Thursday, March 14, 2024

What to see in Mallorca

Mallorca white beaches and miles with clear hidden and crystal clear cades; natural parks and underground cave; Arde mountains with plains full of torrents; small fishing villages in large cities, born and raised only for tourists.

All this makes an island mall for everyone, even if no paradise is greater than a few decades. Mass tourism attacks this island every July to August, pour a few million tourists in the back and hotels, particularly English and Germans. Attracted by the Mediterranean climate, with a spring temperature that lasts all year round, summer tourists focus on some areas and leave a good part of the island in peace.

1-Palma de Mallorca

Founded by the Romans at 123 A. C., Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Balearic Isla and the main center of the island of Majorca.

The beautiful sea, a pleasant climate, entertainment and a cultural environment, always in turmoil, make a coveted destination through international tourism and all ages. In leisure and relaxation, you can associate a visit to the most important monuments of Palma de Mallorca: the Arab Baths, the Gothic Cathedral and the Palau de la Almudaina are a symbol of its glorious past.

2-The beaches of Mallorca

The coast of Mallorca is in sharp contrast: on the one hand, the mountains of the Sierra de Tramuntana (Sierra de Tramuntana) dive into the sea, and on the other there are the most beautiful beaches and bays in the Mediterranean.

On the north coast, from east to west, you will cross highly urbanized areas, where you will meet super crowded beaches with various services, such as the bay of Pollença, low and long west the beach area is ideal for a quiet and relaxing holiday, including Port De Sóller. On the other hand, east and west, the south coast alternates to crowded beaches, such as Manacor (east) and palm (west), small pristine beaches and solitary coves, very suitable for those who want to be a bit friendly.

3-The Cap de Formentor Lighthouse in Mallorca

Leaving the city of Pollença and extending to the north-east, you reach the Peninsula of Formentor: This land ends directly on the sea and forms the mountain range of the Sierra de Tramuntana.

This path is neither easy nor short, but offers a panoramic view so that the viewer cannot breathe. Think of the panoramic view of the beautiful Mirador des Colomer: the cliffs and magnificent views of the sea and islands. Continue on this road and you will have the courage to reach the rocky promontory of Cap de Formentor, the lighthouse stands on the rocky promontory. The silvery lighthouse of Cap de Formentor perched on a 200 meter high rush, dominates the highest peak of the cliff: from here you can enjoy a wide view of the island, accompanied by the thunderous rocky walls of the sea and from the noisy wind.

4-Santa Maria Cathedral

It is 120 meters long, 70 meters wide and 44 meters high, with a total area of ​​6,600 square meters. The Cathedral of Santa Maria is the headquarters of the Bishop of the Diocese of Mallorca. Therefore, the most commonly used name is “La Seu” (seat). This building is second only to the Cathedral of Seville and second only to the Cathedral of Seville, is located in the city center, facing the sea and a few steps from the Royal Palace of Almudia.

From an architectural point of view, it is an example of a gothic style and is located in the same area where there was an urban mosque during Muslim domination. The interior is three naves, which can accommodate up to 18,000 faithful faithful. Particularly noteworthy is the main entrance portal in front of the building; LV The Observatory portal, facing south, facing the sea; The rosette overlooks the largest altar and the Church of the Trinity, and the tombs of Giacomo II and King Giacomo III in San Francisco belongs to the first dynasty of the Kingdom of Mallorca.

5-Bellver Castle

For Bever Castle, the affirmation on Almudana is correct. The castle is located on a hill over 100 meters above sea level, about three kilometers from the historic center of Palma de Mallorca. As you can easily intuit, the name refers to the “beautiful panorama” that can be admired from above, but despite this the castle is a place of detention.

In fact, apart from the initial shelves, immediately after its construction it was used as a real summer residence, he remained prison until the early 1900s and has a history of about six centuries. From an architectural point of view, this is another testimony of the Gothic style, which represents all the historic buildings of the city. Inside, the City History Museum houses Roman, Arabic and Spanish artefacts to testify to various dominations over a century.

6-Dragon caves

The “Dragon Grotta” (Cuevas del Drach in the local language) is included in all the tourist itineraries of Mallorca. This is a natural marvel: it is a complex of four connected caves and two underground lakes. The beauty of nature has been much appreciated by people. People in the game of lights and sounds.

During the visit to the cave you can make a boat, a half walk and a half walk, admire the most peculiar limestone rock formations formed over the centuries and participate in a classical music concert on the lake. Since 1935 the musical tradition on the underground lake has continued.

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