The Balearic Islands are a popular choice with tourists from Britain thanks to direct flights to the likes of Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza and warmer winter temperatures.
While England is set to face Storms Dudley and Eunice this week, Mallorca - sometimes spelled in English as Majorca - will be enjoying the sunshine. Over half-term week, the BBC's early forecasts say holidaymakers can expect sunny days and temperatures of up to 17C, compared to 9C in Newcastle. After almost two years of Covid-19 restrictions, it's easy to see why a winter trip to Spain's Mediterranean islands is tempting this February.
There are direct flights from Newcastle to Palma, Mallorca, running now via EasyJet, but the airport's direct links to Menorca and Ibiza will not resume until March, via Ryanair, and then later in the season from Jet2. Those wanting to fly from Newcastle to Ibiza or Menorca before March can do so via airports like Amsterdam, Alicante and Palma.
