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C'an Pastilla
Over 40 years ago, C'an Pastilla was one of the first Mallorcan
holiday resorts to gain popularity, particularly with British
holidaymakers, and it has started to show its age somewhat. It is
set on the island's south coast, close to the capital Palma, and
rather unfortunately, is right next to Palma's busy international
airport. C'an Pastilla is linked to the more German-orientated El
Arenal by a walkway and has a long, lovely beach with plenty of
sun-loungers and umbrellas (there have been some complaints of
touts, but a firm 'no' should do the trick). A mini tourist train
runs along the C'an Pastilla sea front and also links the resort to
El Arenal.
C'an Pastilla is a low-key holiday resort, with much of the
nightlife centring on British-style bars and hotel entertainment;
El Arenal tends to offer more in the way of nightlife. A key
feature of the resort are the characteristic
Balnearios; a collection of beach huts that spread to
neighbouring El Arenal and house toilet facilities, showers and a
snack kiosk.
The town itself consists of a crowded main strip with bars,
small shops and a charming marina to enjoy on holiday. Besides
hotel entertainment, there are various watersports on offer in C'an
Pastilla, as well as the huge waterpark at El Arenal and a
mini-golf course, jeep safaris, cruises and more. A regular bus
service runs to Palma de Mallorca and there are also neighbouring
villages and historical sites to explore. More often than not, C'an
Pastilla is merely a stop off point for visitors to the island, but
those who stay can expect a pleasant, relaxing beach holiday.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).