| Your destination for mesmeric beauties, museums | | | | northwest, was home to Polish composer Chopin and |
| & art galleries, parks & theaters, shops | | | | the French feminist writer George Sand and her two |
| & shopping malls, beaches & bars, pubs | | | | children in 1838-39. |
| & clubs, restaurants & hotels, and lots of | | | | The Monastery at Lluc is nestled in pretty |
| delights & joys, Majorca is a Spanish jewel in the | | | | countryside dotted with oak and cypress trees in the |
| Mediterranean Sea. Majorca is one of the most | | | | Serra de Tramuntana Mountains. The islanders |
| beautiful of the Balearic Islands. You certainly have | | | | undertake 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 of | | | | Majorca's Caves are the major tourist attractions. |
| the island, is one of the major reasons to visit the | | | | The Dragon Caves (Coves del Drach in mallorquin) |
| amazing island of Majorca. The city is known for | | | | are the most visited caves. There are about 200 |
| historic sites, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife. Some | | | | caves 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 of | | | | some caves have really become tourist traps. |
| Palma famous for Catedral de Mallorca and Museo | | | | Majorca's Cuisine is wining, dinning, and enjoying. You |
| Catedralicio, Banys Àrabs, and Museo de Arte | | | | can 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 north | | | | local bread doused in oil or served with toppings such |
| of the island, in the foothills of the Serra de | | | | as ham, chorizo or local cheese. At tapas bars, you |
| Tramuntana. The town is famous for its restaurants | | | | can enjoy frito mallorquin, a tasty mixture of fried |
| and lovely evenings. The chapel of El Calvari at the | | | | vegetables, potatoes, meat and herbs. Some of the |
| top of the hill and the Good Friday procession from | | | | local dishes include ensaïmada, a pastry made |
| the church to the church in town are the major | | | | with pork lard (saïm), and sobrassada, sausage |
| attractions of the town. | | | | with lard and paprika. |
| Alcúdia is fascinating town surrounded by | | | | Majorca's beaches are the finest expressions of the |
| 14th-century walls. It is perfect place for beaching | | | | placid 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 watching | | | | enjoy a number of beach activities at beaches. The |
| location on the Island. Roman ruins and Old town are | | | | beaches 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 is | | | | Majorca, is the place where you can find several large |
| great attraction for bird lovers. Some of the common | | | | pools, fast and exciting slides and playgrounds. You |
| birds that you can watch here include falcons, rock | | | | can really have nice time here with your kids. |
| doves, rare black vultures, grey, night and purple | | | | Marineland 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 Tramuntana | | | | The 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 | | | | |