Illetas, a small town, rests comfortably on the slopes of the cliffs off the coast of the Mediterranean Sea on the popular Spanish island resort of Mallorca. From the capital of the largest island of the Balearic Islands - Palma de Mallorca - it is only 9 km away. It does not look like other resorts of the island, and it is here that tourists are attracted by the opportunity to enjoy a quiet, peaceful holiday in the bosom of nature.

Family couples with young children who do not need noisy and crowded people resorts, as well as all those who want to forget about the hectic everyday life. Illetas is a quiet and quiet place, where man is one with nature, where there is no need to rush anywhere, where you wake up and hear the birds singing, not the sounds of car engines. Do not look here for a lot of bars, restaurants and shopping centers - in this resort they simply do not. But there is a quiet, cozy and relaxed atmosphere of the Mediterranean resort.

How to get here

The nearest San Juan International Airport to the resort is in Palma de Mallorca. From Moscow, Iberia, Swiss, Aeroflot, VIM Avia fly here - 34 planes of different airlines fly through Palma de Mallorca daily. The ticket price from Moscow is from 8 to 25 thousand rubles, depending on the season and the class of the flight. Also there is an option to fly to Barcelona, ​​and from it to fly on a small-sized plane to the capital of Mallorca - however, this method will be more expensive and will take hardly less time.

Further to the resort it will be convenient to get on the bus. A lot of itineraries run to Illetas and the nearest resorts of Palma Nova, Magaluf and Santa Ponsa. The ticket price is from € 2, the journey time is about 15-20 minutes. A taxi from Palma de Mallorca to Illetas can be reached for € 15.

Climate

Illetas is famous for its mild temperate climate, several different from the weather conditions of continental Spain. It is possible to have a rest here not only in the summer, but also in the winter. Absence of taking away heat and health of heat, as well as severe frosts similar to Russian ones, made this resort very popular with Russian tourists at any time of the year.

In summer, the average air temperature is + 25 ° C, in winter - + 7-10 ° С . Water in summer warms up to the same +25 ° C. Sunny weather prevails from February to October.

Beaches

The coast of Illetas is a concrete platform, to which small stairs lead. However, there are several municipal sandy beaches here. The largest of them is called Playa Es-Forte, 180 meters long. It has a beautiful view of the islands of Sa Torre, Sa Caleta and Des Paz. Many coast hotels have their own descents to the beach.

The second beach is Playa de Illetas, somewhat smaller: its length is 120 m, width is 25 m. A little higher, right on the rocks, there are terraces designed for lovers take a sun bath in seclusion and peace The third and the smallest beach - Playa Cala-Comtessa, is located right in the residential area. Its length is only 35 m, but incredibly fragrant pines grow here, which give a natural shade and an opportunity to undergo natural aromatherapy.

All the beaches are clean, well-groomed and well-maintained, the descent into the water is gentle and very comfortable, which is extremely important for holidaymakers with young children . The sand is clean, white and very shallow. There are no bars and restaurants, but there are services for renting sun loungers and umbrellas at a very affordable price. Also, those who wish can use the services of a dive center and a sports port offering exciting sea excursions

Illetas Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions

Ilatas main historical site - the fortification tower of the 19th century, proudly acting above the bay, harmonizing with the landscape of dense pine forests . Also there are several ancient Catholic churches, many beautiful villas and mansions.

However, the most important attraction of the resort is its unusual nature, preserved almost in its pristine condition. Thick pine forests saturate the atmosphere with healing flavonoids, along with the rich mineral salts of the sea air, making rest here not only pleasant but also curative.

There is no walking area with the noisy shops and restaurants that is usual for Spanish resorts, and that's why more than However, if you still want to have fun, you can always book an excursion to any other tourist area in Mallorca: to Marivent Castle, the summer residence of the royal family, to the caves of Arta, to the natural parks of Galatzo, Cabrera and Dragonera, to the ancient castle of La Granja and not only to . In June, the traditional Spanish bullfight takes place in the capital of the island, and in August the yacht regatta .. takes place in the capital of the island near the Cala Mayor

Active rest

@ Lack of noisy entertainment resort but more than compensated by opportunities for recreation. Here is the "Bendinat" - a golf club with the most flat site on the island, known far beyond the resort.

For diving enthusiasts, diving schools and a large diving center for experienced diving enthusiasts. A lot of small bays of the coast hide the underwater world of fantastic beauty, as if waiting for true connoisseurs.