The resort of Paguera (Mallorca) is located 25 km from Palma , in the south-west of the island. It is one of the most romantic resorts of Mallorca ; it is often chosen for recreation by newlyweds or couples who came here to celebrate the anniversary of their joint life. The resort began to develop actively since 1958, and the first hotel here appeared in 1928; it's called Platges de Paguera. Approximately at the same time this place was chosen by the local rich people - here they started to build luxury villas. The first of them was built in 1926 and belonged to Rudolfo Valentino.
Today, about 2.5 thousand people live in the city, and at the same time it can receive about 10 thousand tourists at the same time.
Transport connection
From the airport of Mallorca to Paguera there is a direct bus; the cost of the trip is 2.5 euros, and the duration is about an hour. The car you get twice faster, but, of course, more expensive - for about 30 euros. In the city you can easily find a car for a price from 35 euros per day. Car rental services, as well as bicycles, - provides the majority of resort hotels.
To get from the resort to Palma you can take buses Nos. 102, 103 and 104, the fare of which is 3 euros.
A bit of history
The settlement is old enough - in ancient times pine pine was obtained here. Actually, the name itself is translated as "oven for wood tar". This place and historical significance - it was here before the decisive battle with the Moors was the camp of Jaime I.
Beach holidays
In Paguera there are 3 main beaches: Playa Tora, Playa Palmira and Playa la Romana. Between them they are connected by a pedestrian promenade. Why the main? Because of the hilly terrain there are many tiny coves and such small beaches. The beaches are sandy, very clean (they are regularly awarded with the Blue Flag), the water in the bays is transparent - you can watch the underwater world. The level of service on the beaches is high, as, however, on most resorts of the island .
The weather in Paguera gives you the opportunity to enjoy a beach holiday from May to October: in the last spring month, the water temperature is on the average at +18 ° C, but the air is warmer, it warms up to + 21 ° C and above, but in October the air temperature about + 22 ° C, and the water temperature - a degree higher.
Where to live?
The infrastructure of the resort is very well developed. Hotels in Paguera are mostly 3 * and 4 * hotels, offering their guests a wide range of services. They are all just a stone's throw from the sea, but still most of them have their own pools. The cost of living in such hotels - from 45 to 180 euros per day.
The most popular hotels are Beverly Playa 3 *, Tora 3 *, HSM Madrigal 4 *, Cala Fornells 4 *, Hotel Paguera Park 4 *, Apartamentos Petit Blau, Valentin Park Club Hotel 3 *, Maritim Hotel Galatzo 4 *, Bella Colina I Vintage Hotel 1953, Hotel Cupidor 3 *.
Restaurants and shopping
In the restaurants of Paguera you can taste traditional Spanish and Majorkan dishes. The basis of local cuisine - fresh vegetables and seafood, all - the freshest and the best quality. The cuisine impresses with its diversity and sophistication. Many, by the way, choose this particular resort precisely thanks to the kitchen.
Despite the fact that Paguera is a resort more like a family plan, you can also do shopping here : the main boulevard, running parallel to the beach line, offers an abundance of shops where you can buy souvenirs, as well as clothes and shoes from the best Spanish brands at very attractive prices. Most of the bars and restaurants are located here. It is Boulevard is the venue for carnivals.
Bellver Castle is the only round castle in Spain
One of the main attractions of the resort is Bellver Castle , located in the city museum Pueblo Espanol . This is the only round castle in Spain; It was erected in the XIV century. As a basis for its construction was taken the design of the fortress Herodium in ancient Judea. Originally it was built as a summer residence for King Jaime II. Later it was used as a fortress and even a prison. The castle stands on a hill, whose height is 140 meters, so it can be seen from virtually anywhere in Mallorca. Today it hosts a variety of recreational activities (including a classical music festival) and a museum. The cost of visiting the castle on weekdays - 2.5 euros, on weekends it can be visited free of charge.
You can get to the castle by buses Nos. 3, 46 or 50, and then - about 1 km further - by foot. The hiking path can be difficult - climbing the mountain is quite steep. Therefore, if you doubt your abilities - better go to the castle with an excursion, then the sightseeing bus will drive you right to the castle walls.
Other attractions of the resort
The town itself Pueblo Espanol also deserves attention - it's an exaggeration, an open-air museum where you can see 116 houses built in different architectural styles. The town was built in 1927.
And if you climb straight from the beach along the stone stairs to the village of Cala Fornells - get a chance to admire both the chic villas and a beautiful view of the bay.
The resort is the starting point for many hiking and cycling tourist routes. You can also go on a water excursion along the coast - or to a small island of Dragonera, where there are 2 lighthouses (one of them is built on a 300-meter rock), and endemic lizards, a variety of birds and mountain goats. In addition, the island has a small museum.
