Mallorca

Mallorca (Majorca) is the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the western Mediterranean and the archipelago’s principal tourist centre. The island covers about 3,640 square kilometres and features a mix of coastal resorts, agricultural plains and a mountainous northwest.

Major visitor draws include the capital Palma with its cathedral and port, extensive Mediterranean beaches and coves, and the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range which is a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape. Inland towns and rural farmland provide additional cultural and outdoor activities.

Mallorca has a long history of settlement from prehistoric times through Roman and medieval periods, with successive cultural influences shaping its towns and architecture. Tourism expanded strongly in the mid-20th century and remains the island’s dominant economic sector.

Geographically Mallorca lies in the western Mediterranean Sea off the east coast of Spain and is the central island of the Balearic group; the island is accessible by ferry and by air via Palma de Mallorca Airport.

• Area: Covers about 3,640 square kilometres and is the largest of Spain's Balearic Islands, with a well-developed tourism infrastructure focused on coastal and cultural attractions.
• Best viewpoints: The Serra de Tramuntana offers the island's best mountain hiking and scenic drives, with viewpoints along the northwest coast and elevated routes above steep cliffs.

What to See #

• Palma: Palma de Mallorca is the island's capital and largest city, with a historic old town and the cathedral that dominates the harbourfront.
• Serra de Tramuntana: The Serra de Tramuntana is a northwestern mountain range on the island designated a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape in 2011, known for steep terraces and coastal views.
• Coastal resorts and bays: Coastal bays and beaches such as Alcúdia Bay and Cala Millor that attract seaside tourism, along with inland villages and rural landscapes.