Holidays

[scatef]

Has anyone got personal experience of hotels/apartments in Peurto pollansa (W/Chair and general area accessible) in fact has anyone got any ideas (anywhere in Europe) that they could recommend,perhaps agencies/www sites/ in fact any ideas gratefully accepted. I also wondered about organized activity/accompanied tours.

Thank you

Kate

[wobblybee]

Hi Kate😊

I went on holiday to Puerto Pollensa years ago, and as far as I recall it was easy to get around. I googled 'holidays in europe for the disabled' and several links came up, one of them might be helpful, fingers crossed😊xB

[scatef in reply to wobblybee]

Thanks for your reply,googling as we speaks!

[scatef in reply to scatef]

Did you stay at a particular hotel?

[wobblybee in reply to scatef]

Mmm, I'm sorry I can't recall the name. But, it was a lovely resort. I read an article about Margaret Thatcher, it mentioned she had particularly liked staying in the area. I hope that doesn't put you off😉xB

[-marie-]

Try tripadviser.co.uk I am sure you will get good information on that site

[scatef in reply to -marie-]

Thanks for your reply, I will look it up.

[trac67]

I have recently been to Majorca, Resort Sa Coma, it is fairly small but more importantly flat with a good promenade for easy walks. The hotel Marfil SaComa was easy to access and I was well looked after by the staff, there was also a lift to access all areas. Good luck finding a suitable holiday.

tracs67

[scatef in reply to trac67]

Thanks for your reply. I checked out Hotel it looks very good and the area accessible

[february]

In my travels to Europe, I was very impressed with how accomodating other countries are to handicapped individuals, like myself! A couple years ago, I took a trip to Italy and it was a wonderful experience. I live in the US and unfortunately I don't see that here so much...

[Sammy418]

We went there with disabled holidays, the apartment is fully equipment and the company can get you any thing you may need. It's a lovely place as it's completely on the flat.

The website is disabledaccesshoildays.com

Good luck

[Iain_100]

Hi Kate,

A bit late to the party with my reply perhaps, and it's just about the general area (I don't know about particular properties).

I lived nearby (in Alcudia) for nearly 3 years, pre-ataxia diagnosis.

The first thing to take into account is the airport transfer. It's almost a one hour drive from the airport at Palma.

Next, the timing of your holiday will make a huge difference. That whole coastal strip is geared up for summer visitors, so the roads are flat, wide - and are designed for the very busy summer period (June-September). Outside of the Summer months, the traffic is significantly reduced - which results in huge roads with very little traffic. So quiet, that the Sky/British Olympic cycling team base themselves in Alcudia for the whole winter (as do most of the big European cycling teams).

Off of the roads, it's all fairly level. And where there are no pavements, walking on the road is normal for everyone (so a wheelchair user on the road won't surprise any drivers).

Most importantly though, are the local Mallorcan people. They are so much more people-oriented, and are happy to go out of their way to help. They also have much more time for other people. So, if you should need any help, it will be offered with a smile.

Of anywhere in Europe, this would be the place I'd recommend. Simply because it is fairly level, and help is happily given.

Have a great time.

Iain

[scatef]

Thanks for your reply. I have done further research on you tube, and videos and comments show that this area is all that you say. I would be thinking of October, so no crowds and weather should still be warm and sunny. Now I just need to identify the best accessible hotel and gather up my courage!.

Thanks again

Regards

Kate