Ben and Chris:
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 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.
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.
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.