4th – 11th March 2024
Majorca Congress
- an overseas congress in the largest island of the Balearic Islands!
Cala Ratjada, Majorca, 4th - 11th March 2024
The Spring overseas 2024 congress, will be held in Majorca, March 2024, at the Hotel Bella Playa. Bookings are now being taken by First for Bridge and members are advised to book as soon as possible due to the late change of location. 8-day and 10-day options are available.
The Hotel Bella Playa & Spa in Cala Ratjada is a firm favourite with guests who commend it for its excellent dining and friendly service as well as its warm atmosphere and relaxing facilities.
Cala Ratjada is a well-established resort and port on the beautiful northeast coast of Majorca that up until recently was virtually undiscovered by British tourists. As a result, it is completely unspoilt, allowing you to enjoy delightful coastal promenades, as well as an abundance of traditional restaurants and tapas bars. Not to be missed is a haggle in the excellent Saturday market in the old town; a great opportunity to treat yourself to some leather goods or pick up a souvenir! The area is beautiful with a dramatic coastline and many sandy bays, perfect for wonderful coastal walks.
The hotel offers excellent facilities including a large indoor pool with hydro jets, saunas and steam rooms, as well as a lovely outdoor pool and terraces.
To enter
8 days from £865pp
Bookings should be made with First for Bridge. The price of the bridge is now included with your booking.
| Day | Start time | End time | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MON 4 | ARRIVAL FROM UK | ||
| 20:00 | 23:15 | PRE-CONGRESS PAIRS | |
| TUES 5 | 10:00 | WELCOME MEETING | |
| 14:00 | 17:15 | SWISS PAIRS session 1 (3 x 8-board matches) | |
| 19:45 | 22:00 | SWISS PAIRS session 2 (2 x 8-board matches) | |
| WED 6 | 14:00 | 17:15 | SWISS PAIRS SESSION 3 (3 8-board matches) |
| 19:45 | 22:00 | SWISS PAIRS SESSION 4 (2 8-board matches) | |
| THU 7 | 09:30 | INCLUDED TOUR of north of the island | |
| 19:45 | 23:00 | PIVOT TEAMS (single pivot) | |
| FRI 8 | 14:30 | 17:45 | OPEN PAIRS |
| 19:45 | 23:00 | IMP PAIRS | |
| SAT 9 | 14:30 | 17:45 | SWISS TEAMS session 1 (3 x 8-board matches) |
| 19:45 | 23:00 | SWISS TEAMS session 2 (3 x 8-board matches) | |
| SUN 10 | 13:30 | 15:30 | SWISS TEAMS session 3 (2 x 8-board matches) |
| 16:00 | 18:00 | SWISS TEAMS session 4 (2 x 8-board matches) | |
| Followed by drinks reception and prize-giving. | |||
| MON 11 | DEPARTURE TO UK |
Venue and Tariff
8 days from £865pp
Bookings should be made with First for Bridge.
Hotel Bella Playa
Located just a short distance from the sea, rooms at this 4-star, privately owned hotel have recently been refurbished and guests can expect a high standard of service throughout.
The hotel serves a variety of cuisine from the restaurant which has a large terrace with beautiful views of the sea. There is a very good choice of hot and cold and freshly prepared dishes from the buffet breakfast tables. Dinner is buffet style with a wide selection of dishes, including a pasta table and show cooking where meat and fish are cooked freshly each evening. Desserts are delicious and include a good selection of gateaux, cheeses and ice-creams. During the day snacks and light lunches can be purchased in the hotel bar and on the terraces. In the evening, the Ponent Bar is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your favourite drink with its cozy atmosphere.
As well as a lovely outdoor pool and spacious terraces the hotel boasts a fantastic, new, heated, indoor pool with hydro jets and massages, and two steam rooms and a Jacuzzi, sauna and fitness centre - all complimentary to hotel guests. If you want to treat yourself the Eco Spa offers a wide range of treatments (additional charge applies).
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