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Mallorca (English "Majorca") is the largest island of Spain. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea and part of the Balearic Islands archipelago, one of the autonomous communities of Spain. Mallorca is known as one of the most beautiful and exotic spanish islands.
It has been a very popular tourist destination for Europeans since 1950:s. In 1960, Majorca received 500,000 visitors, while in 1997, it received 6,739,700. In 2008, 22,832,865 passengers passed through the Palma de Mallorca Airport with an additional 1.5 million arriving by sea.
Majorca has two mountainous regions each about 70 km in length. These occupy the north-western and eastern thirds of the island. The highest peak on Majorca is Puig Major (1,445 m).
Cap de Formentor is a spectacular place,located on the northernmost point of the Balaeric Island Majorca in Spain. Its highest point, Fumart, is 384m above sea level. The headland has quite a few lookout points with spectacular views. The most well-known is Mirador del Mal Pas, also named Mirador d'es Colomer after the small island Colomer. The panorama from Majorca's Finisterre illuminates Menorca in the east, Cala Fiquera in the west, and Alcudia with its sandy beach in the south. But the view of the cliffs below causes even the most fearless to feel weak in the knees. The sea roars 300m below and if that isn't enough.
Cap de Formentor forms the eastern end of Majorca's Formentor peninsula. The Majorcans also call the cape the Meeting point of the winds. Cap de Formentor is a spectacular place,located on the northernmost point of the Balaeric Island Majorca in Spain. Its highest point, Fumart, is 384m above sea level. It has many associated bays, including Cala Fiquera, Cala Murta and Cala Pi de la Posada. In 1863 the Formentor Lighthouse was opened, the remote and rugged location on the Cap de Formentor making the construction difficult. The only access being from the sea, or via a long mule track.
Cap de Formentor forms the eastern end of Majorca's Formentor peninsula. The Majorcans also call the cape the Meeting point of the winds. Cap de Formentor is a spectacular place,located on the northernmost point of the Balaeric Island Majorca in Spain. Its highest point, Fumart, is 384m above sea level. It has many associated bays, including Cala Fiquera, Cala Murta and Cala Pi de la Posada. In 1863 the Formentor Lighthouse was opened, the remote and rugged location on the Cap de Formentor making the construction difficult. The only access being from the sea, or via a long mule track.
Playa del Muro, Mallorca, Spain. The secluded resort of Playa de Muro is almost midway between the resorts of Alcudia and C'an Picafort on the northern coast of Majorca. Playa de Muro is a relatively new resort development that lies at the centre of the magnificent Bay of Alcudia.
Fantastic clear warm water at Playa del Muro (Muro Beach), Mallorca, Spain. The secluded resort of Playa de Muro is almost midway between the resorts of Alcudia and C'an Picafort on the northern coast of Majorca. Playa de Muro is a relatively new resort development that lies at the centre of the magnificent Bay of Alcudia.
The beach in Alcudia Port or Port d'Alcudia in Mallroca, Spain. Port d'Alcudia is a town and tourist resort in North East Majorca. It neighbours the town of Alcudia and has many hotels and tourist venues located within the town. Port d'Alcudia has a large beach which links up to nearby Muro Beach.
Sa Calobra (the Snake) is a small village situated on a pretty bay bounded by high cliffs in northern Mallorca. Located at the end of a long winding road, it has a pebbly beach, a restaurant and some bars. Most people visit Sa Calobra to see the renowned Torrent de Pareis (River of the Twins), an impressive canyon with a beautiful little beach.
Alcúdia is a municipality and township of the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. It is the main tourist centre in the North of Majorca. In Alcúdia the old town is well preserved with houses dating back to the 13th century. The old town is surrounded by a medieval wall. The construction of the walls was initiated in 1298 and finished in 1362. The city plan that was made at the time is the same that Alcúdia still has.
Valdemossa, Mallorca, Spain, is a beautiful mountain village close to Deia on Majorca island. Since the 19th century Valldemossa has been promoted internationally as a place of outstanding beauty. The famous composer Frederic Chopin has spent a winter in this village together with his lover the pioneering French writer George Sand, who wrote a notable account of A Winter in Majorca, describing their 1838–39 visit and praising the island's natural beauty. Many famous people such as Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones have homes here.
A hotel at night between the swimming pools in the middle of the hotel, Mallorca, Spain.
People on picnic at a green area by the sea by Cami d'Alcanada in Alcudia, Mallorca
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