| Majorca is an island located off the eastern coast of | | | | date back to the 17th century. These breads are |
| Spain. Majorca is the largest island of Spain and is | | | | made from flour, water, eggs, sugar and pork lard. |
| located in the Mediterranean Sea. The name Majorca | | | | They are typically rolled into a bun shape. Variations |
| comes from the Latin name for larger island, or insula | | | | of ensaïmadas include pumpkin, sweet cream, |
| maior. This island is an extremely popular tourist | | | | chocolate or covered with apricot. They are typically |
| destination, with glorious beaches and stunning | | | | served at festivals and other celebrations. |
| mountain ranges. | | | | Sobrassada is a raw, cured sausage that is comprised |
| The island suffered a violent history and was often | | | | of ground pork, salt, paprika and other spices. |
| conquered by various empires. In addition to being | | | | Sobrassadas are sometimes made during a festival |
| the capital of the island, Palma is also capital to the | | | | for the slaughtering of pigs on the island. The |
| Spanish region of the Balearic Islands. | | | | sausage can range from very hot to sweet. |
| Culture and Way of Life | | | | Transportation Links |
| The residents of Majorca are typically very friendly | | | | Majorca has an international airport located near |
| and helpful to tourist. The culture of the island is a | | | | Palma. The island often has direct flights to many |
| very artistic and social one. The island has a bit of a | | | | major cities in Europe. Additionally, the Palma de |
| party feel with all the activities going on. Food is very | | | | Mallorca Airport has numerous flights that travel to |
| important to the Majorcans and there is an | | | | Barcelona and Valencia. Once you have arrived in |
| abundance of restaurants and bars across the island. | | | | Majorca, getting around is easy. There are airport |
| Eating | | | | transfers or shuttles readily available to take you |
| Due to the profusion of olive and almond trees, | | | | from the airport to your resort or hotel. The island |
| these two ingredients are very commonly found in | | | | has a public bus service and a train line which runs |
| the cuisine of Majorca. Dishes that are typical of | | | | across the island. Additionally, there are inter-island |
| Majorca are ensaïmadas, arros brut and | | | | flights and ferries that operate throughout Majorca. |
| sobrassada. Ensaïmadas are sweet pastries that | | | | |