| Mallorca is one of the Balearic Islands. The largest of | | | | cathedral known as La Seu. The cathedral is |
| the islands, it is located 125 miles off of Barcelona, | | | | surrounded by walls; it is within these walls that |
| Spain. The island is known to have Arab, European | | | | tourists find many attractions to visit, including Placa |
| and Roman influences as part of its culture. Natives | | | | d'Espanya, where people typically start and end their |
| here speak mostly Spanish. | | | | touring. Also in this area is the Bellver Castle, which |
| It is estimated that over 6 million tourists come to | | | | sits on a hilltop. |
| visit Mallorca each year, especially for summer | | | | The Palau de l'Almudaina (Royal Palace) is a site most |
| holidays. The tourists are 70% German and British, | | | | tourists want to see, as this was the palace of the |
| with the remaining 30% hailing from Spain and abroad. | | | | Mallorcan kings. The Moorish baths from the 10th |
| Tourists can get to Mallorca via cruise ships that | | | | century are also a popular tourism spot. These two |
| generally stop off at this Mediterranean playground | | | | locations have much history to tell. If you are a |
| for about a day. The most popular cruise ship lines to | | | | historian, then, you will certainly want to explore |
| take passengers to Mallorca include Western | | | | these places. |
| Mediterranean, Royal Caribbean, Crystal, Windstar, | | | | If shopping is your bag, you will find many souvenir |
| and SilverSea. | | | | shops in the Mallorca resort areas. Stores in this area |
| Getting to Mallorca by Cruise Ship | | | | are open all day. If you prefer to shop in other parts |
| About 700 airline flights land at the Palma airport on a | | | | of Mallorca, stores are generally open from 10:00 AM |
| single summer day. These planes are loaded with | | | | to 1:30 PM and from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Monday through |
| tourists anxious to visit the Balearic Islands. Once | | | | Friday, as well as on Saturday mornings. You can use |
| tourists leave their planes, they are escorted to any | | | | credit cards, but the preferred currency is the Euro. |
| of the many cruise ships that pack the harbor and | | | | Mallorca has fine leather goods, pearl jewelry, Lladro |
| will take them to the islands. | | | | porcelain, and even siurells for the children. Siurells are |
| What To Do in Mallorca | | | | clay whistles that have been made in Mallorca for |
| Mallorca is famous for its bright, sunny, white-sand | | | | centuries, dating back to Arab times. There is |
| beaches (spanning approximately 130 miles) where | | | | definitely something for everyone! |
| tourists will stay for hours to catch some rays. The | | | | For the adventurer, you will find small fishing villages, |
| island is also known as a hot spot for those who like | | | | as well as places to hike while in Mallorca. Stop and |
| late-night entertainment and dancing. There is, | | | | have coffee at an outside cafe, and don't forget to |
| however, much more to Mallorca than these leisure | | | | visit some of the museums. Mallorca has so much to |
| activities. | | | | offer, and you can get there by booking a cruise ship |
| One can't help but notice a huge cathedral that takes | | | | today! |
| up a lot of land in Mallorca. This is the Gothic | | | | |