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Holidays in Majorca - The perfect holiday destination

By: Luki Johnson

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 breath taking 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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