Hi - havent been yet - will be going in August - however my brother works out there in the summer and has been there since April, he said everything is really the same however it has been a terrible season so far weatehr wise. only last week have they had a week of good weather. He said the other noticeable difference is the prices, yep, a lot of resturants have put the prices up and one of the owners said to him lots of people are taking a trip to the supermarket to cook for themselves while away, so it looks like it is hitting everyone hard. Nothing is really cheap abroad now.

Thanks,
We are going in Aug just hope the euro picks up if not just have to do a bit more o/t.

Regards,
Pete.

I stayed at the Siesta 1 for the first two weeks of the season, April 5th - April 19th.

The weather then was variable, but more sunny than not.

The exchange rate was woeful, down to 1.21 at times; making the holiday much more expensive.

The supermarkets around Siesta 1 are not that cheap at all, tell me again how much they are charging for butter (6 Euros!!).
A top tip would be to visit the Marcando, stock up, and get a taxi back. It's in the middle of Old town Alculdia.

Eating out is definately expensive, but there are bargains to be had.Near the humped bridge in the strip there is a Chinese who do a lunchtime bufet including a drink for just under 9E. We were under 27E for two adults and 2 kids.

Climbing the mountain behind Siesta 1 is so much fun, much easier than you'd think. There is also a path to the mountain with the Radio transmitters, that starts just beside the GoKarts in Bellvue.

The Red Lion at the Siesta 1 hotel does a great 13 course for 7.85E.

Thanks jwramsay,
The euro is still not good but the only other thing we were looking at is having a holiday in the UK but when you look at how much it cost and you cannot take the chance with the weather at least you can sit on the beach with the kids for the day.

Regards
Pete.

Hi there,my mum and dad have just returned after 2 weeks in alcudia,the weather for them was really quite good,only rained for a bit on the odd few days.
They said everything is now more expensive,but its the same where ever you go,even here in the uk!!
Paco is still there at bugs bunnys and mum and dad spent many a night in there with him,they have known him for 7 years now,and says he never changes,lol!!
Where are you staying?hope you have a great hol,luv maz,xxx

Hi Maz,
We are staying at the Ses Dalies appartments in Alcudia seen them last year when we went on the beach, have a look at the web page http://www.alcudiaholidays.com not one bad word about it.
We stayed at the sol alcudia center last year ok but had to fight for sunbeds each day this is not for me so we went to the beach most days and seen these appartments got the flights in Oct 07 for £522 and the appartments for £1,022 two weeks for 2A & 2C,
We went to pacos most nights he and his staff are stars the kids are looking forward to seeing them again.
Regards
Pete.

Hi Pete,yeah those appartments look really nice,i hope you have a great holiday and that the weather is good for you and your family,i'm of to turkey in sept,the weather is lovely there!!
If you see paco tell them fred and wendy from hereforshire send there luv,thats if you dont mind,lol!!!
Have a good one,luv maz,xxxx

Can someone tell me the location of the Peach Pit and Cheers bars?

thanks

Hi Zonecrew,
Don't know where you are staying, but if you know where the strip is in Alcudia (Avinguda de Pere Mas y Rues) there are several signposts directing you to Cheers, it's only a minute or so's walk from the strip. Peach pit is next to Cheers. I am pretty sure the street Cheers is in is called Avinguda de Italia if this helps....
Enjoy your holiday!

hi ive just come back from alcudia on sunday we went for 10 days we stayed at the mariner appartments, the weather was fantastic, lovely and hot think on the friday we had a couple of hours of rain but it soon cleared up and the sun was soon shining. That was my 3rd time going to the mariners always have a great time so friendly and its fantastic for families, my 2 loved it. Only one downfall and that was the euro rate hope it picks soon, have a good one gemma.