Sightseeing in Mallorca - what to see. Complete travel guide

Mallorca is the island that is the part of the Balearic archipelago. Mallorca is its main island, as well as one of the most prestigious, popular and eco-friendly resorts of the Mediterranean Sea. This place can be called a paradise for tourists, as this island is great for rest all year long. In Mallorca you will find magnificent beaches with fine golden sand, crystal clear emerald blue sea and numerous historical monuments.

For many years Mallorca was visited by numerous people and this formed the “army” of permanent elite vacationers. Among them there are many artists, musicians and writers, aristocrats and simply people who can afford this luxurious rest. Each year Mallorca is also visited by the Spanish royal family that comes to the island to get some rest. This island perfectly combines the beauty of well-equipped modern beaches and bays with wild natural forests, fertile valleys and mountain ranges that rise proudly along the coast.

The main recreation areas of the island are the Cala Mayor (Illetas) Arenal (Can-Pastilla), and Palma Nova (Magaluf). If you seek calm and quiet bays, you may like Santa Ponsa, Andraks and Paguera. On the territory of Mallorca are located small villages that carefully keep their historical legacy – Valldemossa, mostly famous for the ancient Carthusian monastery; the medieval town named Alcudia, which is still surrounded by thick fort walls; and Felanitx with its large vine terraces. The underground world of Mallorca can be seen in two caves of the island named Drach and Hama. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The main natural attractions of the island are the mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana. They were listed in UNESCO. These mountains represent a unique landscape with many beautiful valleys, caves and geological formations that have no analogues in the world. For tourists, there are many interesting walking routes, along which you can look into the most hidden corners of the mountain range and climb some mountain peaks.

Fans of historical attractions will be interested to make a detailed tour of the capital of the island - the City of Palma. The main street of the city is Passeig del Born, which attracts with its beautiful historical buildings and is a permanent venue for interesting entertainment events. While walking along this street, you can see luxurious mansions that hundreds of years ago, belonged to the wealthiest inhabitants of the capital. Now many historical buildings have restaurants and hotels.

Fans of painting would like a museum called the Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation, which bears the name of a famous Catalan artist. This museum was founded in 1981. It houses a rich collection of paintings, sculptures and ceramic products created by Juan Miró. The founder of the museum is the artist's wife named Pilar. She opened the museum after her husband's death right in his former studio. Now, the museum often holds interesting exhibitions and master classes.

Of great interest is the ancient La Granja Manor, as well as the historical museum located in it. This chic villa, surrounded by a lush tropical garden, was built in the 17th century. Now in its walls, an interesting collection of historical exhibits are kept, and on the territory of the villa there is an excellent restaurant of national cuisine.

Among the most large-scale historical buildings of Majorca, it is worth noting the Almudena Cathedral. It was built in the 14th century and is a vivid example of Moorish architecture. Originally, the huge building was the residence of the Viziers. Later, the castle was occupied by the Knights of Majorca, and afterwards the building was converted into a royal residence. This status remains strong even now. Important political events and meetings are held there. For more than 500 years, the fortress has managed to maintain its spectacular and unapproachable appearance.