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The island of Mallorca is just off the east coastline of Spain. It is the largest in the Balearic Islands group? And Palma airport Majorca is located 8km east of Palma. At the start of mass tourism in the 1960's, the island has without doubt had been one of the most well-liked vacation destinations for all nationalities. Offering a wide variety of attractions to suit all tastes. The resorts on the island's south coast are the more sparkling and possibly more suited for groups of young singles or those seeking an active nightlife in the Balearic Islands Spain.
If you visit the island for the sun and fun it is worth taking a break from the beach resorts. And head off for a tour of the island. And discover the romantic fishing villages, historic monasteries, monuments, museums and stunning landscapes tucked away from the crowds. The interior is mainly a thriving agricultural community dotted with windmills, olive and almond trees.
Romans recognizing the strategic position of the island established a military post here after the Moors put their stamp on the island calling it Medina Mayurka. And building Palma into a major harbor. In 1229 Spain conquered the Moorish stronghold. Then the island functioned as a port of call between Europe and North Africa. More recently in the 1960's a boom in tourism and development shaped the island despite the development much of the island maintains its charming beauty. You'll find inviting villages tucked away in valleys all along Mallorca's coastlines where visitors spend hours strolling along narrow and winding streets.
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