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The name Majorca stems from the latin 'insula maior', afterwards 'Maiorica'. It is the largest island of the Balearic archipelago. Like Menorca and Ibiza, Majorca is an important touristic destination. It comprises 3.625,75 square kilometers and 790.000 inhabitants in 2006. The capital of the island is Palma de Mallorca or, like it is known among the inhabitants of the 'part forana' (the rest of the land), the 'ciutat'. The archipelago of Cabrera belongs administratively to the municipality of Palma. The island welcomes about twelve million visitors every year. Thus, during the summer, the population of the island gets multiplied.

The indigenous prehistoric inhabitants left an important historical heritage behind. The colossal constructions, the well-known 'talaiots', gigantic megalythic monuments that were erected in some of the prehistoric villages, are still preserved. Majorca's geograpy is strongly influenced by the Hills of Tramuntana to the northeast of the island. This produces impressive riffs that contrast with the beaches of the coastline. The 'Pla' is a fertile prairie located in the center. To the west and in the center of Palma Bay, between Calvia and Llucmajor is located the capital, Palma. In the area of Llucmajor is the Randa Massif, more modest than the Hills of Tramuntana. Special importance have the Caves of Drach, a natural monument of outstanding beauty and a mandatory stop to all visitors.

The climate is typically Mediterranean with high temperatures during the summer (above 30 degrees) and moderate during the winter (rarely below 5 degrees). Snow is common during the winter in the highest Hills of Tramuntana but exceptional in the prairies and capital. Majorca, like other islands, is also very humid. The two main engines of economy are tourism and construction. Hotel businesses in Majorca range among the best in Spain and even in the world. Local wines are having a good reception in other places in the last years. Among the typical dishes, we have to mention the 'ensaimada', -a spiral-shaped pastry-, and different types of sausages, like the 'sobrasada'.

To arrive to Majorca the main mean is the plane. From the Airport of Son Sant Joan there are regular flights to the capitals of the other islands (Mahon and Ibiza), to some Spanish cities (Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, Alicante, Bilbao...) and to many European cities, especially the United Kingdom and Germany. In fact, this airport has the most passangers throughout the year after Madrid Barajas.

Besides the airplane, it is also possible to travel by ship to Valencia or Denia, from the marina of Palma de Mallorca; to Barcelona from both, Palma de Mallorca and Alcudia, as well as to the French city of Sete, once a week from the harbour of Soller. The ship is an economical way to travel to Majorca that allows transporting the car. Majorca is also famous for its coves. Travelling with a boat offers us the possibility to approach in a different manner these nooks thoughout a memorable course. The beauty of the sails being set with the turquoise-blue background of the sea, together with the intense and fresh green of the woods that come down to the coast, will make out of your journey a dream come true.