- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Rough Guides; 4 edition (29 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1843537966
- ISBN-13: 978-1843537960
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am astounded by the shamelessly negative reviews of this excellent guidebook. Phil Lee's witty, incisive and highly personal style is so refreshing, and his opinions on which places and attractions to see and which to avoid are invaluable and always hit the mark. I first used the 1996 version of this book on my first solo trip to Mallorca (in that summer)and although admittedly I can't comment on other reviewers' remarks about the Palma shop, restaurant and club scene, I can say that for the great outdoors, such as places on the island to visit and magnificent hikes (ALL the hikes in the book are fantastic and easy to follow)it is unbeatable. Definitely the best comprehensive guide book to Mallorca.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Going Native in Catalonia [Catalunya]
Although we didn't spend much time in Palma, I found the information in this book to be very reliable. We spent a couple of weeks in Soller (on the other side of Mallorca) and made trips to Deià and Valldemossa.
The Rough Guide to Mallorca was a handy companion at all times and did, in fact, lead me to discover some more than half-decent bars.
I also liked some of the (slightly sarcastic) comments on the tourist areas and found the historical background sections to be very useful.
Although we didn't spend much time in Palma, I found the information in this book to be very reliable. We spent a couple of weeks in Soller (on the other side of Mallorca) and made trips to Deià and Valldemossa.
The Rough Guide to Mallorca was a handy companion at all times and did, in fact, lead me to discover some more than half-decent bars.
I also liked some of the (slightly sarcastic) comments on the tourist areas and found the historical background sections to be very useful.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
These reviews raise more issues about the prejudices of guidebooks generally and the surprising shortcomings of Amazon, than they do about this individual guidebook.
Virtually every guidebook in existence is dismissive of package tour culture. Whether you want to know where to find english all day breakfasts or how to avoid them, a more even handed approach, explaining precisely that, would be much more helpful than a crude dismissal. The authors and editors are entitled to their personal prejudices, but would widen their readership by keeping them in the background.
It is absolutely wrong for Amazon to sell time-limited guide books, or any similar product such as tax guides, without absolute clarity as to whether it is the latest edition that is being sold.You should go a stage further and advise where an updated edition is on the production line.
Finally, you rather make the point of the chief negative review for its author. He complains the updates are not comprehensive enough and do not reflect reality at the time of issue. That may or may not be fair comment. He wrote that review in 2004.The latest issue of the guidebook came out in 2010. What is the relevance of that review in 2011. Amazon need some system for deleting reviews which are themselves likely to become irrelevant or unfair with the passing of time.
Virtually every guidebook in existence is dismissive of package tour culture. Whether you want to know where to find english all day breakfasts or how to avoid them, a more even handed approach, explaining precisely that, would be much more helpful than a crude dismissal. The authors and editors are entitled to their personal prejudices, but would widen their readership by keeping them in the background.
It is absolutely wrong for Amazon to sell time-limited guide books, or any similar product such as tax guides, without absolute clarity as to whether it is the latest edition that is being sold.You should go a stage further and advise where an updated edition is on the production line.
Finally, you rather make the point of the chief negative review for its author. He complains the updates are not comprehensive enough and do not reflect reality at the time of issue. That may or may not be fair comment. He wrote that review in 2004.The latest issue of the guidebook came out in 2010. What is the relevance of that review in 2011. Amazon need some system for deleting reviews which are themselves likely to become irrelevant or unfair with the passing of time.
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Do not go away without it
I ordered this book for an upcoming walking trip to Majorca and have also used it previously for a holiday in Menorca. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. E. Holland
Best in class
Recently returned from a Mallorca trip and whilst acknowledging that this book is due for an update - I was in the privileged position of being able to take a a couple of others on... Read more
Published 1 month ago by green_penguin
The best guidebook to the island.
I recently went to Mallorca and couldn't decide between this and the Lonely Planet, so I took both. After a couple of days I stopped reading the Lonely Planet. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fiastyas
horrible--no detail
This book lacks detail on most of Mallorca. Unless you are going North or West, the book merely describes places you might like to visit. Read more
Published 11 months ago by MikeyF
Good guide
Very detailed and accurate guide. My only slight quibble is that the guide can be a bit snobby in places (in my humble opinion).
Published 13 months ago by Green Army Foot Soldier
A good guide
I bought this book after my holiday in Mallorca and can confirm it gives good advice. It is full of interesting background information. I will take it when I go again.
Published 14 months ago by South Yorkshireman
Could do with being updated
Although this book has all you would expect from The Rough Guide, it is unfortunately a little dated. It was published in 2007 and could definately do with being updated. Read more
Published 19 months ago by A MacK
Rough guide to Mallorca
Book was 3 years out of date ,and I felt that the fact that it wasn't the most recent edition wasn't clear on the Amazon website . Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dr. B. Devlin
Not many pictures but...
...you've seen pictures of Mallorca's scenery a dozen times in holiday brochures. This book is for those seeking the not-so-well-known side of this beautiful island. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Lance Grundy
Mallorca Guide
A compact book which will prove invaluable to me planning a two week tour around this lovely island
Published on 24 Oct 2009 by Mr. Michael Bennett
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