Thursday 26 November 2009

On Taking A Holiday To Mallorca

By Kevin Peters

The largest of the Balearic Islands is the island of Mallorca. It rests on the eastern cost of Spain and is a popular tourist destination. It has a mix of mountains, beaches and lakes and its temperate region makes year-round travel possible.

A primary vacation destination for many Europeans, Mallorca provides many points of interest. The Coves del Drac or Caves of Dragon has interesting sites and a guided tour that ends in a violin concert on Lake Martel. The Caves of Dragon, located in Manacor, are open year round and are a top Mallorcan destination point.

Other attractions on the island include the Serra de Tramuntana Mountains, Magalluf Beach and Sa Calobra bay. The mountain ridge is the backbone of Mallorca. There is plenty of nightlife and entertainment throughout the cities of Palma, Magaluf and El Arenal. Cinemas, dancing, restaurants and the Casino del Mallorca should pique every interest.

The island is 3,600 square kilometers in area size. The islands total population is about 800,000 and is the largest of the Balearic Islands. Palma is the largest city on the island with a population of close to 375,000 residents and is the capital. Mallorcans speak native Catalan and Spanish and are equally versed on English and German. Germans, British and Irish tourists, as well as visitors from the United States and Canada visit the island.

The Byzantines and the Romans, along with the Spanish Nationals during the Spanish Civil War have taken turns in control. Tourism, which is the largest industry in Mallorca, began in the'50s. It has grown from a mere 500,000 visitors in'52 to over 22 million in 2008. Travelers arrive in Mallorca via boat and plane, flying into the Palma de Mallorca Airport. The temperatures range between 10 degrees to 25 degrees (Celsius) year round, making it a comfortable place to visit.

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