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PALMA PLANE SPOTTING HOTELS

The Hotel Marina Luz provides excellent views of the traffic at this busy airport. The hotel is situated in the family resort of Ca'n Pastilla just 15 minutes taxi ride from Palma airport. The hotel is thoroughly recommended with friendly staff and great food. The slight down side of the hotel is that you can only see traffic on the one runway, therefore you will miss some movements, however this hotel gets you closer to the action and a great photpoint for 06L is only a 2 minute walk away.

When booking this hotel ask for a top floor room overlooking the Bay of Palma. From here great views of the aircraft are seen with the Bay Of Palma providing a beautiful backdrop.

Location *** A two minute walk from the hotel and you will be directly underneath the approach to runway 06L.

Spotting *** A good pair of binoculars or telescope are required to read off all the aircraft form the comfort of one's balcony.

Photos ** The aircraft are too far away for pictures from the rooms however from the beach just 2 minutes walk away, there is great opportunity for some outstanding pictures.

Value ** Rooms are available from £40 approximately for Bed and Breakfast or £60 for Full Board.

The hotel can be booked through any of the following links AGODA

The Hotel Apolo is located across the road from The Luz Marina described above.

Location *** A two minute walk from the hotel and you will be directly underneath the approach to runway 06L.

Spotting *** Ask for a room on floor 4-6 in the range of *05-*14. From here you will have a great view of runway 06L/24R and be able to get the vast majority of movements on this runway.

Photos ** The aircraft are too far away for pictures from the rooms however from the beach just 2 minutes walk away, there is great opportunity for some outstanding pictures. High level rooms ending in 07/08 should give views of landing traffic, a 400 lens will fill around 2/3 frame with a A320. The beach is a short walk away where good quality shots can be taken of inbound traffic.

Value ** Rooms are available from £30 approximately for Bed and Breakfast

The hotel can be booked through any of the following links AGODA

View from the balcony from the Apolo from a bay view room rather than an airport view

The Hotel Roc Linda is located in the same area of Can Pastilla as the Hotel Alexandra below, however it is a couple of streets nearer to the airport

Location *** ideal for all the resorts bars and restaurants and just a 10 minute walk to the beach at the end of 06L.

Spotting *** Ask for a high level floor looking towards the airport (room 528 has been reported as the best room as it is on the end of the hotel with a balcony). From this area you can monitor both runways and read off most of the traffic. Rooms 514-526 also give similar, if more limited views.

Photos ** The aircraft are too far away for pictures from the rooms however from the beach just 2 minutes walk away, there is great opportunity for some outstanding pictures.

Value ** Rooms are available from £30 approximately for Bed and Breakfast

The hotel can be booked through any of the following links AGODA

THe Hotel Alexandra is located in the centre of the family resort of Can Pastilla. With the golden beach just a 1 minute walk away and only 3 miles from Palma Airport this hotel is an attractive option. When booking ask for a top floor room. Numbers 601 / 602 and 613 / 614 / 615 / 616 offer views of the general aviation and cargo aprons. This hotel is regarded by many as the one which gives you the best overall view of the airport if you secure the correct room overlooking the airport.

Location ** ideal for all the resorts bars and restaurants and just a 10 minute walk to the beach at the end of 06L. The hotel also offers a good size pool and is ideal for familys been only a short walk from the beach.

Spotting *** some great views are available from the room numbers quoted above (601 been the favoured room). Many movements will be able to be read off, with SBS you will get them all.

Photos * little or no opportunity from the hotel, however only a 10 minute walk for great landing shots.

Value ** from £70 to £80 in the height of summer depending on whether half or full board.

The hotel can be booked through any of the following links AGODA

THe Hotel Helios is located off the end of threshold 06R at Palma. Good views can be had from the balcony's of the airport facing rooms on the 5th floor (eg room 541). ***PLEASE NOTE Views are only available from the hotel NOT the apartment block therefore ensure that you are booking a room in the hotel and not the apartment.

Location ** Ideal for families, the beach is a 2 minute walk from the hotel. The airport is a 10 minute driver away.

Spotting *** Set yourself up on the balcony and you will read off most arrivals on runway 24L. A good telescope (or ACARS/SBS1) is required to read off departures off rw 24R. Good vies can be had of the freight and GA aprons.

Photos * A good 400 lens will get very limited shots of any aircraft lining up on RW 06R

Value ** from £40 to £80 in the height of summer depending on whether half or full board.

The hotel can be booked through any of the following links AGODA

View from Helios balcony of a 737 on 06r using a 400 lens.

Freight area as seen from Helios balcony

OTHER HOTELS IN CAN PASTILLA

Because of its location Can Pastilla is an ideal resort to base yourself whilst visiting Palma. Many hotels on the western side of the resort have views of the approach/climb out over the sea.

A comprehensive list of hotels in the Can Pastilla area can be at the AGODA site

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