| If you are planning a trip to Majorca soon, find out | | | | roman settlement, which has been completely |
| what are the islands top spots to visit. Whether you | | | | restored to its former glory. The features it boasts |
| have a weekend or a week, make sure you see | | | | are an amphitheater, roman houses and medieval |
| something on this definitive list. Majorca caters for | | | | ramparts. Enter the city and lose yourself amongst |
| everyone, so make sure you visit soon. | | | | the maze of narrow lanes and the history of this |
| 1. Palma Cathedral | | | | amazing city. |
| Visit the magnificent gothic cathedral La Seu, in | | | | 6. Castles |
| Palma, the islands capital. This amazing building made | | | | There are 2 magnificent castle that are a must see |
| from sandstone, stands above the ancient city walls. | | | | whilst staying on the island. The first is Castell de |
| Construction began in 1230 but wasn't completed for | | | | Bellver which can be found in Palma itself. This |
| another 400 years. It also features more recent | | | | fortress is over 700 years old and houses an |
| additions by the famous Catalan architect, Gaudi. | | | | interesting museum as well as providing spectacular |
| 2. The Coves D'Arta | | | | views over Palma Bay. |
| The whole island of Majorca has many caves | | | | The second is Castell d'Alaro, a ruined castle and |
| scattered around its coast, however, this | | | | chapel atop a hill. The views are stunning but the |
| tremendous collection of caves is the one to visit if | | | | walk to the top proves to be just as popular with |
| you are limited for time. The caves are rumored to | | | | visitors. |
| have been visited by Jules Verne and may possibly | | | | 7. Lluc |
| have been the inspiration for his book 'Journey to the | | | | This is Majorca's most sacred town and houses a |
| Centre of the Earth'. It is now part of a guided tour | | | | 13th century monastery. The amazing architecture, |
| and comes complete with a special effects and light | | | | the spectacular setting and the famous choirboys |
| show but this doesn't detract from the sheer size of | | | | who perform daily concerts for tourists and pilgrims |
| the chambers, the spectacular stalagmites and | | | | alike. Can be found set amongst the fabulous Serra |
| stalactites or the amazing seaview as you leave the | | | | de Tramuntana mountain range. |
| caves. | | | | 8. Train ride to Soller |
| 3. Valldemossa | | | | The town of Soller can be found on the north |
| There are plenty of rural mountain villages to | | | | western coast of the island in a valley surrounded by |
| discover on the island but the picturesque town of | | | | orange groves and olive trees. Take a train ride from |
| Valldemossa nestled amongst the mountains is famed | | | | Palma to Soller for a peaceful day trip. |
| for being the birthplace of Majorca's patron saint, | | | | They still use the vintage carriages from 1912 that |
| Catalina Thomas . It is also well known for being the | | | | are mahogany and brass and transport you back to |
| winter resort of George Sand and Chopin in 1838. | | | | ye-olden days. It certainly beats driving! |
| Their stay here was a disaster but was immortalized | | | | 9. Serra de Tramuntana |
| in Sand's book 'A Winter in Majorca'. Make sure to | | | | Take a walk in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains |
| visit the Reial Cartoixa Monastery and delve into the | | | | which cover the whole of the northern coast of |
| past, as well as seeing some artworks by Picasso | | | | Majorca. The scenes change from pine covered rocks |
| and Miro. | | | | to forests and rugged peaks, whilst encountering a |
| 4. Cap de Formentor | | | | few goats and sheep on the way. Take a picnic and |
| This is the northeastern peninsula of Majorca and has | | | | enjoy. However do take care for sudden weather |
| the most beautiful seaviews, inaccessible beaches | | | | changes and always go prepared. Guided walks are |
| and dramatic scenery as great cliffs emerge out of | | | | available if you'd prefer. |
| the sea and provide a perfect nesting spot for | | | | 10. Last of all don't forget to visit a traditional Tapas |
| hundreds of birds. You will need a car to get here | | | | bar, experience a Catalan Festival, join the crowds at |
| though. | | | | a lively local market and finally enjoy a glass of |
| 5. Alcudia | | | | Spanish red wine whilst watching the sunset. |
| Alcudia is a walled city set on the site of an ancient | | | | |