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Mallorca
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Beach-party town to some, hillside hideaway to others, sun-soaked haven to all.

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, there are summer parties galore.


Visitors can fan out in the direction of either Palma de Mallorca, the main centre, or the northwest coast with the Serra de Tramuntana mountain ranges, or the north and east coast beaches. Whatever your poison, you (and about ten million other tourists) can find it here.

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At a Glance
Getting Around:

The best way to get around the island is by car or bike, and there are several rental companies in Palma. If you'd rather use public transport, a regular bus service connects the airport with Palma, where you can get buses to the rest of the island. There are also two train lines running from Plaça de Espanya in Palma: one goes to Sóller on the northwest coast; the other inland to Inca. A third train connects Inca with Sa Pobla and Manacor. You can get boats and water-taxis between the different resorts.

If you want to island-hop around the Balearics, there are (costly) inter-island flights, and ferries, which operate from Palma, Port d'Alcúdia and Cala Ratjada.

Weather:

Mallorca is typically Mediterranean with hot, dry summers in the high 20°s (low 80°Fs) and mild winters, with the temperatures roughly half that of summer. The sea regulates extreme temperatures and pleasant sea breezes also keep hot days from becoming too unpleasant. Mallorca experiences irregular rainfall, mostly tending to fall between autumn and winter.

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City code:971
  
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