Майорка, Torre Azul 3* Majorca, Torre Azul 3*

Traveled with my husband in June 2008. The hotel surprised us by exceeding our expectations. The usual three-ruble note is positioned, in some things it is so: outdated elevators, non-super new furniture. BUT! Everything is very clean, there is no junk, a huge hall at the reception, on the ground floor there are a lot of separate rooms and corners, decorated very comfortably and stylishly, where a company or two can retire. Separate bar with TV, pool bar, billiards by the pool, free sunbeds are usually present, the pool is small but not small. The staff is very attentive, speaks 3 languages ​ ​ (we were interested in French), in any case, they try to explain themselves at least on the fingers. The room was cleaned every day, towels changed every day. The room is small, with a decent-sized balcony, instead of a window there are two large doors to the balcony, the bathroom pleased with the presence of a bathtub, not a shower cabin, granite flooring on the floor in the room, and not a cheap carpet, which was very pleasing. Air conditioning is central, which is very convenient, since the device does not hang over the bed and does not blow into your ear, and the air conditioner grille is located in the corridor of the room and blows along the passage to the balcony, it works quietly and perfectly. Separately, it must be said about the food and the restaurant. Well trained staff! Everything is taken away very quickly. The food is great! At first it seemed that the choice was not very large, but the fact is that each dish deserved to be tried. Seafood and beef are just delicious! Desserts and fruits, sangria, dry wine, ice cream, local liqueurs are all above praise. Between breakfast and lunch, as well as lunch and dinner, you can enjoy hot dogs and chips by the pool. In general, there is a risk of gaining extra kilos, but the only negative of the hotel turns into a plus - 500m to the beach, just right to shake off those extra kilos. The beach is excellent - sand, you can lie on a towel, or you can rent a sunbed for 4.4 euros. Unfortunately, there are no toilets and changing rooms on all the beaches of Mallorca. The Germans get a little bit, constantly screaming, jumping, singing, running around in crowds in the same T-shirts, but after a day you start looking at them like children, and everything falls into place. The sea is azure, but shallow - great for children. A 15-minute walk from the hotel is the largest water park in Mallorca - super, worth at least once going. We went to Palma a couple of times by air-conditioned bus - 40 min. , costs 1.1 euros. It is worth seeing the Cathedral, walking around the old town, be sure to drink Majitos in some bar. Bicycles were rented near the hotel, 4 euros for the first hour, then 1 euro per hour, documents are not needed, they rent just like that, naming the hotel and name. There are special routes for bikes - the beauty is indescribable. On the island there is no heat above 29 degrees, a very mild climate. The sea in early June is 23-24 degrees, in August 25-26. Very strong ultraviolet - you need to smear with protective creams right in the hotel, even for a bike ride. In the evening it is worth taking a walk along the promenade. If you need to go to discos, then you will have to drive to the tourist area by bus for 10 minutes, or walk for half an hour. Excursions are the most interesting: Dragon Cave, La Granja estate, north of the island. Mallorcan pearls (one of the most famous) do not buy in shops - more often a fake, it is better to go to the factory and buy a real one there. The island itself is small, you can rent a car - inexpensively, international rights are very welcome, they immediately give a discount on car rental (65 euros for 3 days). In general, it should be noted that, unlike France and Italy, everything is sooooo cheap, everywhere - in shops, in cafes, in restaurants, but we had "all inclusive" and we did not need to spend money. We have not seen a better tourist (not excursion) holiday. About Turkey, Egypt, etc. after Mallorca, I don’t want to think at all. We strongly advise young couples to go, they say the air of Mallorca is special - passionate. We hope to be there again this June. Good luck to everyone and have a good rest!