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Balearic Islands
The familiar highlights and hidden gems of the Islas Baleares...
Mallorca Ibiza
Mirador De Ses Animes, Mallorca
Cap Formentor, Mallorca
Santa Eularia, Ibiza
Mallorca is an island of captivating contrasts, with an enticingly warm, yearround climate. Some of the best sandy bays and quiet coves are found in the north, against the dramatic backdrop of the Serra de Tramuntana Mountains. Highlights at a glance...
Ibiza Around the turquoise shores of
Ibiza, sandy coves and tiny fishing villages are tucked between scenic, wooded cliffs. Timeless little towns are found throughout the landscape of olive groves and pine covered hills.
· Seek out your own favourite beaches and
coves from the 80 or so around the island, for swimming, watersports and diving or simply relaxing on sandy shores.
· Find local arts, handicrafts and souvenirs
in Las Dalias `hippy market'.
Highlights at a glance...
· Discover the unspoilt town of Pollenca
and the delightful resort of Puerto Pollenca with a sandy horseshoe bay, yachts glinting in the marina and excellent waterside restaurants
· Delight in the two idyllic Ibizan villages
of Sant Llorenc and Sant Carles, with a cluster of whitewashed houses set around an ancient church.
· See the spectacularly lit caverns of the Cova de Can Marca and perhaps catch one of traditional Ibizan dance demonstrations in nearby Sant Miquel de Balansat. · Visit the island in February for lively
Carnival celebrations.
· Follow in the footsteps of Robert Graves,
to the beautiful coastal village of Deia and visit the mountain monastery town of Valdemossa, with famous Chopin connections.
· Follow coastal hiking and cycling trails
around Ses Salines with beautiful views and monuments along the way and visit the Faro de Batefoc lighthouse for panoramic views of Ibiza City.
Mallorca
· Don't miss Palma's magnificent waterfront
cathedral and charming old town, designer boutiques and smart restaurants.
Ibiza
· Wind through the mountains on the
vintage Palma-Soller railway and continue on the `Orange Express' tram to the fashionable Port of Soller.
· Relax on the white sandy beaches of Es
Trenc, dive amongst the colourful marine life around El Toro Island and take a dip at the Blue Grotto on a boat trip to Cabrera Island.
· Browse bustling markets for souvenirs and
join in the fun at Mallorca's many fiestas.
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We can arrange flights from many local airports throughout the UK, see page 456 for details. Car Hire available from only £18 per car, per day, see page 456 for details.
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