Holidays In The Balearics | Owning A Home In Denia

When you live in the Costa Blanca a holiday to the Balearic Islands is such an easy trip to make and, for those who owning a home in Denia, it is just a ferry ride away. It isn’t important that you already live in this beautiful part of Spain you will still want to have new adventures and the beauty of living in the Costa Blanca is its position within the Iberian Peninsula that makes other regions accessible.

Travelling to the Islands from your home in Costa Blanca

menorca - owning a home in Denia

Located between Spain and Italy in the turquoise Mediterranean Sea we find the Balearic Islands. Each island has its own unique style, Ibiza is famous for its party atmosphere, the coves of Menorca are wonderfully peaceful and Mallorca’s capital city Palma is very impressive. 

If you own a house in Denia or another northern Costa Blanca town there is no need to even get on a plane, although there are reasonably price direct flights from either Alicante or Valencia to Mallorca, the largest of the Islands. The pleasant and relaxing option of taking the ferry from Denia is extremely popular and it does mean that you can travel with your car and take your dog with you on your holiday too. There are several crossings each day, the shortest one takes just two hours and lands in San Antonio Ibiza while the longest crossing to Palma de Mallorca takes almost 8 hours. You can easily find out more about the prices, timings and routes on the website of Baleária – www.balearia.com.

The Islands

Mallorca - owning a home in Denia

  • Mallorca: It might be said that this largest of the Balearic Islands is iconically linked to early package holidays from the UK and a famous Heineken advert used the quote “the water in Majorca don’t taste like what it oughta” in the mid-1980s. Mallorca is a beautiful island with contrasts between the Tramuntana mountains, pretty coves, beach resorts and fantastic city of Palma. The city’s cathedral is worth exploring and there are stylish boutiques to fulfil the needs of any shopaholics. The north of the Island has a picturesque coastline dotted with interesting villages.
  • Menorca: This relaxed island is known for its beaches and its natural beauty is protected ensuring that it remains tranquil and unspoiled, the perfect escape from the bustle of the mainland coastal resorts in the summer. Menorca’s capitol is Mahon has an impressive natural harbour making it a perfect place to take boat trips around the island, participate in water sports or just relax and enjoy the atmosphere. The historical centre is lined with elegant buildings and the local cuisine includes Mahón’s own famous cheese which pairs well with the local wine.

Formentera - owning a home in Denia

  • Ibiza: The party reputation of this island with its night-clubs and DJs is well known but, it does have a quieter side too with small villages, beaches and coves it offers the perfect place for Denia homeowners to combine a relaxing holiday with the excitement of the nightlife.
  • Formentera: This is the smallest of the Islands and a paradise for nature lovers with a relaxing ambience and offering the perfect place to take a break from your busy life in the Costa Blanca.

Accommodation

There are numerous resorts to choose from and accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, you may need to plan between your bookings and the ferry timetable if you intend to do some island hopping while visiting the Balearics from Denia but, this is easy to do either online or by visiting a local travel agent in the Costa Blanca.

Food

Despite being so close to where we live in the Costa Blanca the Islands do have some recipes that are unique to the Balearic cuisine. Here are some suggestions of things you should try when visiting from Denia.

 

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Sobrassada: is a spreadable sausage made from cured pork. Caldereta de Langosta: is a luxurious and tasty lobster strew which is particularly favoured in Menorca. Arroz a Banda: this rice dish is made with fish broth and served with a spicy sauce. Rabbit with onion: a classic, simple and delicious Mallorcan dish. Duck with olives: Another traditional dish from Mallorca that perfectly combines the rich flavours of the ingredients. Trempo is a fresh, seasonal salad and Empanada de Cordero a savoury lamb filled pastry. Tombet: is a vegetarian dish made with potatoes, peppers, onions and aubergines and is great to eat with the local and versatile flatbread Cocas. If you like to finish your meal with a cheese plater then don’t forget to try Maó cheese from Menorca is known for its distinctive flavour.

Conclusion

For homeowners in Denia and others who live in the Costa Blanca a holiday or even a short weekend break to the Balearic will provide a change of scenery and pace and increase your knowledge and love of our adopted home in Spain.

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