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Mallorca, with its beautiful beaches, perfect summer climate, rich culture and excellent restaurants, is a holidaymaker’s dream and that includes anyone planning holidays for disabled family, friends or their own limited mobility needs. Gone are the days when sunshine holidays for disabled travellers meant spending a week in a bungalow on England’s south coast: now many of the European holiday destinations work hard to ensure they provide excellent access for their disabled visitors, and Mallorca is no exception. Having looked at the range of accessible accommodation on offer on the beautiful Balearic island, we’ve picked out five of the best. Best For All-Inclusive The Palia Sa Coma in Sa Coma on Mallorca’s eastern coast is set right on the beach with direct access from the hotel to the promenade. The hotel is wheelchair-friendly throughout and is all-inclusive, so once you arrive you don’t need to pay for anything. Accommodation is set out in one-bedroom apartments. Accessibility benefits include: • Wheelchair accessible showers • Shower chairs • Grab rails • Electric beds Best For Peace and Quiet Along the east coast from the Palia Sa Coma is the quieter Hotel Cap de Mar in Cala Bona. Fully wheelchair accessible, the hotel is smaller and more tranquil than others but still offers plenty to do with a Thalassotherapy centre and games room. There is also great access to the picturesque fishing village of Cala Bona, just half a kilometre away. The hotel’s comfortable apartments are fully accessible. Accessibility benefits include: • Walk-in shower • Shower chair • Grab rail beside the toilet Best For Lively Resort Life Towards the northern tip of Mallorca is the lively Aparthotel Sol Alcudia Center in Alcudia. With its huge swimming pools and wide inviting terraces complete with sun loungers, this is a great place for those who like to make new friends on their holidays. For disabled guest there are a number of facilities including accessibility aids around the hotel. The resort is only a short distance from the shopping and nightlife of Avenida Pere Mas I Reus, which is part of what gives this hotel its lively, friendly vibe. There are only five rooms in the hotel which have been adapted to meet the needs of guests with mobility issues so it’s a good idea to book early. Best For Luxury The Protur Biomar Gran Hotel & Spa is perfect for those looking for a touch of luxury on their holiday. Think elegant, spacious rooms, contemporary four-poster sun loungers beside a stunning swimming pool and discreet, friendly service. For an added indulgence you could even book yourself into the sumptuous spa for a treatment or two. Best For Party Atmosphere If you’ve come to Mallorca for the party atmosphere then Sol Guadalupe in the island’s party capital Magaluf could be just what you’re looking for. All the rooms are wheelchair accessible and it is only a short distance to both Magaluf’s bustling nightlife and the shopping and excitement of Sol Guadalupe. Accessibility benefits include: • Wheelchair accessible showers With so many great hotels to choose from across the island, Mallorca is a great choice for those looking for accessible holidays. For disabled sun worshipers there is so much choice on the island and so much to do, that from the moment you arrive at your hotel you’ll be able to start enjoying your holiday your way. Philip Scott is the owner and founder of Can be Done, a fully licensed UK tour operator specialising in worldwide holidays for disabled individuals and groups. With over 31 years’ experience organising long and short breaks for disabled travellers, Philip has built a reputation for helping his clients select hotels and accommodation that offer high standards of accessibility, to ensure that those with special needs can experience truly relaxing and carefree holidays.
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