“The Balearic Islands-Spain” Most beautiful travel destinations.
The Spanish holiday islands are popular travel destinations with brits who head there for sun and sand, especially at Easter time, but these islands have not been spared. They too have had incidences of coronavirus. However, at the moment there are no restrictions for travel in place.
Holidaymakers love the Balearic Islands: Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca.
Off the east coast of Spain sits the small archipelago of islands known as the Balearics. On hearing the names Mallorca (the largest) Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, you might not expect much from these isles. These are the best Balearic Islands to visit for every type of traveler.
Some Details of Balearic Islands
Area: 4,992 km²
Population: 1.107 million (2016)
Official language: Catalan & Spanish
Area code: +34 971
Capital: Palma de Mallorca
Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera are the largest and most popular islands. Cabrera, Dragonera, and S’Espalmador are the minor islands.
For nature-lovers and laid-back - Formentera
This small place is one of the best Balearic Islands for peace. It’s far less frequented or developed than its big sister, Ibiza, despite being only a 30-minute boat ride away, and has managed to keep a laid-back atmosphere, perfect for those looking for a more chilled vibe. Nature lovers, too, should put this island on the top of their list, with its miles of rugged coastline dotted with white sand beaches, crystal clear blue sea ideal for swimming, snorkeling, or diving, and salt flats that flamingos cal home.
For families and beach, bums - Menorca
While all the Balearics have great beaches, the ones on Menorca really stand out, often described as they for reaching Caribbean-level quality sands. You’ll often find little coves and secret hideaways of white, squeaky sand with rippling turquoise waves lapping onto the shore, shimmering in the sun. So where to go? Check out Cala Mitjana, Cala Trebalúger, Calas Coves, Cala Marcaralleta… we could go on, but you get the idea.
For the nightlife and culture - Ibiza
Ibiza as the best Balearic island for culture might come as a bit more of a surprise, however. Exploring the island’s UNESCO-listed old town is enough to make you change your mind, with its majestic Dalt Vita Fortress and other snippets of history right in front of your feet. Another great spot to explore is the Es Cana market, where you’ll find all sorts of trinkets and local crafts on offer.
Predictable? Yes, perhaps. But Ibiza and nightlife truly do go together like a good gin and topic. Stylish open-air bars with A-list DJ sets, there are enough options in Ibiza to keep you going into the early hours of every day of the week.
Though, Mallorca is for all who want all types of travel facilities.
Some Travel Informations to these Islands
How to get to the Balearic Islands from mainland Spain
With the beautiful Barcelona being one of the main destinations to arrive and catch a ferry to one of the Balearic Islands, one can also catch ferries from Valencia as well as Denia. Mostly when traveling to these areas one would end up in Barcelona or Valencia and booking ahead with DuckFeriies will ease the worry of connecting between islands and eliminate the confusion snd decision making.
Heading to Ibiza?
Having two ports on the island, Ibiza can be accessed from all mainland ferries. The northern-based port is known as San Antonio and the more popular landing spot would be Ibiza Capital located in the south. The one would lead to most of the popular beach clubs and other nightlife that Ibiza is famous for.
From Barcelona to Ibiza:
Ferris leaves Barcelona to Ibiza daily and also has a night option to arrive in the morning to explore the island. The reason for this is that the duration of the trip is between 8–9 hours from Barcelona to Ibiza. Renting a vehicle is also recommended once you arrive and it is also worth mentioning that if you have a vehicle in Barcelona, you could transport that on the ferry as well. The ferries leave daily, 7 days a week.
From Valencia to Ibiza:
Another option would be the port of Valencia to get to the Balearic Island of Ibiza. There is a direct ferry that departs from the city of the port of Valencia daily, 6 days a week and the duration of the trip will take 5–6 hours depending on the model of the ferry as there is a highspeed ferry option.
From Denia to Ibiza:
By far the fastest way to get to the Island of Ibiza would be from the port of Denia as the distance From the port of Denia to the Island of Ibiza is only 66 miles or approximately 100Km. Geven the distance needed to travel between the two, the journey takes only 2 hours. The ferries run twice daily from the port the Denia to the Capitol of the city of Ibiza and only do weekly trips to the northern part of San Antonio in Ibiza, Denia will be the fastest option.
Heading to Menorca?
There are two ports in which to travel to and from the mainland and Menorca. The port of the Capitol Mahon as well as the port of Ciutadella located in the east and northwest respectively.
From Barcelona to Menorca:
Some ferries run 7 days a week from Barcelona to both ports of Menorca since the ports are located on different parts of the island and are quite a distance apart. From Barcelona to Mahon will take approximately 9 hours and the route from Barcelona to Ciutadella will take approximately 7 hours.
Please make sure to be clear about the island you need to be on when making your bookings.
From Valencia to Menorca:
Depending on the season and weather conditions the frequency of trips to Menorca vary from the port of Valencia. Even though it is a viable port to journey one of the Balearic Islands, the fact that it is almost 4 hours south of Barcelona means that that the ferry from Valencia to Menorca will take approximately 15 hours and runs on average once a week and only to the port of Mahon.
Heading to Mallorca?
The two ports which operate on the Island of Mallorca are the Port of the Capitol Palma as well as the Port of Alcudia. Not only will you be able to travel to and from the Mainland from this particular island, but you may also be able to catch a ferry to Toulon, France.
From Barcelona to Mallorca:
There is a steady flow of ferries heading towards both ports in Mallorca from the port of Barcelona making it easier to plan your journey based on your vacation plans.
Barcelona to the port of Palma
Operates daily and the journey will take approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Barcelona to the port of Alcudia
Operates daily and the voyage takes approximately 6 hours.
Both ferries operate 7 days a week.
From Mallorca to Ibiza:
One of the most popular ferries is that from the Capitol Palma de Mallorca to the Capitol Port of Ibiza which takes 2–4 hours depending on the speed of the ferry and runs daily. The same can be said for the trip from Palma de Mallorca to the Ibiza port of San Antonia which also runs daily and takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Booking a ticket is essential as this route is very popular.
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