Spain: the cream of Mallorca

Spain: the cream of Mallorca
 According to legend, in 123 BC, the Roman consul Quintus Metellus came to the island of Mallorca and literally fell in love with him. He decided to found the city of Palma de Mallorca. Now in this Spanish town is home to around three hundred thousand residents. Its long history attracts tourists from all over the world.
 To see the main attractions of the capital of Majorca - Castello de Belver - the only round castle in Spain, offering views of the city and the bay of Palma, you can go on a tour. La Seu Cathedral, built on the site of an Arab mosque, the royal palace Almudaina striking beauty of the architectural style. Opposite the Plaza de España you can take the vintage train that will take on a surprising route. The path extends past the mountains and villages, up to the north of Mallorca, and stop in the town of Soller. There sometimes is a holiday "brave women". On the streets of the city are located approximately 1200 people, they produce an exciting battle of the XVI century settlement between women and attacked them pirates.

In April, at a special fair in the town of Pollensa, you can taste the best wines of the Balearic Islands. It should go in the cave Sa Cova des Koloms. According to legend, here you can find your soulmate.

In the north-east of the island have Drakensberg caves, where you can walk through the halls with an interesting name "Purgatory," "Hell" and "Paradise". Worth seeing the kingdom of the giant stalactites and stalagmites. Near the world's largest lake Martel really amazing to witness the show. Daily Music Quartet performs works of classical music, the event lasts 10 minutes and is accompanied by a very beautiful light effects.

A family-friendly resort is ideal Illetas and Cala d'Or. For youth hanging out is better to choose Arenal - very lively resort with noisy, low and recreation. Try the local cuisine, for example, rice is served everywhere in Mallorcan with the addition of traditional sausages sobrassada stuffed quails. Popular dish on the island - chips with different additives. Cook the vegetables in a special ceramic pot and served in the same form.

Majorca you can buy souvenirs made of clay, such as whistles handcrafted look at the beauty that opens from the lookout tower Tre de ses Animes. Mallorca is famous for its handicrafts, made on the eponymous pearl factory.

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