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in Majorca - The perfect holiday destination
Majorca is one of the most
sought after tourist destinations when it comes to enjoying holidays abroad.
The word Majorca means 'larger island', and yes, it truly is the biggest
island in Spain and is situated in Mediterranean Sea. It was in the year
1952 when this island first started attracting tourists commercially, and
since then, has worked its way up to become one of the most popular tourist
destinations for vacationing. Majorca also has two mountainous regions
which are 70 km in length and have mostly covered up the north-western
side of the island.
Main
Attractions at Majorca:
Here is a list of the most
popular tourist attractions no visitor can afford to miss, if they are
planning a trip to Majorca in the coming vacations.
The Parque Natural de
Sa Dragonera
You can visit this place
either by road or walk to it along the coastline. The vegetation here is
based on Mediterranean species like heather, buckthorns, rosemary and dwarf
palms. The Parque Natural de Sa Dragonera has one of the biggest varieties
of birds- herring gulls, Eleonor's falcon and shag.
The Parque Natural de
S'Albufera de Mallorca
It is situated in the North
of Majorca. It is a coastline which is made up of lakes and simulated canals.
The dunes here are covered with pines. As for the fauna, there are weasels,
tortoises, calopet, and martens.
The twelve columns and the
arcs of horseshoe of the square central room support a cupola done of bricks
with diverse round openings. The capitals of the columns are of great stylistic
diversity. Their construction materials probably came from other buildings.
The two main rooms those are used for baths with a small courtyard are
opened and at least ten people are allowed on one given time.
The Bellver Castle
The Bellver Castle was made
by King James II in 1300. It is at a distance of three kilometers from
Palma and it is at a height of 112 meters from the sea. It is structured
in a circular shape which makes the castle more interesting. The castle
bears the palace form architecture from the inside.
Spending
your holidays at Majorca:
There is so much you can
do while you are enjoying your holidays at the beautiful Majorca. There
are so many places to visit and lots of things to do. You can have a stroll
along the broad plains along the broad plains and enjoying the views of
the countryside of Es Pla. Majorca has lots to offer to everybody. Palma
is the capital of Majorca and you can enjoy the nature at its best. Visit
the museums and have a look at the beautifully made cathedrals and castles.
From enjoying the beautiful
view of the harbor side to visiting the beautiful botanical gardens and
enjoying the boat rides at Calas De Majorca you will get to enjoy unlimited
fun.
The beaches are just breathtaking
it has long sandy coastline in the North to the powdery coves. Puerto De
Soller is famous for its town beach which is made up of sand and shingle.
When to visit:
If you want to avoid the
rainy days and probably want to enjoy dry weather then the best time to
visit is late June and in the middle of August.
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