Mallorca: The calm island

Land of history, joyful traditions and delicious gastronomy, Mallorca surprises with its contrasts and diverse landscapes. Life at “Isla de la Calma” (peaceful island) goes on quietly, caressed by the Mediterranean breeze, a genuine marine and nautical flair, agricultural landscapes and charming towns and cities. Discover a paradise bounded by a 550 km. coastline of amazing beaches and “calas” and its prehistoric monuments, beautiful subterranean coves, cultural and leisure centres … Only a few km. away from preserved silent nature you can find the bustle of the trendiest bars. Their parties and nightlife are well-known in Europe. Because this land knows about tourism, since they first started in the 60’s their worldwide reputation has kept growing and has been a holiday destination for celebrities and Royal Families such as the Spanish, host of the Sailing Championship “Copa del Rey de Vela”.
Discover Palma de Mallorca, the cosmopolitan capital, extraordinarily attractive, where the historic ancient centre lives in harmony with the modern city, offering astonishing culture and gourmet cuisine, and its downtown shopping. Architectural gems such as the Cathedral, Palacio de la Almundaina, La Lonja or the Bellver Castle will make you feel that the journey is worthwhile. Mallorca offers a wide range of activities for nature lovers, such as trekking, cycling, golf and water sports. The mountain range Sierra de Tramuntana, cape Formentor, the island of Cabrera … are some of the sites that should be “a must” on your itinerary. For those nostalgic and romantic travelers, the island offers the lovely landscapes in Valldemossa and Deià, which are always a good option. There you feel the imprint of history and some of its distinguished guests such as Chopin, George Sand, the Archduke Luis Salvador or Robert Graves.