Holiday Delights on Mallorca Island
There are many ways to enjoy Mallorca Island which is one of the larger islands in the Balearic group of islands. Its bigger size offers more holiday delights to tourists from all walks of life across the globe to indulge in the pleasant Mediterranean climate and warm waters rushing in on sandy soft beaches around the island.
Towns around the island
There are many quaint towns around the island although Palma de Mallorca is the biggest and the island's capital. There is also Felanitx which is famous for its local wine production; tourists would not be disappointed with the high quality of sherry and wine produced here.
The second largest town on Mallorca Island as well as on the Balearic Islands is Manacor. Its mainstay is furniture production with glassware and artificial pearls industry. Tourists are often delighted with the high quality of local products and the affordability of the pearls and glassware which make great souvenirs.
The town sports an Archaeological Museum that displays an impressive collection of pre-historical and Paleo-Christian artifacts that reflect the rich history and past civilizations of the region. Fray Junipero Serra's birthplace is found in Petra; he was a 17th century monk who founded the mission works in California.
Major attractions
Other interesting sites to be visited when on Mallorca Island include Nuestra Se±ora de Bonany hermitage, Porto Cristo, Cuevas de Drach, the Acuario and the Exotic Park. Cuevas de Drach is the location of some beautiful natural caves with a subterranean lake and exciting submarine fauna at the Acuario.
The Exotic Park is rightly named for its excellent variety of exotic birds and cactus that cannot be found elsewhere on the island. Baha de Art showcases some beautiful natural bays that offer solitude and tranquility for a relaxing and refreshing holiday although there are plenty of impressive castle and palace monuments around. The local museum showcases important pre-historical artifacts from the region whereas Ses Paises holds important Megalythic epoch artifacts.
One of the best spots on the island is Baha de Alcudia with beautiful natural landscapes and panoramic views all around especially from Monte San Talaia. Environmentalists and nature lovers would also enjoy the natural park at Parque de la Albufera where there is a myriad of interesting flora and fauna to discover. There is also a safe bicycle path in the park for locals and tourists to enjoy the park with a leisurely cycle.
Towns around the island
There are many quaint towns around the island although Palma de Mallorca is the biggest and the island's capital. There is also Felanitx which is famous for its local wine production; tourists would not be disappointed with the high quality of sherry and wine produced here.
The second largest town on Mallorca Island as well as on the Balearic Islands is Manacor. Its mainstay is furniture production with glassware and artificial pearls industry. Tourists are often delighted with the high quality of local products and the affordability of the pearls and glassware which make great souvenirs.
The town sports an Archaeological Museum that displays an impressive collection of pre-historical and Paleo-Christian artifacts that reflect the rich history and past civilizations of the region. Fray Junipero Serra's birthplace is found in Petra; he was a 17th century monk who founded the mission works in California.
Major attractions
Other interesting sites to be visited when on Mallorca Island include Nuestra Se±ora de Bonany hermitage, Porto Cristo, Cuevas de Drach, the Acuario and the Exotic Park. Cuevas de Drach is the location of some beautiful natural caves with a subterranean lake and exciting submarine fauna at the Acuario.
The Exotic Park is rightly named for its excellent variety of exotic birds and cactus that cannot be found elsewhere on the island. Baha de Art showcases some beautiful natural bays that offer solitude and tranquility for a relaxing and refreshing holiday although there are plenty of impressive castle and palace monuments around. The local museum showcases important pre-historical artifacts from the region whereas Ses Paises holds important Megalythic epoch artifacts.
One of the best spots on the island is Baha de Alcudia with beautiful natural landscapes and panoramic views all around especially from Monte San Talaia. Environmentalists and nature lovers would also enjoy the natural park at Parque de la Albufera where there is a myriad of interesting flora and fauna to discover. There is also a safe bicycle path in the park for locals and tourists to enjoy the park with a leisurely cycle.
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