Casa Orinoco
Resort overview
Only a few minutes from Palma, Casa Orinoco is a spacious one bed-roomed 1st floor apartment sleeping two only. It is ideal for two adults, having a king size double bed. The apartment is fully modernised and comprises of a bathroom with a walk in shower, toilet and sink. Fully equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and full cooker with hob. It has a massive 60m balcony overlooking a large swimming pool. There is a large recreational area and garden next to the pool and it is very quiet and secure.
Mallorca is now a year round destination, in early December they have the turning on of the Christmas lights in Palma and other places, which is accompanied by lots of entertainment. In addition the world class shopping is fantastic with all the world’s best known fashion shops here, ranging from Dior, Louis Vitton all the way to C&A, and all at very attractive prices. It is effectively tax free as well because you can claim your VAT back. From a very short and mild winter, in late January to early summer the cyclists and walkers arrive in their droves. From professional race teams to individuals tackling the mountains in the mild climate. From the apartment itself you have views over the Tramuntana mountain range. You can actually walk into the mountain range from the apartment via Genova, where there are caves to explore there and some excellent restaurants. If all that sounds a bit daunting to you just hire a bike and go along the mainly pedestrianised maritimo in Palma with a plethora of restaurants and bars and look at the millionaires yachts or cycle wherever you want. If all that is a bit too energetic for you, in February the Almond and other trees start to blossom and people travel from all over to see them. Take a train or car up to Soller, and get the tram down to the port which travels through Lemon and other fruit groves. While you are there, have a meal at one of the world class fish restaurants, they actually catch Tuna locally there. March and April it starts to get busier as the temperatures can really start to rise and the break for Easter, look for the festivities throughout the Island that take place all year round.May to November, hot hot hot, and busy during the school holidays.
Get onto one of the many beautiful beaches or coves, a lot of them have Chiringuitos, beach bars and restaurants, but if you're on a budget just get fresh meats, cheeses, olives, bread and make your own meal, it only costs a few euros. Dining, either go for the Michelin Star restaurants, or search out your own place to have a Menu Del Dia, normally three courses with bread water and wine from about €15.00 Also, every other type of restaurant you could wish for.
Bus & train services excellent.
Mallorca really has grown into an International Destination now and is well worth a visit at any time of year.