Majorca
Overview
One of the most popular holiday destinations for Europeans is the island of Majorca. Also known as Mallorca, Majorca (Mallorca) is the largest island of Spain, part of the Mediterranean Balearic Islands archipelago. Other islands in the chain are Menorca and Ibiza.
The capital of Majorca (Mallorca) is La Palma, where the majority of Majorca's (Mallorca's) population lives.
As a holiday destination , Majorca (Mallorca) offers a range of activities and attractions that will suit all tastes, although some of Majorca's (Mallorca's) south coast resorts are possibly better suited to groups of friends travelling together or those seeking a lively night-life.
Weather
Majorca (Mallorca) has a typical Mediterranean climate, with very hot summers yet mild winters. There is generally low rainfall, especially during Majorca's (Mallorca's) summer, with January seeing the most rain.
The winter temperature in Majorca (Mallorca) hovers typically around 4°C but averages 23°C in Majorca's (Mallorca's) summer months.
Main resorts & attractions
Palma's origins lie in Roman times and many remains from that period of Majorca's (Mallorca's) history are still visible today. Baroque churches and its Gothic cathedral also draw visitors to Palma.
Palma does not have its own beach, but for those seeking a day of sun, sea and sand, the nearby beaches at Can Pastilla and Cala Mayor can fill the gap.
Majorca (Mallorca) boasts countless beaches along its coastline; choose from isolated coves and inlets to the larger beaches on the popular holiday resorts. Magaluf and Palma Nova both offer excellent sandy beaches; Santa Ponca, Peguera, Camp de Mar and Sant Elm are also beaches to the west of Palma. Elsewhere in Majorca (Mallorca) there are beautiful beaches at Cala de Sant Vicenc, Puerto de Pollenca, Puerto de Alcudia, Cala Ratiada, Son Moll, Cala d'Or, Sant Elm, Valdemossa and the Port of Slooer.
Inland, Majorca (Mallorca) offers dramatic scenery and alternatives to Majorca's (Mallorca's) beaches, from the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, to medieval villages and the acre upon acre of almond and olive trees.
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