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Rural tourism has become quite popular on the last years and Mallorca (Majorca) is a good destination for those looking to escape from massified areas and resorts.

There are many rural hotels in Mallorca, some of them offering luxury accommodation with all the facilities for the modern and smart traveller, which is looking for a place to escape and relax, and others are somewhat more agriculture oriented, perfect for those that want to try what living in community is and learn a little more about farms and its kind of life.

In Pollensa places such as the Son Brull Hotel and Spa that mixes both relax and farmhouse-community style. The guest is here given the option to choose which of these fits more its holidays.

Next to the world famous sandy beach of Es Trenc, in the Campos area, a good and cheap (or at least affordable) option for a rural finca is Finca Sa Casanova which offers activities such as trekking, horse riding and mountain bike, among others.

More in Campos: the Finca Es Palmer, which as been awarded by many traveller guides and offers 10 superb rooms, swimming pool and solarium. It is also really near to the beach as well as to the Golf Sa Rapita.

In Fornalutx, a small village with less than 600 inhabitants the Fornalutx Petit Hotel offers interesting rates for accommodation in this small and unspoilt village. Unfortunately this small charming hotel seems to offer only its pool and sauna as pluses. However, be pretty sure that in familiar hotel like this their staff will help you in organizing your activities.

At Alaro, the rural hotel S’Olivaret also offers activities such as trekking, hiking, tennis and the like. S’Olivaret perfectly conjugates history and tradition with comfort. More in the north of the island, in Soller, the Rural Finca Ca’s Sant offers peace, tranquillity and calmness surrounded by more than 30.000 sq. metres of enviable beauty.

And in Llucmajor, the Finca Son Guardiola offers authentic Mallorca accommodation in an old by completely refurbished area with more than 50.000 square metres of its own property.

The finca Sa Torre is situated in Santa Eugenia, next to the Santa Maria villa and could be a good choice if you plan to visit Palma during your holidays, as it is only 15 minutes driving from Palma de Mallorca. This village is still really small and keeps it mallorcan character. Every body still greets you while walking although they do not know you. Also, on Sunday you can visit the Santa Maria market, which in my humble opinion is one of the best to be found around the island. And by the way, is not more than 20 minutes driving from Palma.

Mallorca is not only sun, beaches and sangria, but the smart destination to escape from major cities. And rural tourism the way to find the real Mallorca.

Winter holiday report from Costa Caleta, Canary Islands. General view: not quite as good as it could be!

Originally posted here: A quick guide to Costa Caleta, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands.

Considering a holiday to Gran Canaria? The Gran Canaria travel guide from MyTravel has all the information you need. Gran Canaria houses a number of sprawling sandy beaches and the liveliest capitol city of the Canary Islands. With its spectacular landscapes, temperate climate and abundance of sightseeing opportunities, a holiday to Gran Canaria can cater to all ages. The MyTravel holiday guides are comprehensive guides to the hotels and resorts, child friendly activities, food and drink, getting around, maps, museums and galleries, nightlife, shopping, sports and activities, weather, photos, virtual tours and all sorts of important information. To find out more about the perfect holiday to Tenerife visit: www.mytravel.com

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Visit with us the warmest of the Spanish region: Andalusia. Upon arrival at the beautiful village of Carmona our host goes for a full immersion in the Spaniards’ culinary culture. In the evening she decides to check the “movida” in the wonderful capital of Andalusia, the legendary city of Sevilla. The second day is totally dedicated to Sevilla and its historical legacy. Furthermore Mona could not miss a lesson in one of the most known “flamenco” school of Spain before spending the evening in the Jewish quarter of the city.

Taking a holiday to Lanzarote? The Lanzarote travel guide from MyTravel has all the information you need. Lanzarote has a volcanic landscape that can be found nowhere else on the Canary Islands. Despite this, Lanzarote also boasts several beautiful white beaches and of course a number of attractions and excursions that allow you to explore this fascinating island during your holiday. The MyTravel holiday guides are comprehensive guides to the hotels and resorts, child friendly activities, food and drink, getting around, maps, museums and galleries, nightlife, shopping, sports and activities, weather, photos, virtual tours and all sorts of important information. To find out more about the perfect holiday to Tenerife visit: www.mytravel.com

El Hierro is the smallest of the Canary Islands (a chain of Spanish islands off the coast of Africa), and it is incredibly beautiful. Previously its mainly been known as a chic and exotic European tourist mainstay. Now, it’s becoming famous for something a bit more virtuous as part of the eco crazy revolution—-it is the world’s first island to run on 100% renewable energy. This small island is basically a blueprint for a sustainable future on planet earth. We will travel to the island and get a look at el Hierro’s design, something that may just end up saving the world.

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Thinking about holidays in Tenerife? The Tenerife travel guide from MyTravel has all the information you need. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is warmed year-round by the African sun. Tenerife offers its visitors lush forests, spectacular beaches and lively nightlife, providing a wide variety of holiday styles to suit all tastes. The MyTravel holiday guides are comprehensive guides to the hotels and resorts, child friendly activities, food and drink, getting around, maps, museums and galleries, nightlife, shopping, sports and activities, weather, photos, virtual tours and all sorts of important information. To find out more about the perfect holiday to Tenerife visit: www.mytravel.com .

The British love of the sun, sea, sand and sangria on offer in the Canaries is well known, however, this simplification belies the sheer variety on offer on the archipelago’s seven islands. The main islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria all have excellent resorts.