Balearic Islands info

The four largest islands are Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. The archipelago forms an autonomous community and a province of Spain, of which the capital city is Palma. The co-official languages in the Balearic Islands are Spanish and Catalan (i.e. Mallorquí, Menorquí and Eivissenc, as Catalan is known by its speakers in this territory).

Bays in Balearic Islands, Spain

Alcudia is a municipality and township of the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands, and a main tourist centre on the island of Majorca. Apart from the nearby sandy beaches the main tourist attraction is the Hidropark, as well as being home to Hotetur Bellevue complex, the largest holiday resort in Europe....


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For all intents and purposes Bendinat is a small residential suburb of the resort town of Portals Nous, which in turn is part of the municipal district of Calvia, on the south west coast of Majorca....


Cala d'Or is a holiday resort on the east coast of Majorca with many small, fine sandy beaches....


Cala Millor is a tourist destination on the Spanish Balearic Island of Mallorca....


Cala Ratjada on Mallorca's north east coast is centred on an old town with a working port. This serves as a base for various boat trips along the coast as well as for ferries to Menorca....


Can Pastilla, an attractive little Majorca resort is situated down the east side of the Bay of Palma. There's definitely a bit more of a family holiday feel to the East coast of the Bay of Palma, although nightlife, superb sandy beaches, an array of watersports and the biggest Waterpark in Europe also just happen to be on the menu!...


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Ferreries is a municipality on the island of Minorca, in the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. Its name is derived from Catalan word ferrer ("blacksmith"), which in turn, comes from Latin word ferrum....


Formentera is the smaller and more southerly island of the Pine Islands group comprising Ibiza and Formentera, as well as various small islets, which belongs to the Balearic Islands autonomous community in Spain....


Well, everyone knows about the incredible clubbing, and the electric, nighttime vibe, but there's far more to this magical island... One of the joys of being on this island is that, no matter where you are, especially when driving, you are never far from one of the many wonderful beaches or secluded little coves......


Magaluf also spelled Magalluf, is a major holiday resort on the Spanish island of Majorca in the municipal district of Calvia with excellent Blue Flaf Beaches....


Mahon or Mao is the capital of the Spanish island of Menorca, part of the Balearic Islands, and is the perfect destination for amazing Spanish summer holidays....


There's far more to Mallorca than the holy triumvirate of sun, sea and sand. Fight your way past the army of tan-seeking tourists, and you'll discover Gothic architecture, hilltop villages, olive groves and hidden beaches. If you're after something a bit crazier, there are 24-hour parties galore....


This elegant island has to offer anything a visitor might dream of. 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 ......


Palma Nova is a town on the Spanish Balearic island of Majorca, in the municipality of Calvia, with three blue flag statsus beach, water sports and many hotels.....


Playa de Palma is a superb 6km beach just east of Palma de Mallorca and a minutes from the island's international airport. To its west is the beach of Can Pastilla and to the east is the small resort of Arenal....


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Portals Nous is situated on the South West coast of Mallorca between Costa d'en Blanes and the popular resort of Palma Nova....


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The very popular holiday resort of Santa Ponsa, along with its more infamous neighbours Palma Nova and Magaluf, are all part of the municipal district of Calvia on the south west coast of Majorca approximately 20km, or 12 miles west of the capital Palma. Santa Ponsa has quite a wide selection of cafes, bars and restaurants and excellent facilities for visitors on self catering arrangements....


Soller is an attractive town and municipality near the north west coast of Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands of Spain perfect for nature lovers in a valley between the mountain and the sea....


Son Bou is a village in the Alaior region of Minorca, a small island in the Balearics....


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