Tourist Attractions In Majorca

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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Aqualand El Arenal is a fun water park with rides to suit people all ages, such as the child friendly Polynesia and Dragoland, and fast and exciting water rides such as Crazy Race, The Hole, and Kamikaze for adults and older children.

Set atop a hillside with a wonderful view of the sea and the rocky beach below, Banyalbufar is an old Moorish village that dates back to the 1400s, with picturesque whitewashed houses and a church that is almost as old as the village itself.

Cabrera Island, eleven miles off the coast of Majorca, is a site of great natural beauty, and all of its plant, marine, and wildlife are protected by its National Park status. There is also a 14th century castle and a small museum. During the summer months, it can be reached by boat from Colonia de Sant Jordi.

Els Calderers is a manor house that once formed part of a large winemaking estate. Today, it serves as a museum all about the history of Majorca and its inhabitants, and includes various artworks, photographs, and pieces of furniture.

The Jardins d` Alfabia are beautiful, oasis-like gardens watered by an ever flowing spring ...
... that were originally part of a 14th century Muslim estate. Here you can see a wide variety of exotic plant life, and there are also some Spanish Arabic Fountains and a garden based on the traditional English style.

Ever since a local shepherd boy discovered a statue of the Virgin in a nearby cave in the 13th century, the area around Lluc Monastery has been a popular pilgrimage destination. The monastery and chapel were built in the 17th century to house the statue and the pilgrims who came to pay homage to it.

The Museum of Sant Antoni and the Devil is dedicated to the festival of Sant Antoni, which takes place every year in Sa Pobla in the middle of January. Attractions include a photographic exhibition, a film theatre, and a display featuring some of the colourful costumes that are used for the festival.

Keen hillwalkers might want to spend a day climbing Puig de Massanella, the highest accessible peak in Majorca at 4435 feet. From the summit, you can see the whole island, which makes it well worth the effort of a three hour climb. This guide to tourist attractions in Majorca was written by Bonny Kominek. Choose Ritmo cars for cheap car hire in Majorca.