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Mallorca Main Attractions |
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 The centrepiece of its beautiful historic quarter with grand Renaissance mansions and Baroque churches is its Gothic cathedral which took over 500 years to build and as an attraction compares favourably with the better known cathedrals of SpainIts a fascinating island to stroll around with magnificent architecture, a few "must see" attractions and a selection of art galleries that makes it the envy of of other European cultural centres.
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Cathedral of Palma
Palma is the cathedral La Seu that rises like a bright mountain over the harbour of the city. The bishop's church, one of the five most beautiful in Spain, is the pride and joy of the Majorcans. The legend says that it owes its construction to a king's vow. In 1229, Jaime of Aragon set out to free the Balearic Islands from the Arabs. The crossing was ill-fated. His fleet was struck by a terrible storm. |
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Castell de Bellver
This elegant building on a hill at the western edge of the city adds the finishing touch to Palma's skyline. Mallorca's capital turns out to be an attractive shopping destination all over the year, even during the winter month |
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Valldemossa: St. Bartomeu and the Monastery
Most characteristic are the church St. Bartomeu and the Monastery.
The reason why it is so famous is definitely the visit from Frédéric Chopin in 1838. The ailing genius came to the island with his mistress, George Sand, who described the joys and sufferings of this wet-cold winter stay in Palma and the Monastery of Valldemossa in her book "A winter in Mallorca". |
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Soller
Together with the almost circular bay of Port de Soller and the nearby villages Biniaraitx and Fornalutx, the municipality Soller is an attractive part of Mallorca. The "Ferrocarril de Sóller", travels slowly through orange and almond groves. The train leaves in the station of Palma (Plaza de España) for the picturesque village five times a day and takes 50 minutes with a ten-minute photo stop |
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Cap de Formentor
The Cap de Formentor forms the northernmost point of the Island Mallorca and has its highest point 384 m above the sea level.
The winding pass from Port de Pollenca towards the Cap de Formentor climbing the Albercutx has a longitude of 13.5 km and was built by the Italian engineer Antonio Paretti.
While driving, you can enjoy a beautiful view over an amazing landscape and the sea. |
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