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Mallorca
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- Calas de Mallorca
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What to see in Mallorca
Mallorca Attractions
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 from the town of
Alaro to a ruined 15th century castle and hilltop chapel offering
breathtaking views over the island and sea. Sun-worshippers will
adore the endless stretches of coastline that feature fantastic
beaches, with Palma Nova, Illetes and Es Trenc, on the southeast
coast being the most popular. The Mallorca Caves are also worth a
visit with impressive underground lakes, stalactites and
stalagmites.
Take a ride on the the Sóller-Palma railway to enjoy the
incredible views, while history buffs should take a trip to Santa
Margalida, which boasts more than 150 archaeological sites, to
visit the Son Real Necropolis, where Phoenicians were buried from
the Iran Age to Roman times. Culture vultures will love the
Catedral El Seo, Castell del Bellver and the Museo d'Art Espanyol
Contemporani in Palma, while the Banys Arabs, the only
Moorish-built building in the city, is a fascinating
attraction.
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…
Arta
The ancient hilltop town of Arta, close to the east coast of Mallorca, has been occupied for about 3,000 years, and today…
Banys Àrabs
The only surviving Moorish-built building in Palma is the bathhouse of Banys Àrabs, located in the city's medieval…
Beaches near Palma
There are several good, though usually crowded, beaches accessible by bus from Palma. El Arenal, seven miles (11km) to…
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…
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…
La Seo Cathedral
Palma's magnificent Catalonian Gothic cathedral is a landmark of the city, standing in the old town overlooking the ocean.…
Museo d'Art Espanyol Contemporani
Palma's most renowned art gallery contains works collected by the Juan March Foundation, housed in a restored mansion…
Palau de l'Almudaina
Opposite the cathedral in Palma stands an austere fortress palace that was erected by the Moors and later became the…
Pollensa (Old Town)
Situated in the hills, towards the north-east of Mallorca, Pollensa is a peaceful old town that has been largely unaffected…
Santuari de Lluc
About 20 miles (32km) beyond Soller, after a precipitous drive through the Serra de Tramuntana in the north of the island,…
Soller
Soller, set in a lush valley of orange groves between the mountains and the sea, half way along the north-west coast…
Valldemossa
Mallorca's favourite titbit of tabloid gossip has turned the monastery in the small town of Valldemossa, on the west…
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