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Around Mallorca.com - Your travel guide to the Island of Mallorca (Majorca)
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Welcome to the island of Mallorca
Mallorca is the largest of all of the three Balearic Islands, and its capital, Palma, is the commercial centre of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands.
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One of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, Mallorca has the advantage of a hot summer sun whilst still often being blessed with refreshing sea breezes. In the winter the weather is mild, although night times can get quite chilly. There is something for everyone here in Mallorca, no matter what the season.
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Away from the countless restaurants and bars a lot of the island is still untouched by tourism, so if you want to venture off the beaten track, you can get a taste of how the Mallorquine locals spend their time.
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Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, 3,640km in area. From Cabo Grosser (S'Arraco) to Cabo de Capdepera it is about 110km in length and roughly 76km wide from north to south.
The island has 7 cities, the capital being Palma, the others Manacor,
Llucmajor, Soller, Felanitx, Inca and Alcudia, with 52 municipal areas. Nearly half of the population are in and around Palma, over 380,000 inhabitants.
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Mallorca's landscape is picturesque and varied, changing dramatically within a short distance.
The Serra Tramunta
mountains stretch from Cabo Formentor down to the area
near Isla Dragonera on the west coast, the highest peak being that of Puig Major (1,455m). This forms a protective barrier protecting the island from the cold north winds. The coastline in this area is made up of sheer cliffs dropping dramatically to the sea. Further east is the mountain range Sierra de Levante, which are lower, the highest peak that of the Atalaia Morella (562m).
Es Raiguer is part of the large, flat, central plain of Mallorca. Here you will find the heart of the islands agriculture, with thousands of almond trees, vineyards, carob trees and orchards.
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The rest of the area, around the coastline, generally consists of gently sloping land leading to beaches of fine sand and clear water. The coastline is inundated with tiny beaches and coves, some of which can only be reached by sea.
Click here for a map of Mallorca
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Mallorca's capital, Palma de Mallorca, is also the capital of the Balearic Islands.
One of the first things you see when driving along the main sea front, the Paseo Maritimo, is the beautiful Palma Cathedral, La Seu, proudly guarding the Bay of Palma.
This is just one of the many historical buildings to be found as you wander down narrow streets,through numerous "plaza`s" or squares, viewing secluded courtyards and spectacular churches. |
Near the Paseo Maritimo you will find the 2 main yachting facilities, the Real Club Nautico at one end, and the Club de Mar at the other.
The Club de Mar is situated at the west end of Palma Bay, providing a full range of services for boats and yachts of all sizes. There is a restaurant/bar on site as well as a whole range of yachting services.
Real Club Nautico is at the east end of the bay and as well as the usual services, several regattas are held here, including the "Trofeo Princesa Sofía" and "la Copa del Rey".
The city walls were constructed in medieval times and were situated to protect the capital from invaders. There is a walkway which runs along the top of the walls, giving you a different perspective of the Cathedral and the old parts of Palma.
Apart from the tourist attractions there is the temptation of the numerous shops which fill this capital city.
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Mallorca is part of the Balearic Islands off the south east coast of the Spanish mainland, in the Mediterranean Sea.
Flights are available to Son Sant Juan from all main airports throughout the season, although the winter months tend to have a reduced service. Travel time is approximately 2.5 hrs from most areas of the U.K. The airport itself has grown tremendously over the years, and has full parking facilities as well as a wide range of shops and travel specialists on the premises. See also the flights to mallorca website. |
A number of cruise companies operate to Mallorca, the holiday normally consisting of 1 week on board then 1 week in hotel accommodation on the island.
There are several ferries provide a service to the island from the mainland, France and also the neighbouring islands of Menorca and Ibiza.
AroundMallorca.com can now offer you the facility to book your taxi from the airport or port to any location in Mallorca online. You can select your transfer start and end point, get a price and pay online, all with instant confirmation. No need to worry about new currencies or over charges, you never pay our drivers cash because you've already paid!
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Palma de Mallorca is a bustling cosmopolitan city and
offers a wide range of nightlife.
Stroll along the Paseo Maritimo, breathing in the fresh sea
air whilst surrounded by the sights and sounds of small
cafes, large and varied restaurants, salsa bars, nightclubs
and discotheques. Here you can also find the Auditorium
which is host to various cultural activities throughout the
year, from pop concerts to pantomime.
In the "old town" navigate the narrow back streets,
finding delightful little bistros, traditional Spanish bars and small jazz and blues clubs.
For those wanting something more lively there are
several resorts, such as Magalluf in the south and Alcudia
in the north where there are an abundance of
clubs, pubs and discos open until the early hours of the
morning.
Dining out is a must. Why not hire a car and try one of
the more traditional Mallorquine restaurants that are to be
found throughout the island. Some of these are some
distance away from the resorts and a good way to tell if
it's a popular place is to check the car park! If it's full
then you know that the residents of the island frequent it,
and therefore chances are the food will be superb.
The small village of Genova in the Calvia district is a
haven of small and large restaurants.
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