10 Reasons To Visit Majorca, Spain

Your destination for mesmeric beauties, museumsnorthwest, was home to Polish composer Chopin and
& art galleries, parks & theaters, shopsthe French feminist writer George Sand and her two
& shopping malls, beaches & bars, pubschildren in 1838-39.
& clubs, restaurants & hotels, and lots ofThe Monastery at Lluc is nestled in pretty
delights & joys, Majorca is a Spanish jewel in thecountryside dotted with oak and cypress trees in the
Mediterranean Sea. Majorca is one of the mostSerra de Tramuntana Mountains. The islanders
beautiful of the Balearic Islands. You certainly haveundertake the pilgrimage to Lluc to see La Moreneta
over a half score of reasons to visit the captivating(The Little Dark One), a tiny and reputedly miraculous
island.statue of the virgin on 12 September each year.
Palma de Mallorca, the capital and the largest city ofMajorca's Caves are the major tourist attractions.
the island, is one of the major reasons to visit theThe Dragon Caves (Coves del Drach in mallorquin)
amazing island of Majorca. The city is known forare the most visited caves. There are about 200
historic sites, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife. Somecaves on the Island, but just a few are open to the
of the major attractions include Castell de Bellver,public. Featuring underground lakes and stalactites,
Pueblo Español, and the historical center ofsome caves have really become tourist traps.
Palma famous for Catedral de Mallorca and MuseoMajorca's Cuisine is wining, dinning, and enjoying. You
Catedralicio, Banys Àrabs, and Museo de Artecan enjoy the ultra-traditional pa amb oli (bread and
Español Contemporáneo.oil) comes in many forms, either simply served as
Port de Pollença is arresting town in the northlocal bread doused in oil or served with toppings such
of the island, in the foothills of the Serra deas ham, chorizo or local cheese. At tapas bars, you
Tramuntana. The town is famous for its restaurantscan enjoy frito mallorquin, a tasty mixture of fried
and lovely evenings. The chapel of El Calvari at thevegetables, potatoes, meat and herbs. Some of the
top of the hill and the Good Friday procession fromlocal dishes include ensaïmada, a pastry made
the church to the church in town are the majorwith pork lard (saïm), and sobrassada, sausage
attractions of the town.with lard and paprika.
Alcúdia is fascinating town surrounded byMajorca's beaches are the finest expressions of the
14th-century walls. It is perfect place for beachingplacid beauty. Majorca offers you one of the quietest
and cycling. Situated on the outskirts of Alcudia,beaches. The beaches aren't often busy, but you can
S'Alubufera National Park is the best bird watchingenjoy a number of beach activities at beaches. The
location on the Island. Roman ruins and Old town arebeaches are often kissed and fondled by the
other attractions.crystal-clear waters. Majorca is best known for
Cap de Formentor is Majorca's most northerly point.peaceful beach vacations.
Here, you can have nice views from the lighthouse.Aquacity, located at the resort of S'Arsenal in
Home to numerous species of birds, the place isMajorca, is the place where you can find several large
great attraction for bird lovers. Some of the commonpools, fast and exciting slides and playgrounds. You
birds that you can watch here include falcons, rockcan really have nice time here with your kids.
doves, rare black vultures, grey, night and purpleMarineland is the only amusement park in the Balearic
herons, reed warblers, and several types of plover.Islands featuring performing dolphins and sea lions.
Valldemossa, the charming village in the TramuntanaThe dolphins are always "eye catchers" at the
mountains, is one of the must see sights of Majorca.Marineland.
The 14th-century monastery at Valldemossa, in the