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Enjoy Great Cultural Experiences with Holidays to Majorca
Posted: May 20, 2019
Majorca, also called Mallorca, is an enchanting Spanish island in the Mediterranean. It attracts plenty of tourists every year with its beautiful natural landscapes, pleasant weather, and delicious cuisine. The largest of all Balearic Islands, Majorca has some unique natural features, such as rocky mountains, pristine coves, and green hills along the coast. In addition to all these fascinating natural features, the crystal-clear waters that touch its beaches are ideal for enjoying some exciting activities. During your time spent on this Spanish island, you'll also get to explore its most popular attractions.
The Majorca holidays all inclusive packages provide include a sightseeing tour of the island's capital city, Palma de Mallorca. Besides unwinding on the seaside, you can also enjoy some exciting cultural experiences while exploring this part of the island. Among them would be a visit to the Catedral de Mallorca, which is located close to the Old Harbour. Although its construction began in the 13th century, it could be completed only in the 17th century. You'd certainly be amazed to witness the fabulous decorations on the Gothic facade. Most parts of the cathedral's interiors were remodelled in the early 20th century by Antoni Gaudi.
During your Majorca holidays, don’t miss visiting the scenic town of Alcudia. You'll be delighted to see lush green surroundings and pine forests while exploring this medieval town. Some of the interesting highlights of this place are the traditional festivals, historic monuments, and its mouth-watering delicacies. You'll surely get a feeling of being transported back to the middle ages upon witnessing the palatial Renaissance homes and churches like Sant Jaume, Santa Ana, and the chapel of Sant Crist. It also has several archaeological sites that comprise of ruins of an ancient Roman settlement. Bird-watching enthusiasts can enjoy watching plenty of birds in action at the La Albufera Natural Park, which is located outside the town.
While planning your holidays to Majorca, you can book your flights or holiday package in advance to have greater savings, which can be utilised to enjoy the offerings of the upscale seaside resort town of the island called Puerto Portals. You'll find some stylish luxury yachts on the marina along with the elegant cafes, restaurants, and shops. You can also choose to take a stroll on the waterfront while enjoying these excellent sights or dine at one of the Michelin-starred restaurants. If you have your entire family accompanying you, the children would have an exciting time at a waterpark nearby.
If you're looking for some excellent beaches to relax under warm rays of the sun, head to the Llucmajor coast located about 25 kilometres south of the capital city. One of the most charming beaches located in this area is Cala Pi Beach, which has retained its charm despite being surrounded by hotels and residential buildings. The crystal-clear waters of the beach are ideal for scuba-diving expeditions. Another fantastic beach is Playa del Arenal, which has calm waters ideal for enjoying a swim. You can also get umbrellas, loungers, and water-sports equipment on rent.
The Lanzarote holidays all inclusive packages provide can also help you explore the most charming sights of the Canary Islands.
I'm Daisy, content strategist for Lowest2, which offers budget-friendly holiday packages to worldwide destinations. Much of my work involves writing on holidays of other popular destinations.