Tag: Majorca sightseeing
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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Sightseeing in Majorca: Bellver Castle
Every visitor that travels to the Balearic Islands, even if he or she does not notice, is breathing history in every aspect. Culture, tradition and a historical heritage that nowadays is shared with everyone. Majorca is no exception, and one clear example of that is the Castle of Bellver, located 3km away from the capital [...]
Posted: February 5th, 2011 under Majorca Sightseeing, Optimal Hotels & Residences.
Tags: bellver castle, history in majorca, Majorca sightseeing, optimal hotels & residences, tourism in majorca
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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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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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Charming villages: Sóller (Majorca)
On the northwestern coast of Majorca there is a nice village where the sea and the mountains meet each other: Sóller. Sóller is situated in a valley well-known for its orchards of orange trees and thousand-year-old olives. Its streets are charming an full of history. The origins of the street map are Islamic, and [...]
Posted: January 4th, 2011 under Majorca Sightseeing, Optimal Hotels & Residences.
Tags: Balearic Islands, Charming villages, Holidays with children, Island of Majorca, Majorca sightseeing, Places of interest, Places to visit in Majorca, Summer holidays, Tourist Attraction
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Best beaches in Majorca: West coast
After visiting some of the best beaches in the North, South and East coast of Majorca, today we finish our tour on the West coast. Up to now, most of the beaches we have been talking about, both urban and remote, were idyllic beaches of fine white sand. On the West coast there are really [...]
Posted: December 28th, 2010 under Beaches in Majorca, Majorca Sightseeing, Optimal Hotels & Residences.
Tags: Balearic Islands, Beaches, Coves, hotels, Island of Majorca, Majorca sightseeing, Majorca West coast, Nature in Majorca, Places to visit in Majorca, Summer holidays, Tourist Attraction
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Best beaches in Majorca: East Coast
The last days we have been talking about some the best beaches in each coast of the Island of Majorca. From the liveliest to the most remote, Majorca has kilometres of coast to satisfy all kinds of expectations. Today our tour takes us to the East coast, where we can find some of the [...]
Posted: December 24th, 2010 under Beaches in Majorca, Majorca Sightseeing, Optimal Hotels & Residences.
Tags: Balearic Islands, Beaches, Coves, Holidays with children, hotels, Island of Majorca, Majorca East Coast, Majorca sightseeing, Nature in Majorca, Places to visit in Majorca, Summer holidays, Tourist Attraction
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