Majorca Family Holidays ' Not Just For Summer
When you think of Majorca family holidays, chances are you're imagining long lazy days relaxing in the sun, watching the kids splashing happily in the warm ocean. Of course, that is almost everyone's idea of a perfect family holiday; but what if, through circumstance or choice, you prefer to take your annual holidays during the winter months? Luckily, although obviously not the sun-drenched months of summer, winter in Majorca is still wonderfully mild and temperatures rarely fall to anything below chilly. We take a look at the lesser-known benefits of heading off for a winter break for your Majorca family holidays, then leave it to you to make up your own mind...
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Walk the Walk
While walking in the summer months can be extremely enjoyable, if you're a keen walker, but not a fan of getting hot and sweaty, then winter is the perfect time to take your Majorca family holidays. The months from October to April are ideal for long hikes around the island because of the cooler temperatures. Some of the best walks encompass the magnificent peaks of Majorca and can be a bit more strenuous; so a cool winter breeze and some dappled shade can be a welcome relief.
Make a Four Legged Friend
Horse-riding is an activity for all the family, and the winter months will find your trusty four-legged friend much more amenable on a long ride through the hills. You will be able to spend more time on horseback on your Majorca family holidays in the cooler months without fear of sunburn or heatstroke and, if you can convince the kids to get up early, setting off for a day trek at sunrise is a truly magical experience.
Enjoy a Fiesta
Nearly all over the world, Christmas and New Year is party time ' and Majorca is no exception. If you choose Christmas for your Majorca family holidays you're in for a treat! Imagine leaving behind the cold, grey winter at home and arriving in Majorca to a welcome of mild temperatures, happy smiling faces and the warm and inviting embrace of the Spanish culture. Throughout the Christmas period there is a hugely festive atmosphere with lots of entertainment and fun geared especially towards the children. Your kids will love the parades and fireworks, and there is plenty of opportunity to join in the fun with fancy dress and outdoor barbeque feasts. New Year sees the party stepping up a notch and it continues well into January with the two-week celebration of Palma's patron saint ' Sebastian.
Enjoy the Serenity
Possibly the biggest advantage of taking your Majorca family holidays in the winter period, is that the joys of a cool, seasonal holiday are a relatively well-kept secret. You won't have to fight the crowds for a place on the beach or a seat in the best restaurant in town; and you won't be paying top dollar for your accommodation and flights. In fact, taking a winter break in a predominantly summer destination can pay off handsomely for the savvy traveller and one thing's for sure; once you've experienced the delights of Majorca's mild and mellow winters ' you'll be back.
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