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| Our guide to the numerous attractions throughout Mallorca (Majorca) |
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Palma is the capital city of Mallorca, and has many tourist attractions, including the magnificent Cathedral, as well as several churches and museums.
Throughout the island there are many excellent Art Galleries, featuring works by such famous artists such as Joan Miro and Picasso. |
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Tourist Attractions
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There are daily excursions to places such as the Caves of Drach, the Carthusian Monastery at Valldemosa and the Autosafari, a zoo near to Porto Cristo.
Several water "Theme Parks" exist throughout the island including Aqualand in both Magaluf and El Arenal, Western Water Park in Magaluf.
The dolphin show at Marineland should not be missed. A fantastic show, with additional parrot and sea lion show. |
Other alternatives include a drive-in safari park and historic gardens. There is a nature reserve S'albufera near to C'an Picafort.
A tropical park Jumaica,which is also a banana plantation, can be found near Sa Coma.
The gamblers among you may like to try their luck at the Casino, situated near Magalluf, but do remember your passport as you`ll need that to gain entry.
New in 2007 were the "Palma Aquarium" in Playa de Palma and the "House of Katmandu" in Magaluf.
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For those wanting to know more about the historical aspects of Mallorca then the Cathedral in Palma is a good place to start, with it's surrounding streets hiding a multitude of churches and museums. |
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Other Attractions
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More attractions can be found in a superb selection of watersports, submarine trips, underground caves, or explore the magnificent mountain ranges, the main one being the Serra de Traumunta.
Hire a car and explore the mountainside villages of Deia and Valldemosa, or book an organised excursion to Cap Formentor.
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For evening entertainment most travel agencies provide excursions to the fabulous shows at Son Amar and Es Foguero.
One of these shows which has proved extremely successful, with over 3 million customers in the last 21 years, is Pirates Adventure situated within walking distance of Magaluf. A swashbuckling show to entertain the kids and the adults, with a fantastic display of aerobatics, gymnastics and dancing. |
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Excursions around Mallorca
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Many excursions are available and booking can be done directly, via your hotel rep, or through one of the many travel agencies throughout the island.
These excursions vary from trips on a glass bottom boat to a journey on the antique train from Palma to the attractive town of Soller then by tram car to the Port of Soller. |
Book a trip to one of the markets, such as Inca, the centre of the leather industry in Mallorca.
If your interest is in jewellery, why not try the pearl factories at Manacor? Here you get a guided tour of the factory where these exquisite pearls are made.
For those suffering with back problems and other ailments such as asthma then the popular "Blanket Trip" is a pleasant half day trip, taking you on a demonstration of how these natural products are made and an opportunity to buy at a discount.
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