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Mallorca: The Island of Mallorca, often called Majorca, is the largest of the Balearic Islands covering an area of around 3,500 sq km.

The capital, Palma, is home to almost half the island's population, and is a bustling, cosmopolitan community that stretches for 15 km along the coastline. The many visitors to Mallorca tend to stick to the coastal resorts, taking advantage of the exquisite beaches and ample facilities, including a vast selection of bed and breakfasts and self catering holiday villas and apartments.

The Island of Menorca is 47 km long and roughly 15 km wide with a magnificent coastline of some 200 km giving the impression that this island is not much more than beach!

In reality it is much more, with several unique ecosystems within the island's natural environments earning it the accolade of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status.

Ibiza is the 3rd largest island in the archipelago covers an area of roughly 540 sq km, with its smaller neighbour, Formentera, situated close to it's southern coast.

It has a hilly terrain and great swathes of the countryside are heavily wooded, mainly with pine, but also almond, fig, olive and even palm trees grow particularly well in this land of perpetual sunshine.

Many young people flock to the Balearics to take advantage of not only the exceptional weather, superb beaches and good food, but the decadent nightlife that has evolved in certain areas where the nightclub culture has a global reputation.

But the Balearic Islands are not just crammed with fun-seeking youngsters; this is a holiday hot-spot for the whole family and has many attractions, from water sports and beach games to quiet excursions into the countryside to explore the ancient monuments, stunning scenery and dramatic landscapes.

The Balearic Islands have managed to retain an air of peace and medieval mystery, and their natural heritage and historic importance are evident wherever you go.

Whatever type of holiday you need to escape the routines and rigours of modern life, and whatever budget you have, holiday accommodation in the Balearic Islands can be found to suit your requirements and give you the freedom to exploit the endless possibilities the Balearics present.

A holiday home in the Balearic Islands could pose a bit of a dilemma - apartment or villa rentals in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza or Formentera?

Holiday rentals, including bed and breakfasts, in the Balearic Islands can be found throughout this unique destination where every island has such a diversity of character.

But they all have one important thing in common - sunshine,so your wish for sun, sea and sand will be granted with a holiday apartment or villa in the Balearic Islands.

For impressive mountain scenery and ancient architecture, a villa in Mallorca is the place; for quiet, rocky coves and wild, natural habitats, try a farmhouse in Menorca; for palm trees and parties, it can only be a cottage or apartment in Ibiza; for nudity and tranquility, an apartment in Formentera fits the bill.

And for miles of glorious sandy beaches, any one of the quality self catering villas in the Balearic Islands, apartments, farmhouses or bed and breakfasts can satisfy all your holiday rental accommodation requirements.

The Balearic Islands offer numerous vacation rental properties that are just waiting to provide the perfect holiday home base for travelers who appreciate the luxury of fully-furnished apartments and villas, well-equipped kitchens, private parking, laundry facilities and close proximity to beaches and island attractions.

Whatever your choice you will find an amazing range of quality holiday homes and holiday rental properties here.

To help you get the most out of your holiday, the chart below gives you the "Average Daily High Temperateures [F]" for locations in the specific country or continent chosen. These are not the minimum or maximum temperatures but will serve as a guide to help you get the most from your holiday property rental.