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Overview
Over 40 years ago, C'an Pastilla was one of the first Mallorcan holiday resorts to gain popularity, particularly with British holidaymakers, and it has started to show its age somewhat. It is set on the island's south coast, close to the capital Palma, and rather unfortunately, is right next to Palma's busy international airport. C'an Pastilla is linked to the more German-orientated El Arenal by a walkway and has a long, lovely beach with plenty of sun-loungers and umbrellas (there have been some complaints of touts, but a firm 'no' should do the trick). A mini tourist train runs along the C'an Pastilla sea front and also links the resort to El Arenal. C'an Pastilla is a low-key holiday resort, with much of the nightlife centring on British-style bars and hotel entertainment; El Arenal tends to offer more in the way of nightlife. A key feature of the resort are the characteristic Balnearios; a collection of beach huts that spread to neighbouring El Arenal and house toilet facilities, showers and a snack kiosk. The town itself consists of a crowded main strip with bars, small shops and a charming marina to enjoy on holiday. Besides hotel entertainment, there are various watersports on offer in C'an Pastilla, as well as the huge waterpark at El Arenal and a mini-golf course, jeep safaris, cruises and more. A regular bus service runs to Palma de Mallorca and there are also neighbouring villages and historical sites to explore. More often than not, C'an Pastilla is merely a stop off point for visitors to the island, but those who stay can expect a pleasant, relaxing beach holiday.



Restaurants

• Loads of Brotish bars and restaurants which we seemed to hang out in a lot so can't really comment on the Spanish restaurants. But walk along the seafront, that's where most of the best restaurants are located and trust me, there are plenty to choose from! : Jimmy Fengrove...See More Tips  |  Add Tip

 

Activities

Wind and Water Sports in Mallorca
The island of Mallorca is famous for its wind and water sports, with many resorts actually featuring windsurfing and kitesurfing schools, where tourists can learn to master these tricky skills while still enjoying the holiday of a lifetime. There are also ample places to simply rent equipment, for tourists who don't require tutelage. Good beaches in Mallorca for windsurfing and kitesurfing include Cala Millor, Cala d'Or, Can Picafort, Formentor, Magaluf, Palma Nova, Peguera, Platja de Palma, Port d'Alcudia, Port de Pollensa, Port de Soller, Portalss and Santa Ponsa - although the pick of the bunch must be the little-known Son Serra de Marina, located on the northeast coast of Mallorca, about five miles (8km) east of Can Picafort. This unspoilt stretch of sand has favourable conditions all year round, and features a spectacular mountain backdrop as well as a few hip and happening beach bars and restaurants. Pedal boats (pedalos) are also very popular - especially for families with young children - and can be hired at any of the major resorts on the island. Finally, waterskiing is also an option: resorts that offer equipment for hire (sometimes including boats) include Cala Millor, Can Picafort, Formentor, Magaluf, Palma Nova, Peguera, Platja de Palma, Port d'Alcudia and Santa Ponsa.

Snorkelling and Diving in Mallorca
The Mediterranean's calm, clear waters are ideally suited for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts on holiday in Mallorca. The best season for diving in Mallorca is between June and October, when the weather is balmy and visibility can be as much as 130 feet (40m). Although not blessed with spectacular coral reefs, there is much to admire in the depths surrounding Mallorca's coastline. The warm water is home to a huge array of fish and other sea life, including European barracuda, eels, rainbow wrasse, ornate wrasse, goatfish, cardinal fish, damsel fish, octopus, sea slugs, squid, crabs and lobsters - to name but a few of the myriad species that tourists can expect to spot. Many of Mallorca's resorts offer snorkelling and diving equipment for hire, and a few of them have on-site dive schools where tourists can have training and obtain diving licenses. Some of the best resorts for snorkelling and diving in Mallorca include Cala Millor, the isolated beaches of Cala Morlanda and Cala Varques (both brilliant for snorkelling), Puerto Pollensa and Santa Ponsa, which is the best resort for scuba divers in Mallorca, allowing access to many dive sites, including very popular wreck diving opportunities.