| Nestled between the North African Coast and | | | | mountains of Serra de Tramuntana, with its |
| Mediterranean coast of Spain, lays the beautiful | | | | picturesque villages clinging to the slopes. Composer |
| Balearic Islands. The four islands of Mallorca, Ibiza, | | | | Frederic Chopin spent a winter at the notable |
| Menorca and Formentera are popular tourist | | | | Monastery of Valldemossa, where he struggled to |
| destinations, offering luxurious beach resorts, | | | | regain his ailing health to no avail. |
| beautiful scenery, and a wild night life. For the sun | | | | The city of Palma, situated on the Bay of Palma, has |
| seeker who wishes to relax on the beach during their | | | | a colorful history as a major port. The city is home |
| vacation, then Formentera is the perfect choice, as | | | | to several preserved stone structures popular with |
| it's known to be the quietest of the Balearic Islands. | | | | tourists. Some of its crown jewels include the |
| Getting around between the four Balearic Islands is | | | | Monastery and Church of San Francisco, Montension |
| made easy with the regular ferry that carries | | | | Church, La Seo, the Archbishop's Palace and the |
| passengers to their island destinations. | | | | 14th-century, Castle Belver. |
| The capital city of Palma on the island of Mallorca is | | | | The island of Ibiza is popular with travelers seeking |
| the largest town in the Balearics and has the most to | | | | an exciting night life. Ibiza is home to several night |
| offer in the way of sight-seeing. Travelers can set | | | | clubs, which makes it appealing to a younger breed |
| out from Palma on half or full day excursions to | | | | of visitor. Beautiful beaches and historic charm can be |
| explore the many things that Mallorca has to offer. | | | | found on Ibiza; the medieval fortress of Dalt Vila built |
| The island of Mallorca is home to 300k of coastline | | | | to protect against invasions, is popular among visitors. |
| and has many natural wonders and landmarks worth | | | | To plan your Balearic Islands vacation, visit their |
| seeing. The northern part of the island is home the | | | | official tourism guide for more information. |