Tag: Island of Majorca
Wine Routes in Majorca – The “Denominación de Origen BINISSALEM”
Is there anything better than spending an evening in good company, good food and a lovely cup of wine? Well, Majorca offers you all that! The island is famous for its gastronomy and local products, one of which definitely is the wine. Here you can find a large variety of unique, locally produced wines that [...]
Posted: April 13th, 2011 under Destinations, Gastronomy, Optimal Hotels & Residences.
Tags: Balearic Islands, Eat & Drink, holidays majorca, Island of Majorca, optimal hotels & residences, Places to visit in Majorca, tourism in majorca, wine tourism, Wine Tourism in Majorca
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Beautiful short walks in Majorca: ‘Passeig de Calvià’
Although Majorca may seem an isolated point in the Mediterranean Sea –nothing to do about exploring the vast lands of any continental country– the truth is that even though its relatively small extension, the island has a lot to offer to those looking for the best experience combining sightseeing, nature and discovering a whole new [...]
Posted: February 20th, 2011 under Ecology, Majorca Sightseeing, Optimal Hotels & Residences.
Tags: green routes, hotels in Majorca, Island of Majorca, Majorca sightseeing, majorca weekend, optimal hotels & residences, short walks in Majorca, Sustainable tourism, tourism in majorca
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Charming villages: Petra (Majorca)
The island of Majorca has more things apart from good weather, beautiful beaches and excellent food. Less known are the small towns in the inner zones, but that is no reason for not take the time to visit and enjoy them. Petra is one of those villages that the tourist cannot miss for any reason. [...]
Posted: February 6th, 2011 under Optimal Hotels & Residences.
Tags: Island of Majorca, Majorca sightseeing, optimal hotels & residences, optimal son burgues, tourism in majorca
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Majorcan cuisine
Majorcan cuisine is based on the Mediterranean diet, so it is composed by vegetables, cereal, fruit, fish, oil and very little red meat and dairy products. You can enjoy the delicious typical dishes from the Balearic Islands in the traditional restaurants that preserve the recipes from the old days. One of the most popular [...]
Posted: January 28th, 2011 under Gastronomy, Optimal Hotels & Residences.
Tags: Balearic Islands, Eat & Drink, Gastronomy, hotels, Island of Majorca, Majorcan cuisine, Mediterranean diet, Tourist Attraction
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Famous visitors in Majorca
Nowadays, the Balearic Islands are one of the main tourist destinations in Spain. The reasons are obvious: good weather, beautiful beaches, charming villages, good food and friendly people. Even in the 19th century some visitors became addicted to the island’s charms. The most famous of these visitors was the Polish composer Fréderic Chopin. He [...]
Posted: January 26th, 2011 under Optimal Hotels & Residences.
Tags: Balearic Islands, Celebrities, Charming villages, Deià, Famous visitors, hotels, Island of Majorca, Tourist Attraction, Vallemossa
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Charming villages: Alcúdia (Majorca)
Alcúdia is on the north eastern coast of Majorca, in the peninsula that separates Alcúdia Bay and Pollença Bay. This is one of the most attractive areas in the island, with vast beaches and unique natural places such as the Albufera Nature Reserve and the woods and mountains of Cap des Pinar. Alcúdia is [...]
Posted: January 23rd, 2011 under Majorca Sightseeing, Optimal Hotels & Residences, Sustainable Tourism.
Tags: Balearic Islands, Charming villages, hotels, Island of Majorca, Majorca sightseeing, Places of interest, Places to visit in Majorca, Summer holidays, Sustainable tourism, Tourist Attraction
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Shopping in Majorca
Majorca is a good place for shopping. You can find many kinds of shops, from designer stores and boutiques to street markets where you can haggle and find bargains in clothes, furniture, electronic devices, jewellery, souvenirs… If you go shopping in Palma, take a look at Jaume II Avenue, Bonaire, Santa María del Sepulcre [...]
Posted: January 20th, 2011 under Majorca Sightseeing, Optimal Hotels & Residences.
Tags: Balearic Islands, Charming villages, hotels, Island of Majorca, Local markets, Places of interest, Places to visit in Majorca, Shopping, Tourist Attraction
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Charming villages: Deià (Majorca)
Deià is a lovely village in the Tramuntana mountain range, on the north west coast of Majorca. Here the mountain and the sea meet, creating a beautiful landscape full of light and colour. Since the 19th century, many artists have been captivated by Deià and some of them even moved here, like the English [...]
Posted: January 14th, 2011 under Majorca Sightseeing, Optimal Hotels & Residences.
Tags: Balearic Islands, Beaches, Charming villages, Coves, hotels, Island of Majorca, Majorca sightseeing, Places of interest, Places to visit in Majorca, Summer holidays, Tourist Attraction
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Palma Cathedral
Palma cathedral is the most important religious building in Majorca. It is an amazing stone structure of Gothic lines by the shore of Palma bay, surrounded by gardens and by the houses of the old quarter of the city. The construction of the Palma cathedral begun in 1229, after the king of Aragon conquered [...]
Posted: January 11th, 2011 under Majorca Sightseeing, Optimal Hotels & Residences.
Tags: Balearic Islands, hotels, Island of Majorca, Majorca sightseeing, Monuments, Places of interest, Places to visit in Majorca, Summer holidays, Tourist Attraction
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Natural parks in Majorca
Natural parks are a good option if you want to spend a quiet day enjoying the natural resources that the Balearic Islands have to offer. If you like flora, fauna and landscapes, you shouldn’t miss this chance to know Majorca a little deeper. And if you have kids, this can be a very interesting experience [...]
Posted: January 7th, 2011 under Ecology, Majorca Sightseeing, Optimal Hotels & Residences, Sustainable Tourism.
Tags: Attractions for children, Balearic Islands, Ecology, Holidays with children, hotels, Island of Majorca, Majorca sightseeing, Nature in Majorca, Places of interest, Places to visit in Majorca, Summer holidays, Tourist Attraction
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