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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 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.

Catedral El Seo

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 well... 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 Miro, Dali, Juan Gris and Antoni... see full details

Banys Àrabs

The only remaining complete Moorish-built building in Palma is the bathhouse in the 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

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