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Magaluf (Magalluf) - including the weather, the nightlife, beach videos and more
Magaluf (Magalluf) is still one of the most popular holiday resorts in Europe, offering sun, sand and all the partying you can handle. Below are the sections in our quick guide to Magaluf.
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Although the whole of Europe is rapidly opening up to tourism and there is strong competition from some of the newer resorts, Magaluf continues to be the number one holiday destination for British tourists who are searching for affordable package holidays.
On average, over 1,000,000 holidaymakers a year visit Magaluf and the surrounding areas.
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The majority of visitors particularly in the summer are young single people who come to the resort for the cheap beer, gorgeous beaches, great weather, banging clubs and holiday flings.
Nevertheless, Magaluf is still popular with families and older people in quieter months, due to the wide range of activities available and the fantastic weather.
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Magaluf, or Magalluf as it is also referred to, is a relatively small but incredibly busy and happening tourist resort that is located in the southwest corner of the island of Mallorca in the beautiful Bahía de Palma (Palma Bay).
Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, which include Ibiza and Menorca, and are found just off the east coast of mainland Spain in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Magaluf is only 17 km from Palma de Mallorca, the cosmopolitan capital of the island, 25 minutes drive from the airport and nearby resorts include Palma Nova, Santa Ponsa and Cala Mayor.
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There are approximately 300 days of sunshine in Magaluf. The heat and humidity during the summer can be pretty extreme, especially in July and August with temperatures hovering around 30 - 35°C, so make sure that you use plenty of high factor suntan lotion and don't fall asleep on the beach between 12 and 4pm.
The hotels in Magaluf are equipped to cope with the heat in the summer and most of the bars and clubs are as well.
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During the day, if you are up and awake for the beach, staying in the water or under an umbrella is probably the best idea.
For the rest of the year, the weather is generally very good. It is warm and sunny on most days, although the nights may get cold in the winter. The months with the most rain are probably March, April and November.
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Beach videos on the left
Magaluf beach is a large expanse of white sand and crystal clear water that stretches 1600m down one side of the resort. It starts at the headland that juts out at Torrenova and ends at the Antillas Hotel down the bottom.
There is a wide promenade all the way along the beach, which is lined with numerous bars, restaurants, hotels and small shops. The beach has been awarded the prestigious blue flag for cleanliness on a number of occasions.
Lizard Island or the Isla de Sa Porrassa, which is its real name, sits several hundred metres away from Magaluf beach, depending on which end of the beach you are. Many tourists often try to swim to the island, which looks nearer than it actually is, some being successful, whilst others not so successful. For those who can't manage it, there are plenty of pedalos for hire that can get you there.
Other water-sports and activities on Magaluf beach include scuba-diving, jet-skiing, banana boat rides, snorkelling, windsurfing and parascending to name a few.
The beach has several spots where sun beds and parasols can be hired, as well as large empty areas to put your towel down if you prefer to save your euros for beers or cocktails in the evening.
Early risers will usually be able to enjoy much of Magaluf beach for themselves until around midday when clubbers are just starting to wake up.
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If you want to spend most of your holiday partying, sleep most of the day and club until the early hours, Magaluf is just the right place for you.
The main bars and clubs are centred around one street, called the Punta Ballena strip, where tourists often start at the bottom and (try to) work their way up to the top.
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There are over 100 bars that cater for all tastes of music and preferences for a good night out. Many are home to resident English DJ's that play commercial dance and party music and host a variety of drinking games. For more information on the bars in Magaluf, see our guide to Bars in Magaluf.
Due to the heavy competition between all of the different bars to encourage tourists to spend money in their establishment; prices of drinks are relatively cheap. Earlier on in the night you will find loads of bars advertising happy hour or a two for one special offer.
There are only a handful of clubs in Magaluf, yet this doesn't matter, as all of them have a brilliant atmosphere, play some decent tunes and are packed full of people who want to party.
Some of the biggest DJ's in the world have spun tunes at the most popular clubs in Magaluf over the years. For more information on the clubs in Magaluf see our guide to Clubs in Magaluf.
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As well as clubbing, drinking and lying on the beach there are plenty of other activities to do and places to visit in and around Magaluf.
These include nearby water parks, Aqualand and Western Water Park, the Pirates adventure dinner and show, the Casino in Cala Viñas and the recently opened House of Katmandu.
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For more information on things to do and places to visit in and around Magaluf, visit our Things To Do guide.
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