| ion of Majorca | | | | southern side of the island near the capital city of |
| The captivating Spanish Island of Majorca is located in | | | | Palma. From the aerial view, the incredible Palma |
| the Mediterranean. The island has been inhabited for | | | | Cathedral can be seen, a sight that is not to be |
| many millennia, with inhabitations evident from as | | | | missed! The Island of Majorca boasts its abundance |
| early as between 6000-4000 BC, the Paleolithic | | | | of incredible sights and offers lots of great things to |
| period. Majorca is occupied by mountainous regions | | | | do, and is gradually growing to be one of the most |
| northwest and eastern sides and surrounded by two | | | | popular holiday destinations in the world since the |
| small islands on the southeast and west. In 123 BC, | | | | 1960's. The island of Majorca experiences wonderful |
| the island was occupied by the Romans under the | | | | climate and has many attractions to suit all kinds of |
| leadership of Quintus Caecilius Metellus. Majorca was | | | | people. |
| fiercely disputed by many countries in the intervening | | | | Attractions & Activities |
| years, but it eventually came to Aragonian (Spanish) | | | | Majorca is the place to be when it comes to |
| rule in the 11th Century, where it has mostly | | | | attraction and activity. If you are looking for lively |
| remained for almost 800 years. | | | | and energetic adventures, check out the south |
| Island History | | | | coast, a hot nightlife and plenty of things for the |
| Majorca has a colorful history. Burial chambers and | | | | young to be engaged in, Majorca just answers your |
| traces of inhabitation have been discovered since | | | | needs. There are all kinds of things that suit all kinds |
| antiquity. The island was sacked many times by | | | | of people on a Majorca holiday. There are activities |
| different clans all over Europe. Because of its rich | | | | for families, too. Venues like the Marineland dolphin |
| history, the island now houses many historical | | | | and sea lion shows and the children's beach are just |
| attractions such as Bellver Castle, Santueri Castle, | | | | some of the places a family can go to. |
| Palma Cathedral, and El Diablo Castle, each with their | | | | Majorca also has an excellent line of beaches. No |
| own history and their own place in the stories that | | | | doubt beach lovers will love to stay in Majorca |
| shape up what the island of Majorca is now. | | | | beaches, as there are plenty of places to boat, surf, |
| However, not all of these castles mentioned are | | | | or just sunbathe. Visitors can use cars or bikes to |
| places of historical importance with a lack of modern | | | | get from place to another, or check out the |
| perspective. As part of Spain, The Spanish Royal | | | | well-developed railway system that runs still from |
| Family owns a summer palace on the island, and it is | | | | Palma to Soller. The island’s historical interest |
| not unusual for them to spend their summer holidays | | | | is as rich as its beaches. To those who are |
| in the island. | | | | interested, they can spend their entire vacation |
| Flying To Majorca | | | | visiting the island’s museums and historical |
| In 2008, the island received more than 22,000,000 | | | | points of interest. The Island of Majorca is the |
| visitors passing through its main tourist airport Son | | | | perfect travel destination for people of all ages and |
| Sant Joan. The very modern airport stood on the | | | | of all types. |