Mallorca
Logistics - Accommodation and Travel information for rock climbers
When to go - The ideal time to visit Mallorca is
in the spring when the temperature will be pleasant and it is likely
to be dry. During winter, whilst usually dry, it tends to be cold
(many of the crags face north), though many climbers have had excellent
trips over the Christmas and New Year period. Autumn is the stormy
season, and the summers are just too hot, crowded with tourists
and expensive!
Flights - Outside the
main tourist season there are many cheap flights from Europe to
the international airport at Palma, via the Low-cost carriers or
cheap charter flights. Click
here for more information about the various scheduled
flights to Palma airport from across Europe.
Accommodation - Rock
climbers tend to take advantage of the cheap villas and apartments
available at places such as Port de Pollenca and Soller that are
available outside the main tourist season. Package holidays can
also be good value though it is worth noting that many of the resorts
are on the east side of the island away from the main climbing areas
- unless you are interested in the deep water soloing opportunities
here.
Getting around - The
public transport on the island is very limited. Therefore it is
essential to hire a car to visit the majority of the crags, as many
of these are in remote locations.
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