The Island Of Majorca

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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Small and perfectly formed, Majorca is one of Spain''s most multi-faceted regions. It has a glitzy, celeb-attracting harboured capital, endless miles of beaches, rocky mountains, British chippies and brash, cheesy Euro-pop nightclubs. Aside from trashy clubs and pubs and a few overcrowded beaches you''ll find Majorca has something to offer everyone.

Palma de Mallorca is the island''s capital and it will more than satisfy culture-hungry city lovers. It has commanding grand open expanses, the best of which can be found at Catedral de Mallorca and Museo Catedralicio. The cathedral dominates the low-rising sky line and boasts breathtaking views over the harbour.

The rest of the city is a mix and match of Moorish and Catholic architecture dispersed around the narrow and winding shady streets and alleys. There are plenty of hidden courtyards, churches, caf?s and heladerias ? ice cream parlours ? to stumble upon.

The Serra de Tramuntana mountains dominate the north west coast. The region is largely untouched by tourism and olive, lemon and orange groves, thick pine forests and ''secret'' mountain villages replace ...
... over-preened resorts and golf courses. The coastline is rugged and rocky, so perfect for snorkelling, scuba diving and even canyoning.

Hiking is diverse and beautiful around Soller and Pollenca, with the most traipsed route being along the Lluc Pilgrimage. Two-wheeled transportation is also popular here. From down-hill mountain biking and mountain climbing to just cruising along the flat, this region has it all.

Majorca is the place to go for a healthy dose of sun, sand and sea. Even with its mass tourism you can still enjoy some of Spain''s best beaches in peace and quiet. The north and east coasts are where you will find the most beaches although the south has a spattering of attractive and less visited options.

To avoid the tourists opt for the rockier coves and bays of the south or the more remote and hard to access beaches of the north. Here, because the cliffs are so sheer, there are fewer resort developments so the beaches are largely untouched.

Hiring a car is your best bet in Majorca. The public transport system is not the best in so getting from A to B is not easy unless you have your own wheels. This makes a twin centre holiday, dividing your time between city and beach or mountain and beach, all the more feasible. Bonny Kominek is a travel writer and author with many years travel experience. They recommend Majorca for a sunny, relaxing break and Ritmo Cars for car hire in Majorca and car hire in Formentera.