Balearic Islands

Spain - Balearic Islands - Majorca - Port de SollerThe beautiful archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, “Balearic Islands” is a province of the Kingdom of Spain. This beautiful place is also known as Islas Baleares (in Spanish) and offers multitude of tourist attractions. The four largest islands Majorca (Mallorca), Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera.

Balearic Islands boast of many historical and architectural sites like the spectacular Can Marroig mansion, Palau de l’Almudaina Castell de Bellver, Fornells, Torre d’es Cap de Barbaria, Fort Marlborough and the Xoriguer Gin Distillery a British legacy.

The best place to unravel its history, art and culture are the numerous museums and galleries. Few of the popular ones are the Museu De Menorca, Museu d’Art Modern i Contemporani (Es Baluard), Poble Espanyol, Museu Hernandez Sanz Hernandez Mora and the Museu Etnologic.

Balearic Islands landscape is a combination of a little of everything, from the soaring mountains of Serra de Tramuntana to the serene beaches of Cala de Deia & Platja de Migjorn, to the beautiful tiny islet of Illa s’Espalmador. Other similar attractions for nature lovers include the Dragon’s Caves, Barranc d’Algender, Ses Illetes which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mondrago Natural Park, Bird Observatory (Illes Balears), Cabrera archipelago and Ibiza.

Enjoy and relax at any of the numerous clubs, bars and pubs like the Bigsurlife, Fonda Pepe, Garito Club, Mirador Cafe and the Sa Sinia. Other popular tourist attraction includes a variety of options like the Carnival of Mahon, Santa Eulalia Festival, Puig de Randa, Cuevas del Dreach, Gardens of Alfabia and the Isotel Club Maryland.

Balearic Island has a Temperate-Mediterranean climate with pleasantly hot summers and mild winters. This archipelago is a preferred tourist destination year round.

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