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El Arenal
Situated on the east coast of the Bay of Palma, El Arenal (also
known as S'Arenal) is a lively and highly developed holiday resort,
popular with German travellers (many of whom have stayed) and the
18 to 30 age group, it is an ideal beach resort not only for
singles but families too. The long, palm-lined beach is exquisite;
perfect for stretching out on a sun-lounger and enjoying the calm
waters. A stroll along the El Arenal waterfront promenade at
sunset, past various shops, bars and restaurants, offers a great
way to unwind, and a walkway links El Arenal to neighbouring C'an
Pastilla.
El Arenal's social highlight is probably Woody's Bar, but there
are a host of lively resort bars and clubs that will keep you
dancing until the early hours. Those seeking out a more authentic
Spanish holiday experience, beyond the selection of German and
British bars, would do well by wandering the back streets away from
the strip. Visit the
balnearios, 16 small beach huts that run from El Arenal to
C'an Pastilla, one of which has been turned into a German-style
bar. Hiring a car is an excellent way to explore the rest of the
island and take in the sights while on holiday, but many choose
simply to enjoy their hotels and the entertainment they
provide.
El Arenal's neighbouring towns of Calvia, San Telmo and the
beautiful port of Pollenca are, however, worth visiting and there
are plenty of impressive historical sites to enjoy. A frequent bus
service also links El Arenal to the busy capital of Palma de
Mallorca. For the more active, hiring a bicycle is a wonderful way
to see the sights and there are also some excellent hikes to enjoy.
There are plenty of watersports, sailing and diving on offer, as
well as a mini-golf course and an enormous waterpark - a perfect
day out for the kids!
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).