| Majorca has had a range of historical influences, with | | | | with this historic coastal village also featuring - like |
| a fascinating range of Roman, Byzantine and Moorish | | | | most along Majorca's splendid coastline - some |
| artifacts across the island. Inhabited since the | | | | excellent places to eat locally sourced produce. |
| Palaeolithic period, Majorca's strategic importance | | | | Let the train take the strain with a nostalgic journey |
| throughout history can be found in antiquities across | | | | through the Tramuntana Mountains. Palma is Majorca's |
| the island, and is noted by a range of turbulent and | | | | main city, and while getting about here on a very |
| sometimes bloody conflicts. Yet with each invasion | | | | efficient public transport offers plenty of culture and |
| new styles, farming methods and cultures were | | | | arts to discover, the train ride to the town of Soller |
| introduced, making it the truly vibrant and diverse | | | | is another eco-friendly way to experience Majorca's |
| island it is today. Part of Spain, yet maintaining its | | | | countryside and mountain scenery. Arriving in Soller, |
| own distinct Balearic identity, Majorca's appeal as a | | | | visitors usually head to the shops and boutiques |
| tourist destination of style and luxury is reflected in | | | | around the Placa Constitucio, the bustling and lively |
| its increasing allure to the environmentally conscious | | | | town square. For history, churches and great local |
| market looking for low-impact Majorca holidays that | | | | Majorcan food, Arta is the place to visit, with an |
| literally won't cost the earth. | | | | interesting festival held every January. |
| Rural Majorca is a world apart from the hustle and | | | | The great thing about Majorca is that its countryside |
| bustle of the towns. From nature parks, to mountain | | | | and natural environment can be enjoyed throughout |
| ranges and pine forests, Majorca's countryside is | | | | the year, and with mild winters walking and cycling |
| diverse and varied. Sleepy ochre villages and | | | | holidays are perfect outside of the traditional season. |
| wide-open farmland combine to present a truly rustic | | | | Across the Majorcan coastline are some great |
| charm and appeal that extends to holidaymakers in | | | | beaches that are also enjoyable throughout the year, |
| search of a genuine eco-holiday. What is superb | | | | lined with luxury Majorca villas providing the very best |
| about rural Majorca is how well suited it is to getting | | | | in eco-friendly accommodation. For water sports |
| about on foot or by bike. Both are ways of enjoying | | | | enthusiasts, kitesurfing and kayaking are two great |
| the island while keeping emissions minimal, and there | | | | ways to enjoy the coast, as well as diving and |
| is no better way to explore the contrasts of the | | | | snorkelling being favourites. For experts and |
| Majorcan landscape than the laid back pace of a | | | | beginners, hire shops and schools offer plenty of |
| bicycle. | | | | choices, so whatever water sport you are interested |
| Trekking, whether on horseback or on foot, is | | | | in, there is usually something for everyone. |
| another great way to take in the local food, scenery | | | | New build holiday villas on Majorca are often |
| and culture without the noise and pollution of motor | | | | conceived with a green, environmentally friendly |
| vehicles. For dramatic coastal and mountain walking, | | | | design; yet do not compromise on style and luxury. |
| the Validemossa area and Deia, with its specialist | | | | Situated either close to popular resorts or in peaceful |
| shops and friendly atmosphere, offers plenty of | | | | countryside areas, accommodation can be arranged in |
| sights to see and things to do, whether on foot or | | | | an area from which you want to explore, while |
| on bicycle. Deia has been on the tourist map for | | | | getting to the island is easy, with regular flights to |
| centuries, firstly attracting writers and composers, | | | | and from the UK. |