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Mallorca Island , also known as the Mediterranean Lady has to offer anything a visitor might dream of. Tourism at Mallorca started to develop already in the 1920s, and until the Spanish Civil War it were mainly intellectuals and artists who were attracted by this island.

Mallorca 's wonderful climate, beautiful landscapes as well as its cosmopolitan ambience make it a privileged holiday resort, with a cultural offer comparable to the one of many European capitals. The Auditiorio de Palma, for instance, ranks among Europe 's top concert halls. At Mallorca , you will find relaxation, inspiration, culture and entertainment.

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands , located in the Mediterranean off the east coast of the Spanish mainland. More than six million visitors year flock to Mallorca - from members of the international jet set and royal houses of Europe to hordes of budget-conscious British and German package holidaymakers. The island is about 100 kilometres from east to west and about 75 kilometres from north to south.

It's an island of great contrasts with dramatic rugged mountains in the north west , a rural heartland virtually untouched by tourism, hidden coves favoured by owners of multi-million pound yachts and the international playgrounds of La Palma and Megaluf.

It's beauty has seduced the likes of Frederic Chopin, Robert Graves, King Juan Carlos of Spain , Michael Douglas and Claudia Schiffer. Royals and celebrities holiday here and often make the island their home.

The people of the Mediterranean know how to take life slowly - They still have time to sit in the shade and chat, to take siestas rather than rushing back to work, to enjoy the outdoors whether it is the mountain or the sea.
Mallorca or Majorca ? Are they the same place or not? Yes and no. Majorca , with a hard 'j', is a place invented by foreigners, where the sun always shines and the beer flows. Mallorca , the local name for the island, is quite different and far more complex. We encourage you to experience both in the spectacular island of Mallorca

Mallorca has prehistoric caves, ultra modern aqua parks, romantic train rides through the olive and lemon groves, every kind of sport imaginable.these are just a few of the things to keep you occupied during the daytime if you tire of Mallorca 's beach life.

For golf enthusiasts, there are no less than 12 courses on the island. Shopaholics will love the trendy boutiques and exclusive shops of La Palma and the traditional street markets of the inland towns and villages.

Hikers, horse riders, artists and nature lovers will want to explore the Tramuntana mountain region in the northwest. One of the most popular excursions is a visit to the extraordinary Cuevas de Drach ( Dragon Caves ) on the east coast. The limestone caves are full of thousands of stalagmites, stalactites and weird rock formations created out of water dripping for thousands of years.

The underground cavern opens out into a natural amphitheatre which can accommodate 300 people. The highlight of many people's visit to Mallorca is the moment when boats bearing an organist and violinists drift onto the lake to perform classical music composed especially for these caves. End your visit by exiting the caves in a rowboat.

Attractions

Here are some of the main activities on offer:

Mallorca watersports

Luxury motor cruisers, yachts and catamarans are available to hire for exploring some of the most remote corners of the island.

There is windsurfing, banana rides, water skiing, peddle boats and a host of other fun activities available from nearly every poular beach. Just turn up and find out.

The wealth of marine life here makes the area a magnet for scuba divers and snorkelers.

Diving clubs and schools are dotted around the coastline offering excursions to various dive sites including underwater caverns and wrecks.

Mallorca Rock Climbing

You've got easy access to the variety of terrain that you can only find on an island: mountains, valleys, sea cliffs and of course beaches! In Mallorca there is an abundance of quality limestone of all shapes and sizes. Climbing here includes slabs, roofs, tuffas, face-climbs, wicked overhangs, multi-pitch,... - whatever tickles your fancy.

Mallorca Walking and Climbing

The beautiful island of Mallorca , which at a first glance might seem to have been carelessly tossed into the Mediterranean just off the Spanish mainland, is small - only 3600 sq. km.

In spite of its size, the island does have an extensive range of hiking activities available, especially for those people who are looking for something different and off the beaten track. New insights can be achieved and horizons broadened.

Would you like to hike in the mountains, stay overnight in a medieval monastery, or ride Andalucian horses over long and deserted beaches? Or perhaps swim with the dolphins in the sunny Mediterranean Sea ? Mallorca has all of this on its walking trails.

Mallorca Cycling

The benign winters, the intense light and colour that pervades the spring and the pleasant temperatures all year round make the Islands ideal for active visitors. Thousands of cyclists arrive every year to travel its highways and byways and find corners they had never imagined. But it is not just the enthusiasts who enjoy the Island .

The leading professional cyclists in the world come here every February to compete in the Challenge, the first event of the year counts towards the World Cup. Throughout the winter, the best European teams train in Mallorca because they find it is the ideal conditions for training.

Visitors who want to enjoy the beauty of Mallorca can also rent a bicycle and follow the country roads filled with great beauty, which will lead them to the small villages in the interior, and enable them to get to know Mallorca culture , enjoy the typical cooking in the Sellers and the peaceful way of life of the inhabitants.

Mallorca Horse riding

On Mallorca there are many different ways you can enjoy this sport. On the tourist destinations, you find the "rent by the hour".

In case you want more training, you find stables, where part of the deal is that the keeper can use the horses for training classes. Or they have their own horses for this purpose. This is the best way to go, if you want to learn to ride properly, or already knows and just want some extra lessons.

Then you also have the "all in " riding holiday, where you live on a finca in the country side, and take tour in the the surrounding area from there.

Golf on Mallorca

Mallorca is a beautiful island with an all-the-year round golfing climate. It is fast becoming the Golfing Mecca of the Mediterranean .

Places of Interest

Mallorca 's La Ciutat, as the Mallorquines call their capital, will impress you from the moment you arrive to its port: yachts, palms, the cathedral ... Palma creates magic, more than ever in the early hours of the day. History and modernity melt together with the deep blue of Mediterranean sea . Approximately 320.000 people live here, about half of the island's total population. The city's cultural offer is impressive, specially if you take its size into consideration.

Capital of Majorca , Palma offers its visitors many interesting sites. Be sure to visit the gothic cathedral, "la Seo", build by Majorca 's king Jaume the 1st in the 13th century. Next to it see also the Almudaina, the residence of the moorish kings which recently served as a guest house for president Bill Clinton and the emperor of Japan .

Enjoy from there a walk in the narrow alleys of the old town or a refreshment in one of the many terrasses bordering the avenues. To savour a great view of the city and its bay, you can climb on foot or go by car to the Bellver castle. On the other side of the airport, you can enjoy the beach in Ca'n Pastilla and S'Arenal which also offer all the attractions of a modern tourist resort.

This area offers great diversity from the almond fields near Andratx, which resemble snow in February, to the beach and holiday atmosphere of Paguera in the summer. Enjoy a view of the island of La Dragonera from the village of Sant Elm or climb up to the ruins of the Sa Trappa monestary, 400m above sea level.

Andratx is a large village, full of charm and holds a colourful market on each Wednesday. Puerto de Andratx is an inviting little fishing port lodged in a small and narrow bay from which you can reach the Cabo de Sa Mola and see the cliffs sharply falling into the sea.

East of Palma, after the Bellver Castle , is one of the islands most developed tourism areas with plenty of small beaches and entertainment.

The king of Spain , Juan Carlos has his summer residence near Cala Mayor and the port of Portals Nous is still the most select of the Balearics.

You'll find beaches in the small coves of Sant Augusti, Ca's Catala and transparent waters in Ses Illetes.

Palma Nova and Magalluf are the main tourist resorts including Santa Ponsa on the East, where the sunsets are memorable. Portals Vells at the tip of the small peninsula is a more quiet spot offering some lovely views and walks. Inland, be sure to visit Calvia, a beautiful exemple of an authentic Majorquin village.

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