What To Know About Taking A Holiday To Mallorca

Off the eastern coast of Spain lies the island of Mallorca located in the Mediterranean. With its temperate weather and scenic vistas, this island nation is a favorite of vacationers around the world. The island has mountainous regions and beaches and offers a variety of attractions for travelers.

Many European tourists visit the island throughout the year. Many interest points bring tourists to the island. The Dragon caves or Coves del Drac has stalactite formation and a guided tour. The tour is done in several languages over an hour leading to a lake and violin concert. It is a popular tourist location open all year around in the City of Manacor.

The Serra de Tramuntana Mountains runs southwest by northeast and forms a back bone ridge to Mallorca. Its highest peak elevates at 4,741 feet and is the highest point of the Balearic Island range. Other attractions include beaches and lakes as well as a variety of nightlife and entertainment. These attractions are located throughout the island in each of the population centers. There is also a casino, the Casino del Mallorca, located in Palma.

The island is 3,600 square kilometers in area size. The islands total population is about 800,000 and is the largest of the Balearic Islands. Palma is the largest city on the island with a population of close to 375,000 residents and is the capital. Mallorcans speak native Catalan and Spanish and are equally versed on English and German. Germans, British and Irish tourists, as well as visitors from the United States and Canada visit the island.

The island of Mallorca is ancient and was governed by the Byzantines, Romans and Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War. Tourism is the main industry in Mallorca and economic mainstay. It grew from half a million visitors in the 1950s to over 22 million in 2008. Temperatures are in the high 80 degrees from June-September (or mid 20 degrees Celsius). Winter lows are around 50 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 degrees Celsius and it stays relatively mild.