Car Races
Every
year Palma de Mallorca hosts a classic auto racing event at the
International Trofeo Baleares Clasico. This show is open to the
public and car enthusiasts qualify to enter the races with a car
dated between 1930 to 1976 to qualify.
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
Mallorca
is a wonderful place to learn to scuba dive. The water is safe
and clean and provides for excellent visibility. There are good
schools in several locations but make sure that the dive center
has a licence. Begineers can snorkel in the shallow clear waters
by the rocks and more advanced divers can head out to deaper waters
and experience what the mighty ocean has to offer
Rock Climbing
Rock
climbing in Mallorca is not only a popular adventure sport for
tourists but a great location for the more advanced rock climber.
Enthusiasts can push the limits as they ascend the vertical rock
walls. There are several shops that sell speciality rock climbing
equipment but it is recommended that you bring your own.
Golfing
Palma
de Mallorca has has about 14 excellent golf courses that attract
tourists in large numbers benefiting the islands economy. Most
of these golf courses are on resorts or time shares. A round of
golf on one of these courses can be pretty expensive because of
the high cost of maintaining these courses due to the shortage
of water.
Miscellaneous Activities
Horse
rentals are available by the hour or by the day. It is a lot of
fun for the novice rider as well as the advanced. Learn to ride
by taking classes or just explore the beautiful countryside on
your own.
Balooning season in Mallorca is from March through
October. Baloon rides can be purchased which allow for wonderful
sights of the entire island and sea as well as the neighboring
islands.
Buggy
and horse racing in Mallorca can be an exciting activity for family
or a group of friends. Its held every sunday at the Hipodromo
Son Pardo.
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