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Holidays in Formentor – Famous hotel and stunning scenery
When talking of holidays in Formentor most people are referring to holidays on the Formentor Peninsula, to the north of Puerto Pollensa, on the far north of the island of Mallorca, 44 miles north of Palma airport. Amazingly dramatic scenery and a classy 1930’s hotel have made holidays in Formentor a popular choice with celebrities. Nowadays, holidays in Formentor are more likely to appeal to nature lovers and birdwatchers, though accommodation in Formentor remains distinctly upmarket. For more modest Formentor holiday accommodation, try the hotels in Puerto Pollensa.
Formentor holidays – Mallorca at its most dramatic
The real joy of Formentor holidays lies in its location: a truly splendid and peaceful spot when daytime visitors have left. Walkers and nature lovers will find holidays in Formentor offer satisfying walking among some of the wildest scenery in Mallorca. Bird-watching holidays in Formentor are particularly rewarding in spring. Look out for excellent low-season offers in Formentor hotels. Formentor holiday nightlife is largely a case of hotel entertainment. For a livelier scene, make the short trip into Port de Pollenca or Alcudia Bay. Holidays in Formentor also offer splendid water skiing and sailing and plenty of scope for horse-riding.
Formentor holidays - The finest views on Mallorca
The undoubted highlight of any Formentor holiday is the cape itself, with its spectacular roads, vast cliffs and fjord-like inlets. Tremendous viewpoints are dotted along the Cabo de Formentor. No holiday in Formentor is complete without walking or driving out to the famous Formentor lighthouse at the end of the peninsula. Incredible roads run along dramatic cliff tops to Formentor beach, a spectacular little bay backed by pine forests. Cala de Pi de la Posada is a superb spot for swimming. Longer beaches are found to the south of Formentor towards Port de Pollenca.
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