The lively holidaymaker will find everything they need in Magalluf. With an atmosphere and amenities similar to its neighbour Palmanova, this is a popular summer resort with young visitors.

Location:
Magalluf is next to Palma Nova, with only the small Torrenova headland separating them. A fun classic for people defined as being “young at heart”. This is the area with most infrastructure and complementary services. It is practically a small holiday town, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

General Information:
Magalluf certainly offers a great night out, with the world's best DJ's in places like BCM's and Boomerangs. Better still, you can go to bed whatever time of the night (or morning) and prepare for the next night out. There are lots of things you must try when you are out in Magalluf. Why not have a fun day out and go go-karting or have a splash in Aqualand. You must also try to see how many bars you can get through in one night, because we're quite sure that you will struggle to get through even half of them! Also you must check out the great sandy beaches in Magalluf and Palma Nova because they are great just to chill on in the daytime, or sit by one of the many bars by the beach.

Where to go:
Pirates Adventure offers a great family night out, with a swashbuckling adventure show. Audience participation is encouraged, with free-flowing Pirate Punch to loosen your inhibitions. Booking is strongly advised. Family shows are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 20:00, and Thursday at 18:00. Adult shows are Saturday to Monday at 21:00. During the day you are never very far from something to do, Mini Golf courses, water parks, Marineland Dolphin Show, Magalluf and Palma Nova have them all.

Beaches:
The beach is approximately 900 metres long, and it is one of the biggest British Tourist beaches on the island. It is mainly dominated by young holidaymakers, as the town is well known for its night life. The beach offers water-skiing, pedalos, sailing, boat trips and parasailing. There are plenty of bars, restaurants and discos, on the beach and on the seafront.

Resort Suitability:
Many families take holidays in the resort area of Magalluf, although the nightlife during summer can be heavily dominated by a younger, lively crowd and some parents may feel that this is not suitable for younger children. Many hotels specifically cater for the "18-30" market therefore we advise that you check the suitability for families and children in advance.

Entertainment:
In this leisure area, discotheques, pubs and live music bars are particularly well-known internationally, as is the beach: immense, with soft sand and warm water, ideal for all kinds of water sports.

Attractions:
The Aquapark on the edge of Magalluf is a giant water park with death defying slides, thrilling rides for older kids and some tamer ones for the toddlers. Open every day from 10:00 to 18:00 in the summer and 17:00 in the winter. Older children in particular will enjoy racing around the kart track at "Karting Competicion" on the outskirts of the resort, near to the Aquapark. Open every day from 10:00 to midnight in high summer, otherwise 10:00 to sunset. A 45-minute underwater excursion in a genuine submarine is the highlight of the two-hour trip on the Nemo Submarine. Its panoramic portholes allow you to view the underwater wildlife and shipwrecks normally seen only by scuba divers. Before the trip there is a video display about Mediterranean marine life and a 20-minute boat trip to the Isla de Sech, where you board the submarine. Take a cruise around the south west coast on the Neptuno Sub, a triple-deck catamaran with underwater viewing windows, with trips departing three times a day from Magalluf beach.

Facts for Travellers:
The Magalluf tourist office is located in Avenida Magalluf, 22. Tel/fax: +34 971 131 126.

Nightlife:
Nightlife here is generally lively and dominated by a young crowd. Magalluf has numerous English style pubs and discos which rarely close till dawn. Top international DJs come to BCM to do their thing at Mallorca's biggest and best-known disco. The upper level, where the young and trendy gather, features spectacular laser shows. The middle level attracts a marginally older set, and the basement Millennium Club stages nightly foam parties. The dress code is smart but casual and the age range is roughly 16 to 30. Boomerangs on Carrer Miguel Altoaguirre, is a modern disco with dance and party music and a lively atmosphere. At Carwash, the dancing staff wear 70's clothes, although the music ranges from 70's and 80's to the latest sounds. Casual dress is fine here; even shorts and jeans are OK. Also known as the Dorado Night City, d-2000 is the place for letting your hair down at a multiple bar and disco complex on the edge of Magalluf that is aimed firmly at the young and raunchy. The music is of all kinds, house, techno, rock, calypso, karaoke, and the theme nights range from foam parties to Miss Wet T-shirt competitions and audience participation erotic shows. Free shuttle buses are available from Magaluf, and unlimited food and drink is included in the entrance fee. Definitely not for the faint at hearted. Poco Loco is a disco pub with a resident British DJ playing hits from the 6O's, through to the 9O's.

Magaluf remains a favourite with young, free and single Brits, mainly due to the amazing nightlife on offer. The resort, on the west side of the Bay of Palma, is very popular particularly in August, when its beaches and bars become very crowded.

While it's a party place, it's popular with families, too, as many adults who loved Magaluf as teenagers now return with their little ones. Magaluf is ideal for those who like busy beaches and a very lively nightlife.

Getting there/getting around Magaluf

Magaluf is about 20 minutes from the main tourist airport, Son Sant Joan. Make sure you're feeling calm, as the airport experience can be slow – the transfer by tour operator coach can take about an hour.

The roads in Majorca are easily accessible by taxi, and the local buses are pretty good, too. Hire a moped or a car to explore further afield.

Beaches in Magaluf

The beaches are hot and often crowded, unless you go early, when the clubbers are still recovering from the night before. Many young Brits love Magaluf's kilometre-long beach with its new promenade because it's just like their favourite beach at home with lots of entertainment close by.

However, here the sand is whiter, the sea is bluer and feels cleaner and there are plenty of palm trees and umbrellas if you need some shade. Head to nearby Portals Vells Cove, just south of the resort, for some well-kept pretty beaches which are quieter.

Sightseeing in Magaluf

There's plenty to do here and plenty of stunning scenery to see. It can be tricky to leave the resort, though, as there is so much going on, from adventure play areas and water theme parks to an excellent market at nearby Andratx.

The increasing number of older people heading to Magaluf in the winter when the party crowd leaves are discovering that places of interest such as the Caves of Drach and the Formentor peninsula are well worth a visit.

Family attractions in Magaluf

Watersports facilities, go-karts, a glass-sided submarine, tennis courts and a golf course are within very easy reach of those seeking a break from soaking up the sun on the beach or wandering the shops. Marineland, at nearby Portals Nous, is one of the most popular family attractions on the island, with everything from dolphins to sea lions and parrot shows to keep the children entertained.

Magaluf is not for families seeking a straightforward sun, sea and sand holiday, but kids will love the amusement arcades, the noise and the bright lights. Teenagers, meanwhile, will not be spoilt for choice for things to do, especially in the evenings.

Art enthusiasts will enjoy wandering in Joan Miro's art foundation in Palma, while kids will love sliding down the rapids and screaming down the slides at Aqualand, Magaluf's water park. Also recommended is a day trip to Palma, where the Number 50 tour bus takes you round all the major sites, which has a useful hop-on-and-hop-off ticket that allows for lots of shopping time.

Eating in Magaluf

Popular British fare, such as egg and chips or steak and kidney pie, is widely available in Magaluf. While it's easy to find pizza, burgers and fried chicken, do look out for local food such as the spicy sausage chorizo, sopa de pescado (garlic stew with fish and tomatoes), caldereta (lamb stew with almonds) and the fish special, calamari (deep-fried squid in batter).

After your main course, try some of the delicious local fruit on offer. Wash your meal down with a glass of Spain's famous sangria.

Nightlife in Magaluf

When the sun goes down, Magaluf really comes to life! The fierce competition between its hundreds of pubs and clubs means plenty of cut-price promotional offers on drinks and door entry.

More and more top DJs include the resort on their summer tours nowadays. The town comes alive around midnight; before then, holidaymakers usually enjoy a few drinks, typically in an English or Scottish bar, before strolling and strutting along the main streets as they head to the top clubs.

Shopping in Magaluf

There's a huge choice of souvenirs, such as sombreros or big straw donkeys, to take back home with you. If novelty gifts aren't your thing, though, you can pick up local specialities such as glasswork, leather bags, Xoriguer Gin (gin flavoured with juniper berries), honey and olive oil.

Find a proper bakery selling the famous ensaimada buns, sweet spiral-shaped cakes that are sometimes filled with pumpkin jam or chocolate. Market lovers will also enjoy a stroll around the weekly market at Calvia.