Why go to Cas Catala?
If you want to be in the heart of the island yet prefer a relaxed base, Cas Catala holidays may fit the bill. It is hard to believe that this peaceful resort is just a stone's throw from the island's lively capital.
Who is Cas Catala popular with?
Cas Catala is particularly popular with couples seeking to combine lazy days by the sea with a little culture and shopping in the city. It attracts professional families, couples and older visitors who come to enjoy the peaceful nature of the resort and the delights of nearby Palma. Golfers have a choice of courses in the vicinity.
When to go to Cas Catala
Cas Catala holidays can be taken taken at any time of year as the winters are mild. April to October are the most popular times to visit with temperatures rising into the thirties at the height of the season.
Cas Catala - The place
If you are looking for a beach holiday in an upmarket area away from the masses, but want to be close to the historic capital and near to popular tourist attractions, Cas Catala holidays would be a good choice. Your summer break here can be as active or as relaxed as you wish as there is plenty to see and do. With sporting activities on land and sea, cultural visits to the capital and numerous tourist attractions, there is never a dull moment.
Cas Catala accommodation is almost exclusively four star and the standard of service is excellent. Restaurants serve an eclectic menu and with the eateries of Palma a short bus ride away, the choice of dishes is vast. Whatever you fancy be it traditional island fare, fast foods or international cuisine, you'll never be disappointed.
Palma, once a walled Moorish city, is a must for sightseers. Its port is always busy with the comings and goings of ferries, yachts and all manner of sea craft. The heart of the medieval centre Paseo del Borne has many narrow alleyways perfect for exploring on foot. The cafes here are very inviting and a good view is had of the cathedral. The cathedral is a magnificent Gothic building constructed between the fourteenth and the nineteenth centuries. There are a large number of beautiful historic buildings in Palma that are now housing museums.
Cas Catala nightlife
Cas Catala nightlife can only be described as sophisticated. It is a quiet resort where entertainment is mainly hotel based with no all-night venues. If livelier evenings are wanted, take a taxi to Palma where the choice of bars, pubs and clubs is vast.
Cas Catala shopping
Being little more than a suburb of the city, Cas Catala has limited shopping. This of course matters little as the capital is on your doorstep with its wealth of specialist stores and fashion boutiques. The Mercal Artesanal is a craft market in Palma which is open each day from ten until two. It is a lively place that attracts street entertainers. On Saturday mornings the Rastro flea market, also in Palma, is the place to scour for bargains. Popular purchases include local pottery and glass, leather goods, embroidered linens, basketry and jewellery.
Cas Catala Eating
Cas Catala eating caters for most tastes. It has some very elegant restaurants serving international cuisine. Many more restaurants are found in Palma. If you are new to the flavours of Spain, order tapas and you'll receive a variety of tasty, bite sized morsels. They are useful if you wish to stave off hunger during the sometimes long gap between lunch and dinner. Local wines are as pleasing to the pocket as they are to the palate. Children are always welcome customers and their taste and portion sizes are usually accommodated.
Things to do in Cas Catala
Cas Catala and the surrounding area offers a wide range of recreational facilites including water sports, tennis, golf, cycling and riding.There are two water parks in the area which offer an exciting day out for adults and children alike. Aqualand has some terrifying vertical drops which certainly raise adrenalin levels. The Palma Aquarium, also close by, is on the top ten list of tourist attractions that appeal to all age groups. At Marineland you can see dolphin shows as well as a range of sea life.
Since Majorca is a small island visitors can enjoy all of its attractions including a safari park, a wooden maze that becomes very scary after dark, a bird sanctuary, stables for horse riding, cycle hire, a go-kart track and the Fantasia mini golf at Palmanova, to name but a few. While local buses offer a fairly good service, if you wish to explore the island fully, including its more remote parts, car hire is recommended.
A wide range of excursions can be enjoyed by couples. One of the most popular is the Soller and La Colobra island tour. This includes a coach journey into spectacular mountain scenery, a boat trip along the rugged western coastline followed by journeys on the Soller tram and the old, wooden Soller Train. The Soller Botanical Gardens at Camp D'En Prohom, terraced gardens where many rare and endangered species are grown is also worth a visit.
The historic town of Palma with its impressive Gothic Cathedral, its fine buildings and museums, and its multitude of specialist stores and fashion boutiques, makes a welcome change from the beach and most couples make time for a visit. It offers plenty of opportunities for buying your holiday gifts and souvenirs. The markets of the island have great appeal with the one in Felanitx said to be the best. Visitors may also wish to tour the pearl factory in Manacor where jewellery can be purchased. The east coast has the spectacular Caves of Drach and also the Caves of Ham. The caves are well worth seeing as the caverns and enormous stalactites and stalagmites are dramatically illuminated.
Majorca also has many pretty inland villages where the pace of life has remained unchanged for decades. One of most charming is Valldemosa, which is the highest on the island and certainly one of the most picturesque. Be sure to visit its thirteenth century monastery. Deia, framed by the Tramuntana mountains, is another beautiful and traditional village that should not be missed.