Balearic Islands

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Capital Cities - Palma (Mallorca), Ibiza Town (Ibiza), Mahon (Menorca) 

Currency - Euro

Main Languages - Spanish

Population - approx. 790,000 (2008)

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Main Airports - Palma (Mallorca), Ibiza (Ibiza), Mahon, (Menorca) 

 

 

Why go on holiday to Balearic Islands ?

Bright sun, good food, fun, and an experience of a lifetime – if this is what you are looking for, then Balearic islands is the perfect destination. The relentless sunshine, the fine beaches and the good nightlife in the Balearic Islands is sure to persuade your senses. It is the combo of four main islands – Formentera, Ibiza , Menorca , and Mallora. The beautiful orange orchards, olives, the ruins of stone ages, and gothic cathedrals can surprise you. Summer season is the perfect time when you can plan to visit this island located in between and North African coast.

What is there to see?

As far as the sights are concerned, the numerous architectural features, monuments, fortress, castle, caves, museums, and religious buildings (Arc de Santa roc, Cala de Dela, Can Marques, Coves del Drac, to name a few) are destinations you will love to visit again and again. Other than that, there are bars, discos, clubs, that will surely fulfill your urge of entertainment. You will be glad to know that you can work out your trip availing boat, train, and bus. You can also rent cars, bikes, and motor cycles to communicate to other islands.

What is there to do?

If you can manage your tour between February and June, you can be a part of some exquisite festivals of islands. You can aim for the Fiesta of San Juan at Ciutadella, the February carnival, and Semana Santa, celebrated in March and early April. There is an easy availability of hotels, hostels, and guesthouse facilities that won’t let you roam for sleeping destination, once you arrive at Balearics. It is a tempting cuisine destination where you can find the mouth-watering Italian, Spanish, Argentine foods. Seafood and Tapas are also special attractions among the Balearics cuisines. It has an exciting nightlife culture that meets the demands of party animals. You can find people who love to party round the clock.