A very romantic hotel with 24 rooms {some with their own terrace}. Decorated in a simple style with antique furniture.
Set in beautiful gardens and countryside.
The spa at the hotel was well recommended as a relaxing place with swimming pool, Turkish bath, saunas, and an array of aromatherapy treatments, beauty therapies and massage.
A renowned hotel amongst the high flyers of the hotel world.
With this hotel and its award winning restaurant ‘El Olivo’, Deia has become one of the chicest places on the island. The hotel and grounds are very special, with romantic rooms, and incredible views. Expect lots of luxury.
Situated just behind the harbour office, this newsagent sells an international selection of magazines and books as well as stationary;
it is also a DHL agent.
At least a dozen of these newsagents can be found around town, mostly in high traffic areas, stocking a good selection of foreign press and also books in English and German. There is one on the Passeig de Born and also in Porto Pi.
Just off the Ramblas, this bookshop is one of the main English and German bookstores on the island. Up to date novels, travel guides, and a large selection of specialist educational and language study guides in stock. They offer a quick ordering service.
Large bookshop in Palma, selling a wide selection of books; everything from novels, travel guides and sailing literature. A well stocked bookshop.
Map shop run by the Municipality located on Carrer St Domingo, literally underneath Carrer Conquistador close to the GPO. They offer an excellent collection of local maps, and a selection of more global cartography products. The shop is only open in the morning on weekdays.
Small bookshop close to Puerto Portals, with a good selection of second hand books, a big selection of yachting text books, maps and guides.
Large bicycle shop offering a range of bikes for rent and new bikes for sale.
Mountain biking tours can be arranged.
High quality bicycle hire in Alcudia, with a stock of Scott mountain bikes, road bikes and trekking bikes. The company also organizes mountain biking tours, guided hiking and Nordic walking.
The shop also sells cycling accessories.
Motorbike and car rental company in La Savina. This company also has electric bicycles for rent, to help out during the hottest parts of the day. Cycling is a good and ecological way to get around the Island. There are 20 loading points around the Island to recharge the batteries.
This bike rental company in Palma has city, mountain and road bicycles for rent by the day, week or month. There are also roller blades and kayaks available. Palma on Bike can arrange city tours and have a range of small cycling/kayaking excursions on offer.
There is a good public transport network in Ibiza and buses are a cheap way to get around the island. However, bus frequency drops dramatically over the weekend. Check out timetables at the web site below.
Ibizabus no. 10 leaves Ibiza Airport to the city’s main bus station every half an hour between 07:20 and 22:50, to Ibiza, which is located at the Avenida Isidoro Macabich.
The intercity buses are run by the Transport de les Illes Balear; these are regular, comfortable and cheap.
Search for TIB Mallorca on the web to find the current timetables (the bus service is usually punctual). Note that bus frequency drops to about 50% during weekends and holidays, so plan ahead. Most buses take at least two bicycles in their luggage compartment and start off from the main terminal under Plaza d'Espanya
Palma has an extensive, cheap, clean (gaz powered) and efficient public transport network.
Their great website is available in English and will help you find your way around town remarkably easily.
Palma’s largest shipyard is situated on the south side of Palma harbour, a few hundred meters from the Cathedral. STP is the heart of Palma’s yacht refit industry and offers facilities for yachts of all sizes and displacement. There are 5 travel lifts, handling boats of up to 750 tons metric and 90 meters LOA. 50,000 square meters hard standing area, 6 pits for deep-keeled sailing yachts, water and electricity supply (up to 400 amps) as well as grey water sewage facilities.
This boutique Hotel consists of 14 tastefully decorated apartments and suites set within 5 separate houses. The ammenities for each apartment are what you would find in any 5 star hotel, giving a little bit of luxury and comfort. Directly on the harbour front is a sunbathing area and private access to swimming in the harbour, children's splash pool and thalasso therapy pool.
A wonderful place to stay in Kastellorizo.
Situated directly on the harbour on the quieter side of the island, Mandraki. This accommodation is individual houses with balconies, outside seating areas and BBQ.
The Megisti Hotel has one of the best locations on Kastellorizo, situated at the harbour entrance overlooking the sea.
The Hotel was renovated a few years ago, and now has four luxury suites and 15 tastefully decorated rooms all with a sea view.
There is a beautiful sun terrace with access directly into the the crystal clear sea.
The Hotel also organizes weddings and special events.
Acclaimed for the authencity of its nicoise cuisine. Regulars include ‘en vue’ politics and jet set stars. Located in the old town. Lunch and dinner. Closed on Sun.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 92 59 59
www.lapetitemaison-nice.com
An olive oil shop and a restaurant serving delicious Provencal dishes. Free tasting of high quality olive oil, coming from selected small producers. Adorable old fashioned décor. A rare find! Closed Sun-Mon.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 13 06 45
www.oliviera.com
As it name tells it (on the go), this is a great place for a quick bite with a choice of Provencal favourites.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 13 98