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The four main islands - Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera
- have, to a degree, maintained their individuality. Beyond
the bars, beaches and 24-hour parties are Gothic cathedrals,
Stone Age ruins, fishing villages, spectacular bushwalks and
endless orchards of oranges and olives. Tourism hasn't completely
consumed these delicate remnants of Eden ...yet.
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, 24-hour parties and frenetic clubbing sessions
are the norm. The capital, Palma, is particularly happening,
with cultural sights and a kicking nightlife.
But
the island doesn't just attract party animals and beach bums.
In the summer, super-celebs flock to island getaways, and
luxury yachts bob opposite chic restaurants and boutiques.
Whether you're after the international jet set, an all-day
breakfast or the real Mallorca, the largest of the Balearics
will not disappoint.
Area:
3640 sq km (1420 sq mi)
Population: 638,874
Capital city: Palma de Mallorca
People: Spanish
Language: Castilian Spanish, Catalan
Religion: 99% Roman Catholic
Government: Mallorca belongs to the Balearic Islands, one
of Spain's 17 autonomous regions. It has its own parliament,
president and supreme court.
President: Frances Antich Oliver
Majorca
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