The Cabrera Nature Reserve - Well Worth a Visit on a Majorca Holiday

The island of Mallorca is a true wildlife haven andgraffiti on the walls carved in by those held in the
each year, people flock to the destination tocastle in the past.
experience the wide range of nature which can beNear to the castle is also a very interesting museum
seen here.which is sure to appeal to culture vultures on a visit
While it may be better known for attractingto the island. After all that exertion, you will surely be
sun-worshippers who love to relax on sandy beaches,after somewhere to relax and enjoy the Spanish sun.
a Majorca holiday is just as perfect for those whoThe island boasts two beaches - one of which is
love getting back to nature on their holidays. Androcky and full of pools, which could appeal to those
with so many exclusive villas in Mallorca available toon a family break with mischievous children, while the
hire, nature lovers will also not be short of places toother beach is a peaceful haven of lapping water and
stay that are just as beautiful as the scenicsand perfect for lying on to top up that tan.
surroundings.No matter what type of beach you prefer when on
Just off the southern point of the island is thea quality villa break in Mallorca, you are sure to find
Cabrera Nature Reserve, which is actually ancrystal blue waters wherever you go. While on
archipelago of some 17 islands and islets which canCabrera, you could even do a spot of snorkelling and
reached from Colonia de Sant Jordi on Mallorca bytake a glimpse at life under the waves.
boat.Water babies will love the chance to stop off at the
If you are heading to a quality villa in Mallorca on yourSa Cova Blava caves on the boat back from Cabrera
own boat, then it is also possible to get permission toto the main island of Mallorca. This popular swimming
sail to Cabrera on your own - though only 50 boatsspot is often visited by the boat heading back and is
are allowed to moor on the harbour at any one time.the perfect chance to cool off and take a dip.
The island of Cabrera - which is tiny at just four byBack on the main island, there are still plenty of
three miles - is well known for its rich and diverseactivities to keep you amused as the sun goes down
wildlife, boasting as many as 516 different types ofon the Balearic destination.
plants and 130 species of birds, which attractFrom fun-filled cabaret bars with entertainment to
ornithologists all year round.suit the whole family, to more intimate and trendy
As well as this, it is covered in beautiful vegetationbars, the nightlife which can be sampled on a Majorca
and boasts pine groves as well as an underwater ecoholiday is second to none.
system just as interesting as that above land. TheAdd to this the chance to visit a wide range of
waters around the island are home to a number ofrestaurants, including traditional Spanish eateries and
different types of dolphin and other fish and if youpizza joints certain to appeal to any children or
are lucky, you might even spot a turtle enjoying theteenagers travelling with a family, and Mallorca
crystal blue waters.becomes the ideal place to head off to for anyone.
To get a really great view of the island, why notAfter a busy day sampling all this delightful destination
head up to the 14th century castle high in the hills?has to offer, there is no better place to relax and
The castle was originally built to ward off pirate shipsunwind than in a private and exclusive villa in Mallorca.
approaching the island and during the Napoleonic warFrom villas with their own pools and tennis courts, to
it was used to house French prisoners. When headingproperties with barbeques ideal for holidaying friends,
into some of the cells, visitors can even see somethe island has it all.