Mallorca - The Queen of the Balearic Islands
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The luxury port of Port Adriano in the southwest
During the 1970s, the Port Adriano marina was opened, which undoubtedly became the most luxurious marina on the entire island. Designed by the French designer Starck.
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Mallorca: Discover the old town of Palma
The old town of Palma de Mallorca has many different sights and wonderful views. It is the very heart of this highly frequented holiday island.
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Sport: The beautiful golf courses on Mallorca
The Olympic sport of golf is also played by, but by no means only by, golf professionals. Golf has been developing for some time now into a popular leisure and hobby sport for ever
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Your own Mediterranean garden at home
Bring the Mediterranean flair home: Tips for a Mediterranean Majorquin garden full of memories of happy days. Let your holiday memories inspire you for an attractive garden design.
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Mallorca during the winter months
More and more holidaymakers have now discovered the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, which has become famous as a summer island, as a great winter holiday destination.
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Mallorca for dog owners - a rental finca is best
Mallorca is a popular holiday destination. The beautiful island has something for everyone: whether you are an athlete, a nature lover or someone looking for relaxation. If you…
Articles about the island of Mallorca:
Palma de Mallorca
The region around the capital, Palma (Google Maps), borders the Migjorn landscape zone to the west. The island's government seat is also its supply center.
The Southwest
The southwest of the island of Mallorca boasts diverse landscapes. The region is characterized by chic harbors and a vibrant nightlife.
The Northwest
The Serra de Tramuntana is well-connected to hiking and cycling trails, making it an ideal destination for independent travelers and nature lovers.
The North
The north forms the transition from the mountains to the "Pla" plain. Although the region is crisscrossed by rivers and waterways, little arable land remains.
The Northeast
The northeastern Llevant is famous for its beaches and coves, some of which are overrun by mass tourism. Examples include Cala Rajada and Cala Millor.
The Southeast
The southeast extends along the coastline and borders Llevant to the northeast and Pla de Mallorca and Palma to the northwest.
The South
The flat interior of the south of Mallorca flows into wide sandy beaches or rises until it abruptly ends at high cliffs.
The center of the island
Pla de Mallorca, the center of Mallorca, is bordered to the northwest by the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and to the east by the Serres de Llevant.
Geographically, Mallorca can be divided into regions that roughly correspond to the following 5 landscape zones:
- Llevant, located on the east side of the island, includes the municipalities of Artà, Capdepera, Son Servera, Manacor and Sant Llorenç des Cardassar.
- Migjorn in the south with the administrative districts of Llucmajor, Campos, Ses Salines, Santanyí, and Felanitx.
- Serra de Tramuntana, located in the northwestern part of the island, with the municipalities Andratx, Calvià, Banyalbufar, Bunyola, Deià, Escorca, Esporles, Estellencs, Fornalutx, Pollença, Puigpunyent, Sóller and Valldemossa. The well-known Serra de Tramuntana mountain range with the highest mountains on the island is also located in this zone.
- Pla de Mallorca: the flat part of the southern center of the island includes the areas of the municipalities of Santa Eugènia, Sencelles, Costitx, Algaida, Ariany, Lloret de Vistalegre, Sineu, Llubí, Muro, Montuïri, Sant Joan, Maria de la Salut, Santa Margalida, Porreres, Vilafranca de Bonany and Petra.
- Raiguer, located in the central part of the island, borders the Tramuntana to the west and the Pla to the east, with the municipalities of Alaró, Alcúdia, Marratxí, Santa Maria del Camí, Consell, Binissalem, Inca, Búger, sa Pobla, Lloseta, Mancor de la Vall, Selva and Campanet.