Despite of being a small island, Mallorca offers you a lot more interesting things to visit than you would have thought. If you are thinking about renting a car for your trip, you are at the right place: on Liligo.com you will find the prices of several different car rental companies and also the offers for cheap hotel rooms and low cost flights arriving at this beautiful island.
In Palma, the capital city, there is a cathedral called La Seu, which was renovated in a rather modern style, by the plans of Antonio Gaudí – originally its structure is mainly Gothic, except for some parts in the interior. Another memory of old times is the Bany Arab bathes, also in the centre of the city.
If you feel like visiting the opposite edge of the island, maybe it’s worth considering a car rental for more than just one day, so that you can discover all the beauties of this special holiday resort. Valldemossa, on the northwest coast is famous for the Royal Charterhouse of Jesus Nazareth, which was built in the 14th century, and also for its monasteries, where many celebrities and famous artists were hosted: Frédéric Chopin, George Sand, Ruben Darió and Jorge Luis Borges are among them. There is even a place called George Sand, next to sa Marina port.
Alcúdia, another famous spot in the northeast, is less than an hour from Palma, (including the process of renting a car, let’s say 1 hour and 5 minutes), and its beach is an ideal place for families with kids, due to its shallow water. Of course there are many bars and restaurants on the side, so that the parents won’t get bored either. For nature lovers, it has a 30 kilometres long coastline, with breathtaking landscape.
Whichever place you decide to visit, you will certainly have a great holiday on Mallorca.

Some things to take care of when planning your trip

To have a holiday without setbacks, it helps a lot to take into consideration what simple measurements can be done that would save you many bad shots.
First of all, always check your documents that will be requested at the entrance of your destination country, consult the competent government agency, and even if you do not leave the country, keep in mind that it is obligatory to carry along your identification papers. Moreover, many accommodations request documents at registration. You may also want to rent a car, so you'll have to take your driver's license with you (get informed about the international driving license, too). Do not forget your travel insurance, your health insurance card (we strongly recommend you to take your health card). There are some countries where a visa is required to be allowed to enter the country at all. But do not worry, in most countries you can enter and stay without visas or special permits for some months (usually 90 days).
A good tactic is to photocopy important documents you might need, so in case they get lost or stolen, it will be really useful. Furthermore, it is also a good idea to carry along two extra passport photos.

Thanks to the Schengen agreement, one can freely cross the borders of ‘Schengen countries’, so EU travellers travelling within this area won’t be asked to identify themselves. Even so, you should always carry along identity documents, because police might ask for identity checks, any time. The following countries form part of the Schengen Agreement:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland (non-EU), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway (non-EU), Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland (non-EU).
EU countries that do not belong to this agreement are: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland, UK and Romania. Citizens outside the EU will need to apply for visas and documents to enter the Schengen area. The maximum length of stay for travellers is 3 months.
Bear in mind that some documents and visas are not that easy to get, one has to wait for them. Therefore it is recommended that you plan the travel and learn about these documents well in advance.

In addition to paperwork, when travelling within or outside the borders of the EU or the Schengen area, don’t forget to be informed of the required or recommended vaccinations in certain countries. If you know exactly the health care situation of the country which you plan to travel to, you can avoid many unpleasant surprises.
Again, please note that some vaccines require more than one dose, sometimes with large temporary spaces between them, so it is advisable to act well in advance. Be cautious with consuming food, especially fruits, and for your security, drink bottled water only.
Also, the maximum weight of your luggage is usually around 20 kilos –depending on the airline-, so it might be a good idea to make a list of most necessary things before packing your suitcase. Your passport (and anything fragile) is best to be guarded in your hand luggage that you bring along into the cabin.
Note that you can’t have scissors (or any kind of cutting or stabbing tools) with you, nor liquids of any kind (water, tee, juices and all types of cosmetics), or at least only a small amount.

Unfortunately, sometimes it happens that your luggage gets lost. In this case it might be helpful to have some clothes with you in your hand bag, until your luggage is found.

Further information:

Foreign and Commonwealth office

European Health Insurance card

Healthcare abroad

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