Majorca is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. Despite the heavy foreign travelers’ traffic and peculiar to upscale health resorts buzz and rush Majorca has managed to preserve its unique cultural atmosphere. For many years the main symbol of the resort is mills. The island hosts about two thousands of mills scattered around its territory. There are as flour mills so water mills. About 300 mills are totally restored and renovated and are in working condition now.
The island is rich in original national holidays and fests which are held there almost every month. The Sant Pere Festival is an original and unique fest. It is dedicated to the fishermen protector. Fishing is still one of the main crafts of the local folks. Few centuries ago sea foods were the only chance of local people to ensure ones living. Since that time this is an established tradition of every city of the island to honor and treat the fishermen protector, to organize festive parades and bright performances in honor of the protector.
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