Mallorca Island, also known as the Mediterranean Lady has to offer anything a visitor might dream of. Tourism at Mallorca started to develop already in the 1920s, and until the Spanish Civil War it were mainly intellectuals and artists who were attracted by this island.
Mallorca's wonderful climate, beautiful landscapes as well as its cosmopolitan ambience make it a privileged holiday resort, with a cultural offer comparable to the one of many European capitals. The Auditiorio de Palma, for instance, ranks among Europe's top concert halls. At Mallorca, you will find relaxation, inspiration, culture and entertainment ...
Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, located in the Mediterranean off the east coast of the Spanish mainland. More than six million visitors year flock to Mallorca - from members of the international jet set and royal houses of Europe to hordes of budget-conscious British and German package holidaymakers. The island is about 100 kilometres from east to west and about 75 kilometres from north to south.
It's an island of great contrasts with dramatic rugged mountains in the north west, a rural heartland virtually untouched by tourism, hidden coves favoured by owners of multi-million pound yachts and the international playgrounds of La Palma and Megaluf.
It's beauty has seduced the likes of Frederic Chopin, Robert Graves, King Juan Carlos of Spain, Michael Douglas and Claudia Schiffer. Royals and celebrities holiday here and often make the island their home.
Mallorca is a shoppers paradise, with everything from hypermarkets to local handicraft shops to trendy designer shops. Mallorca is famous for its locally produced ceramics and pottery, embroidery and basketwork, so there are many choices of souvenir for you to purchase as a reminder of your stay on the island. A great way to spend a morning is browsing one of the local markets for these items. Mallorca is also well known for the production of high quality simulated pearls.
Palma is the capital of the island, and is where you will find the highest concentration of shops, including major retail brands. Here you will find the El Corte Ingles department store, where you can find most major fashion brands, including names such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Dior, and Timberland, as well as designer boutiques and luxury retail outlets selling items such as shoes, leather goods and jewellery, making it a great place to buy special gifts such as diamond rings and eternity rings.
The people of the Mediterranean know how to take life slowly - They still have time to sit in the shade and chat, to take siestas rather than rushing back to work, to enjoy the outdoors whether it is the mountain or the sea.
Mallorca or Majorca? Are they the same place or not? Yes and no. Majorca, with a hard 'j', is a place invented by foreigners, where the sun always shines and the beer flows. Mallorca, the local name for the island, is quite different and far more complex. We encourage you to experience both in the spectacular island of Mallorca.
