The island of Mallorca (Majorca)
off the east coast of Spain is the largest in
the Balaeric Island group, which collectively
form one of the most popular holiday destinations
in the world, and certainly in the Mediterranean.
Mallorca took off as a tourist Mecca in the 1960s,
when a development boom spawned the building of
hundreds of high-rise hotels, apartment blocks
and shopping centres which now line most of the
island’s coast.
The capital, Palma, however
still retains some of its historical flavour sporting
grand mansions and a magnificent Gothic cathedral
in its bustling centre. The northwest coast, too,
still offers some secluded coves below the peaks
of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, and
several quaint old towns and villages.
If you visit Mallorca for
the sun and fun, it is worth taking a break from
the beach resorts and heading off for a tour of
the island by car, or even bicycle, to discover
the romantic fishing villages, historic monasteries,
monuments, museums and spectacular landscapes
tucked away from the madding crowds. The interior
is largely the preserve of a thriving agricultural
community, dotted with windmills, olive and almond
trees.
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