Palma marina
A Naturally Beautiful Island
Serra de Tramuntana
There are many beautiful beaches with white sand and azure blue seas in Mallorca. Playa de Muro, close to Alcudia is a long stretch of fine golden sand on a blue flag beach with lot of facilities and watersports available, whilst S'illot beach is a tiny unspoilt cove with clear blue water.
A Rich Cultural Heritage
Le Seu cathedral Palma
Bellver Castle
Other places to see include Bellver Castle, a gothic-style castle 3km to the west of Palma, and the Basilica De Sant Francesc, one of Palma's oldest churches, built from 1251 yet only completed in 1700.
Remarkable Sights To Explore
Palma Aquarium
If you enjoy the Spanish culture and architecture, Poble Espanyol is a Spanish 'show' village, just outside Palma where reproductions of famous buildings from Cordoba, Toledo and Madrid are gathered together with typical houses from these regions.
For those that love art, Es Revellar Art Resort Galleries, Campos, has extensive galleries set within stunning gardens in a hotel's grounds. Walking around this tranquil oasis of calm, the estate is full of sculptures, antiques, palm trees, marble columns and spectacular gardens.
With a variety of fish and sea creatures including the deepest shark tank in Europe, the Palma Aquarium is a great afternoon out, with or without the kids. If you want to you can even dive with sharks, and the aquarium also works hard on ecological campaigns such as one to save the bluefin tuna.
For those that love art, Es Revellar Art Resort Galleries, Campos, has extensive galleries set within stunning gardens in a hotel's grounds. Walking around this tranquil oasis of calm, the estate is full of sculptures, antiques, palm trees, marble columns and spectacular gardens.
The deepest shark tank in Europe
For some water park fun, you are spoilt for choice, with Aqualand, Hydropark Waterpark and Western Waterpark, whilst Marineland in Portal Nous in Mallorca's answer to Seaworld.
As you can see Mallorca is an island rich in culture and full of family-friendly activities. With a year-round sunny climate, it's certainly a lovely place to visit, within a short flight time from the UK.
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I went to Mallorca/Majorca many years ago now and had some great holidays there, it is somewhere I have not been for a long time and would love to return to one day x
ReplyDeleteI must admit it was much more beautiful than I imagined.
DeleteI haven't yet visited Mallorca before but the cathedral looks beautiful. Plus the addition of a few waterparks is right up my street x
ReplyDeleteI love Mallorca and I much have been about 10-12 times. I would still say that Palma is one of my favourite cities in the world. There is just so much going on.
ReplyDeleteI have family who live in Mallorca (all over mallorca actually) We love it
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Mallorca, but always fancied going. Now that I've seen this post it's definitely higher on my list! The photos look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI've been to Mallorca on a work basis previously but never to relax and enjoy it. I must go back!
ReplyDeleteI've never been but my grandparents have. Looks like a lovely place to visit
ReplyDeleteIt really is.
DeleteI went here before but literally just stayed at the resort. I'd Def go exploring if I were to visit again!
ReplyDeleteI have never visited this part of the world, looks great!
ReplyDeleteEven as a moody teenager on my last holiday with my parents I could still see the beauty of Mallorca - I've wanted to go back for years and your post has made me want to even more!
ReplyDeleteHope you do get the chance to go back one day Helen, and if you do I urge you to explore the island.
DeleteOK I feel so silly now as I actually thought they were two different places! *facepalm*
ReplyDeleteI love the gothic feel to the architecture in your photos, I've added it to my travel wishlist now!
Lucy.
Don't feel silly! The architecture is amazing. Hope you get the chance to visit one day.
Deletewhat beautiful pictures and I have to admit if I am lucky to get a holiday this year your showing what a great choice this would be
ReplyDeleteEmma, I was really impressed with Mallorca. It was so much more beautiful than I expected.
DeleteI've never visited Mallorca, nor has it been somewhere on my 'to go to' list however it does look lovely.
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