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(High season) What's it really like ? Transfer time: Approx 40 minutes. Location: Note: Building work expected. There are plans for a tram will link from Palma’s grand central station in the Plaza d’España to Can Pastilla where a link will branch off to Son San Juan Airport. Apparently it's been agreed to locate an airport tram station cated to the far right of the arrivals coach and car park area outside the terminal. Phase one of the project will see the tram running along the sea front to Can Pastilla via Coll den Rebassa and construction work could be getting underway early 2010. Phase two of the project is the link from Can Pastilla to Arenal and rumours have already started circulating about a third phase to run a second main tram link in the opposite direction to Calvia. 'Lively' - the word most brochures and holiday guides use to describe Magaluf and Palma Nova doesn't quite sum it all up. These two towns have expanded and merged to create a Mecca for British youth. It's 'LARGE' in more ways than one. More than 600,000 visitors swell the bars and clubs every year - most of them are Brits aged between 18 and 30. They come for the midnight meltdown, organised beach games, lager, fast food and Miss Wet T-shirt competitions. An ambitious reformation project has been drawn up for the Playa de Palma in a bid to inject some new life into what's considered to be an aging resort. Beaches: A lot of revellers don't pitch their towels until lunch time which is a waste because the beaches of Magaluf and Palma Nova are kept spotlessly clean and have been awarded the prestigious 'Blue Flag'. The sand is fine and white and Baywatch-style lifeguards keep an eye out for trouble at sea. The beach of Palma Nova has also become the first to receive a ‘Q for Quality’ award granted for “the excellence of its services, environment and constant effort to make improvements.” Mad dogs and Englishmen: You don't just have to be a pedalo pusher here - there's parascending, windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba-diving. If it's a case of the 'wetter the better' then grab your speedos (?) and don't let go of 'em when your hurtling down some of Europe's tallest waterslides at Aquapark which is within walking distance. Or why not strap yourself into a souped up lawnmower for some go-karting action. Nights Out: Where do you start ? Or finish for that matter. This is 'Bars R Us'. Just try to stagger back to your bed, or someone else's, in one piece! Granted, the 'Majorca sound' isn't quite as bangin' as 'Ibiza', yet top DJ's come here to mix it with the best 'techno', garage', 'house' - or whatever you're into. Foam parties are still top but what about 'popcorn parties' - mad! Organised shows, such as the well established 'Pirates' are popular with families but bear in mind these venues get booked-up well in advance by visitors from all over the island. Bucket and Spade Brigade: Lots of families love it here despite its boisterous appeal. The beaches are ideal for kids and so is the choice of food. If you're still trying to protect their innocence book some accommodation away from the centre where there's more space, and keep them out of some of the souvenir shops where you can study the Karma Sutra from any of the postcard stands. |
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