I was hoping that some people out there would be able to provide me with some information regarding disabled access in Majorca
I am 25 years old and suffer from Brittle Bones so I am a wheelchair user and the due the nature of my disability I can not get out of my chair although I can manage to do side transfer i.e. in and out of taxis or onto sun loungers etc. I'm thinking of coming on another holiday to Majorca after having spent a lovely two weeks in Palma Nova/Magalluf last year. Are there any other resorts that would be suitable for me to come to? I was particularly think of the following resorts:-Cala Millor, Cala Bona, Alcudia, Pollensa and Cala Dor. My idea of a holiday is spending the days on the beach or going on a boat trip and nights would be going to bars to have a few drinks and watch some good entertainment. Not one for spending all night clubbing!!! Are there any beaches that are accessible for me i.e to transfer onto a sun lounger or is there anyway I could get in to the sea (in Palma Nova and Los Cristanos they had 3 wheeled chairs that could be wheeled into the sea). Would I be able to get into the bars/restaurants? Is the public transport accessible? Are there any boats trips that I would be able to go on. Also are there any public disabled toilets or would I have to use the facilities in the hotels.
I'm sorry for asking so many questions, but as you can imagine it can be tricky planning a holiday when you are in a wheelchair, but any information that you can give me would be great.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Kind Regards,
Amy
I work in palma nova, we recently had some wheelchair users in my hotel. They were very complimentary of the facilities on palma nova beach. But seems you have already discovered this. I would imagine that the resorts of Calvia (Portals, Palma Nova, Magaluf, Santa Ponsa and Peguera) would be some of the best on the island for wheelchairs. These resorts still have a fair bit of winter trade, winter having far more wheelchair users than you see in the summer. Also maybe Alcudia (being very flat) might be worth checking out. Cala D'or I imagine would be difficult with all the slopes/hills.
I was particularly think of the following resorts:-Cala Millor, Cala Bona, Alcudia, Pollensa and Cala Dor.
I'm guessing you mean Puerto Pollensa, since Pollensa town is 7Km inland.
Puerto Pollensa is very popular with wheelchair users since it is almost entirely flat and has a long flat prom which is ideal for wheelchairs. This includes an area (the north prom, aka The Pine Walk) which is pedestrianised and has lots of restaurants & bars with easy access. Similarly the Main Square.
The beach also has easy access, although from observation, I don't see any facilities especially for wheelchair users. Access to sunbeds, with some assistance, would be very easy. Similarly access to the sea.
I have no experience of this myself, I comment only on the basis of the large number of accompanied wheelchair users I see during Feb-May & September-October.
Good luck.
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