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Mark Healy: Sorry to say we only travelled out side Santa Ponsa twice to go to water parks, there was so much to do where we were. Right beside us was a lovely cove for snorkeling and fishing with the kids and... ... See all Mallorca holiday reviews | Write a review on Mallorca
Cala Esmeralda, Cala d'Or
Cala Esmeralda, Cala d'Or © Spanish Tourist Board
The island of Mallorca (also spelled Majorca), off the east coast of Spain, is the largest in the Balearic Islands group, which collectively form one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Of all Spain's Mediterranean destinations, Mallorca is by far and away the most popular, drawing millions of holidaymakers to its shores each year.

Mallorca took off as a tourist mecca in the 1960s, when a development boom saw the construction of hundreds of high-rise hotels, apartment blocks and shopping centres, which now dominate the island's coastline. The capital, Palma de Mallorca, still retains some of its historical flavour, sporting grand mansions and a magnificent Gothic cathedral in its bustling centre. The northwest coast offers some secluded coves below the peaks of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and several quaint old towns and villages; while in the south, the flatlands are home to picturesque olive and almond groves.

Most visitors to Mallorca head there for sun and fun - and with thousands of annual sunshine hours, and more bars than you could hope to visit in a lifetime, it is highly unlikely that a holiday in Mallorca will disappoint on this front. For those who like to mix in some sightseeing with their holiday revelry, it's possible to take a break from the beach resorts and to tour the island by car or bicycle, allowing you to discover Mallorca's romantic fishing villages, historic monasteries, monuments, museums and spectacular landscapes at your own pace.

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