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Overview
Paguera has been a favoured Mallorca tourist 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. This Spanish resort town offers 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 Magaluf 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 El Bulevar Street, which is a long stretch of shops behind the pedestrian promenade where holidaymakers and shoppers can splurge on designer clothes, jewellery, leather goods and other Spanish holiday souvenirs. Be sure to explore the boutiques and smaller shops in the side streets along El Bulevar. There is also a lovely market at nearby Andraitx on Wednesday mornings that is worth exploring.

• So much great shopping in Paguera - i bought loads of jewellery : Moro...See More Tips  |  Add Tip

 

Restaurants
In Paguera, the top-rated restaurants for holidaymakers are La Grita, Casa Rustica and La Gran Tortuga. 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 Spanish seafood. There are also various sidewalk cafes and bistros along the promenade.

• We loved the steaks at La Pampa! To die for! : Nolene...See More Tips  |  Add Tip

 

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.

• Watch out for the Germans - they're everywhere and most of the bars cater to them! Don't expect to find any British pubs here. : Malinda...See More Tips  |  Add Tip

 

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.

• We did the trip on the catamaran which has underwater windows - amazing! Highly recommend it. : Malinda...See More Tips  |  Add Tip

 

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

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.