7 things to do in Mallorca

La Seu Cathedral

Mallorca belongs to the Balearic Islands, and it is also one of the most sought after destinations in our country. It is a tourist destination that stands out for its beaches, but there is much more when it comes to enjoying this vacation spot, and that is that we can discover from caves to hiking trails and a lot of history. If you are going to go to this island, take advantage of the trip, because you will find many interesting things to have fun.

We already know that we will go to the beach, but before we venture, we must have some other ideas for invest time in Mallorca, because we may later realize that we have missed some very interesting things. Even in these sunny destinations there is history and traditions to offer to those who visit them.

The capital Palma de Mallorca

Palma's old town

If we are not going to miss something on our visit to this island, it is its capital, a city that, like many others, combines a more modern and commercial part with another historical and older one. In the historic center is where we will find the most picturesque corners, such as the Jewish quarter, the Jewish quarter of the old city. After the hustle and bustle of the city we will find ourselves in narrower and quieter streets. And if we get tired of the silence we can always go back to the commercial area to enjoy buying the typical products.

Route of the Patios of Mallorca

Patios of Mallorca

This city of Palma has a great history, and that is why beautiful buildings with their typical architecture are still preserved, in which there is a indoor outdoor patio, as in the old Andalusian houses. They give so much importance to these spaces, and they have such beautiful corners that they have created the route of the patios of Mallorca, to discover this architecture. This itinerary takes place in the lower part of the city, and has become an essential for those who are attracted by history and buildings.

Palma Cathedral

Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca

This cathedral is better known as La Seu, and it is the most emblematic building in all of Mallorca. Surely you already have an image of this cathedral in your minds with its peculiar Catalan Gothic style. It has the peculiarity that it is an unfinished monument, like the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, ​​and has undergone many renovations since its construction began in the XNUMXth century, the most famous by Gaudí. It also has the largest rose window in the Gothic world, so a visit to its interior, to discover that light environment typical of the passage from Romanesque to Gothic is essential.

Beaches and coves of Mallorca

Majorca beaches

This island not only stands out for its most famous beaches in typical crystal clear waters and clear sands Mediterranean style, but also for having countless coves in the middle of nature in which to get lost. Some of those that we cannot miss are Cala Varqués in Manacor, Cala Mondragó in Santanyí, Playa de Formentor in Pollença or Es Trenc in Campos. They all have in common those incredible warm and transparent waters in very beautiful natural environments to get lost during the holidays. We will want to go back there again and again.

The Caves of Drach

Caves of Drach

Although the Drach Caves are undoubtedly the most famous on the island, it has many others and chasms, being an ideal place for those who love caving. For a moment we can leave the beaches and the heat behind to enter the cool environment of these underground caves. Those of the Drach host Lake Martel, considered one of the largest underground lakes in the world. The visit lasts about an hour, and in it you have to travel just over a kilometer. In addition, they delight us with a classical music concert and an incredible boat ride on the underground lake.

The Castell de Bellver

Bellver Castle

This castle also belongs to Majorcan Gothic style, and has the great peculiarity of having a circular plan, something that we hardly ever see in these constructions. It is about three kilometers from the city of Palma, so both can be visited on the same day. It was built in the XNUMXth century by order of Jaime II of Mallorca. You can take a guided tour inside that lasts half an hour, and in which we see the parade ground, the City History Museum, the throne room or the Chapel of San Marcos.

Tramuntana mountain range

Valldemossa

On this island there is not only a beach, but also places for those who want to get lost in the middle of nature and with mountain air. In the Sierra de Tramuntana we find the Valldemossa village, built on rocks and 17 kilometers from the capital. In a short time we pass to the tranquility of the mountain, and it is a place with romantic airs ideal for sports such as hiking or guided excursions through the mountains.


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