castell d alaro
if you are looking for history and culture in mallorca, take a trip to castell d´alaro. a castle has stood on this site since moorish times; it was so impregnable that the arab commander was able to hold out for two years after the christian conquest later, in 1285, two heroes of mallorcan independence, cabrit and erassa, defended the castle against alfonso iii of aragon and were burned alive on a spit when he finally took it by storm. their punishment was a consequence of their impudent defiance of the king....
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sierra de tramuntana mallorca
the sierra de tramuntana mountain range is located in the north of mallorca, a far cry away from the hustle and bustle of busy beaches and crowded streets that some resorts in mallorca have to offer. the mountain range offers a picturesque day of walking and hiking around tranquil countryside with family or fiends. the sierra de tramuntana mountain range stretches from the western town of andraitx to the northernmost point, formentor. whilst hiking, you will encounter stunning views of coastal and mountain scenery....
soller railway palma de mallorca
the soller railway track has connected the city of palma de mallorca and the smaller town of soller since 1912. as you step on board, you feel like you are being transported back in time. the train is powered by an electric locomotive, and is the only train of its type that is still used today. the train travels the 27km journey from palma to soller, along a very narrow track. the train has perfectly retained its traditional décor and character, making you feel you have been transported back to the early 20th century....
port alcudia
alcudia port is a great holiday destination for the family, or great for a day out if you are staying in a neighbouring resort to alcudia. the beach located by the port, and is considered to be one of finest in mallorca, with many tourists and locals travelling to spend the day visiting this picturesque beach and port area. the port is home to many impressive yachts and boats, in which people wander up and down the jetty's to have a peek. many elegant bars and restaurants are found in the port, with many establishments serving fresh seafood straight from the fishing port of alcudia....
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bellver castle
bellver castle is located in palma de mallorca, 3km from the centre, and is an fun and educational day out whilst on holiday in mallorca. the castle is situated on the top of a hill, in the largest green area in mallorca; the bellver wood. this gothic style castle was built by the king of mallorca jaume ii, as a military fortress, between 1309 and 1311. the bellver castle is circular in layout, and is one of the most popular places of interest on the island for tourists to visit....
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cuevas de campanet mallorca
the campanet caves are located in the area of campanet in mallorca, and offer a unique family day out whilst on holiday in mallorca. the caves were discovered in 1945, and the tour of them takes around 40 minutes. the caves boast an area of 16,000 meters squared, and have an average depth of 50 meters. the tour guides you around spacious halls, which cut themselves into the mesozoic lime. from the permanent erosion of underground water, deep grottos have been formed, thus the tour of the caves offers a spectacle of natural surroundings at its finest....
cuevas del drach mallorca
the drach caves are often considered one of the most popular tourist attractions whilst on holiday in mallorca. located in porto cristo, the picturesque drach caves feature three chambers inside the caves; cueva negra (black cave), cueva blanca (white cave) and cueva luis salvator (luis salvator cave) for visitors to explore. the latter cave is named in honor of archduke ludwig salvator of austria, who invited Édouard-alfred martel to explore the caves in 1896....
jumaica tropical park porto cristo
jumaica tropical park is located in porto cristo, and is 25,000 square metres of mallorcan countryside and tropical gardens, perfect for a family day out with a picnic in the hot mallorcan sun. a mallorcan family bought the land in 1973, only to find out the land had its own water supply. therefore, they decided to transform it into a tropical park, featuring many different wild animals and tropical vegetation for people to admire....
museum of spanish art
the museum of spanish art (museu d'art espanyol) is a great day out whilst on holiday in palma de mallorca. opened in 1990, the impressive 18th century building houses the finest collections of contemporary spanish art outside of madrid and barcelona. the museum offers visitors a look at breathtaking pieces from salvador dali, joan miro, juan gris and pablo picasso to name a few. many external exhibitions take place at the museum and there is also an assembly hall for educational classes and concerts for children....
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palma de mallorca cathedral
the palma cathedral is palma's most prominent landmark, located above the old harbour. it was contracted from the 14th - 19th century, and in the 20th century the world-famous architect, gaudi, added his touch to the interior of the cathedral. the cathedral houses two very famous tombs, bishop antonio gallina (who died in 1375), and clement viii (located in the cappella de la piedad), which locals often visit to pay their respects....
