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Discover Majorca, Spain on Holidays
Majorca offers a wealth of culture, history, sun and sea all wrapped into one inexpensive island. Majorca’s cultural and natural wealth is evident in its Gothic cathedrals, sanctuaries and watch towers, while Majorca’s natural settings display endless vineyard, crops, peaks and caves. Tourists can discover all this on a working island also devoted to tourism and entertainment. Pretty white washed buildings, country churches coupled with majestic cathedrals and charming local flavours make this a must visit place for everyone who enjoys relaxation and fine culture and cuisine on Europe’s favourite tourist island.
Despite being a world class resort, Majorca is surprisingly affordable and caters to a couples, singles, families and budget travellers. Whether you prefer a quiet relaxing holiday, a cultural getaway, or to dance the night away, a holiday in Majorca offers something for everyone.
Walk the Streets of Palma During a Majorca Holiday
Palma de Majorca, the capital, is a must see on any itinerary to Majorca, Spain and can be explored on foot. Its charming cafes and beckoning streets feature some impressive attractions. The sensational and massive Gothic cathedral stands majestically near Palma’s waterfront. Built in 1229, the Palma capital is positioned on what was once Palma’s harbour and its Gothic architecture, bell tower, museum, and chapel remain the city’s landmark. Other palatial and majestic sites to see include the Palau Reial de l’Alumudaina, the Gothic royal family household, which also includes a museum and the chapel of Santa Ana. The Basilica de Sant Francesc is also a Gothic church and cloister worth exploring. Also in the downtown core is a Moorish remain: the 10th century Arab baths, the Banys Arabs. In Palma, the best treasures are housed in the Museu de Mallorca and the Museu Diocesa, the city’s religious and local art and history museums.
Pollenca and Other Picturesque Towns in Majorca , Spain Holidays
Pollenca is Majorca’s most popular tourist spots, with its stone houses and local bars. This area has a few fine churches worth mentioning: Parroquia de Nostra Senyora dels Anges and hilltop chapel El Calvari. Other religious attractions include the Santuario de Lluc, which is situated at the basin of Sierra Tramuntana. Other small towns to visit include the harbour port of Andratz, which contains a world famous port that is a chic and posh resort, and Felanitz, the birthplace of Guillem Sagrera. At the Capocorb Vell, tourists can wander among 400 year old ancient huge stone towers characteristic of neighbouring island Menorca and also found on Majorca.
Mountains, Caves, Bays and More and Majorca Holidays
Majorca houses some beautiful and dramatic caves. Some are small holes while others contain elaborate halls and chambers. The most famous is the Coves Del Drac, which is a dramatic cave containing four chambers that leads to the dramatically lit “Diana’s Bath.” Another chamber here houses an underground lake, the Martel. In the same vicinity, the Coves d’Hams contains the “sea of Venice”, an indoor lake with small boats.
Majorca also features some stunning bays and sugary sand coastlines. The Sa Calobra, near Lluc, is an example of a rocky picturesque bay. Some of the better stretches of sand are on Cabrera, an island only 13 km (8 miles) from the mainland. Here the waters are crystal and tranquil, while a 14th century castle looms in the vicinity.