Mallorca
Attractions on Mallorca
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A few steps from La Seu Cathedral, you will find the Palau Reial de L'Almudaina with its eponymous ...
The Arab baths are considered a historical jewel in Palma de Mallorca. Here you can visit historic ...
The Palau March boasts a collection of historical nautical charts and exhibitions by international ...
Friends of contemporary art will enjoy the Es Baluard Museum near the boat harbour.
EL CASTELL The castle of Capdepera is located in the northeast of the island of Mallorca. It ...
One of the most important defensive towers in Mallorca due to its age, good state of preservation ...
Discovering Mallorca
The most popular places to visit on the island
Palma de Mallorca, as a lively island center with a historic old town, attracting mainly city travelers. The main attraction of the city is the enormous gothic cathedral La Seu, visitors and pilgrims from all over the world are also drawn to the Santuari de Lluc. The impressive monastery complex is located at an altitude of 525 m in the Tramuntana mountains.
The mountain village of Valldemossa is also a must on the list of sightseeing trips. The history of this terraced village can be traced back to the time of Moorish rule. Cap Formentor on the northern tip of the island is a spectacular natural spectacle.
Visit Mallorca with children
In addition to beach fun, Mallorca also offers numerous family-friendly attractions. The Palma Aquarium is a fascinating place for children to discover the marine world, while the Safari Zoo in Sa Coma gives them the opportunity to experience exotic animals up close.
For active families, there are numerous hiking routes in the Serra de Tramuntana where you can explore nature together. There is also plenty of culture on a family vacation in Mallorca. For example, visit the Alcanada sculpture park together, where you can discover stone animals.
Mallorca - a natural paradise
Mallorca never ceases to surprise visitors, and this is especially true of the island's diverse natural landscapes. With its wonderful biodiversity, the island boasts a number of flora and fauna, which can only be found here. There are now a number of protected areas, and about 20% of the island is part of the European Union's Natura 2000 network. Mountains, oak and pine forests, wetlands, dune landscapes, beaches and bays, protected marine areas and smaller islands and rocky islets are just some of the places where visitors to the island can explore and enjoy nature in all its diversity.
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To Mallorca for the almond blossom
The Balearic island of Mallorca has its charms all year round - for a beach vacation in summer, for hiking and cycling in autumn and for sightseeing without large crowds in winter. A beautiful and often overlooked highlight is on the program in February, when it is still grey and uncomfortable in many other places: the almond blossom!
There are said to be around seven million almond trees on Mallorca. From the beginning of January to mid-March, their delicate white and light pink flowers adorn the island. The blossoms can be admired all over Mallorca, for example in the mountains in the north around Sóller and Valldemossa.
After an extensive photo safari, the Mallorcan almonds must of course also be tasted. How about a slice of Gato de Almendra, the popular traditional almond cake, or a glass of Flor d'Amentella (almond liqueur)?
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UNESCO World Heritage Serra de Tramuntana
In 2011, UNESCO accepted the cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana in the northwest of Mallorca into the World Heritage list. In doing so, the international community paid tribute to the monumental man-made work of kilometers of dry stone walls and hydraulic canalization that have transformed a rugged terrain into a habitable place while preserving its extraordinary beauty.
The unique, rugged mountain landscape with its wild gorges and panoramic peaks are best explored on foot - a variety of wonderful hiking trails run through the area.
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Between steep cliffs and Caribbean-style beaches
Parallel to the northwest coast, the Serra de Tramuntana rises to 1445 m at Puig Major. The coastline is steep and rocky, and home to the coastal town, Port de Sóller. Inland of the island lies the plain Es Plà, which extends to the bay of Alcúdia. The wide sandy beaches around the village of Can Picafort are especially popular.
The eastern part of the island is characterized by the Serres de Levant. Palma, the capital of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands, is located in the southwest. In all of the island stunning regions, visitors can expect beautiful sandy beaches, such as Playa Es Trenc on the south coast or Playa de Muro in the northeast. The famous party mile takes only a small part of the Playa de Palma near El Arenal.
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Outdoor activities in Mallorca
While some vacationers cavort at the beach and pool, others explore the island: With its watchtowers and fincas, the species-rich flora and fauna, the hillside forests with Aleppo pines and holm oaks, the alpine mountain ranges of the Serra de Tramuntana as well as the Serres de Llevant and many a hidden bay, Mallorca offers a landscape that is worth discovering while hiking, climbing and cycling.
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