Ben and Chris; Feb 2009
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Paguera is a great resort if you want somewhere a bit more upmarket. We stayed here for a week and fell in love with the place. There's a load of shops in the centre of the resort and plenty of bars and restaurants too.
Each time we've been we've noticed
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Overview: Paguera has been a favoured Mallorcan holiday resort since the
1960s and is immensely popular with European visitors, particularly
from Germany. Although not as frenetic as nearby Magalluf and Palma
Nova, and slightly more upmarket, it is still a noisy and bustling
resort - not one to visit if seeking peace and tranquillity.
Paguera is situated on the south west coast of the island and
boasts three principal beaches that are popular with holidaymakers
(Playa Palmira, Playa Tora and Playa La Romana) and are linked by a
pedestrian promenade.
There are a number of activities to enjoy during the day, as
well as a lively nightlife, although many choose to enjoy the
entertainment offered by their hotels. There are also regular buses
to the ever-popular, even busier Magalluf and other neighbouring
towns and resorts. Many visitors come to enjoy the web of coastal
hiking routes, while others prefer to laze on the beach and enjoy
the sunshine and warm waters.
Shopping: Paguera features the El Bulevar, which is a long stretch of
shops behind the pedestrian promenade where holidaymakers and
shoppers can splurge. There is a range of supermarkets, as well as
shops selling anything from souvenirs to designer clothes. There is
also a lovely market at nearby Andraitx on Wednesday mornings that
is worth exploring.
Restaurants: In Paguera, the top-rated restaurants for holidaymakers are La
Grita and Casa Rustica. The resort offers a number of different
restaurants with a variety of fare; many cater for the German
palette, though some offer local dishes and excellent seafood.
There are also various sidewalk cafes and bistros along the
promenade.
Nightlife: Paguera has a range of bars, and although many cater to German
holidaymakers, there are British style pubs available too. There
are some low-key discos.
Activities: There are plenty of activities in Paguera to amuse those
holidaymakers tired of lazing by the pool or on the beach.
Watersports are on offer, as well as a small water park, plenty of
nearby golf courses, and excellent walking and hiking. An
interesting short boat trip is to the Dragonera Natural Park on the
small Dragonera Island. The conservation area has a small museum,
as well as Roman ruins. Glass-bottomed boat trips are also
popular.
Negatives: Paguera can get highly congested and parking space is at a
premium. Many of the hotels are up on the hills behind the town
centre, which can pose a problem for those with disabilities, the
elderly and parents with pushchairs.
Activities
Castell d’Alaro: Mallorca’s most popular hiking trail is the climb from the
town of Alaro up to a ruined castle and hilltop chapel, which
offers panoramic views of the sea and plains as far as Palma. From
Alaro the walk takes about two hours to complete. The castle ruins
on the hilltop date from the 15th century and dominate the
landscape. At the summit there is a restaurant and bar to refresh
weary climbers. On Sundays the trail becomes rather busy.