Palma Nova is a resort town on the Island of Majorca in Spain. It is at the very core of the island where a lot of the best activities happen. October is one of the best times to visit Palma Nova as many of the tourists have already departed for the season. The weather is still fairly warm and balmy, although it does get a little colder at night.
Visitors can expect an average of 8 hours of sunshine per non-rainy day in October. The length of the day decreases by 1:14 hours, or 2.4 minutes daily. The sun rises between 7:15-8:15AM and sets between 5:50PM-7:30PM.
Skies tend to be partly cloudy, with a 40% chance of cover. October in Palma Nova is the rainiest month with the average precipitation being recorded at around 63mm or about 2 inches across 10 - 12 rainy days. When it does rain, it usually occurs as moderate rain or thunderstorms. Humidity ranges from mildly humid to very humid, becoming wetter at the end of the month. Winds blow around 6 m/s, usually from the southwest or northeast.
Overall, October in Palma Nova is cool and wet, yet for the autumn is still fair and mild. It is the last month of the summer and visitors can expect to feel daytime high temperatures around 23°C (73°F). It's still nice enough to take part in many of the available outdoor activities. The average evening low temperature is around 13°C (55°F). Visitors are advised to pack adequately warm clothing to ensure comfort during evening excursions in October. Visitors are also advised to check local weather forecasts before departing for a trip to Palma Nova.
Intertur Hotel Hawaii Mallorca & Suites (Calle Torrenova 1) is a resort for families and couples. All-inclusive or half-board plans are available. All rooms include a flatscreen TV, free wifi, A/C, heating, and safe. Some of the premium rooms also include a game system for the kids. A children's Miniclub is available for kids 4 to 12 years. Onsite facilities include pools, buffet-style restaurant, terrace, gym, and pool bar.
The Montenova Apartments are a great budget option that allow you the flexibility of self catering. The apartments are located minutes from the beach and the downtown area and are close to Magaluf, for those tourists who want to visit the town and take advantage of the nightlife. Located in a quiet area though, they're ideal for families and older travellers too.
Palma Nova has 3 main beaches that stretch its length and what is called the Passeig Maritim, which is a boardwalk that spans the length of all of the beaches. Visitors will find that strolling down this boardwalk is an adventure unto itself as it is lined with many small shops, cafes and other establishments designed to part visitors from their vacation money.
Playa de Son Maties is the main beach, with sunbeds, umbrellas and showers. This beach is a 600-metre stretch of fine sand, good for enjoying water activities like boating or windsurfing. Es Carregador is a small cove with a protected swimming spot. Here is where you can find all the bars and nightclubs. Playa Palma Nova is a nice middle ground, at 1 kilometre interspersed with small playgrounds. It's a great place for families and couples alike.
If visitors find themselves at a loss for something to do, it is possible to visit the tourist information stand located in the promenade centre overlooking the second of the three beaches, Platja de Palmanova.
If visitors wish to escape from the hubbub of the resort areas, there is one place that is recommended to get away from the crowds. There is beach area just beyond Magaluf called Portals Vells that is quite nice and serene. It's an enjoyable spot to relax away from all of the crowds and noise.
There are a ton of restaurants in Palma Nova as well from fast foods to gourmet dining to all you can eat buffets. One can never go hungry in Palma Nova.
The Welsh Mosquito (Playa Son Matias), a British-style bar next to the famous Chi Lounge, is a friendly tavern with great views of the beach. There's a variety of international cuisine here--be sure to try the grilled meats or the lasagna.
Palma Nova is located on the island of Majorca and is a popular resort town. It was specifically developed to be a holiday attraction and it has become a major holiday destination for tourists of all ages and interests.
Visitors can easily book excursions and tours across the island. Spend a languid afternoon sailing on a glass bottom boat off the coast of Mallorca. You can take a short bus to Marineland--a great visit for the kids--or check out the mysterious House of Katmandu. At the end of Magaluf are two water parks: Aqualand and the Wild Western World Water Park.
