Mallorca
Mallorca is one of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. It is known for its beach resorts, sheltered coves, limestone mountains, and Roman and Moorish ruins.
The capital, Palma, features vibrant nightlife, the Moorish royal palace of La Almudaina, and the 13th-century Cathedral of Santa Maria.
Stone villages include Pollença, known for its art galleries and music festival, and the hillside village of Fornalutx, surrounded by orange groves.
Palma
Palma, the capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca, is a tourist city located in the western Mediterranean Sea. As the economic and cultural engine of the island, Palma de Mallorca is a complex labyrinth of narrow streets of Arab origin, where it is still possible to feel the history of Mallorca at every step. Museums of all kinds, constantly renewed shows, and shops from the world’s leading brands complete the wide range of tourism and leisure activities offered by the capital. Palma is also home to countless restaurants of all kinds, where you can enjoy delicious traditional Mallorcan dishes.
The immense Cathedral of Santa Maria, also known as the “Cathedral of Light,” is a Gothic monument whose construction began in the 13th century and dominates the skyline of Palma Bay. Next to it stands La Almudaina, an Arab-style fortress converted into a royal residence.
To the west of the city, Bellver Castle, located on top of a hill, is a medieval fortress with a distinctive circular shape. Also set on a hill overlooking the sea, the Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation in Mallorca, which houses an important collection of more than 6,000 works, is one of the most important contemporary art spaces in the world. The Marivent Gardens…
Sóller
Sóller is a municipality and town in the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands, located on the north-west coast of Mallorca.
The municipal area, with a population of 13,491 inhabitants, comprises seven districts: Sóller, Port de Sóller, L’Horta, Biniaraix, Es Estiradors, Ses Argiles, and S’Alqueria des Comte.
Faro de Formentor
The Formentor Lighthouse, standing 188 metres above sea level, was the most difficult lighthouse to build in the Balearic Islands due to its location on the Formentor Peninsula.
