Secrets Of Mallorca
Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2010
by Mark Bartley
Over fifty years ago before Mallorca was discovered as having great tourism potential, the island was an exclusive destination for artists, writers, and more adventurous travellers. They all found Mallorca the ideal retreat for an escape from Northern European winters, inspiration and relaxation. Today it's easy to see why. Roman, Moorish and Byzantine occupation have all left their mark on Mallorca, presenting a colourful mix of architecture and history in the towns and villages. Adventure is one way of describing the island today still, especially if you are prepared to go out and about. The narrow cobbled streets of the cities and towns are all too easy to become lost in, and every corner reveals a stylish clothes boutique, quirky open-air market, or friendly tapas bar.
The east coast is packed with tourist developments and resorts, mainly due to the almost non-stop line of beaches, although the emphasis is on quality, especially some of the stylish villas and hotels. Mallorca resorts can suit a range of tastes, and some can be ideal as a base to explore the island, as well as contain everything you need for the perfect getaway in the sun.
For those who can afford, it an interesting way to get around the resorts on Mallorca is by boat or water taxi, while longer excursions are available if you want to truly discover the wonders of the Mallorcan coastline. Numerous picturesque coves and inlets dot the sweeping bays of Mallorca, where there are some fantastic walking opportunities. Majorca is all about the outdoors, and the amount of variety means there is usually something for everyone when it comes to sporting activity and recreation. The sea is always warm enough for swimming during the summer mounths and at least fourteen degrees in winter, it's no wonder that Mallorca is ideal for swimming, sailing, kite-surfing and windsurfing.
While Mallorca is well known for it's abundance of beaches and seafront resorts, it often goes unnoticed as a holiday destination for mountain walking. The Tramuntana mountain range in the north of the island easily rivals many more famous mountainous regions. A drive or a walk through the mountains is made all the more worthwhile for the astounding array of wildlife, pretty rural communities, and some of the most breathtaking views of the island sunsets from a Mallorcan peaks are as good as from the beach.
The further inland you travel, more the Mallorcan charm and character opens up. Little ochre villages and vast olive and almond groves, almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, litter the landscape. You'll find villas in Mallorca in rural areas and as well as on the coast so if you prefer the rolling countryside then you can live amongst it and experience day to day Mallorcan country life. Tours of the olive farms and vineyards are available all over rural Mallorca, and gives you a real flavour of the island's important farming history, with many historic buildings and traditional methods of agriculture still practised.
The Mallorcan way of life is compelling. It's easy to experience the colourful everyday life of Mallorca, while enjoying the island for a holiday. With some top class places to stay, luxury and relaxation combine perfectly with adventure and leisure pursuits.
Mallorca has something for everyone and holidays in Majorca can be taken almost all year round. I've reviewed many destinations and Mallorca always ranks highly on my top ten list.
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