Sights Mallorca, Spain

Today Mallorca - one of the most environmentally friendly resorts in the Mediterranean. More than forty of protected natural areas of the island are under state protection. "Beautiful land for a leisure age" - so, after visiting Mallorca, described the island Unamuno. Indeed, the life expectancy of residents of Mallorca is the highest in Spain.

Of all the regions of Spain Mallorca has the highest standard of living. Beaches, mountains, bustling and quiet, vigorous cultural life and simple - all represented here.

Even in the middle of the XIX century, when the mass tourism, no one heard, among the first tourists here were Frederic Chopin and George Sand, who spent five months in Mallorca. Behind them stretched an endless succession of writers, artists, musicians, bored aristocrats and the lovers of idleness and in all respects a pleasant life. Frederic Chopin wrote enthusiastically about the island: "... sky of turquoise, sea blue and emerald mountains ... and the sun shines all day long ... In short, life here is amazing."

Since then much has changed in Mallorca. Its endless beaches of the finest white sand, picturesque coves, exotic nature, the unique historical monuments are the property of all the traveling folk. Each summer here on vacation in full force come the Spanish royal family.

Cathedral of Palma - a magnificent example of medieval Gothic architecture of the Mediterranean, over the erection of which more than 300 years have worked for several generations of the best architects and sculptors of Spain.

The majestic Bellver Castle - the only facility in the Spanish Gothic style round - built on a high hill overlooking the magnificent panorama of the city and the bay of Palma, who is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

Almudaina Palace - the ancient palace of the kings of Majorca, and during the reign of the Moors Arab fortress (Alcázar). Nowadays, during the stay of the royal family in Majorca here for official reception on behalf of Juan Carlos I.

Valdemosa - a charming village with cobblestone streets, where preserved Carthusian monastery, seat of the idyllic winter novel by George Sand and Frederic Chopin. Of particular interest is a small museum indefatigable traveler and a talented writer of the Archduke Luis Salvador, as well as an ancient monastery pharmacy.

Alcudia - a medieval town, surrounded by thick walls, which were once reliably protected from attacks by pirates. Near the ruins of the ancient Roman city Pollentia, who in 123 BC. e. founded Caecilius Metellus.

Unique Caves del Drac in the eastern part of the island. Underground route length of 1700 meters is in the realm of magnificent stalactites and stalagmites through the halls with names like Waterfall, Black Lake.

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