The island of Majorca has gained so much popularity in recent years that most airlines now fly directly to Majorca, situated 8km east of Palma, Palma de Mallorca Airport is Majorca's international airport. Travelling by air is surely the best way to get Majorca, avoid going via mainland and take the cheapest flights which are likely to take the route from Barcelona and Valencia.

You will also be able to get really good deals during low season, some of the low range airlines are Ryan Air and Easy Jet which fly directly to Palma, Air Europa flies from Malaga and Madrid, Iberia is available daily from Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid. Spanair Airlines fly from Barcelona, Tenerife, Madrid, Malaga, Minorca, Bilbao and Santago de Compostela. On arriving at the airport you can take the no.1 bus which will take you to Placa Espanya, which is the centre of Palma or you can hail a taxi to get there.

The unique location of the island of Majorca has made it easily accessible by sea too, travelling by Ferry is a great way to reach Majorca, the ferry ride is not only about the convenience but also about the amazing journey across the ocean. You can take a ferry to Palma from the other points of the Balearic Islands or from various parts of the Spanish coast, including Barcelona and Valencia.

Ferries are also available from Dénia on the coast between Valencia and Alicante, a ferry to Alcudia is obtainable from Menorca, the ferry company Trasmediterranea runs ferries from Valencia, Barcelona, Mahon and Ibiza, the ferries operate daily and you can either buy your tickets in advance or at the ports at the time of your travel, a departure tax is included with the ferry fair.