Holidays in Mallorca, Spain

Mallorca is the largest island of the Balearic archipelago. It is he who collects the largest number of tourists arriving on holiday in Spain, fully justifying his name, which is translated into Russian as “The Biggest”.

Holidays in Mallorca best from April to October, although the weather here is favorable all year. There is no cold or intense heat on the island.

An amazing feature of the island is the complete absence of rivers or streams. There are only springs and reservoirs. Despite the lack of fresh water, the nature of the island is very diverse, including pine and oak forests, olive and almond groves. The beauty of the local landscapes is protected by numerous reserves.

A special natural heritage of the island are caves. There are a huge number of them - more than 200. Some of them organize excursions. Perhaps the most interesting routes will be a visit to the Caves de Zhenova cave, located at a depth of 36 meters, and the Caves das Nams caves, an underground lake and amazing stalactites that will lead into delight.

On the island there are special attractions. One of these features is the windmills that are found at every step. They create a unique local flavor and transfer to the time of Don Quixote.

In the north-west of the island are picturesque old villages and the small town of Port de Pollensa, where it will be interesting to visit the market and purchase handmade souvenirs and fruits from local merchants. Here you can see the church of the Virgin Mary. The monastery, located in the village of Valldemossa and the Carthusian monastery, also invariably attract many tourists.

In the village of Banyalbufar, fields that descend from the terraces from the mountains directly to the coast will cause real amazement. It is remarkable that the ancient Arabs cultivated these fields. In the village there are numerous shops selling ceramic products. Here you can buy dishes made by local craftsmen, as well as ceramic toys and souvenirs.

The capital of the island - Palma de Mallorca - is distinguished by its modern look and pace of life. It attracts with large shopping centers, night clubs, restaurants. Although, there are also beautifully preserved narrow cobblestone streets, historical cathedrals, mansions and other ancient monuments.

On the island it’s not at all difficult to move from one region to another thanks to well-established transport links. Buses and trains constantly run on the island. If you wish, you can rent a car. There is an airport and a port connecting the island with the mainland. Between the islands you can travel by boat. During the holidays, you will be able to go around the whole island and get out of it.

As for beach pleasures, it is worth noting that having worried in advance and having studied the information, you can choose a suitable place for a family vacation, for parties with friends, for active water sports or a quiet secluded bay. Here conditions are created for a variety of pastimes.

In Mallorca, the impressions of tourists will change as quickly as the pictures in a children’s kaleidoscope. All of them will be bright and memorable.