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Steeped in a rich and wonderful Mediterranean history, Mallorca has some fascinating attractions that will appeal to all kinds of travellers, and provide an intriguing insight into the history of the island.

Those looking for a taste of the outdoors will love the Castell d'Alaro, Mallorca's most popular hiking trail that leads from the town of Alaro to a ruined 15th century castle and hilltop chapel, offering breathtaking views over the island and the Mediterranean sea.

Visitors are also encouraged to take a ride on the the Sóller-Palma railway to enjoy the incredible views, while culture-vultures will love the Catedral El Seo, Castell del Bellver and the Museo d'Art Espanyol Contemporani in Palma. The Banys Arabs, the only Moorish-built building left in the city, is also a fascinating attraction.

Of course, however, the great attraction of a holiday in Mallorca remains its staggeringly beautiful coastline. Sun-worshippers will adore the endless stretches of golden sand and the glittering, warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Palma Nova, Illetes and Es Trenc (on the southeast coast) are a few of the most popular beaches on the island - but there are many, many more to choose from.

La Seo Cathedral

Palma's magnificent Catalonian Gothic cathedral is a landmark of the city, standing in the old town overlooking the ocean. The cathedral is dedicated to Palma's patron saint, San Sebastian, and contains some saintly relics and pieces of the True Cross in its treasury. Construction... see full details

Palau de l'Almudaina

Opposite the cathedral in Palma stands an austere fortress palace that was erected by the Moors and later became the residence of the kings of Mallorca. Inside, most rooms and corridors are bare, but there are some beautiful Flemish Gobelin tapestries on display as... see full details

Castell de Bellver

The round hilltop castle built in 1309 was the summer residence of the kings of Mallorca during the short period in which the island had a Royal family. The fortified castle with its double moat also served as a prison. Today, it contains... see full details

Museo d'Art Espanyol Contemporani

Palma's most renowned art gallery contains works collected by the Juan March Foundation, housed in a restored mansion on the Carrer Sant Miquel. The collection focuses on modern works including Picasso's Head of a Woman and paintings by Spanish luminaries Miro, Dali, Juan Gris... see full details

Banys Àrabs

The only surviving Moorish-built building in Palma is the bathhouse of Banys Àrabs, located in the city's medieval quarter. It contains an elegant horseshoe-arched and domed chamber, supported by 12 columns, and is fronted by a garden with picnic tables. ... see full details

Beaches near Palma

There are several good, though usually crowded, beaches accessible by bus from Palma. El Arenal, seven miles (11km) to the south-east of the city, attracts many German visitors to its waterfront restaurants, bars and hotels. The long beach boasts white sands and turquoise water.... see full details

Soller

Soller, set in a lush valley of orange groves between the mountains and the sea, half way along the north-west coast of the island, is a popular day-trip destination because it can be reached on a vintage train ride from Palma. The town... see full details

Valldemossa

Mallorca's favourite titbit of tabloid gossip has turned the monastery in the small town of Valldemossa, on the west coast, into a tourist attraction. In 1838 Frederic Chopin arrived with his lover, George Sand, to stay in a former monk's cell in the... see full details

Santuari de Lluc

About 20 miles (32km) beyond Soller, after a precipitous drive through the Serra de Tramuntana in the north of the island, is the remote mountain village of Lluc, in a valley that has been an important place of pilgrimage since the 13th century.... see full details

Pollensa (Old Town)

Situated in the hills, towards the north-east of Mallorca, Pollensa is a peaceful old town that has been largely unaffected by tourism. The town was established a few miles inland to protect against any sudden pirate attacks; its harbour, Puerto Pollensa, was left as... see full details

Arta

The ancient hilltop town of Arta, close to the east coast of Mallorca, has been occupied for about 3,000 years, and today welcomes visitors to the remains of its Bronze Age settlement at Ses Paisses, just outside the town in a grove of... see full details

Alcudia (Old Town)

The ancient town of Alcudia, not to be confused with the modern resort two miles (3km) to its south, has a fascinating and turbulent history. The Phoenicians and Greeks settled here and the Romans made it their capital in the 2nd century BC.... see full details

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Castell d'Alaro

Mallorca's most popular hiking trail is the climb from the town of Alaro up to a ruined castle and hilltop chapel, which offers panoramic views of the sea and plains as far as Palma. From Alaro the walk takes about two hours to... see full details

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