride in a real old fashioned wild-west train that starts at Palma Station and takes you all the way to Soller at the north of the island which is an amazing little place to spend an afternoon.
2. Caves of Drach are part of a large cave system that includes three large chambers – the White Cave, the Black Cave and the Cave of Luis Salvator.  At the end you will reach the underground Lake Martel that is one of the biggest of its kind in the world and is the highlight of this trip.
3. A small historic town known as Alcudia is located northeast of the island.  Here you will be able to visit numerous amazing Roman artefacts at the Museu Monograficm, Theatre Roma (the Roman amphitheatre) and a medieval chapel.
4. Capocorb Vell is a prehistoric village that has been best preserved and is one of the biggest of its kind in the entire Western Europe. Here you can relive the Bronze Age with the remains of a large number of houses as well as some talaiots.
5. Palma Aquarium consists of 55 aquariums that contain 8,000 fish, shark and a whole lot of sea life, swimming around in 5 million litres of water at this aquarium.
6. Parque Natural de Sa Dragonera is another tourist attraction housing the biggest varieties of herring gulls, Eleonor’s falcon and shag birds. This place can be visited either by road or by walking along the coastline.
7. At the North of Mallorca there is Parque Natural de S’Albufera de Mallorca.  This coastline is made up of lakes and simulated canals. There is a cupola with diverse round openings that is supported by 12 columns and arcs of horseshoe at the square central room.
8. At a distance of 3 km from Palma there is Bellver Castle at a height of 112 meters from the sea.  It has a circular shape that makes the castle more interesting.
9. Magaluf is a typical resort most suitable for budget package holidays. Here you can avail Mallorca villas for rent and Mallorca villas rentals, at most affordable prices. The place offers bars, restaurants, tourist shops and cafes to make your holiday trip more memorable. The resort has some more wonderful beaches to the west such as Portals Vells, Sant Elm etc.

10.  Palma Nova is another popular golfing resort that is located 15 Km to the west of Palma.  There are three fabulous beaches where you will find white sands and clear warm water.  You can avail Mallorca holiday rentals or just rent any villa Mallorca that will easily accommodate to your budget at Palma Nova.

Mallorca has more than 70 beaches enjoyed by tourist and the visitors. The beaches offers water sport beach volleyball, jet skiing, wind surfing etc. Here is a guide to ten of the best beaches on Mallorca. So if you are renting a villa in Mallorca, we hope this guide is of use.

Es Trenc

Es Trenc is one of the popular beaches in Mallorca. Also, it is one of the largest beaches of Mallorca. The beach is 3.5 kilometers long .This beach is still well preserved. The beach is filled with fine white sand crystal clear and gentle slope. This beach is famous and is often crowded. One of the main reasons for Es Trenc’s popularity is there is no city in connection to Es Trenc.

Portals Nous Beach

Portal Nous Beach is one of the beaches in Mallorca known as a nice and peaceful beach with clear waters. It is one of the better places to go if you just want a quiet beach or a place. You can find plenty of restaurants, bars and shopping centers here.

Port de Sóller Beach

Port de Sóller Beach is long 1100 meters and very narrow 13 marts and is a light shingle beach. You can take boat trips from this beach.

Magalluf (Magaluf) Beach

Maalluf beach is one of the biggest British tourist beaches and is 900 meters long. This beach is well-known for night life. There are bars, discos and restaurants on the beach.

Camp de Mar

Camp de Mar is one of the small beaches situated between Peguera and Andratx.  This area is still under development.

Pollença Beach

Earlier there was neither a beach nor any sand in Pollenca. Now there is a beach of about one kilometer in length and 30 meters in width.  This beach has few bars and restaurants. This is a known as a quiet beach all year around.

Cala Millor Beach

This beach is almost 2 kilometers long, and is known as a popular tourist destination. It has lots of hotels, bars restaurants and shops behind the beach.

By popular demand we have added some more beaches for those renting a villa in Mallorca here:

Sa Calobra is beautiful little beach that has been formed by water travelling through the Torrent de Pareis canyon gorge. It is a good place to walk over at the beach through the gorge.

Platia de Santa Ponsa commonly known as Santa Ponsa beach is located on the southwest coast. There are trees at the back of the beach that provide a welcome shade.

At the west of the capital Palma there is Palma Nova beach that has bustling Mallorca villas for rent and Mallorca holiday rentals.  There are various British Pubs and other restaurants that offer a host of Italian, Mexican, French, Italian, Chinese and British foods.

One of the most child friendly beaches in Mallorca is Alcudia Beach which is located in the peaceful north coast of the island and is full of beautiful fine white sand.

Playa de Palma though small it is at the capital of Mallorca. It offers best quality restaurants, hotels and discos.

History of Mallorca, Main resorts, climate summary

Mallorca is the largest Island of Spain which is located in the Mediterranean Sea. The Capital of this Island is Palma. Anthem of Majorca is La Balanguera. Mallorca is a popular tourist destination. Coming to the history and founding of Mallorca This Island was occupied by the Romans in 123 BC. In 534 it was conquered by Byzantine Empire and administered as a part of the province of Sardinia. Again in 902 the caliphate of Cordoba conquered Mallorca.

After Caliphate a new era started. Mallorca came under rule of Taifa and Denia. Almoravides from North America ruled till 1203. Later Almoravides were replaced by Almohad dynasty till 1229. King James I of Aragon launched an invasion which landed on Santa Ponsa, Majorca, on 1229. After the death of James I his kingdom was divided between his sons. James II became king of the new Kingdom of Majorca.

Coming to the climate of Mallorca it is mild, stormy winters, hot and bright summers. Overall it is a Mediterranean climate.

Mallorca is the most popular tourist destination in Europe. It is the beautiful island in the Mediterranean, because of its scenery. Mallorca has main resorts for people who are looking for only sun, sand and nightclubs. Mallorca is very famous for its beautiful beaches. Mallorca is such a famous place that famous people like Michael Douglas and Claudia Schiffer prefer to spend their holidays here.

One of the interesting features of Mallorca is its fascinating resorts. Some of the best resorts in Mallorca are which visitors shouldn’t miss include;

Can Pastilla- Can Pastilla is a famous well-established holiday resort and is located nearby Palma de Mallorca airport. Mostly British, Spanish and Germans are the visitors visit the place which reflects the specialty of restaurants and bars.

Cala Milor- Cala Millor is described as the largest and well known resort in the east coast of Mallorca. It has a golden sandy beach that stretch for about a kilometer. Mostly Germans visits this place.

Alcudia- Alcudia is in the north of Mallorca 54km distance from Palma. Alcudia is described as a very friendly, family resort with comfortable accommodation. Mostly visitors from Europe visit this place.

Cala Bona— Cal Bona is one of the most famous resorts in Mallorca. It is located just north of Cala Millor. Mostly visitors here are British; they love to wander around from Cala Milor. Apart from them Germans also loves to visit Cala Bona.

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic islands. It is a popular tourist destination for Spanish, British and German holiday makers. It has become the idyllic island getaway of choice for many Europeans.

More than half the population in Mallorca work in the a tourism related industy. Although not immune to the global economic downturn the Mallorcan property market has remained steady,  unlike mainland Spain which has been hit very hard by both overbuilding, building re-regulation and the economic downturn.

This website will provide guides for people looking to rent villas in Mallorca.  These guides will cover resorts, house prices, what to look out for when renting and of course properties that you can browse. Here are the areas that we will cover:

• Rent Villas in Alcudia
• Rent Villas in Algaida
• Rent Villas in Andratx
• Rent Villas in Arta
• Rent Villas in Bonaire
• Rent Villas in Buger
• Rent Villas in Cala Blava
• Rent Villas in Cala Millor
• Rent Villas in Cala Ratjada
• Rent Villas in Cala San Vicente
• Rent Villas in Campanet
• Rent Villas in Campos
• Rent Villas in Can Picafort
• Rent Villas in Colonia de Sant Pere
• Rent Villas in in Deia
• Rent Villas in in Inca
• Rent Villas in in Llubi
• Rent Villas in in Manacor
• Rent Villas in Muro
• Rent Villas in Palma
• Rent Villas in Palma Nova
• Rent Villas in Playa de Muro
• Rent Villas in Pollensa
• Rent Villas in Porto Cristo
• Rent Villas in Puerto Alcudia
• Rent Villas in Puerto Pollensa
• Rent Villas in Sa Pobla, Mallorca

We hope that you find this villa rental website useful in finding your holiday rental in Mallorca. Thanks for visiting and we hope you have a great holiday and stay in Mallorca.