Mallorca in Spain: An Introduction to Majorca, Spain
An Introduction to Mallorca
Each region of Mallorca has its own particular appeal - the northeast for history, the east coast for beaches and caves, the north and west for spectacular mountains and picture-postcard villages. And you haven't seen Mallorca until you have driven across Es Pla, the fertile plain at the centre of the island, with its almond groves, windmills and old market towns. Choosing where to stay depends on what you want to see and do, from the bustle of Palma, to the coast, to deep inland with many luxury retreats being in places you can get away from it all.
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What to See & Where to Go in Mallorca
Mallorca really does have it all - glorious beaches and majestic mountains, a wealth of historical buildings and cultural experiences, a buzzing and cosmopolitan city, theme parks for all the family and all the shopping you could care to do whilst on holiday. Whether you want to visit one of the beautiful country houses, enter one of the remarkable caves, or chill out in a beach club, Mallorca has it.
Best Beaches Mallorca
The beaches in Mallorca range from long white sandy beaches, to isolated rocky coves. Many of them are popular with tourist and locals alike, but it is still possible to find a peaceful spot if you are prepared to get off the beaten track. Some of the nicest beaches tend to have resorts attached to them, so they are busy but the upside of this is that they have extensive facilities and are great for families and children.
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Spend a day in the city of Palma
Palma comes as a surprise to many people - it is stylish, sophisticated, intimate yet bursting with life. Half of Mallorca's population live here, enjoying the island's best restaurants, shops and nightlife as well as a thriving arts scene and a lively cafe society. Palma's masterpiece is its Gothic cathedral, rising out of the city walls which once marked the edge of the sea. Close to here is the old Arab quarter, its maze of narrow streets hiding museums, palaces and exquisite courtyards.
Enjoy a meal at a quayside restaurant
Mallorca's fabulous coastline offers many opportunities to find a dining spot by the sea. All the islands ports have at least one restaurant on the front, or the pier, and most will specialise in fresh fish. Or head to one of the marinas where you can indulge in some people watching - and enjoy a different sort of view! It is worth calling up the restaurant in advance if there is a group of you - you may well be offered a whole fish for your party that has been freshly caught that morning.
Palma Aquarium, Palma de Mallorca
If visiting an aquarium doesn’t sound like your idea of fun, you should make Palma Aquarium an exception. It has been developed by Coral World International, who are renowned for creating beautiful marine parks in Hawaii, the Red Sea and Australia. The Palma Aquarium is the newest of the group, having opened in 2007. The designers have faithfully recreated the habitats and ecosystems of the world’s seas and oceans to capture the excitement of the world below the tropical waters. Along with the multitude of fish tanks, you’ll find a large garden with play area for the kids, and a huge jungle roof garden.
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Serra de Tramuntana, West Coast of Mallorca
The 'mountains of the north wind' which run the length of Mallorca's north coast are home to the island's most spectacular landscapes. Pine-covered slopes lean into the sea; as you climb higher, forested hills give way to barren crags and peaks. The people of Majorca have good reason to be grateful to the mountains - in winter they act as a buffer, shielding the plain from the fierce tramuntana wind and absorbing most of the island's rain and snow. In summer they provide a cool retreat from the heat of Palma and the south.
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Take in a hilltop sanctuary
Drive (or walk) to a hilltop sanctuary to experience 'the other Mallorca'. There are several ermitas, hermitages, santuaries and monastries dotted throughout Mallorca, mainly dating back to Medieval times. Originally inhabited by monks, they were places of pilgrimage. Nowadays, they provide excellent starting points for hikes, and you can spend the night in some of them in fairly basic but cheap rooms.
Shopping in Palma de Mallorca
The main shopping areas in Palma are Avinguda Jaume III and the Passeig des Born for up-market boutiques, and the pedestrian streets around Placa Major for small specialist shops. There is also a modern shopping mall and hypermarket complex - the Centro Comercial Porto Pi - 2km from the centre. For the shopper, the relatively small size of Palma is of great advantage.
Palma to Soller Vintage Train RideTake a trip on a traditional narrow gauge railway through spectacular scenery
The opening of a railway line from Palma to Soller in 1912, and a tram linking Soller to its port the following year, brought the northwest coast within easy reach of the capital. The vintage carriages are still in use, providing a joyride for tourists and a relief for locals from the terrors of the Palma-Soller road.
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Boat Trips in MallorcaEnjoy Majorca's coastline from the sea
With so many sights to see around Mallorca's coastline, there is no better way to see them than from a boat. If you don't fancy chartering your own boat, you can take a trip with one of the many boat companies based in most of Mallorca's main resorts. There is a wide choice of small boats, large boats and catamarans (which is reflected in the price you will pay) and some have glass-bottoms so you can admire the fish and sea vegetation below.
Celebrations & Commemorations
Find yourself swept along by the atmosphere of a traditional fiesta and you will get a completely different picture of Mallorca. Most are religious in origin and a few date back to the time of the Christian conquest. Every town and village has its saint's day, whose eve (revelta) is marked by a verbena, a street party with music, dancing, fireworks and fancy dress. Battles are acted out between devils and heroic women, or Christians and Moors; people prance about as horses, and a good time is had by all. For more information during your stay in Mallorca, visit the local tourist information office to find out what is on. Public transport is very good and well linked, especially in the holiday resorts.
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