On Taking A Holiday To Mallorca
The largest of the Balearic Islands is the island of Mallorca. It rests on the eastern cost of Spain and is a popular tourist destination. It has a mix of mountains, beaches and lakes and its temperate region makes year-round travel possible.
A primary vacation destination for many Europeans, Mallorca provides many points of interest. The Coves del Drac or Caves of Dragon has interesting sites and a guided tour that ends in a violin concert on Lake Martel. The Caves of Dragon, located in Manacor, are open year round and are a top Mallorcan destination point.
Other attractions on the island include the Serra de Tramuntana Mountains, Magalluf Beach and Sa Calobra bay. The mountain ridge is the backbone of Mallorca. There is plenty of nightlife and entertainment throughout the cities of Palma, Magaluf and El Arenal. Cinemas, dancing, restaurants and the Casino del Mallorca should pique every interest.
The island is 3,600 square kilometers in area size. The islands total population is about 800,000 and is the largest of the Balearic Islands. Palma is the largest city on the island with a population of close to 375,000 residents and is the capital. Mallorcans speak native Catalan and Spanish and are equally versed on English and German. Germans, British and Irish tourists, as well as visitors from the United States and Canada visit the island.
The island of Mallorca is ancient and was governed by the Byzantines, Romans and Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War. Tourism is the main industry in Mallorca and economic mainstay. It grew from half a million visitors in the 1950s to over 22 million in 2008. Temperatures are in the high 80 degrees from June-September (or mid 20 degrees Celsius). Winter lows are around 50 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 degrees Celsius and it stays relatively mild.
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