Once children are at school, family holidays and uninterrupted time together become more important than ever and we had an amazing time in the Spanish sun. I was particularly proud of my
grandchildren in the pool. The last time we were here Jamie refused to jump in and disliked trying to swim. But he's now leaping into my arms in the water, kicking and using his arms to propel himself through the water with a little help from the others.
All things considered, Majorca is probably the greatest holiday destination on the planet:- Here's why:- the pound may have taken a hit against the euro of late, but Spain remains cheap for self catering. The wine, Rioja Reserva is only 4.50, cava 1.95 and beer .50 euros. And the huge outdoor table has breathtaking sea views and is just the spot for long dinners. As the evening progresses we move towards the terrace's covered area that is great for late night chitchats and drinks.
We also watched the spectacular 'blood moon' from here. It lasted for 103 minutes and during the eclipse, the moon passed through Earth's darkest shadow, known as umbra, causing it to take on a red sheen, giving rise to the 'blood moon' name, which we watched with our naked eye. Unlike a solar eclipse, where the moon crosses the path of the Sun, it was perfectly safe to look at directly and the sky was gin clear. And the bright star below is Mars, We were also able to see Saturn, Venus and Jupiter.
The pool was vital. If the children are happy so is everyone else - and young children don't care a hoot for monuments, history or Palma. All they need is food and constant attention. They don't want to go out.
But Port Andratx, high in the charts with A-listers the world over, has become a magnet for the rich and famous and us. First of all we stopped for a cocktail on Romeos roof terrace. Bit of a climb but worth it for the views of the marina. This is a real hidden gem. It is so peaceful with the most beautiful views of the port and low comfy chairs.
The harbour front is lined with restaurants, and thanks to menus being on display outside, it was easy to browse what was on offer before deciding which one suited our needs with the children. We enjoyed fresh fish and shellfish caught in the nearby waters.
One lunchtime we also visited Villa Italia which enjoys a privileged elevated position at the quieter end of Port d'Andratx. The restaurant offers a set-price lunchtime menu at 29 euros, which includes a glass of wine, water, bread, olives and three courses of your choice. The food was perfect, as was the service and ambiance; relaxed but very professional. Excellent.
We all felt like millionaires for a week.
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