The nearest weekly market to Cala Vinas is held in nearby Andratx every
Wednesday morning. Special market buses are always laid from the larger south
coast resorts throughout the day, although these are always very full by the
time they arrive at the market. So, if there are a number of you that can travel
together it's often worth considering taking a taxi for the short trip.
Older children in particular will enjoy racing around the kart track on the
outskirts of the Magaluf, near to the Aquapark. They're Open every day from 10am
to midnight in high summer, and for the rest of the year it's 10am to sunset.
Contact details are:
Karting Magaluf
Camí de Sa Porrassa
Magaluf
Telephone: +34 971 131 734
Web site:
www.kartingmagaluf.com
The Western Park on the edge of the resort is a giant waterpark with death
defying slides, thrilling rides for older kids and some tamer ones for the
toddlers. They're open every day May to October from 10am in the morning to 6pm
in the evening, but do close during the cooler winter months for general repairs
and refurbishment of the park. Contact details are:
Western Park
Carretera Cala Figuera Sa Porrasa 12-22
07182
Magaluf
Telephone: +34 971 131 203
Fax: +34 971 131 193
Web site:
www.westernpark.com
The House of Katmandu is an enormous, upside-down Tibetan-style mansion which
seems to have fallen straight out of the sky. Visitors move through a series of
rooms as the House tells the story of its owner, Kilgore Goode. A rugged
adventurer on a life-long quest for a legendary red jewel, Kilgore’s strange
tale involves an ancient monk, a mysterious sherpa, a magnificent mermaid
princess and most illusive of all, the yeti – a legendary, large-footed snow
beast of the Himalayas. Starting in the warehouse, visitors will learn the
legend of these characters as their self-guided tour takes them through the
Galley of Plunders, the Workshop of Wonders, the Library of Illusions, Katmandu
Valley, the Genetics Lab, the Chamber of Pain, and finally, the Cave of Shivers.
All the while, the adventure unfolds around every corner as the suspense builds
to the inevitable yeti encounter. For more information on opening times and
admission prices, their contact details are:
The House of Katmandu
Avda Pedro Vaqer Ramis 9
07182
Magaluf
Telephone: +34 971 134 660
Fax: +34 971 681 649
Email:
administracion@houseofkatmandu.com
Web site:
www.katmandupark.com
At the rear of the House of Katmandu is the 4D Experience extreme motion cinema.
With 6 rides to choose from this unique cinema experience with it's specially
designed seating and special effects - plus special dimensional glasses - place
you in the middle of all the action. Contact details are:
4D Experience
Avda Pedro Vaqer Ramis 9
07182
Magaluf
Telephone: +34 971 134 660
Fax: +34 971 681 649
Email:
administracion@houseofkatmandu.com
Web site:
www.katmandupark.com
One of the most popular evening attractions with all nationalities in the south
of the island is the Pirates Adventure (Els Pirates), which is based on the
outskirts of Magaluf. It takes the form of a Dinner/Show with a pirate theme,
and has short dialogues in English throughout. The season commences early April
and runs through until the end of October, with performances most evenings. In
addition to the family show, there is also a special late night adults only
"Pirates Uncut" performance. Contact details for more information and bookings
for either show are:
Pirates Adventure
Carretera la Porrassa
Magaluf
Telephone: +34 971 130 411
Fax: +34 971 130 083
Web site:
www.piratesadventure.com
Pickles Ballroom and Dance Studio are based at the Hotel Voronova in Son Caliu
district of Palma Nova. They have a regular programme of dance tuition including
modern ballroom, latin american, salsa and the newest craze for which no partner
is required called latin-in-line. The ballroom is owned and run by Ian Pickles
and his dance partner Rebecca Andrews, who are both from England, and they
welcome both dancers and non-dancers to their studio offering special rates for
holiday makers who want to learn to dance in a friendly and informal atmosphere.
Contact details for more information are:
Pickles Ballroom and Dance Studio
The Hotel Voranova
Calle Voranova 6
07181
Palma Nova
Mallorca
Email:
info@ballroomdancemallorca.com
Web site:
www.ballroomdancemallorca.com
Although Palma is less than 30 minutes away by taxi from the centre of Cala
Vinas, and is also both the commercial and cultural centre of Majorca, the depth
of history, culture and nightlife there often takes visitors by surprise. The
easiest way to "see Palma in a day" is by the Number 50 sightseeing bus, which
runs on average every 20 minutes throughout the day, and takes in all the major
sights of the city. In common with most City Tour buses around Europe, you can
hop on and off the bus at any point, and tickets are valid for a 24 hour period.
The total journey time for the round trip is 1 hour 20 minutes. For more
information their contact details are:
Telephone: +34 902 10 10 81
Fax: +34 902 10 10 28
Golf Fantasia in nearby Palma Nova, is set amid waterfalls, caves and tropical
gardens, and is without doubt one of the best mini golf courses in Majorca.
There is a choice of three very different 18 hole courses, although you will be
allocated a specific course on buying the ticket in an attempt to minimise
waiting time during play. This attraction becomes very popular during high
season with most of the major tour operators running trips here from all over
the island. They are open every day throughout the year from 10am to 2am the
following morning. Contact details for more information is:
Golf Fantasia
Calle Tenis 3
07181
Palma Nova
Telephone: +34 971 682 349
Fax: +34 971 680 392
Just along the coast from Palma Nova at Portals Nous, is one of the most popular
family attractions on the island Marineland. Here you will find performing
dolphins, sealions, and parrot shows throughout the day. As far as we are aware
these are the only captive dolphins on the island, and frequently we are asked
"can we swim with them?". Again as far as we are aware, the answer is sadly no.
During the show a number of small children are picked at random to be pulled
around their pool in a small inflatable dinghy, but outside of the show times
the public are not allowed access to these beautiful creatures. Opening hours
are:
April to September: from 9am to 7pm
October to March: from 10am to 6pm
A visit to Marineland is often included in all of the major tour operators
organised day trips, and it can become very busy during the peak season. For
more information their contact details are:
Costa d'en Blanes, Ctra. Palma-Andratx km 10
Telephone: +34 971 675 125
Fax: +34 971 675 554
Web site:
www.marineland.es
Not really an attraction, but certainly an amenity worth knowing about, is the
Hire Centre in Magaluf. They offer a full range wheelchairs and mobility
scooters for hire and offer a free delivery within a 10km radius of the resort.
In addition to mobility products, they also offer a range of cots, highchairs,
baby walkers and buggies for hire. Contact details are:
Avda. S'olivera
Magaluf
Telephone: +34 971 131 910