Mallorca
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..:: kozan ::.., posted about 1 month ago
Mallorca - Introduction
Mallorca is the most popular year round resort of the Balearic Islands and is also the largest measuring 96 km at its widest point and 78 km long. In total it covers an area of 3.640 km2, of which 554 km are made up of coastline.The island boasts spectacular beaches, shopping, entertainment and culture and really is one of the jewels of Europe.Tourism to this idyllic Mediterranean island began in the 1950’s and for years mallorca was seen as a cheap package tour destination. Now Mallorca is home to the rich and famous as celebrities frequent the famous ‘Puerto Portals’ and ‘Palma’ alikeWhat is as clear is its very insularity is that the uniqueness of Majorca is no hindrance to its ability to show us innumerable different facets. Despite its modest area, its fragile and limited territory, it offers the visitor a wide range of alternatives, whether these be its countryside, its culture, its artistic legacy or its leisure facilities.However, it was not until the end of the 20th century that this fact met with the recognition it so richly deserved. Until not long ago, mentioning the name of Majorca meant summoning up nothing more than an image of its wonderful climate and kilometres of fine sand.For years, the beach and sunshine were the emblems that made it what is was - and still is: a high quality tourist destination that was a point of reference throughout Europe, thanks to entrepreneurs who were able to appreciate the possibilities of the isla (more)...
Mallorca is the most popular year round resort of the Balearic Islands and is also the largest measuring 96 km at its widest point and 78 km long. In total it covers an area of 3.640 km2, of which 554 km are made up of coastline.The island boasts spectacular beaches, shopping, entertainment and culture and really is one of the jewels of Europe.Tourism to this idyllic Mediterranean island began in the 1950’s and for years mallorca was seen as a cheap package tour destination. Now Mallorca is home to the rich and famous as celebrities frequent the famous ‘Puerto Portals’ and ‘Palma’ alikeWhat is as clear is its very insularity is that the uniqueness of Majorca is no hindrance to its ability to show us innumerable different facets. Despite its modest area, its fragile and limited territory, it offers the visitor a wide range of alternatives, whether these be its countryside, its culture, its artistic legacy or its leisure facilities.However, it was not until the end of the 20th century that this fact met with the recognition it so richly deserved. Until not long ago, mentioning the name of Majorca meant summoning up nothing more than an image of its wonderful climate and kilometres of fine sand.For years, the beach and sunshine were the emblems that made it what is was - and still is: a high quality tourist destination that was a point of reference throughout Europe, thanks to entrepreneurs who were able to appreciate the possibilities of the isla (more)...