Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Mallorca, or Majorca
Majorca, also known as Mallorca is Spain's largest island. It is found in the Mediterranean Sea and is part of the Balearic Islands Archipelago. Like the other islands in the archipelago, Mallorca is a popular destination for the holidays!
The capital of the island is Palma. Palma also happens to be the capital of the community on the Balearic Islands.
Mallorca has a long history, all the way from the times of the Romans, Palma itself was founded as a Roman camp!Only in the 18th century did it become part of Spain.
When arriving a Palma (if you go through there), you would probably do so through the Son Sant Joan Airport. Hotels in Palma can be found quite cheaply. Cheap Mallorca Hotels are a must in your plans due to the relative high value of the Euro.
Given its position in the Mediterranean, it's summers are hot and winters wet; with markedly higher precipitation in the Serra de Tramuntana, a mountain range stretching along the north-west coast of Mallorca. Winters are colder in the mountain range so brief episodes of snow during the winter in the mountain ranges are not unusual.
There are literally thousands of restaurants in Mallorca, but for cuisine truly Mallorcian, you gotta try sobrassada, arros brut (a version of paella which is generally saffron rice cooked with chicken, pork and vegetables) and, the sweetish ensaïmada.
For the night life, there is a wide variety of bars, restaurants and nightlife in Palma. And of course some of the beach resorts do have night parties and revelry. Note not all beaches are like that some are more peaceful and on an island this wide, you can find one that suits your holiday plans!
Mallorca offers some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean region can offer ranging from large sandy ones in the primary resorts to tiny coves hidden off in the rocky areas, some only accessible by foot or boat, more than 70 beaches to choose from!. Go there during summer to have a sunny vacation or a relaxing breezy stay in the cool winters, cheap Hotels in Mallorca can be found dotting the island, so be sure to find one in an accessible place!
The capital of the island is Palma. Palma also happens to be the capital of the community on the Balearic Islands.
Mallorca has a long history, all the way from the times of the Romans, Palma itself was founded as a Roman camp!Only in the 18th century did it become part of Spain.
When arriving a Palma (if you go through there), you would probably do so through the Son Sant Joan Airport. Hotels in Palma can be found quite cheaply. Cheap Mallorca Hotels are a must in your plans due to the relative high value of the Euro.
Given its position in the Mediterranean, it's summers are hot and winters wet; with markedly higher precipitation in the Serra de Tramuntana, a mountain range stretching along the north-west coast of Mallorca. Winters are colder in the mountain range so brief episodes of snow during the winter in the mountain ranges are not unusual.
There are literally thousands of restaurants in Mallorca, but for cuisine truly Mallorcian, you gotta try sobrassada, arros brut (a version of paella which is generally saffron rice cooked with chicken, pork and vegetables) and, the sweetish ensaïmada.
For the night life, there is a wide variety of bars, restaurants and nightlife in Palma. And of course some of the beach resorts do have night parties and revelry. Note not all beaches are like that some are more peaceful and on an island this wide, you can find one that suits your holiday plans!
Mallorca offers some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean region can offer ranging from large sandy ones in the primary resorts to tiny coves hidden off in the rocky areas, some only accessible by foot or boat, more than 70 beaches to choose from!. Go there during summer to have a sunny vacation or a relaxing breezy stay in the cool winters, cheap Hotels in Mallorca can be found dotting the island, so be sure to find one in an accessible place!
Labels: beaches, Majorca, Mallorca, Spain
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