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Majorca is one of the Balearic Islands, which are located in the Mediterranean Sea and are a part of Spain.
Capital City
of Majorca : Palma de Majorca
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Holiday rentals Majorca.
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Hotels in Majorca
Hotels in Majorca [ Booking ] - Hotel Guide Majorca
Hotels in El Arenal, Palma de Mallorca, Can Pastilla, Alcudia, Cala D´Or, Palma Nova, Magalluf, Puerto de Andratx, Santa Ponsa, Portals Nous, Peguera, Illetas, and more.
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- Hotels in Majorca
Blau Porto Petro [ Beach Resort & Spa ], Blau Mediterraneo [ Hotel ], Blau Mediterraneo [ Club ], Blau Punta Reina [ Club ], Blau Colonia San Jordi [ Club ].
Hotels situated in privileged settings near the sea, where leisure, relaxation, class and beauty meet in a natural environment.
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
- Cheap Holidays & Package Holidays
From first class modern resorts with gorgeous golden sandy beaches to unspoilt villages oozing with culture Majorca has everything you could want from a holiday destination.
[ ATOL 230 ] - Flexible Luxury Holidays Majorca
Sovereign is a specialist tour operator with more than 30 years experience.
- Majorca
- Sun Holidays
Offering pre-bookable Majorcan Attractions, Experiences and Activities.
Alternative Mallorca - Try Holidays
Try Holidays is a small, family run, independent specialist involved with Mallorca for over 25 years.
Freelance Holidays - holiday homes
Away from the island's bustling capital Palma and the frenetic atmosphere of its nearby 'high rise' resorts, a
startling change of pace and scenery takes over. Fertile fields dotted with windmills turning lazily in the
breeze, give way to rolling countryside covered in olive and almond groves punctuated by vineyards and
small, sun-bleached villages. Mediaeval monasteries and castles perch 'quixotically' atop pine clad mountains
and look out over the azure sea that encircles the island's 400 km of beautiful coastline, most of which is
surprisingly untouched by signs of mass tourism and remains virtually unknown to all but a few of Mallorca's many visitors.
Villas with pools, apartment with shared pool, village houses, harbourside apartments, hideaway cottages.
Mundi Color UK
British subsidiary of the largest travel operator on the Iberian Peninsula, and the UK's Number One specialist travel operator to Spain.
Travel Guides Majorca / Related books
Travel Guides Mallorca at Amazon.co.uk
Transport / How do I travel to Majorca
Majorca Airport - Palma de Majorca
See AENA for information about these Spanish airports.
- flight tickets Majorca
Airline Tickets Majorca / Bargain Flights
Cheap flights Majorca / Price comparison possible.
Iscomar - Ferry from Barcelona and Valencia
Pitra.com - Ferry from Barcelona
Transmediterranea.net - Ferry from Barcelona v.v.
Umafisa - Ibiza - Barcelona, Formentera
Transporte de las Islas Baleares [ TIB ] - public transport Majorca
Tren de Soller - Train Majorca
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Tourism is the main source of revenue for Majorca.
Consell Insular de Mallorca [ Majorca Insular Council ]
Palma - Capital City Majorca - Municipality Palma de Mallorca
The enormous Cathedral is a must and there are also many other gothic and baroque churches in the area.
Visit the Bellver Castle, which these days is the home of the History Museum. Don't miss the Arab Baths, which are one of the last vestiges of the island's Islamic heritage.
Alcudia - municipality and township and a main tourist centre
Apart from the nearby sandy beaches the main tourist attraction is the Hidropark, as well as being home to Hotetur Bellevue complex. See Alcudia Tourist Board and Ajuntament d'Alcudia
Cala d'Or - A cozy downtown area, luxury marina and numerous attractive bays
Cala d'Or is a small village situated on the southeast coast of Majorca. In summer it reveals itself in a bustling
seaside resort. The attractive center looks, thanks to the white coloured low-rise, very Mediterranean. There are many opportunities to go out and with several good restaurants.
The surroundings of Cala d'Or is also called garden bay, because the horticultural region of Majorca with its fields, orchards and cactus figs.
The village stretches over five rocky bays with small sand beaches. The romantic bays are situated in a wooded area.
Cala Mayor
Cala Mayor, a small seaside resort, consists in fact of two lively resorts: Cala Mayor and San Augustin.
Between them is a nice centre. There is a beautiful sandy beach and inland the area is green with pine trees.
On the coastal road is a lively area with nice souvenir and tourist shops and several dining and entertainment
possibilities. Between the coast and a slightly inland highway a number of mostly large hotels, apartments and
villas alternate with a green environment. The beach is located south of Cala Mayor at the height of the center. Also there are several tiny coves.
In the center of Cala Mayor, there are plenty of entertainment. There are mostly bars, restaurants and discos. Around Cala Mayor there are a wide variety of golf courses.
Cala Rajada [ Bay of Rays ]
The resort of Cala Ratjada is the principle port and coastal development of the municipal district of Capdepera
on a small penisula on the nort heast corner of Majorca. Before the 1960's the original village was a quiet little
fishing port. There is a daily hydrofoil service from Cala Ratjada to Ciutadella (Capital of Menorca ]. Nearby a
dramaric jagged coastline and numerous sandy coves. Most of the beaches of the Municipality of Capdepera
have been awarded the Blue Flaf by the European Union for their cleanliness, facilties and water quality.
Ca'n Pastilla
Ca'n Pastilla is an extension of Playa de Palma and El Arenal. On the boulevard you will find small tourist
shops and cozy terraces. Ca'n Pastilla has a beautiful beach where the seabed slopes gently. From several
stops on the boulevard a tourist train departs. Especially at night it makes for a pleasant trip.
El Arenal [ see Playa de Palma ]
Playa de Palma / ElArenal
The lively seaside resorts Playa de Palma and Arenal are located on the southwest coast of Mallorca. The
two resorts blend together and there is plenty to do. They are located on a long sandy beach, so certainly
suitable for a magnificent beach holiday. In the evening you can enjoy a stroll along the promenade with its
palm trees. You will find many entertainment venues and small side streets with many shops. On every street
corner you'll find lively bars and nightlife lasts until the early hours. For real, this is a paradise fot nightlife.
Playa de Muro
Playa de Muro lies between Puerto de Alcudia and Ca'n Picafort, out on the busy main road. It has a long
narrow coastal strip that is interrupted by a canal. Behind the main road is a fairly large swampy nature
reserve and lake. The center of Playa de Muro has no real core because it is elongateding and actually a series of shopping and dining is.
Port d'Andraitx
Port d'Andraitx is one of the most beautiful harbors of the Mediterranean Sea. On one side with a fairly large marina and on the other side a fishing port.
A long boulevard with many shops and terraces is adjacent to the port. Here you can enjoy a stroll! The town
itself has no beach, but there are some rocky coves. These bays are hard to reach on foot, but a boat can definitely help. In Port d'Antraitx you undoubtedly enjoy a wonderful holiday.
Sa Coma - town on the eastern coast
Part of the small municipality Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. Tourism is based around its golden sandy beach,
and a variety of bars and restaurants. Sa Coma is more family oriented, and evening entertainment centres on hotels, rather than in bars or clubs.
Paris Hilton owns a holiday home in the south of the town. The town features impressive glass bottom boat rides along with stunning scenery.
Santa Ponsa - holiday resort in south-west Mallorca
A charming village in a beautiful bay with palm trees. Many families with children choose to Santa Ponsa
because of the beautiful sandy beach that slopes gently into the sea. In and around the town you can enjoy
golf, water skiing, pedal boats, snorkelling and diving. From the harbor, whith the memorial cross of King
Jaime I, there are lovely boat trips to the surrounding villages. For hikers and nature lovers Santa Ponsa is a
very good starting point. Beautiful wooded hills are right in the hinterland. And you can make beautiful walking
trips to Paquera Andraitx. An for night life you're in the right place! There are many cafes, restaurants and nightclubs.
Sóller - Port de Soller
Sóller - Sollernet.com - an attractive town on Mallorca's north-west Coast.
Situated some 3 Km. inland, from its port, 'Port de Sóller', the town lies in a large, fertile, bowl-shaped valley.
Sóller shares its valley with the village of Fornalutx and the hamlet of Biniaraix.
The valley is famous for its orange groves and terraces of ancient olive trees. The village of Deià is just down
the coast.
Inca - Ajuntament d'Inca
Inca is the capital of the Raiguer. It is located in the center of the island. Holds the title of city since 1900,
awarded by the Queen Regent María Cristina:
The region of the Raiguer and especially the city Inca city are known centers of the shoe and leather crafts in
Mallorca. The shoemaker guilds are the oldest in Mallorca, dating back to the Catalan conquest of the island in
the 13th Century. The leather and shoe trade has developed in this city to industrial enterprises of
international reputation: Lottusse, George's, campers, Barrats, Farrutx, Munper, Asinca Kollflex and are only a few known examples.
Inca is also known for its wine cellars.
Llucmajor
The municipality of Llucmajor is the largest municipality [ surface area ] of the Balearic Island Majorca. There
are sixteen towns in the district, including the town of Llucmajor and parts of s'Arenal, Cala Blava and Cala Pí. See Llucmajor's Town Council
Manacor - town and municipality
Manacor is situated in th East of Mallorca island. With its 27 km of coast and an extension of 260,22 square
kilometres it is Mallorca's second biggest district. In the interior are the towns of Manacor, Son Macià and Son
Negre, and on the coats Porto Cristo and S'Illot, and the resorts of Cala Murada, Cala Domingos, s'Estany d'en
Mas, Cala Mendia, Cala Anguila and Cala Morlanda. It's the site of the famous Caves of Drach, and Calas de
Mallorca. Manacor has one of the busiest street markets on the island, held every Monday morning. Manacor
is famous for furniture manufacture and artificial pearls. It is a terminating station on the Majorca rail network. See Tourist Board Manacor and Ajuntament de Manacor.
Puerto Pollensa
Alfabia Mountains
Mountain range located in the municipality of Fornalutx.
Els Cornadors
Els Cornadors are a mountain range in Majorca located in the municipality of Sóller.
Cap de Formentor [ cape the Meeting point of the winds ]
Cap de Formentor is a spectacular bluff, located on the northernmost point of the Balaeric Island Majorca. Its highest point, Fumart, is 384m above sea level.
Canyon Torrente de Pareis
Second largest canyon in the Mediterranean. Situated on the west coast of Mallorca near the village of Sa
Calobra. At the bottom of the canyon is a small salt lake, caused by marine influx. The whole area Torrent de Pareis canyon has been a nature monument for its geological and biological value. See Torrentdepareis.info
Jardines de Alfabia - tuinencomplex in het westen van Mallorca
De tuinen liggen aan de oostkant van het gebergte Serra de Tramuntana nabij de treinroute die loopt van Palma
de Mallorca naar Port de Soller. In de Jardines de Alfabia bevinden zich voornamelijk pergola's, maar ook
andere planten en bomen kunnen hier bezichtigd worden. Door de tuinen lopen paden van waar men
fonteinen, waterlelies en palmbomen kan bezichtigen. Ook zijn in de Jardines de Alfabia beekjes te vinden.
Serra de Tramuntana
Here you will find the highest mountains of Majorca : the Puig Major (1445 meters), the Puig Massanella (1348
meters), the Puig Tomir (1103 meters), the Puig de l'Ofre (1091 meters), the Puig d'es Teix (1064 meters) and Puig Tossals (1047 meters).
Aqualand Magaluf - water park
Magaluf's water park. Its facilities include state of the art attractions such as the Boomerang and the Tornado.
The Mini Park, the water park for children, includes the brand new Enchanted Castle among other modern attractions
Arab Baths - one of the last vestiges of the island's Islamic heritage
Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca [ Observatorio Astronómico de Mallorca ]
An observatory just south of Costitx with a planetarium attached to it. See OAM.
Bellver Castle - home of the History Museum
Cathedral Palma - Gothic
A must and there are also many other gothic and baroque churches in the area.
Erzherzog Ludwig Salvator
Merca Palma - market in Palma
News - Diario de Mallorca - daily
News - Mallorca Magazin - Magazine
University of Majorca - Universitat de les Illes Balears
Cuisine - Mallorcan Recipes
Mallorca's cuisine is a combination of recipes and ingredients typical of the Sierra de Tramuntana, the Sierra
de Levante and the plain between them. And not to forget the fruits of the sea around.
The almond tree predominates in uncultivated mountain areas, and the carob and olive trees, in cultivated
areas, although to a lesser extent.
Majorca Cuisine
Gastronomy of Majorca [ Spanish language ]
Basic Ingredients, Specialties, Other dishes, Typical drinks, Gastronomic festivals.
Receptes de la cuina de Mallorca
Rice, Meat, Eggs, Pastas and soups, Pisces Desserts, Vegetables and salads Gastronomic routes
The Taste of Place Mallorca - by Vicky Bennison
A culinary guide to Mallorca, covering traditions, recipes, ingredients, shops, restaurants and wine, illustrated
with full colour photographs throughout. It is the only book on the market in English introducing Mallorquin food;
the chapter on wine contains a lot of new information about wines and vineyards not mentioned in Spanish
wine books currently available. This book will be of interest to the two million British holidaymakers who visit Mallorca every year, and everyone who in interested in foreign cuisines.
Paperback 128 pages (November 10, 2003); Publisher: Chakula Press
History of Majorca
Between 902 and 1229, the Balearic Islands, then known as the "Eastern Islands of al-Andalus", were part of
the Islamic world. The island was conquered by James I of Aragon in 1229, creator of the Kingdom of Majorca.
History of Majorca
Founding of Majorca, Palma, 20th century and today, Prehistoric settlements.
Historia de Mallorca
Mallorca Medieval
Cannae: The Experience of Battle in the Second Punic War
2002; ISBN 0415261473.
Music, Art & Culture, Events & Festivals
Sibyl
The Sibyl is a medieval chant and its importance lies in the fact that one of the few still living examples of medieval religious folklore, which have only survived in Alghero and Majorca. See El canto de la Sibila de Mallorca.
The chant of the Sybil is performed at matins on the night of 24 December in churches throughout Majorca.
The chant marks the annual Christmas Vigil, and is sung by a boy or girl accompanied by two or more altar
boys or girls. During the chant they walk through the church towards the chancel, the singer carrying a
sword in his or her hands, held upright in front of the face, while the altar boys or girls carry candles. At the end of the song a cross is drawn in the air with the sword.
The chant of the Sybil on Majorca is Inscribed in 2010 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Culture of Mallorca
Festivals and traditions in municipalities, The anthem of Majorca, The flag [ the shield and the signal of the Council ], Day of Majorca, Mallorca Medieval, The Sibyl
Es Bulard - Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Palma
Es Baluard Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma's collection includes works by the major artists and
movements that have converged and are converging in the Balearic Islands since the inception of the
twentieth century until today and relates them to works from other artistic contexts in Spain and abroad.
Museum Es Baluard is located in the old bastion of Sant Pere, a 16th century building on Palma's bay and designed by the italian engineer Giovan Giacomo Palearo Fratin.
Casa Museu Lloren Villalonga
Fundacio Pilar i Joan Miro a Mallorca
Iguana Teatre
Teatre Principal
Day of Majorca
On 12 September is the day of Mallorca. It commemorates the pledge made by James II in 1276 of the Charter
of franchises and privileges of the Kingdom of Mallorca, which became the legal basis of our country.
Fira Dijous Bo - Market and agricultural fair [ Fat Thursday ]
In 2011 with more than 200,000 visitors. Takes place in Inca on the second Thursday in November.
Vinedefesta.com - Cultural events
Web Portals / Majorca Directories
Mallorca Info - search engine for Majorca
Mallorca-Plaza
Mallorcaweb.com
News, web directory, Majorca map, diary of exhibitions, forum, postcards, hotels, apartments, bars & restaurants...
Mallorca Fact
Description of towns and places of this Mediterranean island, backed up with photo and video
Majorca.com
Mallorca Online
Majorca - Mallorca
Information about Alcudia, Cala Bona, Cala Millor, Calas de Majorca, Cala d'Or, Cala San Vincente, Cala
Ratjada, Camp de Mar, C'an Pastilla, C'an Picafort, Colonia Sant Jordi, Illetas, Magaluf, Paguera, Palma Nova,
Playa de Muro, Porto Colom, Porto Cristo, Puerto Pollensa, Sa Coma, Santa Ponsa, Soller
Alcudiaholidays.org.uk
With a seven mile long beach to call its own, Alcudia was always destined to be vacation central. Add to that
its warm waters, great shopping and family-friendly, traffic-calmed promenade, and you're looking at a little slice of Balearic paradise.
And so close to the majestic Majorcan countryside, too. The island's rocky heart reaches its pinnacle at the
soaring Tramuntana mountain range, just out of town – and this is a real A hiker's paradise
The Alcudia Guide
The site for information on Alcudia, information on Puerto Alcudia and information on Playa de Muro.
Produced by people living locally in Puerto Alcudia and Playa de Muro, thealcudiaguide offers you a first-hand insight into the resorts.
Alcudia is an historic town with Roman and Moorish influences, Puerto Alcudia a lively modern resort with
one of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean. Playa de Muro (though part of a different municipality) joins
onto Puerto Alcudia and also boasts a terrific beach, some oustanding hotels and a vast nature park - S'Albufera.
Llucmajor-tv.com/
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Communities in Majorca: Alaró, Alcúdia, Algaida, Andratx, Ariany, Artà, Banyalbufar, Binissalem, Búger,
Bunyola, Calvià, Campanet, Campos, Capdepera, Consell, Costitx, Deyá, Escorca, Esporles, Estellencs,
Felanitx, Fornalutx, Inca, Lloret de Vistalegre, Lloseta, Llubí, Llucmajor, Manacor, Mancor de la Vall, Maria de la
Salut, Marratxí, Montuïri, Muro, Palma / Palma de Mallorca, Petra, Sa Pobla, Pollença, Porreres, Puigpunyent,
Ses Salines, Sant Joan, Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Santa Eugènia, Santa Margalida, Santa María del Camí, Santanyí, Selva, Sencelles, Sineu, Sóller, Son Servera, Valldemossa, Vilafranca de Bonany
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