Arta:
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Arta is a small town in the north east of Mallorca, on the road to Cala Ratjada. It is still a traditionally Mallorcan town, with a market on Tuesdays.
The main attraction is the magnificent Santuari de Sant Salvador d'Arta which sits on top of the hill overlooking Arta.
Nearby are the dramatic Caves of Arta, about 5km away, on the east coast.
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Binisallem:
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Binissalem is a small Mallorcan town in the middle of the island. This is the area known for wine making and the town has numerous bodegas and wine wholesalers.
There are very few hotels or restaurants in the area, leaving it unspoilt by tourism and giving you the chance to enjoy a typical mallorcan lifestyle.
Nearby, on the main Palma-Inca road, is the Wax Museum or Museo de Cera. (Closed Mondays)
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Campos:
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In the south east corner of Mallorca, Campos is a tranquil farming town with a busy market on Thursdays and Saturdays.
In the local church of Sant Julia you can find a painting of Christ by artist Murillo and next door is the local museum.
Within the municipality of Campos, a few km away, are the popular beaches of Es Trenc and Sa Rapita.
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Situated at the north west tip of the peninsula in Mallorca, Cap formentor has one of the most dramatic views to be found on the island.
There are several look out points, including Mirador d'es Colomer which overlooks the small island of Colomer. From here, on a clear day, you can see Alcudia in the south, Cala Figuera in the west and the neighbouring island of Menorca in the east.
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Deia is on the west coast of Mallorca, about 25km from Palma. Take the route through Valldemossa and around the headland at Sa Pedrissa to reach the village. Among other things, Deia is famous for the fact that English poet and author Robert Graves made his home there.
As yet not spoiled by tourism there are a few hostels and boarding houses (pensiones) in the area if you would like to stay, as well as a couple of luxury hotels.
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Felanitx:
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Situated close to Porto Colom on the east coast, in the centre of one of the main wine-making regions, Felanitx is one of the cleanest and best maintained towns in Mallorca.
Go to the local market on Sunday for products frown and produced locally, while you're there visit the church of San Miguel which has a memorial dedicated to locals killed in a tragic accident in 1844.
Nearby is the Castell de Santueri, built by the Moors and well worth a visit.
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Galilea:
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In the south west of Mallorca, on the south slope of the Galatzo mountain, Galilea is a small village which centres around the church Immaculada Concepció.
This peaceful haven is inhabited by locals, artists and foreigners alike, who savour the tranquility of the area.
It can be reached from the village of Es Capdella or from Puigpunyent, the nearest town 4 km away.
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Inca, in the centre of Mallorca, is one of the largest towns on the island. Here you can tour the leather factories for bargains, or shop until you drop at one of the many exclusive boutiques in the area.
On Thursday is the popular market, , selling leather goods, jewellery and many local craft items, or visit one of the many cafes, restaurants and local pastry shops with mouthwatering local produce for sale.
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LLuc:
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One of the highlights of Lluc, in the north of Mallorca, is the fabulous monastery, or Monestir de Nostra Senyora de Lluc.
The area is ideal for walks and hikes, with a trail leading up from the monastery. Here the largest mountain in Mallorca, Massanella, is also very popular with climbers.
The whole area is rich in history and there are many other things to see and visit - including he Gorge Clau Lake.
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Manacor, on the road to Son Severa, is famous for it's manufacture of artificial pearls. Here you can visit the pearl factories and watch the process of a pearl been made from start to finish.
The local Hipódromo, just outside the centre of town, holds chariot races every weekend. The area is also popular for local ceramics and it's world famous wooden furniture.
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Pollensa:
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Pollensa, in the north west of the island, is best known for Calvari, the Parish Church, which is reached up a long slope of steep steps.
It is a popular residence for artists and authors and plays a large role in the culture of Mallorca.
Other places to visit are the Cloister of Sant Domingo and the Pollensa Museum, found in the old Dominican convent.
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Santanyi:
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Santanyi is a popular and picturesque town situated in the south east of Mallorca., inhabited by foreigners and locals alike, and very popular with artists.
There are several excellent restaurants in the area and numerous art galleries and art workshops.
Saturday is market day and the beach is only a few km away.
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Sineu:
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Right in the centre of Mallorca, the village of Sineu was once the capital of Mallorca.
Surrounded by olive groves and almond trees, this agricultural village offers the best of the real Mallorca.
Here you can visit traditional restaurants built in the cellars of old houses as well as take in some of the history by visiting the Parish Church of Santa Maria and having a look at an old palace, Palau dels Reis de Mallorca, now inhabited by nuns.
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Sitting on the slopes of the Tramuntana mountains, in the north west of the island, Valldemossa is one of the most visited towns in Mallorca.
Visit the Carthusian monastery, where Frederic Chopin and his lover George Sand stayed during the winter of 1838-39. Nearby is the Costa Nord centre which was opened my Michael Douglas, who used to own a house in the area when he was married to Catherine Zeta Jones.
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