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Majorca
The geographical diversity of Majorca is matched by its character, with remote, sleepy villages, cosmopolitan towns and grand historical monuments to be discovered.
Although Majorca is famous for its beaches and nightlife, this small island has much more to offer. It is wonderfully diverse, with centuries-old villages, rugged walking routes and lush farmland. Dramatic mountains stand in striking contrast to rolling landscapes and pretty beaches. This island is a wonderful choice for the restless, or those who simply want maximum value from their break, as the excellent road network makes it easy to travel from the most remote of mountain hideaways to a coastal resort or the sophisticated capital, Palma. And coastal resorts need not be the commercialised places you may imagine; the south offers the gorgeous and almost completely undeveloped Platja Es Trenc.
Adjacent to which is the charming former fishing village of Colonia de Sant Jordi with its charming, picturesque setting and laid-back atmosphere. Towards the mighty Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and up to Pollença in the north, rural Majorca is a wonderful surprise. Picturesque villages, which still depend upon the island's agriculture, are clustered amid lush fields, with lofty pine trees offering welcome shade.The peaceful and pretty town of Campanet, to the north, is well worth a visit for the fascinating stalactite and stalagmite formations in its caves, as well as awesome views over the Serra de Tramuntana.
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MAJORCA
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Climate
Majorca Apr 19
Average daily maximum temperature (ºC) May 23 Jun 27 Jul 29 Aug 30 Sept 27 Oct 23
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Visit... the great city of Palma, renowned for its cosmopolitan charm, Spanish vitality and tangible buzz * the magnificent Gothic cathedral in Palma Take your Easel... & try your hand at a spot of painting as the unique quality of Majorca's light has long drawn artists under its spell. If your artistic talents aren't quite up to it, the island boasts one of Spain's liveliest art scenes with no shortage of permanent & temporary exhibitions Festivals... Moors and Christians Festival in Soller in May, celebrating the victory over Turkish pirates in 1561 * St John's Day in Palma in June, with live entertainment and firework displays * Festival of the Beateta in Valldemossa in July, a colourful procession in honour of the Majorcan saint * Count of Barcelona Trophy in Palma in August, featuring vintage and classical boats - a favourite with the King of Spain * Festa des Vermar wine festival in Binissalem in September
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